I am always looking for new recipes for my packed lunch. Feeling quite frugal, I looked to Eat the Seasons because we all know food that is in season is the least expensive. On the June list for the UK was tomatoes, fennel, potatoes, watercress, and basil, among many others. June is a great month [...]
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 [...]
Here is podcast number two which is all about meal planning. There are several reasons you should plan your meals – Saves money Eliminates waste More environmentally friendly Cleaner way of eating – less trans fats and chemicals So you should give it a listen and drop me a comment. [display_podcast] Items/Links mentioned in [...]
Last week, I wrote about getting back to business in September. I think every few months, say every quarter, it is a good idea to have a look at where your money is going. With inflation making food prices escalate and the heavy energy hikes, it is vital to keep an eye on where it [...]
I am aware that it is May but the weather is making it feel like October, so confusing for us that try to eat in season. This cold snap is bringing me right back to my autumnal favourites. Monday – Nigella’s Brandied-Bacony Chicken served with sweet potatoe mash and green beans Tuesday – New York [...]
It’s autumn and my social diary is filling up. How does a girl about town keep on a budget and still have an exciting social life? My only answer is stealing from one area of my life to pay for another. I have had a very lazy summer being freelance and living very lean on [...]