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School packed lunches – the dreaded chore! Can you feed a hulking teenager for 30p a head?

School packed lunches – the dreaded chore! Can you feed a hulking teenager for 30p a head?

by Thrifty Lesley | Aug 6, 2022 | All Recipes, Lunches, Round Up Post

School packed lunches – the dreaded chore! Can you feed a hulking teenager for 30p a head? Ideas for school packed lunches – many people with school aged children need them. Packing up a lunch box for children or an adult packed lunch is bad enough. It can...
Nibbly bits – spicy nuts, pastry nibbles, dips and mini bannocks

Nibbly bits – spicy nuts, pastry nibbles, dips and mini bannocks

by Thrifty Lesley | Dec 1, 2015 | All Recipes, Christmas, Other

Nibbly bits – spicy nuts, pastry nibbles, dips and mini bannocks Had the U3A budget cooking group here, at the house, this afternoon. I was wondering what to do. Thought it needed to be seasonal, but most definitely not mince pies. I ended up deciding to do a...
Spanish Omelette 46p, we had ours with sweet potato chips and kale crisps

Spanish Omelette 46p, we had ours with sweet potato chips and kale crisps

by Thrifty Lesley | Nov 17, 2015 | All Recipes, Dinners, Lunches

Spanish Omelette 46p, we had ours with sweet potato chips and kale crisps Had an old favourite for dinner tonight. It’s another one of those dishes that can be used for all kinds of sundry leftovers. All you need is a tasty mix, that you then pour eggs over and top...
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