by Thrifty Lesley | May 5, 2015 | My Diary
Having whinged lately about being unable to find value smoked salmon pieces in the supermarkets. What did I find in Sainsbugs today? Yes! So I got four of them to stash away. I was in there to get a couple of things for the U3A group I run, on budget cookery, what...
by Thrifty Lesley | May 4, 2015 | My Diary
Had a lovely long walk along the seafront today, well over 8000 steps. The 10,000 is eluding me still, but it’s a lot better than it has been lately. On our way back, I came across one of those gorgeous ethnic shops that sell all those bits and pieces that are so...
by Thrifty Lesley | May 3, 2015 | All Recipes, Cakes and Bakes, My Diary
Glad to get to bed last night after the late one the previous evening. Didn’t go too early as I would just wake up earlier. And when did I wake up? Flipping 3am, that’s when. Gave up and got up at 4:30, still tired, but unable to sleep. Argh. Drooping...
by Thrifty Lesley | May 2, 2015 | My Diary
Had one of those deeply satisfying frugaltastic moments today. Do you remember that distinctly average curry I made a few days ago? The remains have been sat in the fridge ever since, a decent portion size, along with a portions worth of rice and peas. Several days...
by Thrifty Lesley | Apr 28, 2015 | My Diary
Actually went to the gym today. I procrastinated all day as I was sort of dreading it, expecting it to be horribly hard. But in the event, it was fine. I did my entire workout, just dropping down a weight for one exercise, and leaving off 1 plank from the 2 x 1...
by Thrifty Lesley | Apr 26, 2015 | All Meal Plans, My Diary
Has the poop hit the fan? Do you need to feed people for less than £1 a day? Crucial question, do you have a larder?If you do, then these recipes may help. There are no exotic ingredients, just ordinary things like carrots, onions, flour, rapeseed oil, oats, sugar,...
by Thrifty Lesley | Apr 25, 2015 | My Diary
I mixed up the dough last night and made a small, freeform loaf for lunchtime. I had made some soup with the gammon juices, so I had a slice, buttered, with that. It was delicious, and I’ve made a diary note of when I put the dough in the fridge, so I know when I need...
by Thrifty Lesley | Apr 24, 2015 | My Diary
I’ve bought a hat In actual fact….. I bought two This week has been extra manic, with lots going on, too much really, but in a good way. Monday saw me trying to catch up with paperwork, so much has piled up during the six weeks I have been more or less out of action....
by Thrifty Lesley | Apr 19, 2015 | Live Below The Line UK (LBLUK)
End of Day 5 – yay, FINISHED! Breakfast today was more bannocks, all jam ones this time. That was the last of those, they lasted well. Lunch was some potatoes, cooked in the microwave, with roasted vegetable hummus on them....
by Thrifty Lesley | Apr 18, 2015 | Live Below The Line UK (LBLUK)
Another lovely sunny day today. We walked up to Cade Street and watched Dame Heffle release the cuckoo to usher in the Spring. Watched some Morris dancers, looked at all the different stalls, 59 this year. I’m sure there are a few more every year. Got a lovely...
by Thrifty Lesley | Apr 17, 2015 | Live Below The Line UK (LBLUK)
Delicious breakfast this morning. I made some bannocks yesterday and had two with some roasted veg whizzed up into a hoummous, and two with some home made damson jam. And the ubiquitous large glass of water to wash them down with. The bannocks recipe is here. Do try...
by Thrifty Lesley | Apr 16, 2015 | Live Below The Line UK (LBLUK)
Day two almost done Porridge and jam again for breakfast. It’s not as filling made with water. or rather, it is filling, but it goes down quickly and I want something else after a couple of hours. Went to a U3A Science group meeting this morning. Very good,...
by Thrifty Lesley | Apr 15, 2015 | Live Below The Line UK (LBLUK)
One day down – four to go. First up was breakfast. Porridge, made with water and served with jam to sweeten. I did modify the purchase here. I have lots and lots of pots of home made jam, so decided to use one of those. The one I chose is a damson jam made when...
by Thrifty Lesley | Apr 14, 2015 | My Diary
What a glorious day today. We went down to Hailsham to speak with a photographer for the wedding, he had some lovely shots, as you would expect, and seems like a nice chap. He gave me the number of a friend who does flowers. I don’t need loads and loads, just a...
