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IS this chicken ok to cook - use by 18th Feb?
I forgot to check the date on my chicken I was going to do a roast tonight. It says use by the 18th Feb. But it looks and smells fine. Would you cook it or chuck it? :confused:
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Saving Money on the Weekly Shop
Hi Everyone, Its funny really, I was watching on the news last night that the general public was 'unsure' if the price of food in supermarkets had increased or decreased? I think that we are all hoodwinked by the large supermarkets with these great special offers on basics ranges, has anyone cooked with a water injected…
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Microwave: Straight vs Combination types
Our faithful 25 year old microwave has just died due to an unfortunate accident and rightly or wrongly, we've replaced it with a Combination version. I'm wondering how many of you who have a combo. version use it regularly for cooking & roasting or whether you still use your conventional ovens for your Sunday joing & roast…
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Where do I start?
Hi, This is a fab board, and just what I need! My dp is a roofer and his work has dramatically decreased since Christmas. I'm now the main earner as he's between 1-3 days a week at the moment. We still need to pay for our dd to go to the child minder unfortunately, so we're trying to save elsewhere. What do I try to reduce…
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Sewing duvet cover and pillowcases
I've just bought a stack of lovely cotton fabrics while visiting family in India and wanted to use them to make a couple of duvet covers and pillow cases for my daughter (single size bed). Can anyone recommend any tips or good websites for figuring out the measurements before I start cutting? I'm relatively proficient at…
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Creamy Potato, Ham and Leek soup?
Can anyone give me a decent recipe for a ham, leek and potato soup? A creamy one preferably as i have a 285ml tub of double cream/single cream i would like to use up.
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OS Daily Thurs 19th Feb
Off to get the sticky -Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 19th 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 we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what…
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Feta Cheese, never tried it....
Is feta cheese cheesy? Is it like a mild cheddar or like a goat's cheese (which I'd hate) I was out a while ago and saw advertised where we were eating a tart. It was butternut, cranbery and feta cheese, and I was too cowardly to have it in case I didn't like it and it would be such a waste...
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How do I wash a supersoft jumper?
My son has the most gorgeous softest jumper and he and I love it (hes 5 by the way), its unlike any other item of clothing we have and a wash is long overdue ! Really its sooooooooooooooo soft and cuddly Its from Joules, is 100% polyester and says 40 on the label..... also says machine wash cold gentle cycle. I guess it…
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cakes that keep...
In preparation for the attack of the outlaws, I thought I would make some cake so they can snack [strike]without wreaking my kitchen[/strike] when they want. However, I will be working that week as I couldn't [strike]wouldn't[/strike] take time off. I thought about making a fruit cake (which I think will fail the food wand…
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I need tips for cooking mince, please!
I bought some beef mince on offer a while back and froze one of the packs. The one we ate (in bolognese sauce) was horrible - really fatty, with big lumps of rubbery fat in it. I'm really reluctant to use the other pack, so it's been lurking at the back of my freezer for ages. Any tips on how to make it turn out better? If…
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book people 200 recipe all colour cook books
Hi all thought these maybe of interest here - mods move to grabbits if you think better suited. http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DiscountDetailsDisplayView?code=Cookery+Offer&langId=100&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051 books at £2.99 each or 2 for £4. seems really good value for books that are £4.99…
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Drying bananas
I recall as a small child during the war, somebody from the Canada sent us a food parcel containing dried bananas. As they're often on special offer and they don't keep well I was wondering if anybody had tried drying them with any success. The dried bananas we had during the war were dried whole and looked very brown and…
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Leftovers from fridge..
Hi everyone We've all been ill this week so have a few things left in the fridge that are past their best but I don't want to waste (shoppings being delivered tonight so am cleaning the fridge and want to get them used up) My minds blank as to what to do possibly a soup, would it all go together? could I just put it in the…
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Knitting/Crochet Pattern for Chicken +Creme Egg
Hi, Has anyone got a decent pattern for a knitted/crocheted creme egg chick? You know the ones that have an egg in their tummies? Would appreciate the help. Thanks :confused:
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Baking Ingredients - where do you get yours?
Sorry if this is in the wrong place..... Where do you tend get your ingredients for baking? I'm heading off to the mainland this weekend and it would be useful to know where's reasonable (not that many places are in the current economic climate!) to build up my baking store cupboard again, without having to trawl round all…
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OS Daily Wed 18th Feb 09
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 18th February. 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…
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Electric Crepes Maker
Has anyone used one before? Any good? Thanks!
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La redoute slowcooker
Hi a friend has very kindly given me a La Redoute slowcooker which she hadn't used because it was too small for her family. Unfortunately she hasn't been able to find the handbook that went with it. I've googled it without success and as I am absolutely useless at cooking I was wondering if anyone could help me find out…
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indian vegetarian recipes
I once had a veggie dish from an indian, I think it was called pasanda, but it was vegetables in a lovely sauce which had bananas in it. I cant remember a lot else. Any ideas what it is and can I make it myself?
