The Simple Bare Necessities feat. Gratitude & Recipes

Cheery_Daff · 7 July 2017 at 8:47AM

Be careful with that duster greying - mr cheery moved our flylady one as the photographer arrived the other day and it literally disintegrated all over the living room! :eek: :rotfl: :rotfl:

beanielou · 7 July 2017 at 1:50PM

Dusting??What is this thing you speak of?

Upsidedown_Bear · 7 July 2017 at 7:20PM

beanielou · 7 July 2017 at 8:51PM

Good to see you bear :wave:

Greying_Pilgrim · 8 July 2017 at 6:24AM

Good Morning :hello:

Hi beanie :wave: Hi Bear :wave: You'll both be relieved to know that I didn't get around to doing any dusting......... :whistle: Although that makes me not sleep at night, for all the dust Wererabbits under the bed :eek::rotfl:

Tea last night was as slated, Fresh Corn Salad and l/o black olive pizza. I did try to post a picture, but a) it wasn't very good anyway, and b) I've obviously done something wrong, as it would only post in the mahooosive version!

I'd highly recommend the salad - I made it with frozen sweetcorn. There aren't that many cherry tomatoes in it, as I was using up the last of the mrAl ones - which, as predicted, failed to ripen beautifully, and went all spotty, blotchy and began to shrivel

But the mix of flavours is good and summery - and I know that you all know that arugala is rocket. I got mind from mrL 59p a bag. I used a small piece of red chilli, as that is all I had - it was very hot! :rotfl: The pizza was the last of the one made with millet flour in the base. I let it defrost naturally and didn't reheat it - just ate it at room temperature, so the base stayed as 'soft' as it was ever going to be

At least we didn't waste it

Tea this evening will be curry - definitely featuring aubergines as I got a couple of YS'd ones. They are only fit for curry, but then they were only 15p each too, so........

We've chores to complete, items to take to the chazzer and a bit of shopping to do, so that'll keep us out of mischief for a big bit of the day.

Can't think of owt else MS, so I'd best get on with it!

Ta for popping in, reading and joining in the banter. Appreciated.

Last night I was just grateful to be able to pick BG up and hug them, very tight. RIP Brave Bradley Lowery :A

Greying X

Greying_Pilgrim · 9 July 2017 at 7:52AM

Good Morning :hello:

Baby Greying is clearly a consumer who knows how to get the best out of everything. Knowing that their mama & papa shelled out hard-earnt cash for their cot & mattress; they are determined to sleep on every square inch of that matress, in all 4 corners of the cot, each and every night. Which is good. Except the alarm can't cope with it, and thinks that something is wrong. And goes off. Repeatedly. Which is fine, because better safe than sorry. But you'll have to forgive me for being asleep behind my sunglasses if you see me today :cool: zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......

Tea last night was Cambodian Aubergine curry, which made use of the 2 YS'd aubergines that I had

I love this curry - it is so fragrant and light. I suppose the curry paste is a bit of a faff to make, but it does make enough for more than one curry, so the time is well spent. I served it with a new to me dhal recipe - which I found in a library book. I didn't do the tempering on this occasion, but will try it in the future. I put lime juice in my dhal too, as well as the zest, and it prinked it up lovely. I actually think this recipe is a keeper, as it is realtively simple (in it's most base form) and is quite economical on ingredients. One for speed and/or thrift - and you know how much I like those 2 qualities in my cooking

There was also steamed basmati on the plate too. No pic I'm afraid. The light went weird, and the resulting pictures were not really informative of the dishes, so I shall leave it to the 'pros' who have illustrated the 2 weblinks I've added

We've got a 'family' do this arvo, so I don't think that I need to bother about 'us tea' tonight :T

We had a grand few hours out in the next town along, yesterday. Dropped off a load of stuff at the chazza - the receiving volunteers were enthusiastic and welcoming, which is why we continue to support that particular charity. Although the volunteers in the shop in Greying Town are not so welcoming...... But the drive over to the next town along ain't such a chore. We pootled about getting 'bits and bobs' (all on the list) and camped out in the library :j which we all love

We then went for a cuppa & cake - and yes, I do realise that we are in the middle of UFM. However, we thought we'd use a church-based tea urn, and dropped lucky, as there was a coffee morning going on at a church in the town. It was only as we got inside, we realised that the coffee morning was being organised by a couple of youngsters, rasing money for a school-trip. Bravo to them for being so proactive, getting off their arrises and doing something to earn cash, rather than sitting with their hands held out. The tea/coffee was well priced - even Mr Cheery would have thought it bargainacious at 80p a mug. The cakes were scrummy and we bought a 'whole' cake as well, as i couldn't have made it for less. Quite frankly, it was the best, most satisfying 'food out' experience we've has for a VERY long time. And as it cost less than a fiver (even with chipping in a bit extra) we left with smiles on our faces

Right, can't think of owt else MS, so best go and see what DH and BG are up to. I can hear giggles........

Ta for popping in and reading. Appreciated.

Greying X

Cheery_Daff · 9 July 2017 at 8:39AM

Ooh, I think that sort of tea and cake experience is the very essence of uber frugal month - what an absolute bargain! Mr Cheery would definitely approve

:j

My frugality is going out of the window with this house sale business

but we have received an offer of several thousand more than we asked (!) So perhaps it will all work out in the end with a smaller mortgage than we anticipated! :j

I too may be asleep behind my sunglasses today

had a friend round last night and was meant to be giving her a lift home, but she quickly rang to check up on her mum - and woke me 40 minutes later as I'd fallen asleep on the sofa :eek:

Luckily she's very understanding!!

Have a good day Greying

we are facing our first weekend day in lterally a couple of years when there is actually NOTHIN to do in the house :j :j I can't even remember what we used to do with such days! :eek: :rotfl:

beanielou · 9 July 2017 at 2:49PM

Thats good news Cheery Daff

Coffee & cake sound awesome GP

Greying_Pilgrim · 10 July 2017 at 7:25AM

Good Morning :hello:

In money saving news, I don't think I will need to eat for a week after yesterday's family 'do'

Exercise is definitely on the cards for today - I had begun to shift the weight, but I think it's all piled back on

I must listen to the Food Programme on R4 again - very interesting research into 'gut microbes' (soz to mention that over yer weetybix

) and their ability to prevent/ameliorate disease. It's probably symptomatic of any inter-generation gathering, but it was crystal clear yesterday that it is paramount that both DH and I look after our health.....

I haven't drawn up my menu-plan for this week. I think I heard on the radio that it is going to be 'cooler' this week - but whether that is 'the end of summer' cooler, or just cooler in comparison to last week, is the nuance that I missed! :rotfl:I do however, need another budget-concious week spending-wise this week, otherwise the money won't last the month.

BG got gifted yet more hand-me-down toys and things yesterday, so the toybox is refreshed. I think it's very kind, but my rellies keep on telling me that they're 'glad to have the clear out' :rotfl:

Right, can't think of owt else MS, so best clear off outta here and practice mindful spending and clutter reduction

TTFN, Greying X

beanielou · 10 July 2017 at 9:44AM

Have a good week GP & friends

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