2013 thoughts

well here i am half way through 2013 - time is rushing by and life doesn't get any easier.

food wise i am still broadly following the ration life style but now i work for a local food bank charity and follow food austerity blogs such as  A Girl Called Jack , i am focusing my attention on the cost of food , as well as it's nutritional value. Food poverty is a subject close to my heart , especially as i see so many hungry people and especially children. I took part in the Live below the Line challenge for 3 weeks and am trying still to focus my attention on this.

I am not eating very well myself , and some new and difficult health problems mean i really need to concentrate on this more.

One difference is i am allowing myself ovaltine ( war tiime style) as it is fortified with lots of vitamins.


Dinner today was Irish Stew and carrots, follwed by gooseberry and apple sponge pudding with custard.



costing :  Lamb chops 4.00
potatoes                          .50
onions 2x10p                  .20
carrots 2                         0.03
water                                   0

Total £4.73 = £1.18 per portion



pudding

Gooseberries  ( home grown)
Flour 50g                             0.03
butter                                    0.24
sugar                                     0.04
egg                                        0.11


total 42p for 4 portions