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THIS MONTHS FOOD HAULS - BUDGET OR NOT???
Another month has passed and we are trying to keep our food budget in check - but how well did we do.
#budgeting #budget #shopping #foodhaul
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Greek Pastitsio - the most delicious dish you need to try
Переглядів 20016 годин тому
I have been wanting to make this dish for ages and now that I have it will become a regular dish in our house. I made so much this time we have plenty in the freezer to keep up with the cravings. #delicious #greekfood #pastitsio
THE BREAD AND BUTTER THING - GOOD VALUE?????
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We are loving the Bread and Butter Thing in our house such great value and finding ways to stretch what we get and preserving what we can. Have a look at some of what I have made on Instagram @tryingtogetby2021 #breadandbutterthing #costofliving #frugallife #budgeting #frugalliving #foodwaste
HOW TO MAKE BAINGAN BHARTA - AUBERGINE DISH
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Thank you @BerylShereshewsky for the inspiration to make this dish - it was yummy and we will be making it again.
HOW TO ORGANISE A SPICE DRAWER (it was a disaster!)
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I love my herbs and spices they turn ordinary meals into something special - mine had gotten a mess and needed a tidy and reorganise - let me know in the comments what herbs and spices you love.
AM I KEEP THE PRICES LOW - JUNE GROCERY HAULS
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This months groceries are from so many places and using whatever Apps I can to keep the prices as low as I can. Remember I use Green Jinn, Shopmium (referral - X8YK49) and Checkout Smart.
HOW THIS HELPS TO KEEP ME ON BUDGET
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We are loving the Bread and Butter Thing, seeing what we can get to make different meals and making sure we save money in our food budget. #thebreadandbutterthing #breadandbutterthing @thebreadandbutterthinguk
USING OUT OF DATE FOOD FOR A GREAT MEAL
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Out of date doesn't mean it should bee thrown away, food can be frozen, chopped or even kept as tinned food can last way beyond the date that is on it. Best before is not the date to throw it away it just mean that item may not be at it's best beyond that date. I mentioned in this video about my rhubarb ketchup - here's the link for that - ua-cam.com/video/zQzWJzY-4E4/v-deo.htmlsi=1SgAsMlZCWWFYXDK
5 TOP TIPS FOR PREVENTING FOOD WASTE
Переглядів 478Місяць тому
Food waste cost so much money to household, and the country, we waste so much food in the UK that it could feed millions of people. www.wastemanaged.co.uk/our-news/food-waste/food-waste-facts-statistics/ How do you prevent food waste in your house?
KEEPING IT FRUGAL - SPENDING LESS THIS MONTH
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We are continuing to try to spend as little as possible on our food shopping, finding deals, using different resources, like Olio, Too Good To Go and The Bread and Butter Thing. We use up all the food we have and make lovely meals with what we have got. I made a delicious pasta dish with some of the broccoli and shallots we got - ua-cam.com/video/C6vF8fRvB20/v-deo.html
EASY TO MAKE SHALLOT AND BROCCOLI PASTA
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We are always trying to just use up what we have, checking the fridge to see what needs using, then looking up recipes we can make. And then we make a delicious family dish.
SPENDING £8.50 TO GET US HOW MUCH?????
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This is my second use of #thebreadandbutterthing and I am more than happy with what we got - great value and some bulk items. @thebreadandbutterthinguk
SUPER GREEN LASAGNA - USE IT UP RECIPE
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Pasta with pesto is great, so why not pesto lasagna and carrying on the green theme with the vegetables.
WHAT DID WE FIND IN OUR MORRISONS BOX??
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A Morrisons Too Good To Go box can be a great resource for food - have a look at what we got in this box and check out to the end of the video for a link to more videos.
LET'S MAKE CARROT CHUTNEY - TANGY AND SPICY
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We love chutney in our house and it's a great way of using up a surplus of vegetables or fruit. I used this recipe to help me out - www.greedygourmet.com/recipes-for-diets/vegan/carrot-chutney/
WHAT DID WE SPEND IN APRIL 2024??
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WHAT DID WE SPEND IN APRIL 2024??
SIMPLE OAT PEAR MUFFINS -FREEZABLE RECIPE
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SIMPLE OAT PEAR MUFFINS -FREEZABLE RECIPE
MAKING TASTY RHUBARB KETCHUP - SMALL BATCH
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MAKING TASTY RHUBARB KETCHUP - SMALL BATCH
£8.50 BREAD AND BUTTER THING FOOD SAVING
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£8.50 BREAD AND BUTTER THING FOOD SAVING
FRUGAL BOOKS YOU MAY LIKE TO READ
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FRUGAL BOOKS YOU MAY LIKE TO READ
FLAVOURFUL MEAL WITH COSTINGS ££££££
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FLAVOURFUL MEAL WITH COSTINGS ££££££
CHOLESTEROL LOWERING OAT BARS
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CHOLESTEROL LOWERING OAT BARS
SIMPLE TO MAKE RISOTTO - WITH TASTY WILD GARLIC
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SIMPLE TO MAKE RISOTTO - WITH TASTY WILD GARLIC
DID MY SHOPPING GO UP BY VISITING SAINSBURYS???
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DID MY SHOPPING GO UP BY VISITING SAINSBURYS???
EVEN MORE SIMPLE SOUPS
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EVEN MORE SIMPLE SOUPS
SPEEDY HANDS OFF PASTA DISH
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SPEEDY HANDS OFF PASTA DISH
SMOKY BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA STEW
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SMOKY BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA STEW
SAVE ON WASHING UP - VEGGIE MEAL - LEFTOVERS TOO
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SAVE ON WASHING UP - VEGGIE MEAL - LEFTOVERS TOO
CHOLESTEROL LOWERING - SO SIMPLE NO KNEAD BREAD
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CHOLESTEROL LOWERING - SO SIMPLE NO KNEAD BREAD
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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  • @user-sh6um1ns6k
    @user-sh6um1ns6k 4 дні тому

