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Thrifty Lesley Jul 10, 2020

Puchka tart. What’s that? Complete deliciousness on a plate, that’s what

When making puchkas, I was pretty sure it would work as a main course in a pastry case. And let me tell you, it worked…

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Thrifty Lesley Jul 7, 2020

Savoury Baked Oats

For brunch today, I had an absolutely delicious savoury baked oats dish and I give that version in the recipe card. I…

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Thrifty Lesley Jun 29, 2020

Home made popcorn, less than half the price of shop bought

I noticed that popcorn could be done in the microwave, so gave that a go, having previously always done it on the hob.…

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Thrifty Lesley Jun 26, 2020

Home made blackcurrant jam

Make the most of this seasonal treat by making a few pots of wonderful jam The post Home made blackcurrant jam…

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Thrifty Lesley Jun 25, 2020

How Supermarkets Get Us To Buy What We Don’t Really Need

It is the job of supermarkets to get you to buy as much in their shop, rather then their competitors, as they can…

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Thrifty Lesley Jun 16, 2020

Some book suggestions from books that I’ve read recently

Wondering what to read next? Here are some more books I've been reading lately, and enjoyed. Second hand on Amazon and…

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Thrifty Lesley Jun 8, 2020

Cheapy Bread Rolls. An hour from bag to table

These are simply divine, hot out of the oven with a generous slice of cheese in the middle, so it half melts. The post…

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Thrifty Lesley May 31, 2020

Chocolate Muffins. Quick, easy, great for packups and very cheap

These are beautiful! A soft and springy crumb, with little bits of crispy / chewiness from the cocoa nibs. Keep…

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