June 2008 Grocery Challenge

shelley1977

haven't spent alot over the last few days.my son went to the co op for me to get a few thing and they didnt use the healthy start voucher properly so when i complained the next day they sorted it out and gave me double back as it was on one of there own products.i then used another 2 vouchers and the change they gave me so didnt spend any extra till yesterday.£8.04 at tescos.i had a £10 voucher for woolies and managed to get a load of seeds to plant in my new raised bed.was even happier to discover all the seeds where reduced to 60p.there not even near there use by date.

ifonlyitwaseasier

well the rumours are true, asda are doing 10 muller corners for £2!!!!!! woohooooooo, now have a nice selection for OH to enjoy.

*BigBird*

scotsaver wrote: »

Hi *BigBird* - your colleague obviously didn't see a recent TV prog where they had a guy from "Which" who said that Lidl products are on a Par with Sainsbury's - the reason they are cheaper is that they are a worldwide company so buy in bigger bulk, keep Staff costs down to a minimum and have no frills layout in Supermarket.

I know - dunno what she thinks they sell in Lidl. I picked up all of my F&V for the week (apart from peppers as I had to pop to Mr T's after work anyway), and it's the same quality I'd expect from Mr T. They had the biggest courgettes I've ever seen! Also picked up a huge Chorizo sausage for OH for much less than Mr T charges for a few slices. I normally go to Mr T as it's across the road from where I work and easy to pop in on my way home, but I'm going to make the effort to get down to Lidl once or twice a month instead in future.

Weather permitting, I am off to a birthday picnic this weekend. What can I take with me that's a little more exciting than just sandwiches, but doesn't cost the earth? Does anyone know how to make mini picnic eggs? Or proper scotch eggs, for that matter?

russetred

I've not had internet access for 4 days and its been awful! I had over 500 emails mostly to delete when I got my broadband back on. I hate Orange! but on a better note I've not spent much still too much to catch up on on here I think.

egon

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

Evening all

Chocolate teddy... I know..I sound mad-but LIDL sell some things only in the UK stores etc..my bloomin bread flour being one of them :mad: . most German bread flours have the yeast allready in there and i like fresh yeast..so when i use dinkle flour etc for bread i still use the same amount of fresh yeast. I can get tesco own or hovis flour in the NAFFI but the tesco own is over £1 a bag:rolleyes: .....still cheaper than buying bread (which i haven't done for as long as i can remember) but if that lovely man can drag me the stuff i like from LIDL over its sooooo much cheaper:T

Hi Mrs M,

Have you tried the Mehl Typ 505? That is the flour used in Germany for making bread. Also, there is no yeast in it.

I've just ordered 2 Bread making books from the german amazon, as I am craving german bread. See how they are going to work out!

miecherox

*BigBird* wrote: »

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Weather permitting, I am off to a birthday picnic this weekend. What can I take with me that's a little more exciting than just sandwiches, but doesn't cost the earth? Does anyone know how to make mini picnic eggs? Or proper scotch eggs, for that matter?

I recently made scotch eggs for the first time and it was really easy -

Hard boil eggs
Mould sausage meat around to what ever thickness you want (I couldn't find sausage meat so squeezed meat out of a few sausages!!)
Roll in beaten egg
Roll in breadcrumbs (I used Homemade from leftover bread etc)

Bake in oven about gas 6 / 200C until sausage cooked - I think mine took about 20 mins.

They were lovely. You could extras such as apple, or paprika to the sausage meat as well for a different flavour.

HTH

tq16

FelineFantastic wrote: »

Morning Morning!!

Hope that everyone is okay today (((hugs))) for all who need them- and anyone who doesn't!! :j

greent and denisefowler-- thanks for the update on yeast and bread flour

tq16- could you please repost or point me in the direction of the no kneeding recipe please as I have no bread maker yet either and I would like to start making my own and some rolls for lunches too :T

Lidl's today-- start of my new month's housekeeping and I have my fruit and veg delivery ordered and hardly need anything else- so good start to the month-- hurrah!!! :beer:

No Yeast Bread/bread rolls

225g wholemeal brown strong flour
225g plain flour
1tsp bicarb soda
1tsp cream of tartar
1/4 pint milk
1/2 pint water
1 tbsp golden syrup

1. Mix dry ingredients
2. put milk and syrup in jug add boiling water
3. add milk mix to dry ingredients-mix with metal spoon
4. pour mix into pound loaf tin, or use spoon to scoop onto baking tray for rolls
5. cook for half hour at 190

-I use pampered chef stoneware which doesn't need greasing but if using tin would def grease.
- enjoy :-)

dink1

Hi Guys,

I will not go to the shops, I will not go to the shops, I do not NEED anything I will not go to the shops!!!! (hope I start believing it soon! am determined to limbo under budget or only just over.

Nesquick80 Sorry to hear you are not feelin too good today, try a HM hot toddy. (might not work but if you have enough you dont care that it doesnt)

Mummygems - don't beat yourself up, just think of how much it would have been over if you didnt do the GC.

Big Mumma F Am off to see the popcorn coating. Have you tried any yet?

dink1

FelineFantastic

Will update siggie later after Lidl shop- spent more than expected but useful store cupboard stuff- particularly flour while on offer and cheese as tons of it gets eaten in our house (wonder if the cats eat that as well as the chocolate??!!);)

DF-- thanks will use the link later and see what there is on offer in my area- or will take your advise and ask!

tq16-- thanks very much- will try these- strange to put the golden syrup in- are they very sweet (I always feel stoooopid asking these questions!!)

Hope everyone is having a great day

Axx

Flylady_Flower

FelineFantastic wrote: »

Will update siggie later after Lidl shop- spent more than expected but useful store cupboard stuff- particularly flour while on offer and cheese as tons of it gets eaten in our house (wonder if the cats eat that as well as the chocolate??!!);)

DF-- thanks will use the link later and see what there is on offer in my area- or will take your advise and ask!

No problem, I love it and am nearly as addicted to it as I am this site - I love sifting through the emails as soon as they arrive to see what's on offer - have had 3 tomatoe plants, a tree for the garden, BM (plus one for my mum), a triple wardrobe plus a TV/Video, DVD player and loads of Videos for our local club to use for the kids! Am currently looking on there for a pot bellied stove for my sister who lives in maidstone as she wants to change hers. I have given loads away too, including stuff for playstation, overalls and an evening dress for a young girl going to her school prom!

Sorry, rambling there a bit, but it is cool.

I'd watch your cats too if I were you, quite the hungry little hippos arn't they :rotfl: :rotfl:

Have a great day, hope it's better where you are, its raining here! :sad: