Clik here to view.
Liver and Bacon Casserole
Hello Dear Reader,I noticed when I was in France that there lots of cuts of offal for sale and it was relatively expensive. We saw everything from tripe to pigs heads and trotters which some...
View ArticleClik here to view.
6p a portion!
The Hello Dear Reader,Set the oven to 150350g of value oats - 26p175g of value golden syrup - 30p175g sugar - 10p175g buttery marg - 30pMelt the marg - dip a pastry brush in and brush a 20cm square...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fish pie and buttery greens 87p per portion
Hello Dear Reader,1/2 pack Tesco value frozen white fish(pollock) defrosted and cut into pieces - 85p1 pack of Aldi smoked mackerel - skinned and cut into pieces £1.492 tbsp cornflour - 5p1/2...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday night takeaway
Hello Dear Reader,There are sometimes when I could kick down the door of the chippy and take over the fryer! Firstly, it's really cold and I didn't want to stand on a windy street in a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Homemade tomato sauce for pasta
Hello Dear Reader,Terrible photo but a lovely cheap and simple supper3 garlic cloves- crushed 6 tbsp olive oil1 carton passataHeat the oil and garlic for about ten minutes but don't boil it,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Not quite eggs Florentine.
Hello Dear Reader,I always know when I'm not at my best as I crave dark green veggies......I must need a boost of iron. Eggs Florentine is usually a couple of toasted muffins, wilted spinach...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Money saving bloggers
Hello Dear Reader,Nothing from me tonight. We've spoken to the electricians in France today as they've started the rewiring the house. It's a costly business and means all our spare income gets...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Roll on spring
Froogs 2013 at a Spring Flower Show, 4th April at Boconnoc. Really cold but full of lovely displays of colour.Hello Dear Reader,Apologies for my absence, I can only explain as feeling flat as a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Quilting up a storm
Hello Dear Reader,I've cheered myself up by keeping warm, listening to music and sewing. No surprise, it's rained all day. South East Cornwall has been under a serious weather warning all...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gluten Free Pancakes
Hello Dear Reader,There are some recipes that I just know by heart and cook frequently. We love pancakes and have them for a the occasional weekend breakfast. 150g of gluten free flour350ml of milk1...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Time off for quilting and a catch up with the house renovations
Hello Dear Reader,It's half term and I've got loads of catching up to do. I've felt that our lives here have been on hold for months on end as we've channelled our energies literally across...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Don't feed the Valentine money monster!
Hello Dear Reader,I avoided the shizzle of Christmas commercialism and I'm sure as heck not falling for the twaddle of Valentines either! I went to the supermarket for laundry liquid...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Catching the sales
Hello Dear Reader,We bit the financial bullet and have bought our kitchen for Huelgoat. Son is a carpenter and DB has labourered for him on numerous occasions and is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gluten free chocolate brownies for 8p each
Hello Dear Reader,These are still warm and four have gone already. They are the easiest chocolate brownies, cheap as chips too. 400g of Nutella - I used a generic hazelnut chocolate spread that I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Always do your research and get advice
Hello Dear Reader,Just in case you're reading for the first time today, I thought I'd explain the 'Froogs has a house in France' thing. We're both 50 and it's a milestone age that really had us...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Flipping out!
Hello Dear Reader,Here's a question for you. Do you find it difficult to spend money?Here's a thing.We've a major chunk of money to spend: kitchen, van hire, furniture, curtain...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Working on a UFO
Hello Dear Reader,I've been working on a big quilt. It's intended for the flat in Huelgoat but I've struggled as I've lost heart with it and have just had to learn to like it. I haven't been...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Retro blogger template has returned.
Hello Dear Reader,I've had to go back to my old blogger settings as it's changed in some way and it was difficult for people to get to the comments. I like that part of blogging, especially when you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Laying down a fine vintage
Hello Dear Reader,It's been a day of preparation. I've cooked for the week ahead of three pots of veggie stew for my lunch, bacon and cheese quiche, flapjacks for lunch boxes,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sneaky beggars at work!
Hello Dear Reader,Most energy companies run their best offers, special offers or deal from April to April, usually for a period of one to three years. The better deals,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It's really really precious
Hello Dear Reader,I gave myself a telling off today. You see, I did that teacher thing, I counted the days until the Easter break. Within a heartbeat I had a word with myself as I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cornish sunset
Hello Dear Reader,I just thought I'd greet and leave you with a winter sunset with the addition of a crocus. We've had a couple of crisp sunny day and it's a been a joy to have some bright...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trying to spend as little as possible!
Hello Dear Reader,If you've ever stayed in a rental property you'll know that the lack of kitchen utensils is a real annoyance. The more time I have the more I enjoy pottering about in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dog training on a sunny day in Plymouth
Hello Dear Reader,We'd forgotten the dog crates we already had. It's a funny thing to forget about. Two of our rescue dogs came with crates that we dismantled and stored away. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Frugal Queen is moving
Hello Dear Reader,Blogger has completely tested my patience. You can only leave a comment on Google+ and I really thank those of you have taken the time to email me to say you can't leave a...
View Article