Food, camera, stuff under a tenner
I've just realised that, in fact, I do plenty of impules purchasing - but only if it's under a tenner..

Also, as an aside, after my camera failed I managed to pick up a Casio Exilim EX-Z20 8.1Mp from Boots for £67. Result!

Anyway, food. I cannot resist buying new and unusual food from supermarkets, particularly from the world foods section. This is why I have found myself with a load of dried fish, more wet tamarind than I can use in a couple of years, more spices than you can shake a stick at and.. a tin of Callaloo.

Callaloo is a Carribean vegetable described as 'almost, but not quite entirely, unlike spinach'. Unfortunately a friend who comes round regularly for dinner spotted it, and now I have the challenge to create a dish with it. I've got a recipe, and need to try it before cooking it for them in two weeks or so.

I also find it rather difficult to avoid cheap DVDs and computer games if 'I was going to buy them anyway'. Once it goes below about a fiver, and definitely below 3 quid, I assume I'll never get it cheaper and then - suddenly hooked. I've got about 10 films and 8 computer games I've not even *started*.
(syllopsium, Thu 21 May 2009, 14:37, 4 replies)

Learn to make Pad Thai
That'll use up your tamarind. Google for a recipe. Quick, easy and bloody delicious!
( SteamedCleaner, Thu 21 May 2009, 15:02, closed)

mmm Pad Thai
I mad Pad Thai the other week - although it was a vegan version without tamarind and with crunchy peanut butter. It was, indeed, delicious.

The tamarind curry I usually have involves soaking tamarind, and rice and a few other things. Not had it for a while.
(syllopsium, Thu 21 May 2009, 15:49, closed)

Never
feel bad about buying cheap DVDs – I am perpetually obsessed with finding a DVD bargain, I’ll always check the shelves for something nice and cheap, or just browse the DVD section on eBay for stuff ending in a few minutes to snap it up.

Fact is, I’ve realised that listing the ones I’m not actually fussed about on PlayTrade and Amazon is an excellent way to make money. I’ve sold about 50 so far, and have started buying DVDs purely for the profit when I sell. Disney is particularly good for this!
( Rookie You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel, Thu 21 May 2009, 15:16, closed)

I used to not be able to go past HMV without buying something..
The time just before this ended, I decided I would go in and not buy anything unless they had series 2 of Coupling on special offer.

Guess what? All four series, for a tenner each! Oh well, fantastic comedy :).

Likewise, in Tesco the other week, looking at the computer games. Fallout 3 for 12 quid.. Still in the wrapper, but I know I'm going to play it at some point, for definite. Not finished Oblivion yet.

As of yet, don't buy and sell things - just hoard. Most recent purchase was falling victim to 3 quid's worth of 'Oh Brother, Where Art Thou' from ASDA. It'll be interesting to see a modern take on the Odyssey.
(syllopsium, Thu 21 May 2009, 15:53, closed)