tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81911091326504494582011-07-08T17:19:24.874+01:00Little house on a budgetThis isn’t a ‘living on benefits’ blog but certainly about living on a very low income. It isn’t just a cooking blog either, although cooking will probably take centre stage.
I don’t want to write about the things that are a problem because I want it to be a more uplifting piece of writing. More a case of how I am overcoming some of the problems I face.
More Recipes and articles will appear as I make, grow, cook and photograph them.
To learn more click on About this Blog belowFionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comBlogger681100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-70965637361587818702010-04-26T12:08:00.003+01:002010-04-26T12:23:27.020+01:00Mediterranean breadCosts over a £ for a loaf from the supermarket and this is far superior. I made this sundried tomato, olive and roasted pepper loaf yesterday I used the jars of antipasti from Aldi for the Olives, Peppers, and SD toms (wich had oragano in with them too). I coated it in parmesan and flour before cooking it and this seemed to add just the right seasoning to the crust. Infact it went down so well Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-32233531124812703232010-04-10T13:07:00.004+01:002010-04-10T15:03:12.147+01:00Cod with Creamy Prawn SauceAnother trip to the beach today supplied me with a couple of cod straight off the boats. Ingredients £2.51 2 cod fillets 400ml milk ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 dtsp butter 1 Shallot finely chopped 1 dtsp plain flour 75g freshwater (small) prawns ½ lemon zest Method <!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->Poach the cod in the milk with Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-88964641913091521282010-04-08T18:17:00.006+01:002010-04-08T18:39:06.588+01:00Maple Syrup and Rosemary Loaf<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-35691574608877749712010-04-08T16:37:00.002+01:002010-04-08T17:52:46.615+01:00Sausage CasseroleIngredients £2.108 good quality Sausages100g Carrot diced300g Potato Diced1 onion sliced1 chilli finely diced (seeds in or out depending on how hot you want it)30g Red lentils50g black pudding finely choppedTin chopped tomatoesSalt and Pepper to tasteMethod1. In a frying pan brown the sausages.2. Place the diced carrots and potatoes in the slow cooker.3. Ad the sausages.4. In the frying pan add Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-63546481176586684522010-04-08T12:32:00.027+01:002010-04-10T17:01:13.012+01:00Self Catering Holiday Cottage for Rent. Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire
(more photos to follow)
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<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-72624070770404538432010-03-27T13:48:00.001Z2010-03-27T13:51:19.301ZFruity Christmas Cookies<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-7827001204780165042010-03-27T13:24:00.006Z2010-03-27T13:37:26.497ZBeef Stew and Dumplings<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-74656422156304125832010-03-27T13:10:00.002Z2010-03-27T13:22:55.527ZDumplings<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-41874786384493480452010-03-27T10:22:00.002Z2010-03-27T13:52:23.086ZCarrot and Pineapple Cake<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-72773525069042299982010-03-27T10:19:00.002Z2010-03-27T13:52:49.021ZCarrot Cake<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-46515782252498650432010-03-27T09:43:00.001Z2010-03-27T09:46:41.877ZCrab Cakes<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-90403978173372227092010-03-27T08:48:00.003Z2010-03-27T09:46:41.888ZCrab Linguine<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-38343296009657932962010-03-27T08:06:00.005Z2010-03-27T13:40:35.211ZCrabYesterday I was kindly given a pair of crabs which I was keen to accept, not phased by the fact they were still alive. I had no problem with cooking and dressing them I had known how to do this for many years learning at the apron strings of many mothers, not just my own, while spending my early summers in a seaside village.I have been brought up to put them in the freezer for 20 minutes this Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-74375244765143200712010-03-21T18:33:00.000Z2010-03-21T18:34:32.678ZCrunchy Roast Potatoes<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-89610978858454655982010-03-21T17:09:00.003Z2010-03-21T18:47:30.762ZChicken and Eggs<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-39044225157200215232010-03-21T16:58:00.005Z2010-03-21T18:55:46.703ZGolden Roast Chicken and Gravy
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"MS Shell Dlg"; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:1627421663 -2147483648 8 Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-80493789325863583642010-03-18T18:44:00.002Z2010-03-18T19:00:33.907ZPrawns with Chilli and GingerIdeal with salad or as a jacket potato filling.
