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Three of the best Slimming World Desserts

I have been pretty unadventurous with desserts since I started with Slimming World. The easiest options have been things like ready made jellies, fat free yogurt and fruit. However, I have started to … [Read more...]

Making your own Yogurt

Have you ever tried making your own yogurt? I popped into Sainsbury's last night to buy a few bits that they don't sell in Aldi. I was debating how many Lactofree yogurts I could afford (ie none … [Read more...]

Apricot Fool – posh nosh

Apricot fool I thought I would post my recipe for Boozy Apricot Fool, as it went down so well with everybody at the weekend. It's not that cheap to make I suppose, and very calorific, but you have to … [Read more...]

Pavlova Fruit Trifle

Necessity is the mother of invention I thought I was being so organised this week. As I was going for dinner at a friend's house last night and taking the pudding, I made the meringue for my pavlova … [Read more...]

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Oaty Apple Crumble

I finally used up the last of the windfall Bramley apples I was given yesterday. I made three pots of compote for darling daughter no 2 to take back to uni, and my favourite oaty apple crumble. I love … [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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