Warning: I am Mrs Angry of Colchester as I write this post! I have my three lovely cats and I would hate to be without them. I take pet ownership very seriously and they have regular flea and worm … [Read more...]
Upcycling project: a new bench for free
We have finally got round to putting the last coat of paint on our rescued garden bench. You may remember that we came across this bench outside a neighbour's house a few months ago. The frame seemed … [Read more...]
School’s out – forever!
Wow! Another busy week! Frustratingly though I don't appear to have achieved much 😀. Our new French student arrived on Sunday. He has proved really friendly and easy to host. He doesn't eat … [Read more...]
A frugal Indian dinner party
A frugal Indian dinner party An Indian dinner party is a great choice for frugal entertaining. Lots of vegetables, pulses and rice keep the costs down. I mentioned previously that I was having the … [Read more...]
Smoky chicken with chick peas: stretching the chicken rations
We had a lazy kind of day today. Up late, big breakfast, a drive for tea and cakes to my parents and then home for tea. What better for a tasty and frugal dinner than this warming smoky chicken with … [Read more...]
Courgette and celery soup – and beating the rag and bone man
Last year's courgette harvest is still feeding us. I am down to the last few bags in the freezer. I thought I would combine them with celery and it made a good combination. If you use frozen … [Read more...]