-
thursday 24th august
morning all, or at least it will be when you read this. thought i'd take advantage of having not been to bed yet to start the daily thread...there i slittle chance of me actually getting up befor eyou lot! well guys i got my job today, and i've just been out for a few drinkies with my friends...this is why i'm not in bed…
-
breadmaker help please
I have a morphy richards fastbake breadmaker and would like to try making bread with a lower sugar and salt content and if at all possible less fat. I'm wondering if it would be possible to use so lo instead of salt? If not does anyone know what's the minimum salt, sugar and oil combination I could get away with and still…
-
A profusion of produce... Help!
I have just been given:T , by a neighbour returning a favour, 25 eggs, 2 Lollo Rosso lettuces, a large Coz lettuce, 14 tomatoes and a small knobbly green squash:eek: . They all need to be used up quite quickly and there are only two of us:eek: :eek: . Has anyone any ideas how to use it up :think: (and ideally making it…
-
baked camembert
I'm having a murder mystery party on friday and have decided to try a starter that I had in a restaurant recently. Its was a round camembert baked in its wooden box and served still in its box. You then cut the top skin off and dip bread and crudities in the melted cheese. Can't find the smaller size cheeses so am doing…
-
putting a sewing kit together
im starting to venture into the world of crafts. after fixing the broken stitching on my bag the other day, i realised that i quite enjoyed sewing and it it was something i'd like to do more of. so im putting together a sewing kit. i have the perfect box (it used to contain a bodyshop toiletry set) which is very spacious.…
-
Seed Cake recipe?
Does anyone have a recipe for a good old-fashioned Seed Cake, using Caraway Seeds? I've seen recipes using sesame and/or poppy, but I remember having Caraway seed cake in the past - and for some reason I've got a hankering for it again. If I could find my Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, I guess it might be in…
-
bread crusts, what can i do with them?
we go through lots of bread each week and so have lots of bread crusts left over, is there anything i can do with them, rather than throw them away? all ideas greatfully recieved :)
-
German Potato Soup
Is there anyone of German extraction on here that has a recipe for Traditional German Potato Soup as I am really getting into making homemade soups as my gluten intollerance means that Heinz Tomato Soup is getting pretty boring and my budget is frugal, but my Pea Soup is really getting good, add a finely chopped potato to…
-
Can you freeze Boursin?
I freeze all other cheeses (but cottage) but I have loads of this left after making tea tonight and I wondered whether it would be ok to freeze - anyone tried it successfully?
-
Poppy Seed Strudel Recipe?
My boyfriend just loves poppy seed strudel but it's so expensive to buy ready made. I've searched a few times on the net to find a non-American recipe but can't find one. I'd be so grateful if someone can help.
-
Free wild food- free book, whahey
http://www.countrylovers.co.uk/wildfood Looking for what to pick for free this moth and came across the above website, which has a downloadable recipe book the really wild food guide, for free- result!!Dont think this has been posted before. There are also some nice pictures of edible weeds. Sorry if have not added…
-
I'm in credit for my gas and electric thanks to OS!
Hey, had a revised gas and electric bill from powergen after giving them our readings, we are 11.59 in credit!! It must be down to this board's tips like switching applicances off at the plug when not in use and I have also changed our water heater to only come on for 10 mins at night time and we have plenty of hot water…
-
what to do with turkey thigh tonight?
Can i just roast it? What would you do with it?
-
Labelling school uniform
Its that time again when I find myself with mountains of school uniform to name. I was wondering what the other parents do as this year the school has said writing names in pen won't be acceptable (what I normally do) so I've got to find another way. The kids came home with adverts for labels to buy but when I looked on…
-
HELP!!! Need to sort out party food!!!!
I booked my son a party at Plymouth Argyle football club, and they were going to be providing the food, as well as coaching and a tour of the stadium. Trouble is, i have had to change the date and time, because we wouldnt be able to get all the boys over to the stadium from school on time and as we are now having it at the…
-
Damsons?? What to do?
Went for nice bike ride last night, found some tree's that had what looked like little plums/apricots on them. Some were green, some were apricot colour and some were plum colour. If I go and raid loads what can I do with them. Done search on here for damsons but nothing come up. Asked Jeeves and he brought a few recipes…
-
toilet rolls ? best way of saving
even though i have a few packs of toilet rolls.... i still want to use and buy in an econoical way...... my kids dont know the meaning of use sparing ... so they used to have along long...strip of loo roll... which was a total waste......:eek: then i read some where.. that if you squosh.. the loo roll so its flat... the…
-
Help! Centipedes in my bathroom!
Sorry to post this on two boards but I'm going away tomorrow and would love any information anyone has. Please view the following thread if you think you can offer advice - I have a centipede infestation! http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=249711
-
Wednesday 23rd OS
Morning all First time I've ever started the daily thread - I've probably cross posted with about 10 people by now. Last day of work for 3 weeks for me :j Can't wait - so much to do. Working today, another 12 hour day but I feel very organised - let's just watch it all unravel lol B - HM toast L - Wraps with assorted…
-
Ideas required for 3 year old's birthday party
Hi there, My little girl is 3 in a couple of weeks and I'm throwing a birthday party for her and 24 friends at a local sports centre (mostly girls, but about 5 or 6 boys), so I'm looking for some ideas for party bag contents. Rather than give out a plastic bag full of bits of plastic tat and some squashed up cake, I…
