What's in the fridge?

Start at the beginning – check the contents of your fridge and also your pantry/food cupboards to see what's already there – you never know when inspiration might strike!

In my case 2 x buttermilk in the fridge – yippee – 2 x soda bread and into the freezer. I've already mentioned a possible paté from the smoked mackerel so a nice lunch combination with leftover honey roasted beetroot.

This is definitely taking shape.

Back to the list making, 3 stops along the way :

Butcher – bacon, sausages, fillet tail – breakfast or posher mixed grill

M&S for meal deal -

whole chickens are usually part of the deal so that

hopefully takes care of the Sunday roast

Supermarket – the remaining bits and

pieces – note to self, check mixers for drinks

and ice bags (they take up less space than trays)

Fresh eggs

Thinking ahead … any leftovers from Saturday night – Charlottes can be bagged and fridged. By the way I'm slow cooking two medium sized gammon joints. One to serve and the remaining one is for the freezer – no waste.

I've decided that for Sunday's supper the whole chicken will go in the slow cooker. It will be served with a sauce supreme, roast potatoes, carrots roasted in lemon and butter and cauliflower cheese. Easy prep, easy cook!

I've now filled every available food space in the house - fridged and frozen - packed to the rafters – in theory I shouldn't need to shop for another month!

That's all I can do for now - the rest is in the lap of the Gods – keep your fingers crossed!