    Enjoyed the video but fail to see what meals you can make with what you bought ; could you please include a meal plan ?

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 3 дні тому

      @user-sh6um1ns6k I don't tend to meal plan, I do have a lot of produce in the cupboards and I can a lot of my own food so I can grab a meal by putting together from what I have. Tonight's tea was flatbread pizza using the free fkatbreads I got from Olio with homemade rhubarb ketchup and veggies I got fresh, last night's was a couple of bags of stir fry mix that I then wrapped in rice paper parcels I got earlier this year and air fried them off, we added fake meat pieces I got from The Bread and Butter Thing a couple of months ago. Just a couple of things I've made to give you an idea 💡

  • @janepennock6933
    @janepennock6933 4 дні тому

    you are doing absolutely brilliant with you food budgets lately. ive still had nothing from olio latelybut TBBT collections have helped greatly. fingers crossed i get on the list this friday 🤞❤️

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 4 дні тому

      @janepennock6933 Olios is a bit hit and miss, so when I see stuff, I know I can use, I grab it. I'm probably going to get a TBBT next week I'm averaging about 1 a month.

  • @hayleyrichardson3343
    @hayleyrichardson3343 4 дні тому

    Keep banana out of the sun

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 4 дні тому

      @hayleyrichardson3343 Good idea, I have heard wrapping foil round the end can also help, never tried it though. May have to do an experiment 🤔

  • @helenwilkins4337
    @helenwilkins4337 4 дні тому

    I freeze extra pasta sauce, pesto and Greek yogurt in ice cube trays (mine hold exactly a tbsp). Once frozen put in a freezer bag and just take out exactly what I need. It saves wasting loads of half used jars/containers of things-always a good thing ❤

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 4 дні тому

      @helenwilkins4337 that's the sort of thing I've done in the past, but there was so much sauce I didn't have the space. 😊

  • @irenedombryant2023
    @irenedombryant2023 4 дні тому

    With the pesto Samantha, if you turn the top one upside down would give you a flat surface to use.

