Stretching it out: Making leftovers last
November 4, 2022First, it's important to say that Sam and I are both appalled by the cost of living crisis in the…Sharing money-saving tips in the time of Truss
September 5, 2022It is hard not be political at the moment. The UK is in a cost-of-living crisis unlike anything most of…10 tips for adding flavour amid an awful week for Britain’s poor
May 15, 2022It has been a thoroughly awful week for anyone struggling to make ends meet in Britain. Demonising the poor, making…Supermarket shop for May 22 for Croydon Castle
April 27, 2022Well, this month's shop was a bit more expensive than usual as I had to replace a few things like…A super-simple pie hack
April 8, 2022This week, I tweeted about something really simple - it is my pie hack for leftovers. It is a great…Monthly Supermarket Shop for Croydon Castle – April ’22
April 2, 2022As L was away for a couple of weeks in March, I have lots of cans left over from last…Getting saucy for pancake day
March 1, 2022As a fallen angel Church of England girl, pancake day - or Shrove Tuesday - is one of my favourite…The Croydon Kitchen monthly shopping list
February 28, 2022In order to keep my mind active, planning our communal shopping lists and menus have become something of an obsession.…February 2022 Food Planning
February 3, 2022At the beginning of each month, I do a rough plan of what we will eat over the month and…Budget cookery: When re-inventing the wheel is a waste of time and money
January 13, 2022Everyone knows I believe that homemade is generally cheaper and much tastier. I stand by that view in almost all…
