The quinoa crunch? That is so weirdly good! If you see the mushroom risotto that's good too. The chik'n patties and nuggets take a good bit in the oven but then are really good- they do need a while of cooking, but I liked them better than Gardien 7 grain.I finally went to the Aldi near me. I can't believe how much better the prices are. I tried the vegan veggie burger (quinoa-based). It's a little bland, but I doctored it up with buffalo sauce and pesto, and it was tasty. They cost about half what the grocery store veggie burgers cost. I will be shopping there regularly from now on. I can't believe how much stuff I got for $50.
I finally did a proper weekly meal plan & it's been great.
Thanks for the tips. I saw the chik'n patties, and those might be next on my list. I love the Gardein 7 grain tenders, so if the Aldi patties are good, that will save a bundle. They seem to cost almost half of what Gardein costs.The quinoa crunch? That is so weirdly good! If you see the mushroom risotto that's good too. The chik'n patties and nuggets take a good bit in the oven but then are really good- they do need a while of cooking, but I liked them better than Gardien 7 grain.
This week I got pomegranites for .69. You just have to wait for great sales. Their eggplant is .99 cents each. Wish I liked it more
Thanks for the tips. I saw the chik'n patties, and those might be next on my list. I love the Gardein 7 grain tenders, so if the Aldi patties are good, that will save a bundle. They seem to cost almost half of what Gardein costs.
Thanks, shyvas. I definitely will be making my own as well, but it's nice to have a few ready-made ones as well when I'm feeling lazy, haha. I'm cutting way back on groceries and whatnot. I have enough in my cupboards to make all kinds of dishes that might require just fresh or frozen veggies. I want to use up what I have and save as much as possible.I bought both the tenders and the chik n patties. I actually find the patties better than the tenders. The tenders are as good as Gardein except for the chilli and Lime ones.
However, I find the quinoa and vegetables burgers quite expensive. You could easily make your own.
Thanks, shyvas. I definitely will be making my own as well, but it's nice to have a few ready-made ones as well when I'm feeling lazy, haha. I'm cutting way back on groceries and whatnot. I have enough in my cupboards to make all kinds of dishes that might require just fresh or frozen veggies. I want to use up what I have and save as much as possible.
Yes, my freezer always has good leftovers in it. Right now I have veggie pot pie and veggie chili, along with several small containers of pesto.I know what you mean by having food on hand for those lazy/no time evenings. I make a point of freezing leftover chili, cottage pie and burgers.
Yes, my freezer always has good leftovers in it. Right now I have veggie pot pie and veggie chili, along with several small containers of pesto.
I've ordered our weekly food shop with Asda this week instead of ocado & stocked up on cupboard items/tins etc because they are cheaper from there. I do feel like we've got a lot for our money. However I'll still use ocado as they have lots of vegan items that aren't available so easily elsewhere & they never substitute or miss items off. So we will see how Asda fare on that.
I've ordered our weekly food shop with Asda this week instead of ocado & stocked up on cupboard items/tins etc because they are cheaper from there. I do feel like we've got a lot for our money. However I'll still use ocado as they have lots of vegan items that aren't available so easily elsewhere & they never substitute or miss items off. So we will see how Asda fare on that.
On Ocado you can get things like booja booja, moo free, astonish cleaning products, dragonfly tofu, the whole frys range, vivera, neals yard skincare, good life, Clives pies & their own brand vegan options are good too
What did you link shyvas? It just takes me to the Asda main page.
Yes, those are things I don't get often but like to occasionally. The only faux meat we always get every week is LM - James like the sausages for lunches. Those are quite cheap & usually on offer.
No, we definitely need top ups nearer the end of the week - mainly veg & salad things though!
I've ordered our weekly food shop with Asda this week instead of ocado & stocked up on cupboard items/tins etc because they are cheaper from there. I do feel like we've got a lot for our money. .
I have been absolutely useless in budgeting my money for months now. I am still thinking about moving house next year so I need to start saving up for the cost of moving and the stamp duty etc...
Payday is next week so I am setting myself a challenge to save £9,000 by the end of 2019.
I doubt I will hit that target but it's better to have an ambitious goal to strive for!
Asda are really affordable but the only problem is that the online groceries orders often arrive with a lot of missing items and the people who pack the bags don't bother to even substitute them. Where I live anyway.