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Cranks frugal flapjacks revisited

I have been messing around in the kitchen to find a cheaper alternative to the paleo type bars I have been taking to work to snack on. These healthy frugal flapjacks used up loads of bits I had … [Read more...]

Bara Brith – cheap and delicious Welsh tea bread

We go to Wales most years on our frugal holidays and have a few cups of tea and bits of cake out - as you do. A favourite treat is a moist and fruity slice of bara brith, which translates as 'speckled … [Read more...]

I am sweet enough: sugar free chocolate cake

My lovely daughter decided to experiment with a sugar free chocolate cake for me yesterday, and made a sponge. She used half gluten free and half ordinary flour (just to use the gluten free stuff up) … [Read more...]

Spiced apple cake: using up the windfall apples

I have a big bag of windfall apples, plus our own little trees are finally producing some nice fruit.  This nutty spiced apple cake is a great way to use them up. I usually resort to apple pie or … [Read more...]

Fabulous Easy Fruit Cake

Thanks for all the comments on gluten free baking yesterday. I have had much more success with my baking today! Today I made my favourite easy fruit cake. I make it about once a month. As suggested … [Read more...]

Best gluten free chocolate and raspberry brownies

I have mentioned previously that I bought two nice looking little gluten free cookery books last week. One is Hamlyn 200 Gluten Free Recipes by Louise Blair and the other is BBC Good Food Everyday … [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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