Cheap cookery attempt

Haly · 23-01-2007, 20:26

Probably no one else is bothered but I'm proud

Since getting back to Stafford just over a week ago I decided that I was going to empty my cupboards of most things until I reached a point where I couldn't form a meal out of it. Now as a not at all experienced cook, this seemed rather scary at first! But I needed to save the money and figured it'd be a good learning experience I figured I'd give it a try.
Only rule I've set myself is I can buy fresh stuff (so I have bread and eggs and milk).

After a few unexciting things with pasta, I was bored of pasta. So I had a look in the cupboards and found a tin of new potatoes, a tin of carrots,a jar of curry sauce, some frozen brocolli and 2 potato waffles in the freezer.

Figured as I've got no meat in the house (besides some wafer thin chicken stuff I have in sandwiches) I'd make a veggie curry.

So 20mins later......ta da

I know it's nothing fancy really but I feel proud that I came up with it and it worked.

Even better it tastes delicious and I made enough so that I've got some for tomorrow too

And it was dirt cheap too thanks to the veg being all Asda smart value.

Also as a side note of 'yay'. That means I've had 5 portions of veg today which is a record for me as I'm usually crap with veg. I had lots of cucumber and lettuce in my sandwich for lunch earlier, as well as had breakfast.

So erm, yeah

Roberta · 23-01-2007, 20:29

Nice start!

I love making up concoctions!

Piggymon · 23-01-2007, 20:30

That looks really nice Jen !

It's good that you're eating your veg as well !!

*claps*

Belmit · 23-01-2007, 20:32

You could have made a very special sandwich with that lot.

Roberta · 23-01-2007, 20:33

That icon with that post makes me think you're spoon feeding her Piggy!

Piggymon · 23-01-2007, 20:34

ROFLMAO !!!!!

Haly · 23-01-2007, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belmit

You could have made a very special sandwich with that lot.

Might have been a bit messy

I'm quite surprised how pleased I am, just this feeling alone will encourage me to make another conconction

And I am pleased I got to my daily portion of veg, funny thing is I like most veg, just never seem to know what to do with it to make it really interesting.

This meal will definitely be a regular weekly thing I think

Been trying to eat more healthily as it is.

LOL Dawn

Pheebs · 23-01-2007, 20:39

Wooo! Well done bubs! I love making up random gumph and your veggie curry look lubberly!

I mooed up my chicken quorn tonight - it started to dry out so I added some water... which was too much... so I added gravey garnules! Not quite what I was hoping for but it tasted nice all the same!

Keep it up

Haly · 23-01-2007, 20:44

I've also forgotten how filling so much veg is, I'm soooooooooooo full.
Not used to being this full.

Dr. Z · 23-01-2007, 20:48

I think I am going to head up to the cess pit and cook myself some food. You might have inspired me to do something!

23-01-2007, 20:26	#1
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Cheap cookery attempt Probably no one else is bothered but I'm proud Since getting back to Stafford just over a week ago I decided that I was going to empty my cupboards of most things until I reached a point where I couldn't form a meal out of it. Now as a not at all experienced cook, this seemed rather scary at first! But I needed to save the money and figured it'd be a good learning experience I figured I'd give it a try. Only rule I've set myself is I can buy fresh stuff (so I have bread and eggs and milk). After a few unexciting things with pasta, I was bored of pasta. So I had a look in the cupboards and found a tin of new potatoes, a tin of carrots,a jar of curry sauce, some frozen brocolli and 2 potato waffles in the freezer. Figured as I've got no meat in the house (besides some wafer thin chicken stuff I have in sandwiches) I'd make a veggie curry. So 20mins later......ta da I know it's nothing fancy really but I feel proud that I came up with it and it worked. Even better it tastes delicious and I made enough so that I've got some for tomorrow too And it was dirt cheap too thanks to the veg being all Asda smart value. Also as a side note of 'yay'. That means I've had 5 portions of veg today which is a record for me as I'm usually crap with veg. I had lots of cucumber and lettuce in my sandwich for lunch earlier, as well as had breakfast. So erm, yeah __________________ Halycopter

23-01-2007, 20:30	#3
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	That looks really nice Jen ! It's good that you're eating your veg as well !! claps __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

23-01-2007, 20:32	#4
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	You could have made a very special sandwich with that lot. __________________

23-01-2007, 20:34	#6
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	ROFLMAO !!!!! __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

23-01-2007, 20:39	#8
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Wooo! Well done bubs! I love making up random gumph and your veggie curry look lubberly! I mooed up my chicken quorn tonight - it started to dry out so I added some water... which was too much... so I added gravey garnules! Not quite what I was hoping for but it tasted nice all the same! Keep it up __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

23-01-2007, 20:29	#2
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Nice start! I love making up concoctions!

23-01-2007, 20:33	#5
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	That icon with that post makes me think you're spoon feeding her Piggy!

23-01-2007, 20:44	#9
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I've also forgotten how filling so much veg is, I'm soooooooooooo full. Not used to being this full. __________________ Halycopter

23-01-2007, 20:48	#10
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	I think I am going to head up to the cess pit and cook myself some food. You might have inspired me to do something! __________________