Steaming my veggies

Just before Christmas, there were plenty of buy one get one free offers to be had, as well as the buy two, get one free 'gift' suggestions. I did most of my 'cyberdosh' shopping this way - online, using money off vouchers, discount codes and special offers. I encouraged others to do the same and, among us, we got several really useful free gifts that have saved us a fortune in the kitchen. My steamer and my huge stockpot are two such items.

Now, I only have to use one ring of the cooker and I steam cook my veggies over the top of my potatoes. This has resulted in really great savings, as it has cut back on the tinned produce in favour of fresh vegetables, which are almost always cheaper. Carrots are a firm favourite, julienne style, and steamed on the top layer above sprouts or cabbage etc, which is steaming above the potatoes.

What's more, all the peelings get recycled as fuel for the fire. It makes an interesting discussion point when you mention that your veg peelings are literally helping to heat your water tank! It's becoming an obsession though, because it now irritates me when, in other people's houses, I see uncovered pots simmering away wasting all that precious steam! Is anyone else obsessive about frugal living? Mine's developing into some sort of OCD according to one relative but I think that's as a result of asking her to save her peelings for me! :)

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