With doing the move, one of the things we are doing is making sure we are using everything out of the cupboard, fridge and freezer. This is probably going to make our shopping more expensive this month, but I don’t want to do a shop and then start wasting the food.
It does mean we are going to have some interesting combinations this month, as I try and get rid of the stuff we have. I am also aware however, it means we are going to struggle when we eventually get a place because we will have to start all over. Hopefully though I will get PIP and we can use some of that money to buy everything we need.
Its good to be crazy Sometimes 
Great idea to raid the pantry! We did that before our last move and were surprised how many meals we made and the money we saved using what we had.
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I mainly have herb and spices but you can make a lot with those
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When I procrastinate on shopping I end up eating some strange combinations. It forces me to use up what I have and ends up saving me grocery money.
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My stuff is mainly things like herbs and spices, a few sauces, but I want to try and use them, we are still going to have to buy meat, veg and fruit
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I do this frequently. I try to use what’s in the freezer before any new purchases. If there is a great deal on something, I will purchase it for later use. I try to always keep staples though in order to build dishes around those.
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Thats my problem most of mine are staples I will probably use
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Well, I try to can, so I have bases to start with. I do try to go through the freezer before adding more to it. I buy spices from a bulk bin, so I typically have small quantities to use up
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I think that is my problem, I love my my herbs and spices so tend to use them a lot so buy a lot of them.
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I used to do the same until I found the bulk bins. The majority of my spices and herbs are no in glass containers and I only buy what I need to refill them. Saves a fortune.
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We don’t have that here, I want that cause you are right it would save a small fortune
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maybe in time they will do that
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I might start asking shops
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Can’t hurt. Maybe they can suggest a store that would have bulk bins.
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We have costco (sp) but we dont really do bulk buys in this country. They are starting to come in
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Costco doesn’t have bulk bins here…just larger quantities. One of the local grocery stores has a section where you can get spices, grains, cereal, dog food, baking supplies, popcorn (and other snacks) all in a bulk bins. You just buy a little or a lot; depending on what you need. That way, you don’t pay for bottles, labeling and advertising and get the same products.
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I might have a look in the few local stores we have, the problem is we are very dominated by supermarkets and local shops are going bust
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Oh that bites. We have an independent market here that is great. They stay in competition with the chain suermarkets
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Our local shops are all dying out, we have a few that I try and support, but its starting to get impossible. Our Asda is owned by Walmart for example to give you an idea of the power behind our supermarkets
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Oh yuck
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LOL thats what I think as well,
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If you come up with any exiting new recipes please share. I really need to get better about cooking with herbs – especially since I grow a lot of them.
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Ah mate I have a shit ton, name me a herb I will name you a good recipe
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I grow parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme (sound familiar) LOL. It doesn’t stop there – basil, oregano, chives, garlic, spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint. There are more but these are mostly the culinary ones. Would love it if you could share some recipes on your blog some time. 🙂
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I shall have a think
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