  • @jacquelinehelliwell5954
    @jacquelinehelliwell5954 7 днів тому

    Hi Sam now thats something my son will love tfs Jax ❤x

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 7 днів тому

      Let me know what he thinks, it is totally a new favourite for us. I froze 3 portions and Chris is going to use them when he goes to his friends on a Monday and saves him from buying something for his tea. He said it microwaved really well. 😊

  • @EmmaHolland-dy4zk
    @EmmaHolland-dy4zk 7 днів тому

    Can you share your pet budget and treat budget?

  • @janepennock6933
    @janepennock6933 8 днів тому

    another brilliant TBBT haul.. i got one yesterday but was going into town with daughter so asked hubby to go queue and get it for me, expecting him to have a melt down & huge moan but he didnt mind and texted me to tell me all the goodies that were in it. he is very impressed with these and asks me now every week if ive made the list or not😂. i dont think i will be on next weeks as ive been fortunate enough to be on the last 2 weeks. i can honestly say we have never been dissapointed in what we have received in our bags. have a lovely weekend❤

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 8 днів тому

      @@janepennock6933 Good to hear. 😊

    • @leahmorris343
      @leahmorris343 8 днів тому

      Iv been going for a month and made the list every week

    • @janepennock6933
      @janepennock6933 8 днів тому

      @@leahmorris343 i have usually not made the list every few weeks , i have noticed that its getting busier every time i go so more people are finding out about it

  • @mandyfortune7992
    @mandyfortune7992 9 днів тому

    The americans seem to can everything id love to learn them skills . Maybe theres a book with info . Does anyone know of any xxx

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 9 днів тому

      @mandyfortune7992 I've not used any books but I do follow this group on Facebook and they are amazing with their help. facebook.com/share/xcuTt8kAF6Cb6LHJ/

    • @mandyfortune7992
      @mandyfortune7992 9 днів тому

      @tryingtogetby awwwww thanks hunny . Im not far from stretford just up the lancs in kirkby liverpool xx

  • @colettebishop2173
    @colettebishop2173 10 днів тому

    I'd do stuffed marrow with that courgette, as you ate veggie I'd use lentil and rice pilaf as the stuffing, rather than meat.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 10 днів тому

      @@colettebishop2173 sounds yummy 😋

  • @kaycee18
    @kaycee18 10 днів тому

    This vid popped up in my feed. Glad it did! New sub. I've been looking for recipes to bring down my grocery bill. This one really fits the bill. It looks delish. Can't wait to try it. Now I will have to check out your other vids. Thanks for sharing.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 9 днів тому

      @kaycee18 thanks for watching I hope you enjoy the other videos 😊

  • @gaylekanak9269
    @gaylekanak9269 10 днів тому

    Hi Sam, great haul. Thanks for the cheese tip! Also, you can make pickles with the courgette or you can combine it with the raspberries to make jam. I have recipes for this using raspberry or strawberry jello as the flavoring but I'm sure you could use the fresh fruit. That would go well with the cheese and some crackers for a snack!

  • @amandac9210
    @amandac9210 10 днів тому

    A great haul👍I’m new to your chanel and love it.Do you mind me asking if you are both vegetarian? You don’t show meat Etc.I’m plant based so was just curious.💕

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 10 днів тому

      @amandac9210 Yes we're both vegetarian, Chris is just veggie I tend to be more plant based, I will only eat eggs that come from my friends chickens and only occasionally eat dairy cheese. Welcome to the channel.im glad you are enjoying it 😀

    • @amandac9210
      @amandac9210 4 дні тому

      Ahh ,that’s great .My son is the same whereas I’m plant based.👍Just a thought,I don’t like normal plant cheese but Cathedral City do a plant based cheese and an extra mature plant based cheese which are incredible😋

  • @leahmorris343
    @leahmorris343 11 днів тому

    Ours had ten Tom of onions, carrots and red cabbage this week, I'v cooked the cabbage down with Apple, onion and mixed spice today and it's now in the freezer. I'm making carrot and coriander soup tomorrow and the bulk of that will also be frozen. Iv also had pukka tea bags for the last couple of weeks and they are about £4.50 a box

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 11 днів тому

      @@leahmorris343 That's brilliant. Love getting fresh stuff. Then you can decide what you want to make yourself.

