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Category Archives: Frugal Food
Weekly Shop and Menu Plan
This weeks shop & menu plan is for two, so I was a tad worried about what the cost would be. I went to three shops: Aldi, a market stall and the Co-op and including toilet roll, came in at £26! … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Meal Planning
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The week in food…
Determined this week to eat the right food and exercise (ahem – even though I can’t get to my gym or pool without walking 1.5 hours each way! lol) Breakfasts: greek yoghurt, almond butter, grapes, apple & pear spread, flax … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Meal Planning, Recipe
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Best Ever Cream Of Broccoli Soup
Last night I was entertaining friends and was searching for a veggie recipe that would impress even the most carnivorous of eaters! As of late I’ve been very eager to begin the process of significantly cutting back on meat – … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
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Wednesday Suppers – Three bean stew
This is such a simple meal – from start of prep until cooked and ready to eat – less than 30 minutes! It is a fabulous alternative to eating out when in a rush and very frugal too! Recipe can be … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
37 Comments
The £20 Weekly Shop!
Oh it feels good to be sharing the weekly shop again & have the weekly shop back in my normal spending range! Let me tell you having guests was exceptionally exceptionally expensive!!!!! In future I will need to have a … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Groceries
20 Comments
Slow Cooker Saves The Day
I’m currently in a season of life where making meals is a bit of a larger endeavor! Four adults, with one working man to feed each day, is throwing the food budget into disarray! On top of that, I’m utterly exhausted … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
23 Comments
Financially Savvy Fridays
At first I wondered whether I should write a financial tip this week, in light of the situation in Haiti, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that it was through my changing my spending habits … Continue reading
Posted in Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Food
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Just Call Me Suzy Homemaker!!
So why am I quiet at the moment? I’m knee high in 2 bushels of apples, 2 bushels of pears, pumpkins, squash, garlic, and wheat. The next three days will be filled with Canning apple sauce Making apple pies, apple … Continue reading
Posted in Baking Day, Frugal Food
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Sultana, Bran & Orange Loaf
I found this recipe inserted into an old recipe book I bought at a charity shop! I’ve made it a few times and it has been a roaring success! Ingredients 125g (4oz) bran (as in bran flakes cereal) 125g (4oz) … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
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The £5 Weekly Shop!
After last week’s shop, I spent another £5 on some items on sale (orange juice, cheese, bran, tomatoes) as a result I’ve given myself an interesting challenge this week, I’m going to eat out of my pantry and freezer! Now … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Groceries, Uncategorized
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