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jam seive
can someone help?? last week i made apply and blackberry jam BUT because my grandson wont eat anything with bits in (?) i cooked the fruit as if for a jelly, unpeeled and chopped up apples etc., then pushed it through a sieve. the jam turned out brilliant BUT it took me all afternoon to push it through that small seive.…
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Looking for recipe for Mushroom Alfredo
Hi there, Been writing down a list of foods that the family like, and DH has asked if i could found out how to make Mushroom Alfredo, the kind you get in Frankie & Bennys. It says on the menu that it is garlic mushrooms, with a cheese sauce, with a sprinkling of parmesan. Now ive had this dish before from Frankie & Bennys,…
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buying a cow or half
Hubby and i were talking last night and somehow in our conversation the topic of buying a cow or half a cow came up. He feels this is the best value way to buy meat and said he is more than happy for me to do so. But i am wondering if anyone can give me some pointers as to how best to go about this. Beef cuts we love are…
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Pasta Bake -How many mozzarella Balls?
I'm making pasta bake for 3 people, adding lardons & onions and I can't decide whether to use just 1 ball or 2. What do you think? I need to get the other one out of the freezer so need to decide soon....... Thanks
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Marmalade Question
Made Marmalade for the first time last november which was went a bit wrong..The Jam and Chutney were fine:T The marmalade(lemon amd lime) was a bit runny I put it in the fridge to see if it would set a little bit more...Opened about 2 weeks ago though still a bit runny tasted absolutely fine About half way through a jar an…
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Roasting veg.
What can I use when roasting veg to add a bit more flavour and variety. Any veg realy from potatoes to carrots,parsnips,sweet potato ect. Thankyou.
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MealPlans WB 9th February 2009
Hi Guys! I know it's early, but thought it might be an idea to have a couple of days to ponder on whay food items we have in to make our mealplans as cheap as possible by using what we have in:confused: We are having: Sunday-Pork, roasties, yorkies, sprouts, carrots & peas Monday-Sausage, mash & beans Tuesday-Shepherds…
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OS Daily Friday 6th Feb 09
:D Hi, this is the Daily Thread for FRIDAY 6th Feb. This is an 'Over the garden fence' type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread that we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we have achieved…
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Seville Orange Gin
Having made marmalade I have a few seville oranges over and found a recipe for seville orange gin - has anyone tried it? It has to be left in the car boot for 3 years and I'm not sure that I can wait that long! Kentishmaid
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nother quick knitting question i need answering please!
link to pattern: I have just done the first sleeve as: Row 1 [RS]: K all sts. Row 2 [WS]: P all sts. Row 3 [RS]: K to last 4 sts, W&T. Row 4 [WS]: P to last 4 sts, W&T. Row 5 [RS]: K to last 8 sts, W&T. Row 6 [WS]: P to last 8 sts, W&T. Row 7 [RS]: K to last 12 sts, W&T. Row 8 [WS]: P to last 12 sts, W&T. Row 9 [RS]: K to…
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Crumble / Pie - Storage
Ok today i got a HUGE box of fresh fruit and veg from the farm and in it i have some cooking Apples and Rhubarb .... easy pie and or crumble right?? Ok so whats the best way to do this i have quite alot of both, enough for maybe 4-5 of each type of pies/crumbles. And despite having a dustbin for a husband i'd like to try…
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what can i make with....
its cold outside and i dont fancy going to the shop.. but i am low on ingredients. i have: - 1 tin chopped tomatoes - half an onion - tomato puree - half a tin of tuna - small tin curried beans - dried spaghetti, congiglie and fusilli - 1 x pizza base mix - medium balti curry paste - dried brown rice - dried soya mince -…
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minced garlic/chilli etc
i have a cas clarke student cook book and several times a recipe requires 'minced chili' or 'minced garlic' etc.. do they sell this sort of stuff minced in the supermarket? i've only know it to be in a jar as powder. am i missing something?
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making soya, nut , rice , milk?
hi, we use at least 6pts of milk daily as i have 4 children, one it dairy intol so has soya milk, i have tried to reduce the amount we use as the amount of milk carton waste we have each week is a nightmare although it all gets recyled. ive looked into milk deliveries but the milkman only delivers 3 times a week in my area…
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Storage - Ingredients for my BM
Have been given (yes, free !!) a bread maker and my first loaf is underway as we speak. I found it really difficult holding the bags of flour/milk powder etc whilst I measured everything out. Kitchen looked like a real mess when I finished ! Does practice make perfect, or is there an easier way. I'm thinking all these…
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Cheapest way to make packed lunch.
Hi, Any ideas for a cheap, healthy and filling lunch for a 6"2 builder (OH). Apart from baguettes which he has anything else thats cheap, but filling and will give him energy? Thanks guys:o
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dried banana chips, dried coconut,milk etc what to make
hi wonder if anyone can help. i have loads of dried banana pieces, some dried coconut, dried fruits. milk butter, sugar the usual stuff oh and caramel carnation no syrup just used the last of it. but has anybody got any ideas what i can make, i relay want to use the banana chips up more than anything. thanks in advance
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beanbag beans
I've just made myself a beanbag. Mostly to have a starter project to get used to my new sewing machine. However the price of the beads seems to be scandalous. Any ideas where I could get some cheap? cheapest I've found is 20 quid. When I consider what I've already spent on the project not including the time I'm way out of…
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Free Yeast! - Homebrewers/ Breadmakers
Yes I have just come back from Tesco, and needed some fresh yeast for a homebrewing kit I got for christmas. After asking if they stocked it, I was told to ask at the bakery counter, where they bag it up and give it away for free. How cool is that??!!! Pardon the snow/ cold weather pun....hehehe Bread making and…
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Hi you have got to laugh or
you would cry. my DH is being made redundant in two months time so in an attempt to put into practice what I have learned from this board (thanks everyone) I thought I would do some bulk cooking each day making something for tea and the same for the freezer well here goes:- Tuesday I made a large pan of chicken curry…
