tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post147496124335656703..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Budget eating for oneMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-49275569372847785342015-01-30T16:31:22.400+00:002015-01-30T16:31:22.400+00:00dont know if my comment went through so here it is...dont know if my comment went through so here it is again...I think the bird peanuts have a preservative sprayed on .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22601235250938461122015-01-28T05:46:56.420+00:002015-01-28T05:46:56.420+00:00I think that soaking the peanuts overnight might h...I think that soaking the peanuts overnight might help with breaking them down in a blender.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117681021989984923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-16852961815144481572015-01-27T20:24:02.494+00:002015-01-27T20:24:02.494+00:00You make me hungry, and I forgot to eat lunch!You make me hungry, and I forgot to eat lunch!Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2941120284149398592015-01-27T19:32:12.116+00:002015-01-27T19:32:12.116+00:00You are so kind to answer my question. I always c...You are so kind to answer my question. I always copy any favourite recipe into my recipe book, I've just realised that about three quarters of my recipes are ones I have copied from your blog - I'll write this one down now too!<br />Jaynehttp://my-lettersfromhome.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-31293226876598292402015-01-27T17:56:15.745+00:002015-01-27T17:56:15.745+00:00Ilona, frozen spinach is fab tossed into a curry, ...Ilona, frozen spinach is fab tossed into a curry, or maybe into your garlic mushrooms too. I buy the spinach frozen into little blocks. You can defrost these in the microwave or just pop them in the pan to defrost. I often put spinach into other "saucy" meals that I cook as an extra veggie portion. Fat Dormousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061838276997211115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-18213081490099107972015-01-27T15:29:52.961+00:002015-01-27T15:29:52.961+00:00I think a coffee mill would do a very good job of ...I think a coffee mill would do a very good job of grinding the peanuts. My Mum has one that my Dad and I purchased for her in the early seventies on Christmas Eve (the blender came with it). She does not do any cooking now so I think that I may 'borrow" the blender and grinder. A very interesting post. Natalie<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-69946944255208146832015-01-27T13:40:46.850+00:002015-01-27T13:40:46.850+00:00Thank you for your answer Ilona. It's of great...Thank you for your answer Ilona. It's of great help. I can see that you are a person of strong will foodwise, as you can stay away from sugar, bread, biscuits and cake.<br />I have to work on that a bit more.HelenDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345843141187637525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-5230156118297921212015-01-27T13:02:53.904+00:002015-01-27T13:02:53.904+00:00Maize couscous.... interesting name. Here in the s...Maize couscous.... interesting name. Here in the south (USA), we call 'em grits! :o)Leguminoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849281405619641841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-1032931618502004732015-01-27T11:13:44.735+00:002015-01-27T11:13:44.735+00:00great idea with the mushrooms and the garlic chees...great idea with the mushrooms and the garlic cheese spread, didn't think of that one. yes don't fancy frozen spinach and tried freezing sprouts myself and buying them frozen and I don't think they do well either, unless mashed in soup or whatever, much prefer fresh spouts. decided to stop buying tinned sweetcorn, bought a bag of frozen and it does just as well, seems to last longer and I don't have to chuck tins away. did decide to go back to online shops I used to do about one two a month, but have signed up for Tesco delivery saver 1/2 price for 12 months £30 which works out to be £2.50 a month for delivery anytime of the week, only once a day over £25. £2.50 probably for 4 deliveries for someone to pick pack and delivery to me at my door, quite pleased with that. (as long as everything comes) There are 4 of us so we do spend well over the £25 weekly. I can also put on and delete to my shop list as much as I want before putting my card in. Don't get the sticker bargains though sadly doing it this way. Last few times I went though there was either nothing there or loads of people fighting over things, or things that had gone off already. Ill see how it goes for a year anyway :) Julie TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-67558846409918260362015-01-27T10:03:31.330+00:002015-01-27T10:03:31.330+00:00Hi. I have never had frozen spinach, it looks very...Hi. I have never had frozen spinach, it looks very soggy to me. If I add fresh I only stir it in for a few seconds at the end of cooking, that way it does not go mushy. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-18539421596787292862015-01-27T10:02:59.473+00:002015-01-27T10:02:59.473+00:00Great idea with the peanuts. Bought a pack of red-...Great idea with the peanuts. Bought a pack of red-skinned peanuts for 30p from the reduced aisle in Asda a couple of weeks ago. I had just defrosted some turkey steaks and onion bhajis, and was wondering what I had to make up a curry sauce, but you've inspired me. Turkey Satay it is tonight!Frugal Wenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092764677274641408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-85163245955607406022015-01-27T10:00:51.781+00:002015-01-27T10:00:51.781+00:00Yes, you are right. It needs more cooking. I will ...Yes, you are right. It needs more cooking. I will put it back in the pan and get it back on the heat. