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Archives for November 2007

Blanched almonds help
I need some blanched almonds for a recipe. what exactly does this mean! thanks
I was only Googling for a chocolate pudding recipe ...
... and I came across this ... http://watermota.co.uk/aqua/_data/microwave-chocolate-pudding-recipe.html
Yeast question
Can anyone tell me what weight a sachet of yeast is please? I buy Doves farm yeast in a pack that I measure it out of, so get a bit stuck when I find a lovely recipe on here and it says 1 sachet yeast. Thanks!
I want a recipe for a Rolo Toffee type mousse
I am thinking of making chocolate pots for christmas day and then putting a soft toffee first layer, like the one in Rolo desserts. I then plan to top this with my home made mousse recipe or a white choc mousse, need recipe, to top it off. I plan to decorate it with chocolate that has been melted and drizzled onto…
Freezing bread
Hi! Can anyone tell me how long sliced white bread should last after it has been taken out of the freezer and defrosted? I've noticed that a weird chemically/alcoholly smell develops in it sometimes after a couple of days. Is this normal??
That'll teach me to label things in the freezer
Well, I pulled out what I thought was a pizza base, and I think it is a naan bread as I can see green flecks in it now it has defrosted :o Anyone know if I can use it as a pizza base ?
Turkey
My dad wants to know if I want a free turkey. We don't really eat turkey, even at Xmas, my mum cooks lamb or something cos noone really likes it, but... Can I trick bf into thinking it's chicken? Not going to cook it for Xmas as we are having steak, but just wondered if there were any recipes where I could cook the turkey,…
nuts?
where is the best/economic place to buy nuts, e.g. almonds, walnuts, cashews etc? thanks
MealPlans WB 1st December 2007
Hi Guys!! Where has this week gone?????? Here is our mealplan for this week: Saturday-At Nephews For Dinner Sunday-Lamb (reduced), Yorkies, Roasties, Parsnips & 3 Veg Monday-Cheese & Potatoe Pie & Spagetti Tuesday-Fish, Boiled Spuds & Veg Wednesday-Sausages (TTD-reduced), mash, veg & onion/mushroom gravy Thursday-Shepherds…
On TV Now!!
Whats really in our food? BBC1 9.15 (ie now) They are challenging a family to eat healthy using supermarket food (ready meals by the looks of it:eek:) Might be worth a watch Hugs
OS Daily Friday 30th November.
Off to get the sticky. Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednessday 29th November. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
best way to keep food hot for family meal
We are having all the in-laws at the weekend so I will be catering for 11. I am doing a roast but will cook the meat early morning as I will need the oven for roast spuds etc. I have a food slicer and wil use that to slice the meat but how can I keep it hot until everthing else is ready. Thought about using the slow cooker…
child leg warmers
hi does anyone out there have a pattern for a child leg warmers, my daughters 4 years and mad on dancing and thought they would make a fab stocking filler ( im not sure what she would make of them mind!) anyway, i can knit the basics, but cant figure out how on earth you'd make them without sewing it up, any ideas…
Bread problems!!!
i have a panasonic breadmaker. the last four loaves have been a disaster. i havent done anything from my usual recipe, i have tried using fresh flour, yeast but still they are turning out like lumps of concrete. i would like to try and make bread by hand. does anyone have a really basic recipe for normal white bread? i…
window frame cleaning help please
Hi, I wonder if any of you can help? I live in an old house with aluminium windows. Not all of them are properly double glazed (saving up for replacements) and they steam up and run in the winter. There is some black mouldy type stuff on the frames and on the seals. What is the best way of cleaning them and reducing the…
washing a dry clean only coat
taken it to the cleaners but it hasn't come up very well:o label reads 31% polyester 3% viscose 25%wool 14% nylon. do you think it will be ok to give it a really cool delicates wash? [STRIKE]knew i shouldn't have bought white[/STRIKE]:rolleyes:
Knitting help please
I've been knitting a jumper for DH for Christmas, but I'm not sure how to make it up. These are the instructions. FINISHING Sew raglan seams leaving left back raglan seam open. Neck: With right side of work facing and 4½ mm needles, knit across 8 (10-12- 12) sts from left sleeve st holder. Pick up and knit 10 sts down left…
OS Thursday 29th November 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednessday 29th November. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome,…
Birthday party food suggestions?
Hi, My DS is going to be 2 next week and we're having a little party for him this Saturday. It will mainly be adults, with one or 2 similar aged children. Does anyone have any suggestions for food I can make myself? I don't want it to be all the usual crisps etc and money is a bit tight so I'd love to be able to impress…
Feeling anxious about becoming a 'proper' housewife.
Hi all Due to circumstances changing I am now going to become a 'housewife'. I feel that this role is going to be extremely tough and I'm worried that I won't be the perfect (or near perfect) one that I would love to be :o In my little idealistic world I would love to keep the house as clean as possible with two little…

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