May 2008 Grocery Challenge

10past6

Hi folks

I purchased some butter from Morrisons as it was on special offer, problem is the use by date is 01st June, I won't even open before then, would it be alright for me to freeze it?

leonlala

10past6 wrote: »

Hi folks

I purchased some butter from Morrisons as it was on special offer, problem is the use by date is 01st June, I won't even open before then, would it be alright for me to freeze it?

I do with no probs.

10past6

leonlala wrote: »

I do with no probs.

OK thx, I'd never thought of it before, until I saw this thread :A

debbym

10past6 wrote: »

Hi folks

I purchased some butter from Morrisons as it was on special offer, problem is the use by date is 01st June, I won't even open before then, would it be alright for me to freeze it?

You can also flavour it with herbs or garlic before you freeze it. Make sure you wrap it well though - had a friend who did this and stored it in the freezer next to the icecream took on a really nasty garlic tang

doelani

Well I did my first shop and OMG for the first time since joing the Grocery Challange and for the first in time in years have I acually looked at the prices things cost :eek: . I acually put some stuff back and changed it for cheaper version.

My husband and kids think I have gone mad as I bought stuff that was reduced dated tomorrow, came home and split froze it. I would add that I NEVER buy anything and freeze it unless it is frozen to start with lol

I planned 2 weeks meals as I had so much in freezer and should only need a small shop next week. Unfortunetly nearest Tesco ot Asda is about 20 miles away so am going to try and only go once every 2 weeks and will use local shops for top ups in between . We do have a Lidle and Iceland in town.
So heres hoping I can keep to it.

kiwi88_2

Hi peeps,

Finally caught up with all your posts!! Lots of hugs needed from the sounds of it so here you go

Had a spend yesterday on milk and icecreams for all of us. Will have to go to Mr T's tomorrow for fruit, salad and sauces so should be a small spend I might even come within my budget this month.

Yippee yet more recipes for me to save and use thanks everyone :T

TheBees

Hi everyone,

Our first post for May but we are still sticking to the challenge. It's been a very busy time with yr 9 Sats and lots going on at work but things are settling down now and the sun's come out!

Did a big internet shop with Sainsbury's at the beginning of the month, bought some meat from the butchers and got plenty in the freezer. Just need to do some batch baking of cakes for packed lunches and of course the usual hobnobs. Popped into Tesco at just the right time the other day and there was loads in the reduced section. Picked up some stewing meat and some chicken thighs. Any idea what to do with them?

Spend so far out of the £340 is £152 so not too bad.

Good luck everyone.

moo2moo

My mum visited earlier bringing with her cumin gouda and nettle gouda from Holland. both smell lovely.

I went to Tesco yesterday and bought 6 pints of milk. Nothing else. It was far too hot in there and I couldn't wait to get out the door into the fresh air. Off to the village fete tomorrow, kids have been saving their pocket money for the tombolla. I bet they end up with some really wierd stuff (and lots of stuffed toys).

Mortgagefreeforme

Just popped in to add £20.07 to my sig, mostly spent in Mr T, I even splashed out on some fab ice lollies for the kids( they behaved like it was Christmas:o ).
Did anyone see the article in the Scottish Daily Mail where the woman kept a food diary, the amount she threw out was shocking. She threw out in a week over half of what I spend, and that wasn't including what she scraped off the plate as leftovers:eek: into the bin. I just wish I was her nieghbour, I would gladly accept all her almost OOD and just OOD stuff:o . It made me realise just how little we actually waste, and how much we save.:T

TheBees

While skimming through the threads I noticed a few comments about a really good cookery book with a title something like "How to cook healthy meals for your family with only a garlic press and a few saucepans!" or something similar! Can anyone tell me the real title so I can look for it at the library please.