tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post8249853712866963282..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Saving money on my food.Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-42871101654082582322017-03-15T20:21:21.627+00:002017-03-15T20:21:21.627+00:00I buy my bananas loose in Aldi; they're 11p ea...I buy my bananas loose in Aldi; they're 11p each and usually a good size so you could get 6 large bananas for 66p while the bags might contain smaller ones and are 72p. It also means you can choose carefully and look each one over which you can't do so well with bagged ones.Helenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963972925920465515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45659658462413703252017-03-14T16:45:36.381+00:002017-03-14T16:45:36.381+00:00You're right, there isn't enough interesti...You're right, there isn't enough interesting programmes on TV to warrant paying for a licence. I can still watch ITV and Channel 4 on catch up, it's just BBCiplayer I can't watch. <br /><br />Strangely enough I switched on as normal this morning on Gooooglie Chrome, and Blogger Dashboard is there, all OK, so I don't know what the blip was about. Thanks for the tip. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-88549425267975447512017-03-14T16:30:40.582+00:002017-03-14T16:30:40.582+00:00The TV licence isn't worth it in my opinion, i...The TV licence isn't worth it in my opinion, it's currently £145.50 per year and is set to go up later this year. I've seriously been considering giving up TV for Online entertainment. <br /><br />If you can't access Blogger on your main computer it might be worth trying another browser, like Firefox. Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086940635317331680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-84907319515546234372017-03-14T16:24:39.162+00:002017-03-14T16:24:39.162+00:00Hi. No, I have had one for years but I've tidi...Hi. No, I have had one for years but I've tidied my garden up and now I don't want one. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38982150191878257632017-03-14T15:51:40.849+00:002017-03-14T15:51:40.849+00:00Are you doing any composting? Just wondering. Are you doing any composting? Just wondering. Pellrider Scarboroughhttps://pellrides.blogspot.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-70465124551294953412017-03-14T13:38:02.744+00:002017-03-14T13:38:02.744+00:00Hi. I sometimes buy dented tins from Tesco, but th...Hi. I sometimes buy dented tins from Tesco, but they are a bit tight and don't knock much off. If it's only a slight dent I would buy it, but if it is badly bashed I pass it by. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-50802477076289160082017-03-14T13:33:58.384+00:002017-03-14T13:33:58.384+00:00Hi. Aldi buy their bananas from anywhere they like...Hi. Aldi buy their bananas from anywhere they like. They are the customer, the supplier has to comply with instructions from Aldi the customer or they don't get the order. Aldi choose to sell their bananas by the bag, (5 bananas),not by weight, so they tell the supplier that they don't want 1kg printed on the bag. <br /><br />You can count any walking towards your total. It isn't a competition. The idea is to get you motivated to move. You can set your own agenda. Glad you like the blog. Thanks for your comment. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-64313052708840888742017-03-14T05:15:41.794+00:002017-03-14T05:15:41.794+00:00Yes, the leaves of cauliflower are edible, as well...Yes, the leaves of cauliflower are edible, as well as the leaves of radishes, the leaves of carrots, the stalks of broccoli etc. Usually, the taste like the vegetable itself, sometimes a bit more bland. I learned to use all parts of a vegetable when we grew our own.Hildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447112312199912513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-25612576553219199862017-03-14T04:30:29.305+00:002017-03-14T04:30:29.305+00:00Enjoyed your post.
Would not have thought of using...Enjoyed your post.<br />Would not have thought of using those leaves either.<br />Been hoping to find a stick blender at a good price.<br />Still looking.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-88185726593014509642017-03-13T21:26:11.906+00:002017-03-13T21:26:11.906+00:00They are nice to eat. Like greens. They are nice to eat. Like greens. Frugal in Buckshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637007004041752433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-55119267102094260752017-03-13T18:50:32.549+00:002017-03-13T18:50:32.549+00:00I finely slice the cauliflower stalks and stirfry ...I finely slice the cauliflower stalks and stirfry them very yummy....JessicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35976092562617760442017-03-13T18:27:51.254+00:002017-03-13T18:27:51.254+00:00okay, likely a silly question,
but it just dawns o...okay, likely a silly question,<br />but it just dawns on me mind, you said "leaves from the cauliflower"<br /><br />you likely won't believe this, but I have never eaten "leaves from the cauliflower". Had no idea they were edible (stupid huh?)<br /><br />so, I am guessing then, they must be edible?<br /><br />do they have much / any taste? I see you used them in a soup.<br /><br />might be good in a stir fry too?