Monthly Archives: September 2009

Economy Gastronomy Challenge – Final verdict

Posted on September 24, 2009 by piperterrett

My Economy Gastronomy challenge has come to an end now and I’ve been weighing up the pros and cons of chefs Paul Merrett and Allegra McEvedy’s approach to cooking and saving money in the kitchen. I’ve really enjoyed the two … Continue reading →

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Economy Gastronomy Challenge – Week 2

Posted on September 22, 2009 by piperterrett

The past few days have been a whirlwind of cooking as I continue my Economy Gastronomy challenge. I’m trying out meals from the BBC2 show’s recipe book and putting them through their frugal paces. Even DJ – a keen chef … Continue reading →

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Economy Gastronomy – Day Five

Posted on September 17, 2009 by piperterrett

I’ve been ploughing on with my challenge to save on our food bill by adopting the principles of BBC2 show Economy Gastronomy. It was quite surreal on Tuesday night watching my Mum’s friend Douglas Rae and his partner Jonathan on … Continue reading →

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Economy Gastronomy Challenge

Posted on September 15, 2009 by piperterrett

I’ve been avidly watching the TV series Economy Gastronomy on BBC Two with chefs Paul Merrett and Allegra McEvedy. If you haven’t seen it, Merrett and McEvedy visit families around the country who are spending outrageous sums on their weekly … Continue reading →

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Autumn in the frugal veg garden

Posted on September 10, 2009 by piperterrett

It’s been a while since I updated you on our fruit and vegetable plot, so I thought I’d better hurry up and fill you in before everything dies off! We are barely into September and already there is that crisp … Continue reading →

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Make do and mend challenge: Looking back

Posted on September 8, 2009 by piperterrett

I’ve come to the end of my make do and mend challenge now, so I’ve been busy looking back at all my activities and thinking about what I’ve learned along the way. Over the past month I’ve experienced lots of … Continue reading →

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Make do and mend challenge: High as a kite

Posted on September 4, 2009 by piperterrett

My entertainment task – along with hearing all your ideas for various frugal games and activities – got me feeling all nostalgic about my childhood this week. I grew up in the late seventies/early eighties and, although I had plenty … Continue reading →

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Make do and mend challenge: Entertainment week

Posted on September 2, 2009 by piperterrett

After a fun few days of making my own toiletries, I’m on to the fourth and final week of my make do and mend challenge. This time my task is to make my own entertainment and find new, unusual or … Continue reading →

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