Enough for two people
ingredients £1.72
100g freshwater prawns
5 crabsticks chopped
3 pepperdew chillies finely sliced
1 inch fresh ginger grated
1 tblsp mayonnaise
1 2 tsp Horse radish cream
100ml cream
black pepper
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]-Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-26842178720616264372010-03-18T11:57:00.004Z2010-04-26T12:17:18.960+01:00Wholemeal loaf<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"\;font-size\:7pt\;"; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-alt:"Times New Roman"; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-15721794390584714112010-03-18T11:52:00.000Z2010-03-18T11:55:02.671ZOven chips<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-55609965105865028582010-03-18T11:44:00.008Z2010-04-10T15:06:30.696+01:00Fish and Sea food<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-68788397437946059812010-03-18T11:13:00.005Z2010-04-06T11:57:26.278+01:00Battered Fish FilletsNot adding salt to the batter but adding salt to the flour for dusting enables the batter to be crispier.Ingredients £2.90200g Self raising flour300ml Lager6 x 200g Pollock fillets5g Salt50g plain flour1 tsp ground black pepperOil for deep frying (this can be reused if once cooled it is strained through a sieve with a paper towel in)1. Sift the self raising flour in a bowl make a well in the Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-31218288326465525822010-03-18T07:36:00.005Z2010-03-18T12:31:02.871ZDay Trip to Redcar<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-61787122099889996192010-03-16T11:40:00.001Z2010-03-16T11:47:19.961ZSoda Bread<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-9928542663600279742010-03-16T08:56:00.006Z2010-04-08T17:56:08.868+01:00Curries, Stews and Casseroles<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"MS Shell Dlg"; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:1627421663 -2147483648 8 0Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-43154108953476357432010-03-16T08:31:00.003Z2010-03-16T08:49:51.586ZChicken and Butternut Squash Curry
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-21272381962103533342010-03-15T20:52:00.000Z2010-03-15T20:53:49.674ZSlow cooker rice pudding<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-45487367556990117822010-03-15T16:41:00.008Z2010-03-21T18:36:32.786ZVegetarian DishesNot just for vegetarians. Meat less meals can help balance a healthy diet and make the pennies go further.Meat is can be very expensive and really stretch the purse strings. Making a meal purely from vegetables, pulses and nuts can be made for pennies or even free when foraging.Many vegetarian dishes can be an accompaniment to meat dishes to.Free foodsBlending a walk in the country with foraging Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-54548744837166548242010-03-15T16:33:00.007Z2010-04-08T19:00:22.372+01:00Savoury Pies, Puddings and Pastries<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-88963647414823692582010-03-15T16:11:00.006Z2010-03-15T20:54:52.271ZWinter puddingsLovely heart warming winter puddings not really for the calorie counters amongst us.One of the areas that the British are famous for is warm puddings no other country have them quite the same. Often classed nursery food is comforting and filling on cold winter nights especially when other courses of a meal can be reduced in content.Click on the links below for recipes:Sticky Ginger pudding with Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-34265658963283162972010-03-15T15:54:00.003Z2010-03-15T17:29:32.972ZSaladNot just lettuce, cucumber and tomato with a dollop of salad cream but a wide range of cold and sometimes warm vegetable dishes defined in dictionaries as: A dish of raw leafy green vegetables, often tossed with pieces of other raw or cooked vegetables, fruit, cheese, or other ingredients and served with a dressing. In more modern times a salad may not have a leafy green vegetable in site Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-87783518232674089552010-03-15T12:40:00.002Z2010-03-15T21:46:09.830ZHow I came to make my daily bread<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-47473194039549341682010-03-15T12:39:00.001Z2010-03-15T12:53:45.084ZA little word about Ingredients<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-4051553360565950142010-03-15T12:38:00.000Z2010-03-15T12:51:53.531ZBread machines vs Handmade<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-28484600227095816442010-03-15T12:36:00.016Z2010-04-26T12:29:32.329+01:00Bread makingClick on the link below to go to the article:Basic White Loaf;Brown Bread;Wholemeal LoafMaple syrup and Rosemary Loaf a delicate armoa of maple syrup and rosemaryMediterranean Bread a delicious wholemeal bread with added flavours of the Med and a parmesan crust.Oat Bran Bread;Soda Bread;About Ingredients for Bread;Breadmachine vs Handmade;Breadmaking - my personal history;The first thing to Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-20423470454812111222010-03-15T12:28:00.004Z2010-03-15T19:07:51.828ZBasic White/Brown