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Old 12-04-2013, 14:21
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I live on my own and have recently been doing online shopping to avoid going to one of my NINE Tesco's all in walking distance.

I would like to buy things that I can keep in my fridge for a number of weeks/months that won't go off rather than having the fridge running half empty.

So, any suggestions apart from drinks?

Additionally, any good things to keep in the cupboard for when you need to cook up a quick meal?

Thanks.
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Old 12-04-2013, 14:28
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Cheese. It's not a fridge without a selection of cheeses.
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Old 12-04-2013, 14:29
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im the same with my fridge hope some ones got some good idears
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Old 12-04-2013, 14:29
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Cupboard: salt, pepper, spices, soy, vinegar, ketchup, bbq sauce, hot sauce, mayo etc.
Fridge: garlic/ginger paste, curry paste, thai curry paste... similar stuff
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Old 12-04-2013, 14:49
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Cheese. It's not a fridge without a selection of cheeses.
I am trying to be healthy and as much as I love cheese, a fridge full of it wouldn't be too good!
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Old 12-04-2013, 15:19
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Have you got a microwave ?

I keep emergency stocks of tinned goods in my cupboard as i don't like going out if it's raining so I want a few days stocks in............

Tinned steak pudding, stewing steak, M&S Curries, corned beef

Tinned potatoes, sweet corn, peas.............

you can easily make up a meat and 2 veg out of tins

or a curry if you keep staples like, rice, noodles, cous cous etc in your cupboard


Tinned ravioli is good for a snack
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Old 12-04-2013, 15:33
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Another good thing to keep in is cartons of Long Life Milk, a bag of Muesli and a variety of dried fruits

You can always make up a bowl of muesli and fruit for breakfast or as a lunch

Dried fruit - I've currently got bags of figs, apricots, dates, apples, pineapple, mango, sultanas..............I went a bit mad a couple of weeks ago and bought one of every kind they had in tesco
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Old 12-04-2013, 17:19
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Lots of good tips here, but a decent-sized freezer is a must. Cook big batches of soups, stews, chillis, curries etc etc when you've got the time and freeze in individual portions. Along with store-cupboard staples like rice, pasta, cous cous, beans and pulses and so on, you'll always have a good, home-cooked meal on hand.
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Old 14-04-2013, 18:04
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Freeze dried noodles.

You can buy the big packs and knockup your own sauce/stock or but the value range, or the authentic asian brands for very cheap. 12 or 18p per pack.
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Old 14-04-2013, 18:54
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I live on my own and have recently been doing online shopping to avoid going to one of my NINE Tesco's all in walking distance.

I would like to buy things that I can keep in my fridge for a number of weeks/months that won't go off rather than having the fridge running half empty.

So, any suggestions apart from drinks?

Additionally, any good things to keep in the cupboard for when you need to cook up a quick meal?

Thanks.
You have 9 Tescos all in walking distance yet you buy your groceries online? Your laziness is inspiring!
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