Tips
From fridge hacks to passing yourself off as Nigella on a budget. Here's a selection of our best cooking tips.
Stretching it out: Making leftovers last
First, it's important to say that Sam and I are both appalled by the cost of living crisis in the UK. Without some sort of…10 tips for adding flavour amid an awful week for Britain’s poor
It has been a thoroughly awful week for anyone struggling to make ends meet in Britain. Demonising the poor, making ridiculous suggestions about making meals…Supermarket shop for May 22 for Croydon Castle
Well, this month's shop was a bit more expensive than usual as I had to replace a few things like Worcestershire sauce which is quite…A super-simple pie hack
This week, I tweeted about something really simple - it is my pie hack for leftovers. It is a great way to ensure that not…Monthly Supermarket Shop for Croydon Castle – April ’22
As L was away for a couple of weeks in March, I have lots of cans left over from last month's mega canned food shop.…Getting saucy for pancake day
As a fallen angel Church of England girl, pancake day - or Shrove Tuesday - is one of my favourite observances on the Christian calendar.…The Croydon Kitchen monthly shopping list
In order to keep my mind active, planning our communal shopping lists and menus have become something of an obsession. If I was working, I…February 2022 Food Planning
At the beginning of each month, I do a rough plan of what we will eat over the month and get a supermarket delivery of…Budget cookery: When re-inventing the wheel is a waste of time and money
Everyone knows I believe that homemade is generally cheaper and much tastier. I stand by that view in almost all cases. I make make a…