Back to work tomorrow. We have taken Biggles to the station after 17 days of loveliness! We have our packed lunches made. We have P. Easy soup made for tomorrow.
P Easy as it is literally piss easy and also made from peas lol.
I had left over creme fraiche so made Piss easy soup here after known as Peasy soup so as not to offend the sensitive. I try not to waste creams as they are not cheap. We had fajitas so had left over Creme Fraiche. Also works with soured cream. Proper fridge found dairy stuff not the nasty bottled sauce style. Bleugh!
Peasy Soup
Chop and soften one medium onion in a little oil. Add a sprinkle of mint and S and P. Add 400ml of stock - veg will do though others such as ham, chick etc work well. Not sure of the redder meats. Def not beef. Boil. Add a good two handfuls of peas - frozen ones maybe more. Boils for a min or two but no longer. Reduce heat to minimal. Add creme fraiche ( four tbs approx) or single cream or marscapone or whipping or double. Make a judgement according to how much you have left and how thick you want your soup to be if you are using double cream etc etc. If you only have a small amount of creamy stuff or it pleases you chuck in a handful of grated cheese or to taste or give substance!
Add more mint, S and P and blitz. Ta dah! You can strain if you like or if your frozen peas are getting a bit husky and hard. I keep the husks in, if they are soft enough.
It is very green and makes for good flatulence. I have warned you. Great with HM bread.
So I have me several lists.
Frugal to do list
I also need to get to Biggles house to rescue some freezer food and some condiments and spices etc. I shall also have a root around for any tupperware for batch cooking.
My free cycle list included the following:
Bamboo or other blinds
sewing machine
photo frames
dvd player
garden table
curtains
toys for weeny for xmas lol
oil filled radiator
I nearly caved and purchased bamboo blinds then thought no I can make stuff. So if anyone has any hints on making simple roman stule blinds please send instructions my way.
I do not have a sewing machine so all will need to be hand sewable or wonder webbable lol
General to do list
Car wash and valet - needs some TLC
Put up the princess bed thing - It has a massive screw that I need to set into a joist in the ceiling somehow. Any ideas much appreciated!
Garden to be sorted out a bit and also the Barbecue for the better weather,
Spring clean and de clutter - will try a draw a month lol
I also have the ongoing get fitter thing and the qualification thing and most def the meal plan thing!
I have got out the mini cross trainer. I will endeavour to build up some time on this in the evening. I will also walk up the stairs and not use the lift. I will walk Weeny to school Fridays bar rain!
Meal plan 1. 7th - 13th Jan
Monday - soup and bread
Tuesday- chicken and salad, chips
Wednesday- baked potatoes with cheese and beans, I will have beans on toast or something. Only one spud and Shopping day is Thursday. Weeny likes her spud and beans!
Thursday- Eggy bread with beans
Friday- Chicken Chow mein or curry
Saturday- Lasagne- and garlic bread. Its already made and in the freezer!
Sunday- Pork- Roast
Pudding is always fruit and we always have cucumber and carrot on the side as a snack
Thus my shopping list for this week shall be:
Eggs, potatoes, carrots, brocoli, peppers, cucumber, lettuce, chicken pieces, beans, squash to drink, milk, sugar, bread for freezer, pizza, loo roll, cheap cheese/ham, fruit for lunches and pudding- see whats on special, cat food.
Will only get yello sticker bread for freezing as I already have three loaves in stock and will see what bargains are up. So all in for £25 not including additional yellow sticker bargains??? What do you reckon????
I will oblige my self of bargains at Lidl and Iceland for certain things ( eggs namely) as you can get 6 free range for 99p. I won't do caged. Most other stuff I find The Sons of Morri to be adequate given travelling time etc.
P Easy as it is literally piss easy and also made from peas lol.
I had left over creme fraiche so made Piss easy soup here after known as Peasy soup so as not to offend the sensitive. I try not to waste creams as they are not cheap. We had fajitas so had left over Creme Fraiche. Also works with soured cream. Proper fridge found dairy stuff not the nasty bottled sauce style. Bleugh!
