tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post9065177429877741000..comments2024-02-29T07:10:59.852+00:00Comments on delivering grace: 10 ways to save in the kitchenDeliveringGracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08320150355352857841noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-91369880738893558932012-04-24T19:47:17.636+01:002012-04-24T19:47:17.636+01:00Jo-no, I don't but guess it could be an issue....Jo-no, I don't but guess it could be an issue. No idea of the evidence either way-do you know?DeliveringGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320150355352857841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-51659972766506769622012-04-24T11:58:50.759+01:002012-04-24T11:58:50.759+01:00Do you have a view on veg stalls that are by busy ...Do you have a view on veg stalls that are by busy roads? I wonder about pollution affecting the veg.Jo Nolan-Neylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730638021608750452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-83450403725906616652012-04-21T13:46:13.527+01:002012-04-21T13:46:13.527+01:00Henrietta,
I went to my local veg stall, this mor...Henrietta,<br /><br />I went to my local veg stall, this morning and couldn't believe how cheap it was esp the mushrooms which have been getting so expensive in the supermarket-very bad as I love this. Will have to frequent it more often-good for the children's education too as it is near the library!DeliveringGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320150355352857841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-8597434331060528202012-04-21T13:42:25.629+01:002012-04-21T13:42:25.629+01:00Elaine, I need to double up more. I find that when...Elaine, I need to double up more. I find that when I remember to do this, the second version needs to be hidden so it doesn't all disappear. Great idea to have your assistants providing oven "fodder".DeliveringGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320150355352857841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-46183133282898125382012-04-21T13:35:15.953+01:002012-04-21T13:35:15.953+01:00I always double up with everything. That way I ca...I always double up with everything. That way I can give myself "days off" cooking by just picking something out of the freezer, it saves money in the long run too. I like to get the kids to bake with me that way it's easier to make sure the oven is full like you say above and there is always a full load waiting to go in, I think it helps when you have assistants to do this. I'd say the slow cooker is a definite saver too even though mine isn't working at the moment. Grow your own and use what you have always helps. I also use Naomi's idea of writing down what meats I still have in the freezer before I go shopping. Great ideas, thanks for sharing....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-40951464374718125412012-04-21T12:53:22.571+01:002012-04-21T12:53:22.571+01:00The biggest way we save is by using left overs, ev...The biggest way we save is by using left overs, even if there are just a couple of portions I put them in the fridge and use them the next day.<br /><br />Also when we can, buying short dated/reduced food, and eating it quickly.<br /><br />Our local fruit stall is so much cheaper than Tesco or any supermarket, so we all our fruit and veg there (except potatoes cos I like the ones I don't have to wash).<br /><br />And like you say, I've found home made soup to be very much cheaper (and generally preferred) to shop soup (esp when cooking for 14)<br />Love<br />HxThe Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278520269119195703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-92143649476970773872012-04-21T11:19:44.532+01:002012-04-21T11:19:44.532+01:00Naomi, I think the soup in the picture is broad be...Naomi, I think the soup in the picture is broad bean although I do make pea and ham quite frequently. <br />I like the idea of using lentil soup left overs for a curry-hadn't thought of that.DeliveringGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320150355352857841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-27775997216156589122012-04-21T10:57:54.555+01:002012-04-21T10:57:54.555+01:00...by the way the picture at the bottom of the pos......by the way the picture at the bottom of the post looks yummy! Is it pea and ham soup?Naomi @ Upcycled Creativelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09591184768245278391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-43977191090647425872012-04-21T10:56:55.351+01:002012-04-21T10:56:55.351+01:00Good ideas, thank you. I find that writing a meal ...Good ideas, thank you. I find that writing a meal plan for the week saves money also. To make sure we save even more I tend to write a list of what we have left in the house before I plan the meals for the next week too. I list foods under 'fresh', 'frozen' and 'cupboard' and then sit down and work out how many meals I can make from what we have left.<br /><br />Also, lentil soup left overs make a good base for a curry (with spices and meat/veg added), or a base for a pasta bake (with mince added). Another thing I find helps is making sure I label any left overs so that I can be sure to use them up in good time. Otherwise I forget when I cooked them and they end up going to waste because I have left them too long!Naomi @ Upcycled Creativelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09591184768245278391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-26603761081242328722012-04-21T02:51:50.188+01:002012-04-21T02:51:50.188+01:00Very good advice. I never take recipes too serious...Very good advice. I never take recipes too seriously, else I'd be running to the grocer all the time. :-) Blessings!Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199528755284144670noreply@blogger.com