General Chat

This time of year there is a glut of tomatoes around neighbours with greenhouses etc., blend with a little bit of water, cream (can you tell i'm overweight), and some of your lovely fresh basil.

I have started to grow all my own herbs as I use such a lot in my cooking. Got so fed up of having to pay 60p-80p for Coriander, Parsley basil etc.
I now just pop outside and cut just what I need.

I am about to try Chilli Peppers soon.

Jenny

Veggie soup, yum, make loads, what's left over add cream, blend, freeze for a pasta sauce. Add a bit of nutmeg really brings the flavour out. x

Also when my little one starts full time school in Sept, I am planning to dig all the shrubs and bushes out of one of the garden borders and grow my own veg. Have my name on an alottment waiting list but could be waiting years.

Good Morning all. No I find it easier to iron it's not so dry, it is a bit of a pain charging in and out of the garden every time it rains, but I must say I do feel pleased with myself. Also I buy more potatoes than I used to, very versatile, mash, roasties, jackets etc.

My friends o.h. goes to M at the end of the day to if theres any good reductions and if there is any thing they like they get it and freeze it.

x

It would be best to start another thread Claire, it would be nice if we could keep this one just for money saving ideas.

See you soon.
Jenny.

Hi Claire, have you changed your name? I am great thanks. Have had a lovely weekend and feeling good for a change.
what you up to?

Jenny

Oh Jane, you've put me to shame already.
Didnt you find there was a lot more ironing to do though?

Jenny

I Haven't used my tumble dryer at all this summer to save on fuel bills.

Jane

So we have a Recession in a couple of months. I'd imagine we are all going to have to 'tighten our belts'

Lets all get together and share our tips for managing our food and household bills.


I normally do most of my shopping at Morrisons 5 minutes drive away. But lately I have been 'shopping around' as I dont like Morrisons fruit and veg. I have been surprised at the difference in prices in the cheaper shops, Aldi and Netto. We also have new shop to our area called Home Bargins. (But always check the use by dates)
I am getting quite good at this 'shopping around' lark over the last couple of months, and now ready to beat this recession.

So lets help each other and start saving our pennies.

I am off to Netto in a while.
Sugar is on offer at 64p, limited to 6 per customer.
8 Golden Delicious, 49p.
2Ltr Robinsons Orange or Blackcurrant & Apple, 99p.

Jenny