June 2008 Grocery Challenge

ifonlyitwaseasier

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

Afternoon all

I think i must have had someone looking out for me this last couple of weeks as for some reason i have been having lots of NSDs and running my fridge right down... and now it seems i need to go home... My sister has been battling cancer for the last year... but the last couple of weeks she has been in and out of hospital and is now back in again and in a bad way..so im going to turn up and give her a shocker So I have just rung hubby and he is now dashing round camp trying to sort out "compassionate" flights for this sunday.... just hoping hubby can get a flight too..fingers crossed...so the rest of this week will be used turning what things need using into things i can freeze... I know its not exactly important in the grand scheme of things right now ..but it will help keep me distracted and hopefuly stop me climbing the walls :eek: .... Right i will get of and get some sorting out done... have a good day everyone..and keep at it:D

i hope when you show up her face lights up if you need anything and pass thro surrey let me know :grouphug:

turbo5019

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

I think i must have had someone looking out for me this last couple of weeks as for some reason i have been having lots of NSDs and running my fridge right down... and now it seems i need to go home... My sister has been battling cancer for the last year... but the last couple of weeks she has been in and out of hospital and is now back in again and in a bad way..so im going to turn up and give her a shocker So I have just rung hubby and he is now dashing round camp trying to sort out "compassionate" flights for this sunday.... just hoping hubby can get a flight too..fingers crossed...so the rest of this week will be used turning what things need using into things i can freeze... I know its not exactly important in the grand scheme of things right now ..but it will help keep me distracted and hopefuly stop me climbing the walls :eek: .... Right i will get of and get some sorting out done... have a good day everyone..and keep at it:D

Sending you big hugs :grouphug: hope everything goes ok.

annelouise_2

mrsm

Heres thinking about you and yours at this time.

annelouise

mouche

Your sister is lucky to have a sister like you Mrs M. I hope this is a passing phase and a getting worse before she gets better. I'm sure your being there will make a big difference to her.

I have now exceeded my budget. Only by a couple of pounds so far but I have a week left to go. Then again, OH did a cook-a-thon yesterday and we have enough cooked meals for 10 days at least. Plus, bits and bobs of ingredients. So I don't think we'll need anything other than some fruits, if that. Considering this was a month when we couldn't get our usual Asda delivery (internet was not set up in time in the new house) and bought most of our groceries from Sainsbury's, I think we did ok. But will make sure we're under budget next month. £100 is quite a generous budget considering that we're only 2 people and we only count groceries (no eating out, toiletries, cleaning stuff etc.) AND OH gets his lunches free at work. So many of you manage in so much less.

angelnikki

MrsM I'd like to echo what everyone else has said. ((((big hugs)))) for you and your family xx

Like denise & ifonly said, if you're anywhere near (norfolk/suffolk border) then give me a shout, I could rustle up some twinks & :coffee: for you.

If you'd like I could do the new GC list for July as the new thread is starting this weekend? Let me know if that would help?

Nikki
x

Flylady_Flower

Hi Mrs M,
If you really want a banana recipe to keep you occupied, here's one I just found:
Banana and lemon drizzle cake
175g soft butter (& some for tin)
175g caster sugar
3 eggs
300g SR flour
2 level tsp baking powder
2 ripe bananas, mashed
grated zest of ½ lemon
2 tbsp milk
topping:
juice of 1 lemon
100g granulated sugar
Line base of 20cm deep cake tin, butter sides.
Mix together cake ingredients until smooth and pour into lined tin.
Bake in oven preheated to 180oC/160oC fan/ gas 5 for about 45-50 mins.
Leave to cool a little then remove from tin.
Make topping by mixing ingredients in a bowl.
Pour over the warm cake and spread to the edges.
Freezes well iced or un-iced – I normally make 2 – one for now and one for the freezer.

Not sure who posted it originally as it is on my 'MSE recipe' list, but sounds lovely and I think I will be trying it myself later... :drool:

Bobbykins

Mrs M....I just want to add my little bit of virtual support as well as the others. If you need any help from the Cheshire end of the country, just shout up.

cheers

Bobby

FelineFantastic

Mrs M- love and hugs to both you and your sister :grouphug: and i hope that your hubby can fly with you as a bitof support. Its not easy is it this cancer battle but I hope she is on the mend.

I am North Essex/ Cambs border if you need anything.

A
xx

PS-- Angel Nikki whereabouts are you- I wonder if I go passed you on the way to visit my parents in Norfolk?? Gosh its a small old world sometimes eh?!

ladyroughneck

Mrs M, just gonna echo what everyone else has said, our thoughts are with you now and i'm sure your sister will be delighted to see you (((hugs)))

greent

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

I think i must have had someone looking out for me this last couple of weeks as for some reason i have been having lots of NSDs and running my fridge right down... and now it seems i need to go home... My sister has been battling cancer for the last year... but the last couple of weeks she has been in and out of hospital and is now back in again and in a bad way..so im going to turn up and give her a shocker So I have just rung hubby and he is now dashing round camp trying to sort out "compassionate" flights for this sunday.... just hoping hubby can get a flight too..fingers crossed...so the rest of this week will be used turning what things need using into things i can freeze... I know its not exactly important in the grand scheme of things right now ..but it will help keep me distracted and hopefuly stop me climbing the walls :eek: .... Right i will get of and get some sorting out done... have a good day everyone..and keep at it:D

Oh, Mrs Mac, sorry to hear about your sister - hope you & DH get flights sorted ok x

GT