Bargain Mum's Cheesymite Scroll Recipe

Bargain Mum's Cheesymite Scroll Recipe

Makes 8
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 - 12 minutes

2 cups (300g) self-raising flour
40g canola spread
3/4 cup (185ml) skim milk
1 tbs flour, extra
3 tbs, vegemite
60g reduced fat tasy cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 180 degress C. Spray a baking trail with oil.

Sift the flour into a medium bowl, using fingertips rub the butter into the flour until fine and crumbly.

Pour almost all the milk and mix to a soft dough. Add more milk if necessary. Sprinkle the extra flour over work surface and lightly knead the dough for 30 seconds.

Roll dough out onto baking paper to 20 x 30cm rectangle approx 5mm thick.

Spread the Vegemite over the dough leaving a 1 cm edge. Sprinkle the cheese over.

Roll the dough up from the long side. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 8 slices. Place on the prepared tray and bake in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Delish! And great for lunchboxes.

Discount variety stores... wool over eyes?

I was recently in a discount variety store and saw a selection of food items such as museli bars, pasta sauces, spaghetti, soups and other pantry products. Some items were relatively cheap, when compared with a similar home brand product however others were the same if not higher in price.

A word to the wise - ensure that what you are buying at a discount variety store is cheaper, otherwise you might as well buy it from your local supermarket.

Tips for staying warm and keeping that bill down

I recently asked my lovely group of Bargain Mums what they did to keep their winter electricity bill down. The response was fantastic and I'd like to share those tips with you here.

Danielle Medina: I just bought some snakes from Ikea. The kids think they are great to play with, and when they go to bed I put them across the doors to keep the drafts out.

Marteen Loneragan: we wrap up in blankets before we even consider putting the heater on.

Rebecca Pryde: I've heard that uncovered windows (no curtains or blinds) lets alot of cold in, so I always try to have the curtains drawn before it gets dark. Don't know if it does anything, but it makes me feel better. :)

Christine Hancock: Heavily lined curtains and a pelmet at the top to block the cold air.

Suzy N Kevin Lincoln: About 4ish as it starts to cool down we rug up and go outside to play chasey with the dogs! Gets the blood pumping and warms us up for a few more hours!

Some fantastic suggestions!

How do you stay warm when the winter chill is in the air?