    • @janepennock6933
      @janepennock6933 8 днів тому

      @@leahmorris343 yep me too, peppermint ones , oh and wagamama sauce twice so now have 4 bottles in the cupboard🤣

    • @leahmorris343
      @leahmorris343 8 днів тому

      ​@janepennock6933 I got ginger and lemon tea and 6 bottles of wagamama sauce in the cupboard because my friend didn't like it so I swapped her for baked beans 😂 I love going it's like a lucky dip every week.

    • @janepennock6933
      @janepennock6933 8 днів тому

      @@leahmorris343 me too, cant believe my hubby didnt mind going, we got prawns and lambs liver yesterday so for his dinner tonight hes having liver & onions with yorkshire puds and im going to make a prawn mayo sandwich filling to go in the fridge for my lunches. cant thank Samantha enough for telling us about TBBT . i used to use olio but havent had anything from there for months but dont really need it now as TBBT helps out a lot ❤️

    • @leahmorris343
      @leahmorris343 8 днів тому

      @janepennock6933 I'm probably going to request 6 bags for Tuesday as Iv got my grandchildren to feed over the summer holls, as they are going to be here when my son is working. I got spicy carrot and parsnip soup going at the moment made from what I got to be shared with my friend who comes with me. We share things and batch cook then freeze if we need to

  • @danielleptc
    @danielleptc 11 днів тому

    What an excellent haul! Well, aside from the Pop Tarts... I sometimes had them when I was a child (I'm Canadian), but they certainly don't evoke pleasant memories - and I imagine they haven't improved since then! Making jam from all the fruit is a great idea, and I bet raspberry-nectarine-peach jam will be absolutely delicious.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 11 днів тому

      @@danielleptc Jam has been made and was gorgeous.😄

  • @helenwilkins4337
    @helenwilkins4337 11 днів тому

    Try Delia’s mulligatawny soup with that enormous courgette- it’s an absolutely delicious soup

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 11 днів тому

      @helenwilkins4337 ooh I have her soup recipe book I must give it a reread. 😀

    • @helenwilkins4337
      @helenwilkins4337 11 днів тому

      @@tryingtogetby I’m pretty sure you could use up some of those tomatoes in the recipe

  • @colettebishop2173
    @colettebishop2173 23 дні тому

    Grape Tree is cheaper for the nuts, if you have one nearby.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 23 дні тому

      @colettebishop2173 just had a look nearest to me is Macclesfield about 45 mins away. Will definitely look out for it when we're over that direction, tha is for the tip.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 13 днів тому

      I found one - we went to Southport for a visit last week and I spotted one - picked up some Walnuts and some spices, will definitely be going again when I am near one - great tip Thanks

    • @colettebishop2173
      @colettebishop2173 13 днів тому

      @@tryingtogetby they always seem to have a 3 for 2 on the spices!

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 13 днів тому

      @@colettebishop2173 thats good to know - just got to decide what to to with the tubs 😁

    • @colettebishop2173
      @colettebishop2173 13 днів тому

      @tryingtogetby I use them for freezing things like 1/2 a pot of cream, half a big can of beans / fruit / stuff, portions of pasta sauce etc.!

  • @jacquelinehelliwell5954
    @jacquelinehelliwell5954 25 днів тому

    Hiya Sam, I have among my herbs/spices, parsley, oregano, marjoram, and cayenne pepper and chilli powder as well as a whole host of others ..... your draw looks great tfs

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 25 днів тому

      @jacquelinehelliwell5954 Margoram is not a herb I have ever used...... going to have to investigate that one.

