tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post2193450245317207620..comments2024-03-29T01:24:49.394+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: This Week's Frugal Tasks Saturday 4th February 2017Wendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-77995110318549601052017-02-10T15:58:47.666+11:002017-02-10T15:58:47.666+11:00That is so true Phil. It tastes better made from ...That is so true Phil. It tastes better made from scratch too. But I can't get use to the taste of homemade tomato sauce. Store bought I will always buy.<br /><br />Yes I don't mind watching his show every now and then but cringe every time he uses " that " word.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-40173890107450224322017-02-10T15:56:28.999+11:002017-02-10T15:56:28.999+11:00Hi Becky, if you are talking about the feijoas th...Hi Becky, if you are talking about the feijoas they are also known as pineapple guavas. The fruit can grow to the size and shape of a dessert spoon. Their fragrance is amazing and they taste zingy yet sweet. To eat them you cut them in half and scoop out the flesh. <br /><br />I'm so looking forward to tasting them again.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-24873100674173857032017-02-10T10:21:36.100+11:002017-02-10T10:21:36.100+11:00Megan's chocolate cake looks splendid. I was ...Megan's chocolate cake looks splendid. I was idly watching a Gordon Ramsey restaurant-makeover show recently (gosh can he swear real bad!) and he mentioned just in passing about all the bottled sauces and prepackaged food the restaurant was using - he said to the owner "You do realise that you can make all this from scratch at a tiny fraction of the price? You're wasting *&%# money buying this stuff!" I smiled as I realised that the principles we 'preach' are also true in the commercial world. Phil Poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528068263542083696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-64694394589631716322017-02-09T03:23:53.953+11:002017-02-09T03:23:53.953+11:00I love seeing your garden pictures from across the...I love seeing your garden pictures from across the world--it's winter here and we have had ice and snow, which we usually have very little of. I have never seen that round fruit before. What do you do with it? Does it turn into a big fruit of some kind?<br /><br />Your cake and chicken salad look really good!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-31900654270619335002017-02-08T09:58:24.385+11:002017-02-08T09:58:24.385+11:00I pour half into another two litre bottle then top...I pour half into another two litre bottle then top up with water. Then I let it sit for two weeks before using. I don't think it comes back to full strength but it seems to smell quite strong. I only do this when using it for cleaning and making miracle spray etc.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-44034722818441984462017-02-07T11:03:59.272+11:002017-02-07T11:03:59.272+11:00Hi Wendy, how do you double the vinegar? MarieHi Wendy, how do you double the vinegar? MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-1520152166605951042017-02-06T17:46:21.988+11:002017-02-06T17:46:21.988+11:00I thought you meant you'd cleaned out the frid...I thought you meant you'd cleaned out the fridge with the banana - hehehe !!!<br /><br />So many good things growing in your garden.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-56741874675149513882017-02-06T17:44:07.179+11:002017-02-06T17:44:07.179+11:00Delorise, they are some great bargains you founds...Delorise, they are some great bargains you founds. Every little bit helps.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-77342924235929235522017-02-06T17:42:20.132+11:002017-02-06T17:42:20.132+11:00Glad to be of help - hehehe !!!Glad to be of help - hehehe !!!Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-67430879045198153742017-02-06T17:40:48.961+11:002017-02-06T17:40:48.961+11:00One day Jane. One day.
