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cooking with buckwheat
when i was in russia, we used to get meals with buckwheat, it was a long time ago so i can't rembember wwhat but we used to have it as a kind of milky porridge at breakfast and as something else for tea. has anyone got any buckwheat recipes?
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Mealplans WB 13th November 2010
Good morning :beer: Saturday - out to frineds who are making curry :j Sunday - shepherd's pie, HG veg; HG apple and almond crumble Monday - HM pizza, HM coleslaw Tuesday - Jamie;s piri piri chicken Wednesday - HM pasta bolognaise Thursday - HM quesadillas, salad Friday - HM burgers, HM spicy wedges What are you all having?
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Amuse Bouche recipe ideas anyone?
I know it is sooo very pretentious but I want to do some amuse bouche for Christmas day. I really like those porcelain spoons they often servce amuse bouche on at posh restaurants so think I might get some as a little chrissie pressie to myself - all I need now are some recipes. Has anyone got any good recipes they would…
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Old Style Daily Thread Thursday 11th November 2010
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 11th November 2010. 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 we’ve achieved…
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Old Style Daily Thread; Wednesday 10 November
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). 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 we’ve achieved already.…
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freezing yogurt starter?
:( i have been freezing the other half of the tub of yogurt i buy to make my yogurt. having used the first bit to make big tub of yogurt, i then use some of THIS yogurt to make the next batch and so on, for 3/4/5 yogurts depending on how fast they get eaten! i then take the reserved fresh starter out of the freezer and…
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Can I make jam out of tinned fruit?
Hi I've got 2 tins of mixed berries which are very tangy. I wondered if I could make jam out of them. Never made jam before and thought I could try it with these.
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Has any one started using their electric blanket yet this year
Hi all I have changed the bed today and am in a dilema if to put the electric underblanket on? we got it last year (april) and used it for a few weeks and never had one before. i just wondered before i put it on if its cold enough? Its fleece type material that "hugs" the mattress and was very warm even without the heat…
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OS Yorkshire Mini-Meet Thurs 25th Nov 2010 11am White Rose Centre - ALL WELCOME
Nic1Lou2 and myself have organised a mini-meet as above at the White Rose Centre, Leeds, Jayward is also trying to get there. Anyone else would would like to join us are more than welcome. :hello: DG
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OS Daily Tuesday 9th November
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 9th November 2010. 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 we’ve achieved…
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How long to tumble dry for?
Hi everyone, I wasn't sure whether to post this here or on the 'In My Home' board, please move if necessary. This weekend, after living in this place for nearly 5 years, I finally figured out how to use the tumble dryer on my washer dryer (I had thought it wasn't connected, but I hadn't pressed the button :o :p ) I was…
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Wanted recipe for pepper relish
I have a bucket load of red sweet peppers an also some hot peppers. I want to make them into a sweet pepper relish or chutney. Has anyone done this with great results and would like to share the recipe?
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Whats the best way to reheat oven cooked chicken thighs?
Yesterday i had to cook some defrosted chicken thighs,did them in a roasting dish with olive oil,peppers/mushrooms/sweet potatoes/garlic,and onion...sprinkled with fajita powder...cooked nicely,but they are now in the fridge for family's dinner(im gonna be at work)...whats the best way to reheat these?...should they…
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How much for a Sewing Machine Service
Hello all I was lucky enough to get a sewing machine off a very kind lady via Freecycle. It isn't a new model, but it is absolutely gorgeous, it is a Husqvarna Viking in a beautiful teal green finish. I am a complete novice and I have been advised to get it serviced, does anyone have an idea how much I should expect to pay…
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Os daily monday 8th november
OS Daily monday 8th November 2010 Thread Stats Views: 1,128 W W Factor Coming Soon... Share This Thread: [URL="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2844544 [/URL] [URL="http://twitter.com/?status=https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2844544 [/URL] Hi, this is the…
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turning mattress easily?
hi everyone, i have a double bed,bedknobs and broomsticks style lol i have cut to fit a base valance as i have loads of stuff under the bed to hide turning the mattress is a nightmare! the valance just pushes with the mattress? is there an easy way i havnt found yet please? oh and im doing it on my own no extra hands…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 8th November 2010
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! Following requests to start things steadier for…
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Does anyone know....gingerbread
Good evening everyone. Can anyone tell me how to stop the gingerbread in a gingerbread house from going soft? I love to make and decorate gingerbread houses for Christmas, but even if made only a few days before, by Christmas the gingerbread is too soft to be pleasant eating and the whole thing has to be turned into trifle…
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Help a newbie please with freezing veg
Hi everyone, as you can see I am new to this site, but love reading everyones ideas and how you all help each other, and I am learning so much, wish I found you all years ago. Could you please advise me on the best way to freezer vegetables, do you cook them first or leave them uncooked before you pop them in the freezer.…
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what is a slow oven?
I am making my great grandmother (who died about 30 years before I was born) ginger bread recipe for the first time and it says to put it in a slow oven until it's cooked (really helpful!). What is a slow oven? I have put it in at about 130C - does that sound about right?
