[Margaret Pilkington]

I cook things from scratch too....and it doesn't have to be more expensive either.

There are bargains to be had in the fresh fruit and veg departments of all the major stores.
Today in Aldi I bought a large head of broccoli 49 pence, salad potatoes 49 pence......they had apples at 49 pence, and six kiwi fruit for 49 pence.

I cook in batches too so that reduces the cooking costs.......and I use a steamer.....retains the flavour and goodness, and you cook three lots of veg on one gas ring.

We hardly ever have fish and chips......never have McDonalds and I wouldn't give you twopence for a KFC.