Home always feels good wh...One day Jane. One day.<br /><br />Home always feels good when the lawns has been cut.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-13550035345536603702017-02-06T17:39:18.674+11:002017-02-06T17:39:18.674+11:00Yes it has been warm in Brisbane. We've had s...Yes it has been warm in Brisbane. We've had such a mild Summer so far.<br /><br />Marinated feta sounds yummy. Enjoy !!!Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-72749109453275661842017-02-06T17:37:21.395+11:002017-02-06T17:37:21.395+11:00Phil, most people have never heard of them. Can&...Phil, most people have never heard of them. Can't wait to taste the fruit again. My mouth is watering.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-48353973515256293402017-02-06T17:36:36.764+11:002017-02-06T17:36:36.764+11:00A great frugal list Melissa. Menu plans always pu...A great frugal list Melissa. Menu plans always put my mind at ease.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-9519718411013211562017-02-06T17:35:05.360+11:002017-02-06T17:35:05.360+11:00Congratulations on your news Annabel.Congratulations on your news Annabel.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-63579302275045668382017-02-06T13:28:43.502+11:002017-02-06T13:28:43.502+11:00Hi Wendy,
This week saw me doing lots of home coo...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />This week saw me doing lots of home cooking like Muesli bars, muffins, egg custard, mini quiches, pizza scrolls and red sauce pasta for 2 nights. I thought I had tuna in the pantry but No, so out came a tin of ham and we had ham and pineapple steaks. I also used up old bananas and gave the fridge a clean out. Used the leftover Pork from Christmas which had been frozen and made patties for two nights. <br /><br />Picked lots of things from the garden, lettuce , caps, toms and silverbeet. Used carrots from the garden and chopped up a bunch of celery bought on special.<br /><br />Finished sewing the teddy bear I was making for a cousin for her baby shower.<br />DH fixed the hot water tank for under $30.00, Yeah!!!<br /><br />Glad to hear your all better, enjoy the Grapes...Yum<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Maureen<br /><br />Maureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-31879556121570253632017-02-06T10:52:41.199+11:002017-02-06T10:52:41.199+11:00I just love vinegar and baking soda as cleaning ag...I just love vinegar and baking soda as cleaning agents---these are about all I use anymore. Totally satisfied with them. Picked up some packets of lettuce seeds at Dollar Tree today for 25 cents a packet. Also got some boxes of flower seeds for $1.00 ( corner had price of $2.99)--this will be much cheaper than buying plants (fingers crossed they germinate and grow). Stocked up on Ricola cough drops (30 count packs) for 50 cents--since have 11/18 expiration date--should have enough thru 2018. Still eating out of pantry and freezer- sure helps on grocery bill. Enjoy the fruit. Delorisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-5386836914386580392017-02-05T05:49:37.575+11:002017-02-05T05:49:37.575+11:00Your garden photos are always so pretty. Thank you...Your garden photos are always so pretty. Thank you for sharing them.<br />And you've reminded me that it's been a while since I gave our fridge a good wipe-down, so I'm adding that to my list at your prompting.<br />Blessings, LeighLeighhttp://achatovercoffee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-52981463291537825442017-02-04T15:07:05.070+11:002017-02-04T15:07:05.070+11:00Wendy I'm glad everyone is well again. I am lo...Wendy I'm glad everyone is well again. I am looking forward to my husband and daughter thinking of the warm up water as useful to save rather than letting it go down the drain. One day.<br />Whilst it is very hot and dry around here, I have still been getting into the garden in the early evening and doing a little bit everyday. This week I cleaned all the windows inside and out. I mowed the lawns and finally learnt how to use the whipper snipper. Our home looks as good as it feels.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-47959843553217832112017-02-04T14:00:01.981+11:002017-02-04T14:00:01.981+11:00Hi Wendy. Glad you are all feeling well again, no ...Hi Wendy. Glad you are all feeling well again, no fun being sick! I'm envious of your cooler weather, it is very hot up here in Brisbane with temperatures remaining high for days on end:( On the frugal front here, menu planning and home cooking mostly. I only had to buy mince and chicken thighs this week as I'll use what I have frozen for most meals. I bought some cottage cheese for a cheese and spinach pie too as a meatless meal. I also found two old clip-locking jars at op-shop this week, I've washed them til they sparkle and I'm going to marinate feta in them. I love marinated feta but it's so expensive to buy so I'm going to make my own. Have a good week. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-77619828158033724382017-02-04T11:45:37.852+11:002017-02-04T11:45:37.852+11:00Freijoas! Since moving from Adelaide to Newcastle ...Freijoas! Since moving from Adelaide to Newcastle I have not seen these growing at all. Phil Poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528068263542083696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-42629243573603217052017-02-04T11:33:25.662+11:002017-02-04T11:33:25.662+11:00Hi Wendy,iam glad you and your family are now all ...Hi Wendy,iam glad you and your family are now all on the mend and feeling much better,<br />ways i got ahead this week, this morning i made up some more miracle spray,last night i cooked mexican meatballs in the slow cooker,i did a menu plan from whats on hand in my pantry and freezer,also made up some desserts from left over jellies,laying around in the pantry, the recipe i got on Caths blog,Megans choc cake looks yummy,have a wonderful weekend xxMelissa Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796520135908460661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-33020722656049865842017-02-04T10:41:21.124+11:002017-02-04T10:41:21.124+11:00Dear Wendy,That was a good week! I have had amazin...Dear Wendy,That was a good week! I have had amazing success getting the super large packs of tablets like that... one pack it worked out that compared to little packs I got something like 60 tablets for free. The price difference was staggering. So now I watch the catalogues and get my calculator out to compare. Well done on going in two days! <br />Have a lovely weekend. We have a new baby in the family and it has been very hectic but happy! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com