It's difficult not to notice the veg price war going on at the moment. When I popped into Sainsburys there was a whole load of veg bags near the front entrance priced at just 19p each. I bought 500g parsnips, 500g of sprouts (we still have some growing on the allotment but I thought we could save those for later in the new year) and another swede all at 19p each. They are beautifully fresh and I noticed there are potatoes, carrots, red cabbage and white cabbage all in the offer too. I might get some more next week....
......A bit of research shows that Morrisons have theirs priced at 40p each or £1 for 3, Tesco's are priced at 19p but you need to have their loyalty card, Aldi have a variety also at 19p. I just wish they would use veg as a loss leader more often. It would be a big help to families struggling to put food on the table.
Thanks to all who commented on my last post and the 'Singing Neep' 😀I thought I would just reiterate how easy it is:
Take a swede (unwrapped obvs!) I give mine a rinse and pat dry but you don't have to, and bung it in the microwave sitting on a plate (because it gets a bit messy) there's no need to pierce it Microwave on full (mine is 800w) for about 20 minutes, turning it over a couple of times as it cooks. When a sharp knife goes in easily, it's done. I let it rest for a few minutes then cut and scoop out the soft flesh. It will keep in the fridge for a day or two or can be frozen and reheated another time. Easy peasy and delicious too!
This morning I have enjoyed ironing for the first time in months. I set up the board in our lovely warm kitchen and listened to the Christmas music and carols on Classic FM. It was lovely 😊 I washed a load of towels, tumble dried them and put them away at the same time. Then a sandwich and a bowl of yesterday's homemade veg soup for lunch. Satisfying 😜
Whilst ironing I noticed how tatty my T shirts are becoming. They've been worn almost non-stop over the last 2 years and are shabby. I cut up one of them with my pinking shears to make a couple of lint free cloths for cleaning windows but need to make the others last until Spring. I do have a couple of newish jumpers to wear over Christmas. I haven't bothered to buy anything new because we could be under lockdown again at any time and, anyway, money is tight since the move.
I got to thinking about sewing....
When I was at junior school I was taught to use a sewing machine, the kind where you turn the handle, and at the age of about 10 was tasked with making some pyjamas for myself. I can't remember whether mum had to buy a pattern as well as the wincyette material to make them but I know it must have been difficult for her as I am the middle one of 3 children and she didn't work. Anyway, I got the pattern and material and really enjoyed making my PJ's. I did the buttonholes by hand and I do remember they had a collar too. I LOVED those PJ's and wore them until the hems almost reached my knees and the buttons were stretched to bursting point across my chest!!
What was the first thing you made?
Thanks for popping in and stay safe everyone wherever in the world you happen to be x
We made a simple summer top which had a button and loop fastening at the back of the neck. We had to buy the pattern - and so mine was made from the cheapest material I could find, in order to keep the total cost as low as possible. There was very little money in our home too! But over half a century later I am still dressmaking. My second garment was a nightdress, and I still have that pattern!
ReplyDeleteMy 1st sewing was dolls clothes with scraps of material from mums work. My 1st clothes was a cotton floral summer top and skirt, I wore them in a school display and won 1st place for my work in the lower school section.
ReplyDeleteWe had to make baby doll pyjamas and they were sewn by hand and had french seams. The knickers part was so baggy that a couple of my friends could have fitted in them alongside me : )
ReplyDeleteOh golly, the thought of two or three of you in those knickers had me giggling!!
DeleteThe very first thing I made in school was an apron, the next was a wrap around skirt with a button closure. The next year we moved on to an A-line skirt with a zipper and a pullover top. In those early years the fabric, notions and patterns were supplied by the school.
ReplyDeleteWhen we reached High School we were given a list of patterns to choose from and had to go out and purchase the pattern, fabric and notions to make what we chose to do.
I know I made a dress, a pair of pants, and a hot pants set in the three years I attended class in Ontario. When we moved the school I went to for grade 12 did not offer Home Ec.
God bless.
I had to make an apron; hand sewn. It had to have equally spaced pleats along the top front, then a waistband fitted over it (which extended either side to make the ties and bow at the back. My teacher made me undo it so many times; by the time it was finished I HATED it. In my late teens and early 20's I made several dresses for myself, but once my first baby came along, I stopped sewing and concentrated on knitting instead. I still hate sewing!!!!
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I much prefer knitting to sewing too Rambler and I can understand why you hated the apron!
DeleteMy first item was also an apron in a dark blue gingham fabric. Our teacher not only made us do the stitching by hand but also made us practise embroidery stitches on the front. I did not enjoy that much.
ReplyDeleteOne of the items I remember making at secondary school was the oh so lovely school dress. Needless to say I can't remember many girls wearing the finished dress.
Your ironing sounds very meditative. Love the story about your pajamas. I haven't sewn my own clothes, but have knit and crocheted several items. The first was an off-white cashmere scarf. I am still wearing it regularly, ten years later. It will last forever.
ReplyDeleteThe one and only thing I made in sewing class at school was a bag to use for school, I didn't really think it through and the first time it really rained all my school books got soaked!! I switched to Housecraft after that which was predominately cooking and project work.
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