loaf<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"MS Shell Dlg"; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-75196549279026613942010-03-14T17:58:00.003Z2010-03-15T17:27:11.996ZCarrot SaladFor slight variations of this recipe I add either a pineapple ring cut into small chunks or tablespoon of chopped Pistachio nutsIngredients £0.15100g Carrot1 tblsp Raisins1 tblsp Boiling water1 tblsp Mayonnaise1 tblsp Plain Yoghurt1 tblsp Maple syruppinch Ground ginger1. Soak the raisins in the boiling water for 10 minutes and then drain. Meanwhile grate the carrot on a large grater into a bowl.2Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-69219338518634897352010-03-14T17:47:00.003Z2010-03-15T17:04:38.365ZCreamy Coleslaw<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-7448242338842021702010-03-14T08:24:00.003Z2010-03-14T09:14:23.265ZSewing Machines<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-76116195789115024502010-03-14T07:34:00.005Z2010-03-18T16:27:41.742ZMother's Day
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-55389190040253133362010-03-13T10:20:00.011Z2010-03-14T09:15:40.925ZFavourite Books<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-58781680898771622212010-03-13T10:14:00.005Z2010-03-14T09:16:47.412ZMeals for NothingOK so now I have your attention, it is not nothing but costing almost nothing as they are made out of leftovers or by deliberately taking a spoonful or two from a main dish and keeping it aside.I keep these in the fridge in some small containers. I have some very small plastic tubs that originally held an individual sponge pudding some years ago. Individual ramekin dishes are a good size for thisFionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-41061735448740572712010-03-13T10:04:00.003Z2010-03-14T09:17:19.943ZToasties for 1Ingredients £0.062 slices of bread spread sparingly with butterFilling of choiceMethod1. Preheat your sandwich toaster and with the buttered side to the outside make your sandwich and place in the sandwich maker. 2. Cook for approximately 4 minutes checking to ensure the outside is brown and not soggy. Separate the segments and serve on it’s own or with salad allowing a few minutes for the Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-6991457750782944112010-03-13T10:02:00.003Z2010-03-14T09:17:48.682ZSoup 1 serves 2Ingredients £0.25½ Onion finely diced1 tblsp Pearl barley1 tblsp Split peas¼ pt water1 ½ pt of stock1 tblsp Red lentils1 potato diced small1 carrot diced smallOr other vegetable of choice finely dicedMeat from carcase that made the stock (optional)Home made stock which isn’t hard to make (see under stock).1. Put the pearl barley, spilt peas and water in a pan, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-81254364908180850672010-03-13T10:00:00.003Z2010-03-14T09:18:18.340ZSoup 2 serves 2Ingredients £0.201 ½ pt stock½ onion finely diced1 potato diced1 carrot diced1 Broccoli stalk dicedCan also be made using any vegetables of choice.1. Add all the ingredients into a pan and cook until the vegetables are cooked thoroughly. Serve in suitable bowls with toasties, a sandwich or chunks of bread.Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-6569085899792882372010-03-13T09:59:00.002Z2010-03-14T09:21:04.892ZRoast Vegetable Soup<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-75771137117804120362010-03-13T09:38:00.006Z2010-03-14T09:21:46.611ZStockI always hang on to bones to make stock. The carcass of a chicken or the bones from a leg of lamb etc along with peelings and leftover stalks from the vegetable preparation (all cleaned of mud before peeling) are popped into the freezer for future use. I keep the types of meat bones separate so for example a bag for chicken, bag for duck, one for rabbit, one for lamb etc.Then when I know I will Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-31788579583606041782010-03-12T22:52:00.015Z2010-03-18T16:20:28.419ZCheesy Chilli Bubble and Squeak & Crispy Onion Rings<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-409918837830064902010-03-11T14:05:00.002Z2010-03-15T15:40:35.140ZBasic Recipe - Hot Water Crust PastryIngredients £0.28 225 g (8 oz) Plain Flour1 x 2.5 ml spoon (½ tsp) salt100 ml (4 fl oz) water75 g (3 oz) lardegg yolkMethod1 Mix flour and salt in bowl, make a well in the centre.2 Boil water and lard together, add quickly to the flour mixture. Mix rapidly with a wooden spoon.3 Knead with hands until the dough is soft and pliable.4 Mould around jam jars for individual pies or inside a Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-39172672847474928472010-03-11T13:57:00.002Z2010-03-15T15:40:35.141ZBasic Recipe - Suet PastryIngredients cost£0.48 225 g (8 oz) Self Raising Flourpinch salt100 g (4 oz) Suet I use Atora light as already prepared cold water to mixMethod1 Mix flour, salt and suet, add sufficient cold water to make a pliable dough.2 Turn the dough on to a floured board and knead lightly. Allow to rest for a few minutes before rolling out. N.B. Suet Pastry is quick to make and at its best when freshly Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-78821411120712243992010-03-11T13:51:00.002Z2010-03-15T15:40:35.141ZBasic Recipe - Short Crust pastryIngredients £0.40 225 g (8 oz) Plain Flourpinch salt50 g (2 oz) lard50 g (2 oz) Buttercold water to mix, about 30 ml (approx. 