  • @krazykefir
    @krazykefir 25 днів тому

    Hi sam you could try planting the nigella in tbe garden. You may get pretty blue flowers. Love your channel ❤️

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 25 днів тому

      @@krazykefir That's a great idea, I will start them on the window ledge and see what happens 😉

    • @krazykefir
      @krazykefir 25 днів тому

      @@tryingtogetby good luck 👍

  • @irenedombryant2023
    @irenedombryant2023 25 днів тому

    Daughter loves Colemans Tartare Sauce, only buy when it's on offer. Started keeping the jars, realised they are a really good size for keeping spices. Originally was using Tesco's cooked Beetroot jars, over 20 years ago before moving to Ireland I used the Dow Egberts coffee jars (when I used to drink coffee). Colemans ones are great, really good size, win, win; she's get to have a more expensive Tartare Sauce and I get a new spice jar. One spice I have is, Korean red chilli flakes (coarse) really good flavour and not too much heat. Still use the beetroot jars for whole herbs like bay leaves and cinnamon sticks.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby 25 днів тому

      @irenedombryant2023 love a good bit of recycling. I have read some recipes using Korean chili not seen it on the shelves but will keep a look out 😊

  • @francisraffle2948
    @francisraffle2948 Місяць тому

    Oh great shopping that meat ball mix you could make burgers with it my son loves wat noodles and hads thin steak with it you got some bargain in the sticker rang I got milk Monday with a sticker on a 4 pint milk for a pound and the usd by date is today and always pick bread up when it's gif a sticker on .and my son at the moment loves chips made with peeledpotatoes he always says mum make your own chips I'd ratherhave my own chips and one of my favorite teas is chips egg and beans I've got to have beans over chips love fran ❤xxxx

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @francisraffle2948 Chris loves egg, chips and beans.

    • @francisraffle2948
      @francisraffle2948 Місяць тому

      @@tryingtogetby mum always said so long as you have potatoes in cheese beans eggs and bread butter you can always make a meal I love beans on toast and a fried egg on top I put the egg yolk down and press it with my fork so the yolk goes in the besnsyumyum love fran xxx

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @@francisraffle2948 She's not wrong

  • @janepennock6933
    @janepennock6933 Місяць тому

    hi Samantha, you have done absolutely amazing last month. ive not had anything from olio for about 4 weeks, maybe even more. i have had some fantastic TBBT collections though. i didnt get on last weeks list but have priority this week so 🤞 its another good one. have a great week❤

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @janepennock6933 I go through phases with Olio, sometimes I get lots and then have a few weeks of nothing. TBBT - that's great, the priority list is a great idea.

  • @JonnyM-eo8sy
    @JonnyM-eo8sy Місяць тому

    What’s the name of the garden centre in ramsbottom?

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @JonnyM-eo8sy Park Farm it's on Manchester Road.

  • @danielleptc
    @danielleptc Місяць тому

    Wow, what amazing Olio hauls! (Beyond Burgers 😲)

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @danielleptc I know so lucky with that one.

  • @lindadavies1225
    @lindadavies1225 Місяць тому

    Great result - especially with the spaghetti and meatballs. Have you any garden videos planned - we've done well on currants and raspberries but no sign of any courgettes yet, tomatoes are only just flowering but pulling cucumbers now. Had a really poor crop from gooseberry bush but used them with some from last year, added raspberries and made a crumble, whilst we were cooking a batch of rhubarb crumbles for friends. Growing rhubarb makes us very popular this time of year 😂 Enjoyed the video -- brilliant monthly result.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @lindadavies1225 Not having great success at the moment in the garden, hopefully will get some soon. My gooseberry isn't too bad, blackcurrants are OK too but vegetable wise not good at all.

