Thanks to everyone for baked potato comments yesterday. I'm never going to enjoy potatoes except in a potato salad or roast and thank goodness it's easy to avoid them nowadays.
I needed more fruit to last the rest of the month. From Aldi................
6 Apples 99p
Small Pears 99p
£70.05 + £1.98 = £72.03
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The Day 27 meal was leek fritters served up with the one remaining slice of bacon and tomatoes from the 4th tin.
Leek fritters use 1 leek, washed and sliced and softened in the microwave then mixed with an egg and enough flour to make a batter and fried.
I don't often read this blog nowadays but looked at it yesterday and came across something that puzzled me...........
If people have a different opinion to me, they are not welcome here.
Oh dear!..............I'm pleased to say everyone is welcome here!
Back Tomorrow
Sue
The leek fritters sound delicious. Leeks are so expensive here I rarely buy them. I guess yours were from your garden, maybe I should try growing some! All opinions welcome in my blog too!
ReplyDeleteThe leeks were some I bought at reduced price I think there were 5 in the pack for £1 - reduced due to the date - usually £1.49. I grew some from seed last year but they either got trampled on when I had a new heating oil tank installed or they were eaten by pigeons or both
DeleteI knew exactly who you were referring to. I don't understand that point of view myself. We can learn a great deal from other.
ReplyDeleteI suppose I don't blog about anything that gets people upset or angry so don't get many odd comments. Hope I respect other people's opinions
DeleteOh, I can never imagine you being rude. You have a friendly and welcoming blog, and I hope that you never change.
DeleteAgree with Debby’s comment.
DeleteThere are a few others around with the same attitude - ‘this is my blog - what I say goes…..don’t like it, don’t come back’.
ReplyDeleteYou’ve come up with some interesting (edible) meals for the prices you paid. I use the odd store brand here and there but I’m not sure I could devote a whole month to trial and error
It's been interesting to do as it's meant using limited ingredients
DeleteI have never thought of making leek fritters, definitely going to give them a try. I have enjoyed reading your month of value meals.
ReplyDeleteI used to make these quite often in winter when we had our own leeks
DeleteWe can't all agree with each other and have exactly the same opinions, what a very strange (and boring) world that would be! We just need to be respectful when airing different opinions. Never thought of leek fritters, perhaps I should as we still have leeks in the garden from last year.
ReplyDeleteA very handy use for your late leeks!
DeleteThe leek fritters sound tasty. I have enjoyed following your month of value brand meals. I wonder what you have missed this last month and whether you will treat yourself now the experiment has finished.
ReplyDeleteHeading towards the end now - it's been interesting using limited ingredients
DeleteI'm confused, it's now April and you're still on day 27 of the food thing. I thought that was March and would be finished.
ReplyDeleteI think I started on the 3rd or 4th March, so a few more days left
DeleteLeek fritters sound cheap and tasty.
ReplyDeleteI too know the blog to which you refer. No comment!!
Exactly!
DeleteBravo, you have almost finished the challenge. Not a niggle but what about costing fuel energy ;). Also love the idea of frittering all my vegetables
ReplyDeleteI've certainly had to do more cooking so I reckon more electric used . Difficult to say how much more
DeleteIt's a shame to close your mind to the opinions of others, isn't it. You miss so much that is interesting and informative. Now I am trying to guess who . . .
ReplyDeleteThe fritters look delicious, thanks for the idea. xx
I used to make leek fritters quite often when we grew our own - and always served up with bacon. Some recipes add cheese - but I never did
DeleteI guessed right, by the way - not that it took much thinking really!
DeleteCheese does sounds nice too. xx
Fritters look very appetising so thanks for sharing how you made them. Catriona
ReplyDeleteNice and easy to make and quick to prepare too
DeleteDon’t often comment but thank you for the welcome, especially as today is so grey.
ReplyDeleteSunshine in Suffolk!
DeleteApology didn’t leave my name, it’s Ann, short and sweet just like me!
DeleteIf we were all to stay within our comfort zones we would never experience or learn anything different and would be the poorer for it.
ReplyDeleteI guess I don't blog about things that are likely to cause controversy so perhaps I'm just as bad at staying in my own comfort zone
DeletePerfectly put jabblog. I think the beauty of blogging is that we meet all sorts of interesting people with all sorts of interesting things to say. It will be a sad day when we all think and do the same things.
DeleteLove leeks but would never have thought of leek fritters.
ReplyDeleteSome people who blog are very strange. I do not understand people who only want comments from people that agree with them. I love a good baked potato, Take that Sue! Seriously though when you spread ridiculous conspiracies you must expect to get people pointing out the folly of your ways.
