No Spend Day

Oxtail Stew And No Spend Days

Tonight I have put an oxtail stew into my slow cooker.  I was going to follow the Hairy Bikers recipe, but did not have red wine.  So, instead have used Tesco Everyday Value mixed vegetables, frozen onion and frozen garlic, with a Tesco packet mix.

38p

Should do the job.  Have never used oxtail before.  Intrigued about how it will turn out.  Will post a picture of finished result.

Also used up some potatoes.  Have peeled them ready.  Will use my ricer to mash.  A very effective gadget.

Plus Monday and Tuesday have been NSDs - no spend days.

NSD and baking plans

No spend day.  Aiming for as many of these as I can muster in the week.

Superscout [aka teenage daughter] and I are currently really enjoying the Country Show Cook Off on BBC2.  Tonight quiches were featured.  Superscout was inspired, so we can expect some v soon.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01rlnh0/Country_Show_Cook_Off_Episode_11/


I personally learned how to blind bake and saw an interesting technique on rolling out the dough between clingfilm.  I must say, since watching the GBBO, I have become far interested in technique than I ever have been.

Later on, I am looking forward to watching the new Paul Hollywood show about baking.