How to Save money on food during Inflation of food prices in the UK. Frugal Living journey in 2022.
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Can you freeze every vegetable?
I wasn't sure with broccoli thought it might go mushy?
Brillant tips Claire .
Well done for helping people not feel guilty for using cans and jars.stress is not good for anyone .
My tip is that Cauliower cheese freezes well. I would make a large one and then freeze it in individual portions – because with teenagers you never know how many folk will be around for a meal!
Great informative video. Thank you. Love your channel
I'm at home full time but still don't have time to faff about cooking from scratch all the time. Something I found helpful was putting together a few bags of what tend to be called dump meals. Just needed to dice a load of chicken breasts and then portioned them out with some other ingredients for 3 batches of honey rosemary chicken. Just needed popping in the slow cooker for 6-8 hours.
Hi,do you defrost ya veg before using for tea,or do you cook it from frozen π
Aldi essentials rice is only 45p for a kilo bag so its not always cheaper buying big bags.
I feel like the "basic" spices people start with are onion powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper, oregano, parsley and basil, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, vanilla and maybe bay leaf and some dill for pasta salads.
You can use the leaves of the cauliflower as a veg ,stir fry in butter and garlic. I to have lots of spices and herbs which I refill at my local zero waste shop,so cheap. Zip lock bags are always washed and reused unless raw meat had been in it. I am disabled so can't cook from scratch all the time so jars are a lifesaver.
Great ideas Claire! Why donβt you give a soup a go with your lentils – you can blend! Carrots, onion, lentils & cumin, stock cube etc! Itβs a tasty filler – you can freeze it into portions! If you have celery or courgette too, a good addition! A great way of using veggies, and the lentils will give you some protein!
Claire, I enjoyed this video very much. Thank you for sharing.
I make a cleaner out of vinegar and washing up liquid as seen on frugal Jo's channel. It is an amazing multi purpose cleaner.
Great post love it.I have started freezing my left over veg not long ago.thank you for your tips awsume.
Love all saving tips in this video plus in comment section. I dont buy pasta sauce in jar as it contains alot of sugar,(my other half has high blood sugar so cutting down) i made pasta sauce in my soup maker just throw everything into it and it blends and cooks itself…. freeze in batchs
I agree with you about cooking from scratch on principle being counter productive sometimes. I work a lot of hours in a stressful job, plus kids so Iβm constantly exhausted and pushed for time. My time saving things are buying frozen chopped onions and ready chopped garlic. I have in the past bulk chopped onions or garlic and frozen it, but itβs not a good use of my time, I donβt enjoy it and the cost saving is not significant.
Thank you Claire ,good tips I use my freezer a lot more since everything has gone up hope you have a nice time on your holiday ..x
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great tips i didn't know you could freeze vegies without blanching them will defo try thatxx
Morning thank you. I have been using diluted Zoflora for years around the house works a treat. I have also recently tried Fabulosa which is sold in Wilko's and Home Bargains and used it in the same way. Its cheaper than Zoflora and is vegan and cruelty free
hi Claire, another great video; I love the way you tackle the rising cost of food in England, and the idea of using everything; I have got some carrots and potatoes hanging around, and today's job will be to use them up. thankyoux
Hi Claire, brilliant sound and practical advise as always. Couldn't agree more, cooking from scratch or buying things what others people do just isn't realistic to your family needs, and what they like to eat. But with the lentils I've been known just to add them to my mince for lasagna and things and honestly my family wouldn't have a clue that they are in there! I hope you are keeping well.
Frozen veg do well in soups and it is handy that they are already prepped. I should do this more often. Throw them in the slow cooker with some meat or beans in broth and season. Makes an easy dinner.
Very good advice. Thank!
Your family would eat those canned lentils if times get desperate. Unfortunately it seems to be heading that way.
With the way prices are I'm glad I don't buy meat or dairy. I couldn't afford it. I believe in the future that people will be eating more meatless meals. It's healthier anyhow.
So, my tip is, use meat as more of a condiment like they did in the healthiest countries. ( Until the fast food places moved in)
Hello Claire I have only just started following you and have watched a few of your videos. Can you tell me how many people are in your family and about how much you use for however many people. I am one person and my own and I spent between 160 and Β£225 per week on food my daughter and her husband will come once a week. I do have an extensive pantry and I always have had even when my children were younger I would like to know what your trick is. I am very picky about what I eat and what I buy I like nice food like fillet steak et cetera Thank you
Some great tips there Claire. π
Hey Claire,
You should found jars to keep your pasta & rice so that bugs don't get in them.
Very good advice π
Excellent video!!
Home bargains is a good place to get zoflora. Be careful to let it dry tho with your pooches it can irritate them.
Another great video packed full of practical tips. Cheers β x
Lots of really good tips, thank you!
Hi Claire, Another great video, with useful tips. Keep them coming im loving them xx
Great video Claire, great advice. Most of us are trying to do our best. I always now have a jar of something in the cupboard for quick pack ups for hubs or a ready meal for me if I am on my own for convenience. I think there can be a lot of pressure these days to live the perfect lifeβ¦β¦.sadly life isnβt like that and we have to do what is best for us and our families without judgement of ourselves or others. You put that across perfectly. Great spice idea too, in fact I went through mine last week and threw out loads that were out of date by yearsπ±πbought for some slimming recipe and used only once. I will definitely be looking into the spice combos. Thank youβ¦.will look forward to part 2ππ»πβ€οΈ
Hi Claire, so good to see a new video, and those are great tips. Thank you ever so much. I do agree with other viewers about mashing up the lentils and adding them to something. Nobody will know the difference and it is additional protein.
Keep these videos coming, fingers crossed. Thanks again β€οΈ
Great video! π
π€©, aye also was it my food zip bags, & why not. π I'm using everything in my fridge freezer , to get it unplugged & washed out, I've got Tescos saving stamps on 2 cards, plus I'm one for yellow labels, & I don't shop as a rule in Tescos, I find it the most expensive super market.
I really need to work on not buying excess for stockpiling. I part time prep which is going to come handy in this economy but i always find myself buying extra tins/dried goods/freezer items "just incase" as i fear the next time i go it will be much more expensive. Currently have a 4m supply for a family of 4 so time to calm down lol. Great video
For cleaning I like to use rubbing alcohol. I add essential oil ( lavender and lemon mixed is a favorite) and use it to clean, freshen the air, freshen upholstered furniture, rugs, carpets, pillows, mattresses, and any thing but wood. For wood my favorite is Murphy oil soap. It smells wonderful and makes wood look brand new. tfs Have a love day Claire ! π₯°βππ£π€ππ₯ππ·ππ
My mother in law has always washed out the plastic bag her loaves of bread come in and then uses them as freezer bags. When I goto visit she gives me bags and bags of food to take home so I always make sure I have space in my freezer before I go round π€£π€£
Magic bags from Morrisons on the too good to go app are good if you're serious about saving money. You do get duplicate items but if you've got time you can make them into soup or pasta sauce or freeze stuff or share them with friends and family. Even after sharing out I thought it was well worth the Β£3.09 I paid for a big box of fruit and veg.
This video is so helpful, thank you π xxx
I'm really enjoying your channel, you offer some great advice π I always have a bag of red lentils in the cupboard and things like chick peas and butter beans are great for bulking out a curry or casserole.