It's time for you to meet simplybeingmum's Menu Board! Each week I plan 6 days of meals Saturday-Thursday with a Free Day on Friday. I also write it on our Menu Board we hang in the kitchen (I have a feeling I may be a frustrated chef...) ...
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No Waste Tastes Great – 21 Jan 2011
It's Friday! Time for No Waste Tastes Great Those who follow the blog know that on Friday I follow my Friday Routine and also take part in Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl. This week what potential foodwaste delights do I have sitting on my counter in anticipation? ...
My First Simple Meal Plan of 2011 and some great reading
The holidays are well and truly behind us, and I am back to my usual routine of meal planning. This weeks meal plan is designed to be: Simple (I've got a busy week with one thing and another) Frugal (Not cheap food - quality dishes with only the necessary ingredients in order to keep waste at bay) Healthy (this is subjective I know - what I class as ...
No Waste Tastes Great – 14 Jan 2011
Friday is No Waste Tastes Great over at simplybeingmum. As part of my simple family life, I try to ensure that there is very little, if any food waste. I've always been a meal planner, even before I started on my journey toward a simpler family life (almost two years now). So when I stumbled across Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl (an excellent ...
Slow Cooked Chicken and Vegetables in Beer Stew
In January 2004 I won an international beer drinking competition at the bottom of a beautiful mountain in Whistler BC. I'm not sure it would be 'the' international beer drinking competition (speed not quantity to clarify) if there is such a thing - but I was still quite proud of my achievement. I was young - what can I say? Miss Japan shook my hand in awe ...
Simple Top Tip Tuesday – Ice and a Slice
For those who like to keep things simple but still like a little 'luxury' :-) why not combine 'Ice and a Slice'? Simply slice a lemon or lime and freeze, then when the occasion arises add to your drink, be that a soft drink or your favourite tipple! This is a great way to reduce potential food waste by using up any citrus fruits that could potentially be ...
Simple Slow Cooked Minty Lamb Casserole
I've recently rediscovered lamb, as an alternative meat. Lamb isn't a cheap meat to buy, but tends to be a quality meat so worth the extra spend. It's amazing slow-cooked, with great flavour and texture. A really satisfying dish during the cold winter months. It's also a hit with my Kids, who for some reason aren't overly keen on chicken at the ...
The Simple Christmas Guide – Christmas Dinner Part 2
I love food and I love Christmas! The magic of a home-cooked Christmas Dinner (in my opinion) isn't elaborate food on a plate... it's the company that it is eaten in. My main priority at Christmas is to spend time with my family, and not to create a culinary masterpiece. This year I will be hosting Christmas Dinner, and will be cooking for 10 adults and 4 ...
Simple Meal Plan – Christmas Week
Every week (normally a Saturday) I post my Simple Meal Plan for the coming week. To put this into context: Each Friday I take part in Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl There's a very specific Friday routine I follow All meals for the coming week are then planned in advance I then place my on-line grocery order with a major supermarket (I will ...
No Waste Tastes Great – 17 December 2010
Friday is the day I take part in Food Waste Friday over at The Frugal Girl I try to be one organised lady when it comes to the kitchen and food, and Food Waste Friday helps me be even more organised! Each Friday I try to allocate 1-2 hours after the school run to do the following: Step 1 ...