I'm just never going to love a baked potato - at least it's not too controversial to say that!
DeleteI wish I could remember another conspiracy theory I heard in the middle of the night (fell asleep with the radio on) but fell asleep again and forgot it - annoying
I do exactly the same thing with the radio. My current favourite conspiracy theory is the 15 minute city. Town planners are now trying to make sure that people can walk to whatever amenities they need within 15 mins - groceries, doctor etc. sounds wonderful to me as I live a 15 min drive from any shop. But no, 15 minute cities are all part of their plan to enslave everyone. It just boggles my mind.
DeleteSorry have hijacked your leek and baked potatoes!
That was it! That was what I heard in the middle of the night!
DeleteThe 15 minute city - planned to keep people within 15 minutes of their home and not allowed outside that area!!
Really??
That is funny.
DeleteHave you seen Magpie Murders? Is on iplayer - set in Suffolk, though south, so closer to me than you.
She was always my first port of call, but now I can't remember the last time I went on her blog. Shame.
ReplyDeleteI like leeks, my husband isn't keen, so asking him to do fritters is a waste of time, sadly.
Sorry, I told a little white lie there. I didn't know who you were referring to until I read some comments about conspiracies and went on her blog to make sure and that will be the last time.
DeleteYes it is a shame as the travels around the country were always interesting
DeleteI grew up being taught it was ok to ' agree to disagree ' , surely that's part of blogging, sharing opinions and inviting the opinions of others. Ah well, it takes all sorts. Love the idea of the fritters BTW x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Sad that people are put off reading what used to be an interesting blog
DeleteHonest question, is she out of her mind? I live in the US and she seems to follow some crazy people here.
ReplyDeleteNo idea. All very strange
DeleteShe has certainly gone down quite a few rabbit holes. Heaven knows why she believes all this stuff. In her words she connects the dots and does “swallow the official narrative”. I would love to hear her call into LBC and James O’Brien
DeleteI am definitely going to make some leek fritters. They sound easy to make and delicious. Perfect for my cooking skill level. It is sad that some people dig their heels in when it comes to views. There are always going to be differences in opinions.
ReplyDeleteIt would be a boring world if no one was allowed to comment on anything except unless they agree
DeleteI shall be trying those leek fritters - thanks for the method. As for the blogger you mention - it didn't take me long to guess who you meant. But what a shame. As you say, she wrote well about her travels, always interesting. But she has changed - for the worse, unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteIn my local surgery I was recently lectured in no uncertain terms about the folly of having Covid jabs - and indeed all my prescription medications. Obviously some people know far more than doctors or scientists.
Oh I know who you are talking about, perhaps it gives her a sense of power to be so pedantic. I don’t read her blog any longer, not since tho covid vaccine fuss. We’re all still here. Love your blog, you’re sensible and interesting and know how to communicate well.
ReplyDeleteThe leek fritters sound delicious. Shall be giving those a whirl so many thanks. Arilx
ReplyDeleteThat one has completely lost the plot as far as I am concerned. There is a “research” page with all sorts of ridiculous stuff on it. One could laugh but the stuff she is spouting is down right dangerous. No COVID vaccination, no masks. I have a medical background and it angers me so much when an ex lorry driver thinks they understand immunologisy!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have different opinions as long as the person isn't being rude! Your meal looks really good again.
ReplyDeleteAnd she thinks it is heart warming that French people are revolting! I just cannot take her.
ReplyDeleteSorry Sue!
Leek fritters sound very interesting. Not sure what blog is saying that, but how rude. Differences make us think, and like you all are welcome on my blog.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thanks for the idea with the leeks - I will have some keft over when the rest go into a quiche - I'll give the fritters a go. I also know who you mean and I'm really sorry she's become so strange. I used to enjoy reading about her travels and was so impressed at her care for animals who had been badly treated. Makes you wonder how people change - too long spent alone maybe? Being part of a mixed bunch of people gives us all a better balance perhaps. Anyway, it's sad. Glad yours is so grounded! Hugs and thanks for the lovely book pics and quotes you share. Elaine
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, I too know the blogger you mean. I still read her travels & crafting posts, but skip over the others. I tried to engage once but felt it was a waste of time. I can't understand why people believe vague untrained bloggers or You Tubers, but ignore what mainstream recognised authorities are saying.
ReplyDeleteI know the blogger you mean abs feel very sad that she has changed so much. I used to love reading about her travels but can't cope with her silly theories. They make me very uncomfortable. Your blog is always a delight, Sue, and thanks so much for keeping it so interesting 👍
ReplyDeleteThat should be 'and feel sad' 🙄
ReplyDeleteJust happened upon your blog this morning. Loved the freshness of it. Thank you for taking the time
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