  • @leahmorris343
    @leahmorris343 Місяць тому

    I collected my first bread and butter thing shop yesterday it was amazing

  • @Angel-ys7ou
    @Angel-ys7ou Місяць тому

    A spiralizer does amazing curly frys 😂😂 ❤

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @Angel-ys7ou thanks I'm going give the charity shops a look and see what I can find.

  • @hmsmile1225
    @hmsmile1225 Місяць тому

    😊🙃😊

  • @leahmorris343
    @leahmorris343 Місяць тому

    Iv just applied to join this so hopefully I will get a text next week. My friend went this week and did very well

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @@leahmorris343 brilliant they send a text a couple of days before, the quicker you reply the more likely you will get on the list, but if you miss out they do put you on the priority list for the next week.

    • @leahmorris343
      @leahmorris343 Місяць тому

      My friend got on the list straight away. We have a local eco shop that Iv been down to this morning. I'm in the Teesside area.

  • @carolking4124
    @carolking4124 Місяць тому

    I won 4 packs of avocado's free on the Lidl app, and I've no idea what to do with them. I've never actually tasted one, but I like most stuff, and will try to use them. We won, melon, strawberries, 2 mangos, 2 grapefuit, oranges and grape too which all got eaten, and yet to try plums too. I guess it was a special offer thing. Thanks for your video

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @carolking4124 wow well done. It's great to get to try new stuff when it's free no worries about wasting money. I love avocado especially guacamole.

    • @lynnegeddes7532
      @lynnegeddes7532 Місяць тому

      Lovely on toast with an egg xx 💋

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @@lynnegeddes7532 lovely 😍

  • @janepennock6933
    @janepennock6933 Місяць тому

    hi Samantha, you got pretty much the same as me again with just a few different things, ours didnt have the cheese slices unfortunately .ive bought 2 packs today at the supermarket and they are now ridiculous prices. the pineapples really were massive though wernt they. have a great week❤

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @janepennock6933 yes the pineapple was huge I made 4 jars of chutney with it and the mango.

    • @janepennock6933
      @janepennock6933 Місяць тому

      i shared mine with my daughter as youngest gs loves them, kept the mangos for myself they were so ripe & juicy❤

  • @danielleptc
    @danielleptc Місяць тому

    This is such a great initiative!

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      @danielleptc Totally, saving people so much money.

  • @hmsmile1225
    @hmsmile1225 Місяць тому

    😊🙃😊

  • @anthonycliftonjones2564
    @anthonycliftonjones2564 Місяць тому

    I have never seen one of these boxes and i have shopped at Lidl at different times of the day for the last three years. Even the staff don't know when the bargain boxes are available.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      We've not been to Lidl for a while it is possible they have stopped doing them. However before I found them hubby asked and was told they didn't know. I found them after the till in the past. Hope this helps.

  • @janepennock6933
    @janepennock6933 Місяць тому

    another brilliant video. im trying to use up everything whenever i can. im off to collect another TBBT collection this afternoon. they are helping our food budget massively. not had much from olio lately but everything we get free/reduced etc helps us save our money. have a great day❤

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      Thanks Jane, I'm off out for a Bread and Butter Thing collection this afternoon, hopefully some good meals from that.

    • @janepennock6933
      @janepennock6933 Місяць тому

      @@tryingtogetby hope we get some great stuff this week & hope to see another video on what you make with it. they are my favourite types of videos❤️

  • @gaildurocher6553
    @gaildurocher6553 Місяць тому

  • @danielleptc
    @danielleptc Місяць тому

    That's my kind of recipe - chuck bits and bobs into a pan and see what happens! (Love that even the jar does double duty as potato smasher 😆) For tins, most frozen foods, cheese and yogurt, I don't really look at best-before dates, except when it comes to which one I'll use first.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      It was so good and we had enough left over for breakfast, with a bit of vegan bacon and Rachel's eggs.