<br /><br />thks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53832220802389615702017-03-13T18:25:30.750+00:002017-03-13T18:25:30.750+00:00I noticed the second bag says it is a product of C...I noticed the second bag says it is a product of Costa Rica. Could that be why there is a weight on that bag and not the other one? The first one perhaps came from a different country that did not require a weight to be shown. I am from America and I have to say in my 62 years on earth, I have never seen bananas in a bag. That is new to me. Anyway, our local little Mom-and-Pop store puts bananas down to 9 cents a pound when they are starting to get old. I take these home, peel them, wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them. I then pull them out later for smoothies or banana nut bread. It is one of my frugal things to do. Some people freeze them with the peel on. I have tried this but they are really mushy and messy when you take them out. The plastic wrap is so much cleaner. I just found your blog a few weeks ago and am enjoying it immensely. I love the frugal tips and want to get started walking once our snow is gone. I walk on a treadmill now indoors. Does that count for your walking group (challenge)? <br />Cate <><Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997071643007495600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-50558706540375275092017-03-13T15:49:14.353+00:002017-03-13T15:49:14.353+00:00Everything seems to be going down in size but stay...Everything seems to be going down in size but staying around the same price. The manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers must think we are all stupid if they think we don't or won't notice. Maybe that's a good thing if you are a chocoholic ! Rae x Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-39004890674799102472017-03-13T13:26:53.586+00:002017-03-13T13:26:53.586+00:00I bought a brandnew stick blender at the thrift sh...I bought a brandnew stick blender at the thrift shop for $10 which was a lot for me to spend but it turned out to be a very good investment. I use it all the time for soups, and I've been eating soup nearly every day all winter!<br />The priced on your produce in the UK is just mind-boggling for this US-ian. Even the markdown stuff here is far more expensive than your "regular" pricing.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-18208195992244146742017-03-13T10:10:02.918+00:002017-03-13T10:10:02.918+00:00The tagliatelle idea looks tasty - I've never ...The tagliatelle idea looks tasty - I've never used borlotti beans so will look out for them in Aldi. Your cauliflower and carrots were a really good price - my friend told me last week she went to her village shop and there was a cauliflower with a price ticket of £1.89!!! She didn't buy it. I know the smaller shops are more expensive and you pay for the convenience etc but that was a pretty dear vegetable. I agree with Melissa, I would not have thought to use the cauliflower leaves either, you live and learn. AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-82277234895150880852017-03-13T05:40:37.886+00:002017-03-13T05:40:37.886+00:00We really have to stay on our toes to stay on top ...We really have to stay on our toes to stay on top of the way food goes up in price!Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-14776038141670312252017-03-13T04:31:14.288+00:002017-03-13T04:31:14.288+00:00Ilona, thank you for taking the time to blog. I en...Ilona, thank you for taking the time to blog. I enjoy reading it. I don't have use for tv much anymore either. I find more interesting bits on blogs and it's usually more pleasant than what's on tv.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224489943453728270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-13969491758597647932017-03-13T00:11:32.093+00:002017-03-13T00:11:32.093+00:00Must try that soup with cauliflower leaves. Cheer...Must try that soup with cauliflower leaves. Cheers to you!ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-4201263766922952382017-03-12T21:19:01.585+00:002017-03-12T21:19:01.585+00:00superb buys, yet again.
Glad you snapped up the m...superb buys, yet again.<br /><br />Glad you snapped up the mayo, as i'm pretty sure the "out of date", is just to get folks to chuck it and buy more.<br /><br />I have seen so many recipes lately with mayo, maybe this sauce or that/fancy dips etc. Don't know if you go for that type of thing, but yet another way to use these.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-58126565682616106012017-03-12T20:22:08.570+00:002017-03-12T20:22:08.570+00:00I now buy the loose bananas from Aldi at 11p each,...I now buy the loose bananas from Aldi at 11p each, cheaper than the bags. When I get my petrol from the Tesco Express near us, the bananas there are loose 20p each or a bag for 89p so I always get a bag with at least 5 in it when I go to work.pat chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907311009341922595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-77621300413050538312017-03-12T20:18:39.145+00:002017-03-12T20:18:39.145+00:00The soup you made with cauliflower leaves looks wo...The soup you made with cauliflower leaves looks wonderful. I never would've thought to turn those into a meal.<br />Melly Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656029072086866228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-39307425459878158582017-03-12T19:58:03.048+00:002017-03-12T19:58:03.048+00:00Do you ever use dented tins? I bought some today a...Do you ever use dented tins? I bought some today and someone mentioned safety issues, but as I replied I have read all the guidelines and haven't poisoned the family yet.Simple Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884864661226371141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-65181396669078724952017-03-12T19:54:41.122+00:002017-03-12T19:54:41.122+00:00The tagliatelle looks delicious. Never thought of ...The tagliatelle looks delicious. Never thought of adding mayo. Must have a go. <br />xx<br />PS You don't look 70 odd!!!!!<br />Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442767679857541996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-21662277603523606212017-03-12T19:46:45.836+00:002017-03-12T19:46:45.836+00:00Your veg are a bargain...we never get food that ch...Your veg are a bargain...we never get food that cheap on Mark down here in the US...<br />Got to confess that most of the carrots I buy go to the donkey and horses!!!lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273483704912191189noreply@blogger.com