by Thrifty Lesley | Jul 28, 2016 | Saving Money
Well have I ever had a great day today! American Express First up was planning a trip out this afternoon. We have two credit cards that we use. We try to use the Amex one first as they give us generous cash back that is paid once a year. I used to get it paid in cash...
by Thrifty Lesley | Jul 26, 2016 | All Recipes, Dinners
I had this mixed vegetable dauphinoise for lunch yesterday and dinner today. I have only recently had dauphinoise at home for the first time, and I tried it because of the high fat diet I’m on – seemed to be a good fit The first time, I had just potatoes in the usual...
by Thrifty Lesley | Jul 24, 2016 | My Diary
We’ve been away! I would love to chat away to you on all the lovely things we do when away whilst they are happening, but Mike thinks it is a security risk and doesn’t like it. I suppose he’s right, it would be easy to find out where we live, so I, reluctantly,...
by Thrifty Lesley | Jul 17, 2016 | Breakfast, Cakes and Bakes
Well I tried the golden milk overnight oats and I can’t say that I’m a fan. I didn’t use any sweetening as I am weaning myself off sweet things, and I didn’t use some of the more unusual ingredients, but I don’t think it would have made...
by Thrifty Lesley | Jul 13, 2016 | Breakfast, Round Up Post
I am a new convert to overnight oats, and I’m loving them. These are wonderful if you are time stretched. You can make up dishes ready to be topped, or a big bowl that can be used over several days, or directly in little pots ready to be topped and carried off...
by Thrifty Lesley | Jul 8, 2016 | My Diary
I’ve got such a lot to tell you today. The last few days since I last spoke to you have simply shot by – don’t they all these days! Monday I have bored you all often enough to know that I struggle to lose weight. The gym recommended I see a nutritionist to see if they...
by Thrifty Lesley | Jul 3, 2016 | My Diary
A long walk I was intending to go up the gym today to do the first workout of the week. But Mike wanted to go out, so I said, alright, but I need to get some exercise in. We drove down to Eastbourne to walk along the cliff. The part that he had in mind was so steep it...