2 tbsp.)25 g (1 oz) caster sugar if sweet pastry is required.Method1 Mix flour and salt in basin, rub in fat.2 Using your hand like a claw stir, mix with cold water to form a stiff dough.3 Turn dough on to a floured surface and knead lightly, wrap in cling filmFionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-23159594368372450532010-03-11T13:48:00.004Z2010-03-15T18:26:06.144ZPastryclick on the link to go to the recipes listed:Short crust pastry; suet pastry; hot water pastryN.B. Quantities of pastry are expressed as quantity of flour used, e.g. 225 g (8 oz) Shortcrust Pastry is the amount of pastry made using 225 g (8 oz) flour and not the total of ingredients. The weight of the fats used should total half the weight of the flour.The main Pastries I make are short crust, aFionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-37556887577737982942010-03-11T13:20:00.002Z2010-03-14T09:30:02.640ZGardeningGardening can be done even in the smallest of places. A windowsill can provide fresh herbs and tomatoes and looks good for the greenery too. Small balconies can have from simple growbags to ornamental pots with fruit, herbs & vegetables. Last year in my neighbourhood there was a community project to get people growing in hanging baskets. As part of this if you went along to the school community Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-43923825630085693432010-03-11T13:09:00.002Z2010-03-14T09:30:39.565ZBooksMy shelves are covered with lots of cookery books but 1 basic one I started off with and to be honest although I like to look through the others they are often for inspiration these days rather than following recipes to the letter. I often these days think about what I have in and work from there sometimes consulting a book or two to see what goes well with the ingredients I have.My basic book isFionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-75269665227989998162010-03-11T13:08:00.002Z2010-03-14T09:31:08.201ZEquipmentI’m lucky that I am well stocked with kitchen equipment but when use electrical machines there are other ways to mix and chop etc. using a wooden spoon to mix and a metal spoon to fold flour in to cake mixes along with elbow grease. Food processor can be substituted for knives it will just take a little longer. Plus you don’t need a lot of knives either but I would rather invest in good couple Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-19005221948135673932010-03-11T13:06:00.002Z2010-03-14T09:31:42.589ZCosting recipesA friend recently was once talking about recipes and she knew to the penny how much the ingredients cost to make all her dishes. I can mentally think about the ingredients and tell someone roughly but I was really impressed with her methods.My friend keeps receipts from shopping and checks to see what has changed. I don’t think she does this religiously every week but put her receipts aside untilFionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-30078926065296720552010-03-11T13:01:00.003Z2010-03-15T17:08:56.327ZCheats Brandy Ice creamIngredients £0.71500ml (1pt) Soft scoop vanilla Ice cream15ml (1tblsp) Brandy25g (1oz) Soft brown sugarMethod1 Put the ice cream into a shallow wide dish.2 Mix the brandy and sugar together and then spread over the top of the ice cream. Return to the freezer for at least 1 hour.3 When scooping out curl the spoon across the top of the ice cream. This creates a pretty effect and ensures everyone Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-73932846858606142342010-03-11T12:59:00.004Z2010-03-18T13:51:06.851ZSticky Ginger Pudding with Brandy SauceIngredients £2.98 3oz (75g) Self Raising Flour1 tsp(5 ml) baking powder½ tsp(2.5 ml) Ground cinnamon1 large egg40g butter softened2oz (50g) soft dark brown sugar1 tblsp (15ml) Golden syrup4 pieces preserved ginger in syrup finely choppedThumb sized fresh ginger peeled and grated1 cooking apple gratedsauce2oz(50g) soft light brown sugar2oz(50g) butter4floz(110ml) brandy1 piece preserved ginger inFionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-55167894831799352552010-03-11T12:55:00.010Z2010-03-15T17:06:55.099ZMother’s Day Game pie for 4Ingredients £5.81Crockpot fillingIngredients £8.52 makes around a 1.5 kilos (use half of this mixture)1 Rabbit jointed1 Hare jointed2 Pheasant breasts1 Pigeon200g Venison pieces1 large Onion finely sliced2 cloves Garlic50 ml Red wine100ml Chicken stock1 Carrot150g SwedeSprig RosemarySprig ThymeSalt and PepperAdditional pie Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-78182500358874685762010-03-11T11:33:00.006Z2010-03-14T09:41:30.432ZMy Kitchen<!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191109132650449458.post-90978578016414960212010-03-11T10:55:00.006Z2010-03-16T10:28:01.305ZA bit more about this blog <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16297640322594733213noreply@blogger.com