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Basic simple recipes
Hello Dear Reader,I'm really aware of the fact that a lot of people lack confidence to cook from scratch. It can be much cheaper so I'm going to focus on some simple recipes, with few ingredients that...
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Win £100 for a turkey recipe
Hello Dear Reader,I was sent a promotion, where I don't receive anything at all but you get the chance to win £100. Every month, Rix a home heating oil supplier in the North of England launches a...
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Knackered!
Please Bear with me.i'm off to bed and will hopefully get out with some energy in the morningxFroogs xxxxx#Adventchallenge day 11 - sorted out some old towels for Woodside animal shelter.
View ArticleChristmas menu
Hello Dear Reader,I've been working with a local community group and have cooked them Christmas lunch and will cook for another group tomorrow. Here's the menu I used and every one enjoyed and I've...
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Keeping warm and drying laundry
Hello Dear Reader,I'm seriously playing catch up. I have a stack of laundry to get dry and a mass of house work to do. I have quilts to finish too.I'm looking forward to the winter solstice, or...
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Ham bone Soup
Hello Dear Reader,I've just about got my breath back after yesterday. You see, I'm one of those people for whom 'ok' won't do. I either get it right or I sink into a self deprecating pit of self...
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What is life like without debt or credit?
Hello Dear Reader,We became debt free in 2011 and have stayed that way ever since. We've not used a credit card since 2009 and we've just learned to live beneath our means. As Mr Micawber would say...
View ArticleOne teacher to another
My dearest colleague,You went to work today and so did I.We both work with children.Neither you or I do this for the money.I, and my immediate colleagues, took children to the cinema and had Christmas...
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Stilton filled chicken wrapped in bacon
Hello Dear Reader,We've been so tired that we've just got by on baked potatoes or soup out of the freezer. I love this simple recipe and in the past, when we've managed somehow to just get the two of...
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Christmas nibbles
Hello Dear Reader,The mincemeat is out of the store.I spent last night at the local hair salon getting rid of the greys. No fear, it's all costed into the monthly budget along with getting my eye brows...
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I've been waiting for this day!
Hello Dear Reader,I don't celebrate the solstice but I do look forward to this date! I don't like the winter darkness and love the date of the winter solstice as it marks the return of the sun. Day by...
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Are you ready?
Hello Dear Reader,The decorations are up.The candles are out.Mince pies are in the tin.Cake has marzipan and will get icing later.There's sausage rolls, stuffing, cranberry sauce to make.I'm hosting...
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Extra Special Sausage Rolls
Hello Dear Reader,I've spent the day and I will be returning there too, in the kitchen. I've made two dozen more mince pies, a leek and bacon quiche and a tin full of very special sausage rolls. Don't...
View ArticleMerry Christmas
Froogs' Christmas greetings 2014 from frugal queen on Vimeo.Hello Dear Reader,We'll be back on the 27th.Have a lovely time.With much loveFroogs xxxx
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Missing in action
Hello Dear Reader,Apologies for being missing in action. Holidays are for catching up with friends, going out for a cheap but lovely lunch on Plymouth's Barbican and a few cups of coffee in The China...
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Port Isaac
Hello Dear Reader,We drove the forty minutes from home to Port Isaac. The pick ups on the platt belong to the day boats. It seemed that every fish van, merchant and taxi was waiting for the catch. It's...
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Using up leftovers
Hello Dear Reader,Two very simple 'recipes' to share with you tonight. I had a punnet of tomatoes and some everyday tomatoes in the fridge. It's turned so cold that I don't think we'll be wanting any...
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Use it all up and save where I can
Hello Dear Reader,It's been a breezy day and I've had the washing line up and down giving the laundry a 'blow'. I have a tumble drier for when it literally rains day and night for weeks on end. I make...
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Terrible picture, delicious left overs
Hello Dear Reader,Happy New Year to you all. We had an early night and slept through the celebrations. We've had a great New Year's Day with our friends in their Dartmoor village. It was already dark...
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Save, save, save.
Hello Dear Reader,I often say this, being thrifty, frugal, careful with money is not just for anyone who is living on a small income. It's a choice that anyone can make. We make that choice so we can...
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