tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703817848238285099.post6932820442935245898..comments2024-03-29T10:26:57.115+00:00Comments on TARRAGON & THYME: Bit tight on the old purse strings this weekPattypanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10533048669555871726noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703817848238285099.post-57333088067715769212011-09-24T20:36:39.793+01:002011-09-24T20:36:39.793+01:00Hi Angela
So sorry you have had no work -things m...Hi Angela<br /><br />So sorry you have had no work -things must be very difficult - good idea with the sponge, gives you a bit of a treat and a little boost. Out of curiosity have you been looking in the hedgerows for crab apples and wilding apples as they make a good pureed sauce which you can sweeten up and keep in the freezer or bottle. You could then add a pot to a cake mixture and have apple sauce cake as a treat every so often or a pudding to pad out your main meal and help you feel a little more full. I hope things turn round for you soon. [hugs]<br /><br />Pattypan<br />xxPattypanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533048669555871726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703817848238285099.post-14429451859990603332011-09-24T20:29:57.791+01:002011-09-24T20:29:57.791+01:00Hi Anne,
I concentrated on the basics like the ga...Hi Anne,<br /><br />I concentrated on the basics like the gas and electric they were paid for before I went food shopping. Probably wisest this way so that the basics are covered. When I did go shopping there were good bargains to be had but I had to be strict and selective and keep to my shopping list. I was a little more flexible with the veggies though as they are good for you and overall we eat more veggies than meat. I also tend to freeze down what I don't think I am going to use so I don't waste too much in the long run. That's why I take advantage of the offers at the veg shop with the fruit and veg. Primarly with the tomatoes, apples pears and plums. There is always something you can do to pad out a meal i.e. a yorkshire pudding, stuffing, have a soup for starters like carrot and coriander or french onion soup or home made tomato or creamed chicken soup. It doesn't always have to be about the meat although having some meat is nice - we have cut back on quantities though.And juggling is becoming second nature these days and I am far luckier than a lot of folks. As long as we have a roof over our heads, food in our belly and warmth we won't go too far wrong anything else is a bonus. Your ham should be delicious and the soup will be lovely made from the stock. I am so glad you fell lucky with the landshare garden I think you and Edwin were born natural gardeners. Love the new patchwork blocks by the way they look lovely. Love and hugs to both you and Edwin. Miss you up there in Scotland Take care<br /><br />Pattypan<br /><br />xxPattypanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533048669555871726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703817848238285099.post-29779201833434246052011-09-24T19:55:16.708+01:002011-09-24T19:55:16.708+01:00with you on this one - no pay this month AGAIN[as ...with you on this one - no pay this month AGAIN[as no supply teaching in august or early september]Start to make an Eve's pudding with neighbour's gift of windfall apples. then had a brainwave - if I put it in a deeper dish of smaller circumference, I'd use less sponge topping - so reserved enough sponge mix to make 4 fairy cakes for tomorrow's tea.Unlike you,<br />I have plenty of beans - but only one can tomatoes left! May make beanz soup [liquidise a can, thin down with a little water and ketchup, season well, sprinkle herbs on top,serve with homemade soda bread]<br />really enjoying your blog! weekend blessings xAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703817848238285099.post-9521869150757019572011-09-24T19:22:10.106+01:002011-09-24T19:22:10.106+01:00I know that feeling well Trish, I have £8 50p left...I know that feeling well Trish, I have £8 50p left for the next week, although I do have everything I need for the weeks meals.<br /><br />I did a joint of gammon in the pressure cooker and then crisped the fat with mustard and brown sugar, used the liquor to make leek and potato soup which I will freeze.<br /><br />Iam sure you will get through to pay day.<br /><br />Love and hugs,<br /><br />Anne.<br />xxxxsweet blondie blue eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10415902997410295811noreply@blogger.com