[Margaret Pilkington]

I only ever boil enough for a cuppa.
So I reckon the above gadget is a good one.

I try to save on my utilities by bulk cooking......today I have cooked a roast of belly pork but also used the lower part of the oven to slow cook a hotpot.......I also use a steamer pan, so can cook 3 lots of veg on one gas ring.
Spuds I put on to cook and once they come to the boil I turn off the gas and put a lid on the pan and leave the spuds to stand for 20 minutes, by which time they are usually cooked......if making mash I slice them thin and do the same thing.....but they cook much quicker so check on them after ten minutes.
These are my money saving tips.