This week, I am planning to make very easy food that comes from the cupboard or freezer. I have a lot I want to get done so easy is the operative word. Monday – Meze- lamb meatballs, Israeli couscous with chickpeas and peppers, tomato salad and bread Tuesday – Spanish tortilla with salad Wednesday – [...]
The past few weeks have been crazy. I have had more work on then I have had in ages but it was all a surprise so was not prepared. This week is a bit more chilled because I am now in a holding pattern waiting to see if I get hired for the temp job [...]
There has been a lot of doom and gloom in the news this week. In the past month, food prices have risen and fuel is turning into an extravagance instead of a necessity and best of all wages are staying the same. As I always say over here at The Lean Times, when facing adversity [...]
When you embrace the frugal life you need to keep your eyes on the prize. The prize for me is to get married with as little or no debt as possible. What could be better than starting a new life without the burden of debt? I have embraced the frugal life and I must say [...]
Since I have not been working as much as I need to money has been quite tight. Hence, I have been trying to convert my meat and potatoes man into eating more vegetarian fare. It is so much cheaper especially since we have a great fruit and vegetable market nearby. Monday – Roast chicken, potatoes [...]
This week is going to be cheap and cheerful week. I must confess that I have fallen slightly off the frugal wagon in the past couple of weeks due to family visiting and plain laziness but all that needs to change from today. I will be bringing my lunch everyday and be cooking every night. [...]
I am so excited that it is March, this winter has been insufferable in London, very cold and very grim. In honor of the sun shining on the first Monday of the month, I have decided to make sunny food this week. I am calling my menu down Mexico way. The bad news is my [...]
It is still winter and I have a cold which is making me feel blah. I think many of you are in the same boat but we must carry and persevere therfore this week I will be doing my best to exorcise this bug. Monday – Freezer chili with extra hot sauce Tuesday – Chicken [...]
Happy February! We are another step closer to Spring, yipee! Last week I was in hospital for one day then it took me the rest of the week to actually feel somewhat normal so this week is a week of cooking the easiest way possible because I need to catch up. I am planning to [...]
This week I have decided to put the Economy Gastronomy method to the test. The Economy Gastronomy method is to make one bedrock ingredient then make tumble down meals. I think this will work especially well with my slow cooker so I decided that my bedrock ingredient would be black beans. Bedrock Recipe - Slow [...]
Monday – Chili honey chicken thighs with black beans and rice Tuesday – Eurostar picnic – butter bean salad with chorizo, Serrano ham sandwiches, olives and wine Tuesday Dinner through to Thursday Dinner – Lovely Parisian food Friday – Spaghettini with baby plum tomato and prawn sauce Saturday – Roast Chicken and salad Next week [...]