I have been making notes over the last few days in order to write a post about preparing a Simple Christmas Dinner, and then out of the blue I met (in the digital sense) Robert Wall. Robert's post over at So Much More Life blew me away! I love a bit of meal planning! I then hot footed it across to Robert's blog Finding Frugality and found 'a second helping' ...
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No Waste Tastes Great + Simple Meal Plan Week 5
My productivity is running on overdrive at the moment, as I gear up toward my busiest week (next), the one prior to the schools breaking up for the holidays. My aim is to have everything on my to do list completed by next weekend. So this week I have combined my No Waste Tastes Great post and the Simple Meal Plan Week 5. ...
Simple Meal Plan Week 4
Simple Meal Plan Week 4 Each Saturday I share my meal plan for the week to come. This plan includes 6 lunches and 6 dinners with dessert for a family of 4. (I do not plan for Friday as it is my No Waste Tastes Great challenge day) ...
No Waste Tastes Great – 3rd December
It's Friday, which in the Wright household is the day we take part in Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl. However I have been a bit quick of the mark this week... I actually did my fridge/perishables inventory last night. This was mainly due to the fact that today (Friday) I had allocated as my 'batch errand' day ...
Simple Bailey’s Bread and Butter Pudding
I have received a special request to share this recipe, so here we go! This post may be slightly rushed as I want to watch my favourite show The Apprentice at 9pm! Please excuse spelling or gramatical errors...I will revisit and edit tomorrow if need be. Simple Bailey's Bread and Butter Pudding - Serves 4 ...
Simple Meal Plan Week 3
Let it Snow! I woke up this morning to 2 very awake children jumping all over my bed and a light dusting of snow outside. The perfect wake up call on both counts. I love the snow, and I love my kids more than words can say. Those following this blog will know I grocery shop online, and there was a delivery due this morning. Another fantastic reason for ...
No Waste Tastes Great – 26th November
As always, on a Friday I take part in Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl I thought I would share my Friday routine this week as I try to be one organised lady when it comes to the kitchen and food! Each week I allocate about 1-2 hours after the school run to do the following: Firstly I clean the counter tops Secondly I grab a dry marker and my ...
Simple Slow Cooked Ham in Cola
The inspiration behind this recipe began a few years back when I was gifted a copy of Nigella Bites. I love this recipe book as it contains some slightly unusual combinations of food which appeal to my adventurous nature. Nigella's recipe is time and ingredient consuming and the side dish of sweetcorn pudding is a little ingredient intense and too sweet ...
Slow Cooked Pork with Apple and Celery Mash
This slow cooked pork is so simple to make, and very tasty. Not the cheapest meal - as pork is on the expensive side, but the rest of the meal is very frugal as it comprises of fruit and veg. Slow Cooked Pork with Apple and Celery Mash - Serves 4-6 depending on the size of Pork Joint you use I cooked this for the first time on Sunday and was really ...
Simple Meal Plan – Week Two
Simple Meal Plan - Week Two This meal plan runs from Saturday 20th November to Friday 26th November. My aim each week is to plan for 7 interesting and nutritious breakfasts and lunches, and 6 evening meals for 2 Adults and 2 Children - whilst meeting my budget of approx. £75 on food including treats and drinks (this allows approx. £20 on other household ...