May 2008 Grocery Challenge

Flylady_Flower

High_Peak_Lass wrote: »

Denise, if it was a bit older then that's definitely the route i'd be seeking. However, it's still under warranty so i am fighting tooth and nail to get the naughty so-and-so's to fix it. it's been going on since January, it WILL be sorted though :mad:

Thanks for your help.x:A

Good, don't let them mess you about. I had a new Laptop last october and it had to go back 3 times before they finally gave up and gave me a new one... Does anyone know what customer service is now???:mad:

Flylady_Flower

JennyBee wrote: »

Thanks Nessa

Parsnip and Apple Soup

50g Butter
5 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
1 large bramley apple, peeled and cut into chunks
1 litre veg stock
600ml milk
salt & pepper


melt the butter in a pan, add the parsnips and apple, cook for 5-10 minutes. Add the stock, cover and simmer for 20 mins or until the parsnips are cooked. remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Add the milk (it may curdle but don't worry). Blend, return to the pan, season to taste, reheat and serve!

I did mine to freeze so didn't add the milk until I wanted to eat it. It's one of those soups which is pretty forgiving (I had 3 mahoosive parsnips and 2 apples) It comes out slightly different each time but still yummy!

That's tonight's dinner sorted - got some parsnips in Mr t's reduced to 30p for 5 - ideal! thanks Jennybee and congrats on the 'bump' :T

Flylady_Flower

Right, that's it, I'm going to have to set myself a time limit on this thread... got up with DH at 3am as he had to be in work early and thought I would go back to bed when he left at 3.30am - got Martin's email and have been on here ever since!!! knew I shouldn't have turned on the computer....:p

This is SOOOOO addictive..., been copying and pasting recipes, printing vouchers and downloading planners. It's now 5.40am and I have to get ready for work soon as I usually get up at 6am - ho hum, falling asleep on the job day today then

I've also just joined the '£10 a day for May' challenge and now have to check out ways to EARN extra money as well as save it - DH thinks the laptop has been sewn on to my extremities, he he...

:beer: MASSIVE BIG THANKS to twinks for the Hobnobs and whoever posted the choc & orange muffins and Chelsea buns - cooked all three yesterday and DH & DS LOVE them (me too, numnumnum) - didn't have time to cook all hobnobs and have mix in the fridge for cooking today - hopefully still OK.:beer:

nearly had a NSD yesterday, but after stressful day we needed time out so went for KFC (£11.07:eek: ) and a couple of drinks to help us sleep (well, we were up early :rotfl: ) drinks out of entertainment budget but KFC out of food budget so must add that on - need milk, etc today, but hope to be organised by next week (if I sort out the planner successfully) and able to cut down and start using what is in cupboards.

Must go update siggy then STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER...

mandy_moo_1

naughty...you're still here......now get yourself ready for work!!!

hopefully i should only need some veg & milk today, so i'm gonna try and be good! hope everyone has a good day xx

Flylady_Flower

mandy_moo_1 wrote: »

naughty...you're still here......now get yourself ready for work!!!

hopefully i should only need some veg & milk today, so i'm gonna try and be good! hope everyone has a good day xx

He He, going out the door now, thanks Mum ...:D

leonlala

morning all
yes this thread is addictive,
I know what you mean its hard to step away from it.
you have to ration yourself, and i don't think i'm on here that much.
(kids are still asleep, oh just gone to work. hense i have 5 mins.)
here you go Nessa56
Italian Tuna balls
(from bbc good food July 2007)
serves 4, can be frozen.

2 x 160g cans tuna (in oil reserve little of oil.)
small handful pine nuts ( I'm going to use sunflower seeds.)
finely grated zest of 1 lemon
small handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped
50g/2oz fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
500g tomato pasta sauce, (i'll make my own, onions garlic toms, then reduced.)
400g/14oz spaghetti

1, flake tuna into bowl add nuts, zest, parsley, breadcrumbs,and egg, season,mix together with hands till combined. roll into 12 walnut-sized balls.
put large pan water on to boil, then cook spaghetti as instructions on packet.
2. heat a little tuna oil in large non stick frying pan, fry balls for 5 mins, turning every min or so, until completely golden brown, drain in kitchen paper (i will use a tea towel as don't buy kitchen roll)
heat tom sauce then toss together with pasta and tuna balls.

thats what we're having for tea. lets us know how you get on nessa.
that me dd up now, time to get ready for school.
bye for now
lala x

ifonlyitwaseasier

morning everyone!

hoping far another nsd today, wow that'd be 2 in a row!! and have a bbq to go to later, with my hm yogurt muffins

nessquic80

:rotfl:well the GC is getting a bit tight now, thought id take a trip to mr s yesterday and stocked up on bogof on cheese and yog corners.
the trout i had the other nite was not nice quite horrible actually, just as well it was free esle i would have been dissapointed.shouldnt have to buy any food today but a trip to mr t for bin bags and cleaners i bet i come away with something....i just cant help myself!!!:D

doelani

morning everyone,

going to take a while for me to waken up just going to print my list for today then turn pc off :eek: ok well maybe not lol

have a nice day everyone

Doe

mandy_moo_1

nessquic80 wrote: »

.shouldnt have to buy any food today but a trip to mr t for bin bags and cleaners i bet i come away with something....i just cant help myself!!!:D

have you tried the £ shop or Home Bargains for these, if you have these shops near you? i'm sure they'd be loads cheaper for cleaning stuff, and i think you can get 40 black bin bags for £1;)