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This week’s easy meal plan

I am still feeling crazy tired and awaiting more tests to see what is ailing me. It’s a long old process! This means I continue to look at meals that aren’t too time consuming to make after work, … [Read more...]

Brown rice cashew nut pilaf

According to Wikipedia, a pilaf or pilau is 'is a dish in which rice is cooked in a seasoned broth.' After that, you can chuck pretty much whatever you want into it, making it an easy dish to use up … [Read more...]

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A meal plan for food intolerances

Food intolerances are a pain in the gut! I generally don't make too much of mine on this blog. In reality, they have got so bad this year that I am having to be more careful than ever about what I … [Read more...]

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Healthy, low fat meal plan

So we have been on holiday - eating, drinking and being merry! We did walk a lot, so that may be our saving grace. However, I am still planning a low fat meal plan this week. I will focus on light, … [Read more...]

holiday meal plan

Holiday meal plan

How to plan your meals when you are on holiday? Do you even need a holiday meal plan? We are going self-catered – a nice week in beautiful Norfolk, leaving my daughter and the lodger to take care … [Read more...]

The Accidental Vegetarian: Book Review

You may know Simon Rimmer from the TV show, Something for the Weekend, but you probably don't think of him as a vegetarian chef. So why has he published a book called The Accidental Vegetarian? The … [Read more...]

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About Me

Would you like to take control of your finances, pay off your debts and save for the future? At Shoestring Cottage we aim to show you that you can live a good and happy life on less than you think, you can get off the consumer treadmill and you can live more simply and healthily and not feel deprived.
We are also moving toward a less wasteful, more sustainable lifestyle and believe frugality and sustainability go hand in hand. Read More…

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