tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post3534210759766903321..comments2024-03-12T07:50:58.760+00:00Comments on Frugal in Norfolk: Ugh...Dchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-75643696716286589142015-11-02T19:25:21.118+00:002015-11-02T19:25:21.118+00:00True about home preserves but for us, we only eat ...True about home preserves but for us, we only eat 1 tsp of jam each morning so don't consider that too bad. We know it is in things we make but aren't always sure whereabouts things are hidden amongst all the jargon. The internet comes in handy for that.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-48517674335009030812015-11-02T18:27:39.094+00:002015-11-02T18:27:39.094+00:00I recently read a book called, "Fat, Sugar, S...I recently read a book called, "Fat, Sugar, Salt... How the Food Giants Hooked Us" and it is incredibly eye opening and disturbing! However, sugar and salt are often added as preservatives even in home cooking, just think how much sugar we often add to fruit preserves! I try to avoid most processed foods AND be conscious of how much I am adding to my own cooking. It does take a while for taste buds to adapt though!Mrs. Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370744801933691218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-63449481087083794672015-11-02T18:05:08.772+00:002015-11-02T18:05:08.772+00:00Me neither but I suspect an awful lot of things ha...Me neither but I suspect an awful lot of things have similar ingredients.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-5191078287798465512015-11-02T16:34:33.038+00:002015-11-02T16:34:33.038+00:00We have a charity sweet box at work. The flapjack...We have a charity sweet box at work. The flapjack <br /> a colleague of mine loves has over a 4 month eat by date. I say what the heck and flip does it have in it to stay fresh that long.? Crazy I wouldn't eat anything like that. Yuk yuk yuk. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-64801583999137453732015-11-02T15:13:39.577+00:002015-11-02T15:13:39.577+00:00Nothing seems to be as simply as you would think i...Nothing seems to be as simply as you would think is it? I do buy baked beans even though they have sugar and other things in them. Interesting about cocoa as I use it in chilli but forget when making stew or casserole!Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-60103002939864389782015-11-02T14:25:21.795+00:002015-11-02T14:25:21.795+00:00I have worked in the food industry in one way or a...I have worked in the food industry in one way or another for most of my working life and this does not come as a surprise to me. I do not buy processed foods as a general rule, I did have a couple of deliveries from AF but most of that went to James and Fran to help their budgets. I bought tomato ketchup this year as my tomatoes were late and I ran out, I do buy brown sauce at times but should really try to make it. I buy tinned tomatoes and cooked beans, I do buy baked beans but only when I run out of or am too lazy to make my own. I am looking at the American pressure canners at the moment as my freezer space is so limited. I have used molasses in beef casseroles but more often use a spoonful of cocoa powder for the richness.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-23033997633668674762015-11-02T11:37:05.075+00:002015-11-02T11:37:05.075+00:00Thanks for that and guess that solves the mention ...Thanks for that and guess that solves the mention of black treacle in red meat pies!Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-55896956560982977632015-11-02T11:29:37.943+00:002015-11-02T11:29:37.943+00:00We eat very little processed food and most of our ...We eat very little processed food and most of our flavourings are herbs and spices.<br />I do, however, put just a tiny amount (about a teaspoonful) of black treacle in with beef for stew, pies etc.<br />My paternal grandmother, who was senior cook at The King's School, Chester, taught me that it enhances the flavour of the meat, and she was right, it really does!<br />The only time we use mayonnaise is with added garlic as an occasional treat with chips, our dressings are normally flavoured vinegars. Our jams are usually home made, using agave nectar or honey as sweeteners, soups have herbs and spices to replace salt, I never use salt whilst cooking as DH insists on grinding fresh salt over his meals, so he does that and I use just the tiniest amount on my meal. Certain foods just need salt though, a roast beef sandwich without salt wouldn't be worth eating!<br />Super processed foods are okay as a very occasional treat, cheese and onion crisps are an addiction of mine, but I make kale crisps to nibble on and have a packet of cheese and onion about every two months or so.<br />I always take my glasses when shopping and check ingredients in everything, avoiding those with too much 'garbage' in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-2601315873200379342015-11-02T10:05:25.094+00:002015-11-02T10:05:25.094+00:00I'm still trying to adapt to no sugar on our p...I'm still trying to adapt to no sugar on our porridge, getting there slowly.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-83987592753551299442015-11-02T10:04:59.562+00:002015-11-02T10:04:59.562+00:00I think it a good article because of all the littl...I think it a good article because of all the little piles and pools. We use bought mayo mainly because we hardly use it and fresh would go to waste.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-80826336639694116342015-11-02T10:04:11.955+00:002015-11-02T10:04:11.955+00:00I forget to take my glasses when shopping so poor ...I forget to take my glasses when shopping so poor DB has to keep getting his out. Sugar and salt just seems to be in everything. Maybe black treacle was used as an enhancer although like you, can't see any reason to use it.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-91672704884757959572015-11-02T10:03:06.937+00:002015-11-02T10:03:06.937+00:00If I add a little salt to my cooking, none is adde...If I add a little salt to my cooking, none is added at the table and visa versa. We find we just can't eat many bought sweets as they are just too sweet.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-53050630799625917762015-11-02T09:41:54.145+00:002015-11-02T09:41:54.145+00:00Well said, and thanks for the pointer to this arti...Well said, and thanks for the pointer to this article. I think our palettes adjust in the same way when you cut out salt - horrid at first, but eventually you adjust. Have a good day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814844278942160057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-78613592034043709342015-11-02T09:40:11.775+00:002015-11-02T09:40:11.775+00:00It's even more worrying seeing all those littl...It's even more worrying seeing all those little piles of powder and so few actual recognisable foods in those images.<br /><br />You're so right about our tastebuds developing to accept the manufactured foods. It's sometimes hard to get them back to liking the natural flavours but well worth persevering. I need to do this with mayonnaise, I used to make our own, but have been back to buying it for around a year now, it's addictive stuff this Hellmann's, but I must get back to basics and make my own again.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-53575602325062816142015-11-02T08:40:08.300+00:002015-11-02T08:40:08.300+00:00A nightmare - I have been told not to eat processe...A nightmare - I have been told not to eat processed foods by the Doctors as my system does not work as efficiently as it should do which causes problems with the medical conditions I have - not that I have been a big one for processed foods. Occasionally though I do buy the odd pie (I try and make most of them) and do a batch baking system as have to . With OH now being diabetic I never thought to look for sugar in a steak and onion pie. Black treacle was added - what is sugar doing in meat pie. That was a pie from M & S so it pays to read the labels and be aware of what extras go into food which are completely unnecessary. Why can they not leave food alone. Pattypan<br />Pattypanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533048669555871726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-68670406463921469332015-11-02T08:04:40.231+00:002015-11-02T08:04:40.231+00:00Yes I agree. I'm not a fan of salt, never have...Yes I agree. I'm not a fan of salt, never have been and don't add any to my own meal when it's served, just add a small amount when cooking veg, etc. The thing I find most noticeable is sugar. When you don't normally use that much and then taste something processed which you thought was savoury, it's surprising how sweet it tastes. Mrs LHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070413740231580278noreply@blogger.com