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Top tips for eating well on a budget

With food bills estimated to have gone up at least 8% in the last few months due to the spiralling costs on fertiliser, energy and feed, we thought some tips on eating well on a budget might help. Unfortunately our food bills are likely to increase even further in coming months as the energy costs are filtered down to us, the consumer. The biggest increases in prices as I w rite this comes from meat and fish which have gone up 22%, while fruit and vegetables have gone up around 14%. Shopping smarter has never been more important.

Easy slow cooked moroccan lamb

With a busy hectic family life, managing time and meal planning is tricky. That's where your AGA or like me a “Crockpot” slow-cooker is a saviour several times a week. This shoulder of lamb is quick and easy to prepare first thing in the morning and will welcome you in the evening with warming spiced aromas and a healthy hearty family meal ready to serve, and hopefully leftovers for lunch the next day.