August 2009 Grocery Challenge

Tashja · 23 August 2009 at 3:50PM

I think it can be done. Look on here at Weezles thread for 50p a day and there is a feed a family for 20 pounds for a month (or something similer) I struggle with links so if someone could oblige !!

Here I have 20 flapjacks, a lasagne (sp?), 3 spag bols, a chilli and a cottage pie ready for the freezer. The bara brith will also be prepared for the freezer

I am hoping we should be good for the rest of the month to be NO SPEND !!!

T xx

T xx

cw18 · 23 August 2009 at 3:55PM

£20 to feed a family of 4 for a month

50p a day til Christmas - healthily?! Weezl's next challenge...

elly2 · 23 August 2009 at 3:58PM

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1129333&highlight=feed+family+four+for

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1157641

MRSMCAWBER · 23 August 2009 at 4:33PM

Afternoon all

well we get paid on the 25th and I won't be spending anything between now and then -so I will declare at €52 and 25 NSDs out of 29 :jand the freezers are still rather full -just enough room to wedge a bit more baking in

Im glad some folks have tried the blackberry grater bake recipe -Im an addict

-good job Im still collecting the blackberries to add to the freezer

-I have just made a twist on it -I made the pastry part and used half to line a tin about 12"X9" -then when I do the fruit bit I end up with loads of smooth "jam" -so I have put half of that over the base and topped with an almond sponge(made a 6/6/6 mix) and baked -nomnomnom - thought it would be nice for winter with custard (hubby loves custard) -so we have "tested" 2 bits (with ice cream)and there are 10 pieces for the freezer -plus half the pastry and jam left -so I will make another for the freezer tomorrow - then with that , the grater bake, courgette cake and passion cake in the freezer I think we have plenty of puds for a while

Dinner today was roast pork, steamed potatoes n veggies -and tea tonight is salad with cold potatoes I did at lunch time, and some feta and ham I want to use up....
I have quite a bit of pork left so with turn that into something tomorrow -probably some pasties (for the freezer) and a pasta dish for dinner -using up another courgette, some marscapone and other bits n bobs in the fridge...
Hubby is back at work tomorrow so things can get back to normal...
Some time in september -he is going back to the UK for a week to play hockey-so will be picking up bread flour, cheese and the like from tesco/asda -that will save us a fair bit again

right off to update my signature and then get on with some more x-stitch
Hope everyone is well

Tashja · 23 August 2009 at 4:35PM

Me again - we decided to inventory the freezer and have the following -

10 big organic lamb chops
1 small bag of liver - lamb
1 bag frozen yorkshire puddings
2 bags spicy potato wedges
8 pints of milk
1 box of ice pops
half a bag of croquette potatoes
Small bag of Pork Chops (about 3)
Small bag of chopped peppers
Small bag of beef steak (about 3)
8 portions of smoked fish (unknown !!)
3 small baguettes
4 full Mackrels
4 big beef stewing steaks
750g of mince
1 full chicken
500g Liver (pigs)
Lamb Shoulder
2 chicken breasts
Small bag of white fish (cod maybe)
4 bags mixed fruit (raspberries, red currents, blackberries, etc)

So I am looking for ideas - particularly with the fish. i dont think it will be good enough to eat on its own but maybe better in a fish pie.

The fruit will go into pies - can I do jam with it ?? Only thing is I am unsure what fruit is in each bag and therefore unsure of the pectin levels ??

So any suggestions ?? :rolleyes:

Thank you

T xx

MRSMCAWBER · 23 August 2009 at 4:40PM

Tash -you could use some of the fruit and make a twist on the blackberry grater bake -I think it would be nice with a mix of fruit , and it freezes really well -a quick blast in the micro and its like its just been baked

You could do a fish pie base but top with wedges instead -part cook them first -then pop on top to finish -will be good if the wedges are a bit to spicy for the littlies as the creamy base will balance it out.

Tashja · 23 August 2009 at 5:20PM

Mrsm - thank you - I had not even thought of using the wedges as a topping !! Also had not thought of the grate cake - off to see if I have the rest of the ingrediants now !!

I love this site - so many great ideas and suggestions ((hugs))

T xx

Ninno820 · 23 August 2009 at 6:22PM

Just got back from Mr T's - they had reduced ham from 2 packs for £3 to 18p a pack - got several packs for the freezer!

mooomin · 23 August 2009 at 6:50PM

Pets at Home

2 x 48 packs of Felix pouches £20
3 x GoCat biscuits (Cheaper than 1 big bag for the amount I got) £9.58

Total = £29.58

Morrisons

Pepsi £1.20 (2 bottles)
Soup (Condensed x 2) 98p
Tomatoes (Tinned) x 6 £2.10
Macaroni £1.79
Rolls 29p (Whoopsied)
Puddings 3x9p = 27p (Whoopsied)
Eggs £1.45
Bread 70p (Whoopsied)
Peppers x 2 packs £2
Fajita seasoning £1.44 (2 packets)
Mushrooms £1.09
Caramel digestives £1.24 (2 packs)
Milk £1.53
Cheese £2.50 for 2
Ham £1.64
Onions 71p
Cat litter £8.99

Total spend = £29.92

I can't believe how much we spend on the cats :eek: Still, won't need to buy catfood for another month at least. I can't remember if I said this but I have a £250 budget for September so....

Total for today = £59.50

Maitane · 23 August 2009 at 7:18PM

rosieben wrote: »

sorry I dont mean to be preachy but I see so many of you beating yourselves up when you're actually doing well; even writing down a figure for your budget is a positive step!

No, no, I wasn't being sarcastic. I really was thanking you for making me feel better about it. Sorry, I didn't mean to sound sarcastic

Plus, you've got a lot of tips and wisdom to pass on so I'd hardly call you preachy

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