Peasy Soup
Chop and soften one medium onion in a little oil. Add a sprinkle of mint and S and P. Add 400ml of stock - veg will do though others such as ham, chick etc work well. Not sure of the redder meats. Def not beef. Boil. Add a good two handfuls of peas - frozen ones maybe more. Boils for a min or two but no longer. Reduce heat to minimal. Add creme fraiche ( four tbs approx) or single cream or marscapone or whipping or double. Make a judgement according to how much you have left and how thick you want your soup to be if you are using double cream etc etc. If you only have a small amount of creamy stuff or it pleases you chuck in a handful of grated cheese or to taste or give substance!
Add more mint, S and P and blitz. Ta dah! You can strain if you like or if your frozen peas are getting a bit husky and hard. I keep the husks in, if they are soft enough.
It is very green and makes for good flatulence. I have warned you. Great with HM bread.
So I have me several lists.
Frugal to do list
- Meal plan to work out - reduce shopping budget to at least 25 pw and no more
- Budget to set and review
- Own washing liquid to make when my current stash runs down
- Make simple blinds for the kitchen - I have the material and the old blinds so hopefully I can fashion something
- Ebaying - I have sorted out clothes, more stuff, shoes, etc Weeny girl stuff. I also have Biggles warehouse to sort out
- Car boot sale when the season starts. I shall reccie a newish car boot in the area to see what its like. I have a preference for one that I know is busy and well
- I shall not shop at charity shops or otherwise till at least Easter. I have no need and have many items that I can upcycle and adapt.
- I have seeds that this year I will plant in my boxes and tubs.
- To complete more online surveys. I am lazy and use my phone for many a thing so
I also need to get to Biggles house to rescue some freezer food and some condiments and spices etc. I shall also have a root around for any tupperware for batch cooking.
My free cycle list included the following:
Bamboo or other blinds
sewing machine
photo frames
dvd player
garden table
curtains
toys for weeny for xmas lol
oil filled radiator
I nearly caved and purchased bamboo blinds then thought no I can make stuff. So if anyone has any hints on making simple roman stule blinds please send instructions my way.
I do not have a sewing machine so all will need to be hand sewable or wonder webbable lol
General to do list
Car wash and valet - needs some TLC
Put up the princess bed thing - It has a massive screw that I need to set into a joist in the ceiling somehow. Any ideas much appreciated!
Garden to be sorted out a bit and also the Barbecue for the better weather,
Spring clean and de clutter - will try a draw a month lol
I also have the ongoing get fitter thing and the qualification thing and most def the meal plan thing!
I have got out the mini cross trainer. I will endeavour to build up some time on this in the evening. I will also walk up the stairs and not use the lift. I will walk Weeny to school Fridays bar rain!
Meal plan 1. 7th - 13th Jan
Monday - soup and bread
Tuesday- chicken and salad, chips
Wednesday- baked potatoes with cheese and beans, I will have beans on toast or something. Only one spud and Shopping day is Thursday. Weeny likes her spud and beans!
Thursday- Eggy bread with beans
Friday- Chicken Chow mein or curry
Saturday- Lasagne- and garlic bread. Its already made and in the freezer!
Sunday- Pork- Roast
Pudding is always fruit and we always have cucumber and carrot on the side as a snack
Thus my shopping list for this week shall be:
Eggs, potatoes, carrots, brocoli, peppers, cucumber, lettuce, chicken pieces, beans, squash to drink, milk, sugar, bread for freezer, pizza, loo roll, cheap cheese/ham, fruit for lunches and pudding- see whats on special, cat food.
Will only get yello sticker bread for freezing as I already have three loaves in stock and will see what bargains are up. So all in for £25 not including additional yellow sticker bargains??? What do you reckon????
I will oblige my self of bargains at Lidl and Iceland for certain things ( eggs namely) as you can get 6 free range for 99p. I won't do caged. Most other stuff I find The Sons of Morri to be adequate given travelling time etc.