  • @hayleyrichardson3343
    @hayleyrichardson3343 Місяць тому

    We are having homemade lasagna tonightxxx

  • @hayleyrichardson3343
    @hayleyrichardson3343 Місяць тому

    I have celiac disease so my freezer has gluten free bread in it

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      So expensive - great idea to freeze especially if you get good prices or for free on Olio etc

  • @hayleyrichardson3343
    @hayleyrichardson3343 Місяць тому

    I freeze veg

  • @hayleyrichardson3343
    @hayleyrichardson3343 Місяць тому

    If I have left overs I freeze it

  • @hev2519
    @hev2519 Місяць тому

    We often make our own soup depending on what needs using up but it’s always a surprise! Great idea to add left over lettuce in though 👍 Frittata is another meal that’s great on using up all those little bits and pieces like chopped pepper, chopped tomatoes, chopped up leftover meat.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      Soup is a great one, hadn't thought about Frittata

  • @hmsmile1225
    @hmsmile1225 Місяць тому

    🫑🧄🥦🌰🫒🧅🍆.......

  • @hmsmile1225
    @hmsmile1225 Місяць тому

    😊🥦🧄🥦😊

  • @janepennock6933
    @janepennock6933 Місяць тому

    another brilliant video making people aware that foods can safely be eaten after the bb / ub dates. i have been using olio and TBBT regularly since prices are rising every week and im a lot more aware now of not wasting a scrap of food whenever possible. have a great week❤

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      Thank you - I am constantly trying to find more ways to prevent food waste.

    • @janepennock6933
      @janepennock6933 Місяць тому

      @@tryingtogetby just to say have picked up my TBBT collection this morning and it was the best one yet. loads of very good quality fruit & veg, some fresh chicken breast steaks, some ready meals, bread & pittas & rolls, tons of assorted fresh tomatoes loads of salad stuff, some chilled snack foods, dozen eggs. i had priority this week as didnt manage to get one last week so really glad i got one this week❤️

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      That's brilliant 👏

  • @GarouLady
    @GarouLady Місяць тому

    personally I think they should bring back that "If you waste it, you get fined" law they had during ww2. Imagine all the food that could be saved. and what really couldn't be eaten would go to livestock to eat.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      I remember when I was little the food waste from our school dinners were always collected by the 'pig man' to feed his pigs.

    • @mandyfortune7992
      @mandyfortune7992 9 днів тому

      @GarouLady i agree hunny atm we cant muck about with resources when people are struggling xx

  • @amandadavis665
    @amandadavis665 Місяць тому

    Bokashi composting, banana peels for fertilizer, citrus peels dried for teas & baking as well as zesting & cleaning, apple cider vinegar, tea bags dried for making bokashi “bran”,. My curb side green bin used to be full on weekly basis, now is down to 25% per month. Also blue recycling bins go out weekly with 3 at the curb bit now down to one small rather than giant rolls bin.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      Great ideas and now I am going to have to look up Bokashi composting.

  • @pamgardiner2912
    @pamgardiner2912 Місяць тому

    I hate food waste. Your videos always inspire me, most are useful for my vegetarian diet.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      Thank you and me too.

    • @pamgardiner2912
      @pamgardiner2912 Місяць тому

      @@tryingtogetby As I rinsed out the tomatoes tin to add to the last of those from yesterday I thought of what else I do to stop waste. Being on my own means that very small scraps are left that others would waste. My grater comes in very hands for these. Grated half apple. Very small carrot and part of a cabbage were grated into the left over tomato. When bubbling I put in a handful of small sized pea pasta. A good meal and no waste

  • @danielleptc
    @danielleptc Місяць тому

    Excellent tips, Samantha! I was brought up to consider wasting food a sin... well, almost! The main way I prevent food waste is by reducing the amount of perishable foods that come into my home to what I'm certain I'll use or, failing that, can freeze.

    • @tryingtogetby
      @tryingtogetby Місяць тому

      Only buying what you need is important or at least knowing what to do with it if you have food left over.