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-14805850292823238762015-01-27T09:59:57.567+00:002015-01-27T09:59:57.567+00:00Thank you Sue, I thought someone might have an ans...Thank you Sue, I thought someone might have an answer. I wondered if the 'not fit for humans' was there to discourage people buying it for their own use. Sorry the picture was a bit sickening. Pointing downward into a tall plastic pot and using a flash, is not the best of conditions for good photography. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-12907847890861247892015-01-27T09:56:18.758+00:002015-01-27T09:56:18.758+00:00Hi. I suppose that would be one way of doing it. I...Hi. I suppose that would be one way of doing it. I haven't a rolling pin, maybe a bash with a house brick might have the same effect. The blender did get a bit warm. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-5965178025871902015-01-27T09:54:47.450+00:002015-01-27T09:54:47.450+00:00Hi. Food is the one area where everyone can reduce...Hi. Food is the one area where everyone can reduce their spending. We decide what we buy and how much we pay for it. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-17757949805157396682015-01-27T09:53:28.675+00:002015-01-27T09:53:28.675+00:00Hi, I wondered if a coffee mill would do the job o...Hi, I wondered if a coffee mill would do the job of grinding nuts. Didn't want to shell out £20 or more to buy one on the off chance it might work. Might get one now. Thanks.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-12489171562300988402015-01-27T09:51:32.421+00:002015-01-27T09:51:32.421+00:00Got it PA. Thanks. Bag in the post today. Got it PA. Thanks. Bag in the post today. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-17114971738661442682015-01-27T09:46:14.522+00:002015-01-27T09:46:14.522+00:00Stir frozen spinach in as you are making scrambled...Stir frozen spinach in as you are making scrambled eggs. Just discovered this and it's lovely!<br /><br />I like the peanut butter idea. Will give that a go!Carolinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15681107376965469162015-01-27T09:36:21.511+00:002015-01-27T09:36:21.511+00:00Garlic mushrooms sound like a very good dinner opt...Garlic mushrooms sound like a very good dinner option ilona, one of those winter warmers you need this time of year.Katyhttp://www.creaty.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-66813032146466911962015-01-27T09:19:43.473+00:002015-01-27T09:19:43.473+00:00Maize couscous?! Isn't that polenta? Well, I w...Maize couscous?! Isn't that polenta? Well, I would have thought so, no wonder it was gritty, as polenta needs longer cooking than regular couscous. I cook polenta in water with a bit of milk and bouillon powder (or cube) and add a bit of cheese at the end. That's the Italian-Swiss way, anyway, where polenta was the staple food in the mountains.Little Miss Know-it-allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05907830951304386874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-4719758921628032162015-01-27T08:47:30.944+00:002015-01-27T08:47:30.944+00:00I'll answer the peanut one. The 'birdy'...I'll answer the peanut one. The 'birdy' peanuts are supposed to, or might carry a type of fungus disease on them, that's why theyr'e not fit for human consumption but are apparently OK (ish!) for birds, why that should be I don't know. However, they don't seem to give the same warning for 'birdy' sunflower hearts, so every so often I will raid my husband's birdseed bin for them. I do make sure I rinse them well and dry them off over the boiler before putting in jars, to be used in bread, or in cereal or whatever. Must say I nearly gagged at the peanut butter picture, I thought God, what on earth's that?....until you told me it was peanut butter, that's much better!Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463317651625459406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45663936511123559632015-01-27T08:19:01.718+00:002015-01-27T08:19:01.718+00:00Food is not boring! Could you beat the peanuts wit...Food is not boring! Could you beat the peanuts with a rolling pin first to save killing your blender?CharlottePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693808113369554138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45857409292488429932015-01-27T07:41:44.929+00:002015-01-27T07:41:44.929+00:00Hi Ilona I have to say your food always looks amaz...Hi Ilona I have to say your food always looks amazing. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-20708449588789651092015-01-27T01:34:40.852+00:002015-01-27T01:34:40.852+00:00Hi, Ilona.I really like hearing about your food ad...Hi, Ilona.I really like hearing about your food adventures and smart shopping methods and info.I always pass along your good ideas to people I know who are looking for ways to reduce spending too much on food while still making nutritious meals.We can't control prices on things but we can control what we buy and use,especially when they are set high, artificially.Food, gas, electricity and medications are always fluctuating.Big sigh,but still it's a good life.Bye for now, D.Destemonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-41325323707510815572015-01-27T00:03:08.878+00:002015-01-27T00:03:08.878+00:00Lots of lovely food ideas ! I'm definitely goi...Lots of lovely food ideas ! I'm definitely going to try to make some nut butter, I hope almonds will work just as well as peanuts.<br />AussieCheryl : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com