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And I have a lot more money in my pocket, I thought today was an ideal time to do a supermarket sweep and see how cheaply I could put together a seasonal roast Lamb, with all the trimmings and a nice desert. Results as follows:

Shoulder of Lamb, which is best for roasting - 1/2 price in Tesco, coming in at 4.00 for a 2.2 kg piece. Bag of baking potatoes - 75p in Morrisons, some rubbish small ones but they are fine for roasting. Mixed selection of fresh veg - 2 for £2.00 in tesco...

So, historically I am a twenty a day smoker for the last eleven years. I quit twice. Once for three months and once for twelve months. We are into day three!

I am quitting using patches. I feel a bit rough, but I am going to blog about how I cope with cravings etc in the hope of keeping myself motivated!! Please feel free to share your success stories with me and let me know your advice for staying off the tobacco permanently!!

Thought this page might be useful for you all.

www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publichealth/Healthimprovement/FiveADay/FiveADayGeneralInformation/DH_4001494

Where there is a pdf for those wanting to understand what actually constitutes five a day!!

Ok so we all know about the demise of the great British High Street. We know that too be honest, Tesco's meat isnt all that and we hear loads from chefs about supporting our butcher and getting "cheap" cuts.

However, most of us wouldnt know a shank from a shin, myself included so I have decided to do a big comparison between the two. I have made an appointment with a local butcher and I will be asking him to explain the best cuts, cheap cuts and what too look for in meat...

Who had a roast chicken yesterday?? Got the bones left? Got fussy children, who are not so keen on veggies. Try superstar soup.

All you do, is pick the majority of the meat off the chicken. Simmer the bones with a bay leaf for about 3 - 4 hours (I do it overnight on the lowest heat but I am a food nerd).

Drain and leave your stock to cool, then remove the fat layer from the top (strain through old but very clean tights if you find this difficult).
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