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Subject: Budget in mind From: Francesca Brooks I appreciated delicious. looking at how we can still eat well on a budget in these difficult times [Sep issue]. I’ve recently taken maternity leave and hadn’t accounted for how expensive the cost of living would become. I love good food, but the cost of certain ingredients has become prohibitive. I’d never considered adjusting my fridge’s temperature but did after I read the food waste article. I also delighted in making the not-quite-past-it veg and harissa fritters and loved the recipes using smaller portions of meat. I’ve been making mince-based dishes with half lentils for environmental reasons, but this is also now proving budget friendly. We’ll all feel the impact of the crisis for some time, so thank you for helping readers adjust.