Old Style vs the USDA head-to-head challenge...

ceridwen

Thanks for that site link shaz - have bookmarked for a good look later.

Weezl - thanks for that re messages. Hope you're feeling better soon...it couldnt be.....(er could it?)...well, lets hope its whichever way you want it to be in that respect;) Sorry...just ignore me:rolleyes:

Good to hear that Mr Weezl is feeling fine - so chances are its not the food...thinks...what food have you been foraging for lately weezl?:D Cor...foraging...I was sitting in a garden at one point this morning and the friend next to me DID seem to be keeping a distinct weathereye on me whenever my hand strayed towards any plants (well - I did contemplate saying "Here - just chomp on that daisy or dandelion leaf a minute and tell me what you think";) ).

In_Search_Of_Me

hehe! Just back from town where I spent oodles!! At least now have some clothes that fit!!
How you feeling Weezl? C I asked the same question last night lol!! Poor Mrs Weezl I suspect has got a bug (rather than a baby!!) - there's alot round there ere parts at the mo - my neighbor has shingles which I hope she hasnt passed on :-0 Hope youre feeling better soon Mrs...sure mr W is looking after you bless him!!
Shaz re the jars can understand what you mean as I worried about the same when I started as it felt a cheek to give recycled & to ask for the jars back lol but people dont mind! Do let me know some yummy cheap recipes & let me know what you like & I could look here! I had a phone call this am to say some freebie strawb plants are at the plot so will do that tomorrow! Today is getting over the hangover, cleaning & chilling me thinks!! Off to source a nice but not too fattening cake recipe!! Will report back later...
PS Mrs W why dont you post my cunning plan & ask pepys what they think...I dont feel its cheating...must also confess I forgot where I was last night & used 3 sheets of loo paper!!! Almost put one piece back & giggled to myself as the thought crossed my mind...decided not to only becaus ethe others may have thought that dolally!!!!!!

ceridwen

Hi ISOM

Well - just as well I'm not the only one being a bit "cheeky" then:D - since you asked as well - weezl will be putting us both "in quarantine" soon you know at this rate! LOL

Oh well...keep up the cheap recipes guys and gals. Just a quick <<wave>> to a new reader of this thread...<<hi to Shirley Goode - and all recipe contributions welcome>>.

Right - lots more recipes since I last made notes - so I've got myself loads of copying them down to do.:D

elona

:hello: :hello: :hello: Waving madly to Shirley Goode.

My family 's favourite treat for Birthdays or celebrations are your chicken and cheese pancakes! With six of us I end up making about 20 pancakes!!! I have bought every book I can find that has been written by you and I have fond memories of the t.v. series years ago!

weezl74

hi Shirley, (psst ceridwen, how do we know she's here?)

Looking forward to your thoughts...

Discovered a big advantage to batch cooking, freezing etc... When you've been frowing up, and DH needs to find food, there's no succumbing to costly takeaways! hehhehheh!:cool:

3 weeks to go! Shaz, you talked about what I'd do differently if doing it again. would I try for more variety? Well, no, I don't think we've experienced this as unvaried in the evening meal department.:D

What I will do differently is prioritise fresh milk, we had 4 weeks of the 13 weeks of this challenge on powdered milk in tea, and both thought this was a mistake!:eek: I'd spend less on making meat and variety appear so much in the evening meals, and invest more in the rest of the day. At least 3 types of sandwich filler, milk and posh coffee, and a box of cereal a month for Mr W (this is what he asked for when I said what would you change;)) Other than that he's loved all the food, HM bread for breakfast with HM marmalade or porridge with cinnamon syrup...

But, given that even at the end of this month there'll be half a months worth of evening meals still in the freezer:D, I can easily see how when I do it again, with better planning, all those things can appear!

Variety wise, we haven't had the same dinner more than twice in a week, which I think's pretty good!;)

Weezl x

ceridwen

Hi Weezl - answer: the fact that she has mentioned on her blog having found this thread and had a looksee - unless my memory is much mistooken - and a dash of intuition on one or two words she has used in her language in postings (thinks she...about to go off and do a goodly amount of housework in a moment);) I do like me medieval language forsooth - LOL

shaz_mum_of__2

Hi everyone

Ceridwen i too visit the shirley goode site daily and the down to earth one i love them both for different reasons Rhonda Jean appeals to my simple living dream Shirley appeals to my frugal side


Isom my jam recipes are all mixed so no recipes really needed but looking for pumkin jam recipe and a chutney which has lots of courgettes,runner beans and swede(in garden going bonkers)

Weezl I couldnt do what your doing ....well actually i think i could but don't have the commitment;)

No treats would kill me chocolate and crisps are too tempting

Shaz

In_Search_Of_Me

ok will have a peek for said recipes...
Has anyone seen this...
http://wildmanwildfood.blogspot.com/
suspect its been mentioned but in case it hsnt think it will appeal to the slightly eccentric nature of the author....somewhat weezlesque!!!

BigMummaF

Morning Guys...

I caught a bit of HFW on Channel 4+ while waiting for Casualty to start....*has he moved to a bigger property or is this an older series?* just in time to see him making a delicous-sounding dandilion & burdock beer:drool: Only took about a fortnight from PICK-ing to PICKL-ing if you catch my drift:p

And you do realise, that every time I see "weeds" I automatically think of yooze lot on here.....but in a nice way of course:D ...& wonder wat it would taste like in a curry :rotfl:

In_Search_Of_Me

Morning! Lol Mig mamma - I caught it yesterday and wondered whether strimming the plot was a mistake, looked at forraging courses and they are expensive!! Plus all miles away so something to think about!! Off to see who this Shirley Goode is cos (sorry if youre lurking!!) I've never heard of her - then off to the allotment! Sun is shining gloriously here!!!
Had a look at Shirley & she is quite sim to Weezl in here love of research isnt she eh! I would love to be but I have the concentration span of a knat!!