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Archives for October 2012

How can I make home made microwave meals?
If I make macaroni cheese like it says here bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/macaronicheese_83521 can I make a lot and store them in plastic containers in the fridge for several days, then just take out, microwave and eat? or what needs to be done to make a microwavable meal like you get from supermarkers that are just pierce lid…
Rip Off Food
I see there is a new programme/series on BBC1 about the subject of what is going into our food and food tricks in general etc...and it is also available via the I Player...It is going out weekdays 9.15am-10pm.
Smoker help please (as in food)
I have been given a smoker (for food) that looks a bit like this one. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Abu-Garcia-Smokers-Smoker/dp/B004O6LQ8Q/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1351539611&sr=8-10 I understand you put meths in the little petri dish and then a handful of wood shaving in the bottom meat/fish on rack in box and put the meths…
Raised pie mould?
:hello: all. I'm looking for a raised pie mould. Do any of you know where I might be able to get one? I don't mind if it's new or second hand. Something like this is what I'm after: I can't even find one on ebay. :( Thanks. MBE
lakeland Crockpot Rice cooker - anyone got one ?
We have recently moved house and have inherited a truly horrible oven which I am finding impossible. I saw a reduced Crockpot Rice Cooker in Lakeland and have bought it. And now I'm wondering if I've been sensible. Before I use it (it does plain rice and rice dishes like spanish rice and rice puds, and also will appently…
O/S Daily Monday 29 October 2012
Monday 29 October daily thread Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 29th October. 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…
Baking ideas
Hey guys hope your all well, Had a phone call from the MIL tonight, and she has asked me to give her a hand at a local fayre that she is doing. She wants a hand with the "catering" so to speak. Usually this includes rolls, bacon sandwiches, then cakes and bakes that people buy to take home etc. The problem is she isnt…
Useful attachments for Kirchenaid?
I am giving my daughter a Kitchenaid for her 21st next month, and wondered whether there are any attachments which are particularly good, as I thought that I might be able to get her one form her Christmas. I suspect that she will use it 99% of the time for baking
Weekly Flylady Thread 29th October 2012
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own…
bloody goo when roasting defrosting poultry?
I often buy free range duck, or chicken with giblets. As I buy a fair amount from the farm shop it gets frozen. So, then defrosted, giblets removed in their bag and roasted. Problem is-I am getting HUGE amounts of bloody fluid within the cavity as its roasted (not juices, it is very bloody, it makes me gag, and I am not…
Cleaning the countertop behind the sink??
Hi lovelies I have a solid oak worktop and where the sink is, the worktop behind has been one discoloured and almost mouldy due water being left there. Scrubbing it doesn't achieve much, any ideas about how best to clean it? Many Thanks Nikkei
How cold can I keep the house safely?
Really wanting to know what is not a good idea illness and damage wise. Got 3 children in the house and don't fancy making them ill for lack of heating nor do i want the house going mouldy. The cost is obviously a major factor so need to keep the heating to a minimum. What should i not be doing or doing in the winter. I…
Forgotten bottle of wine in freezer....
So I put a bottle of white in to chill and um (usually unheard of) forgot it until 6 hours later when it was frozen solid. It has defrosted overnight in the fridge - any ideas if being frozen would have been incredibly detrimental to the taste? Before I open it..... Just don't want to waste a £10 bottle of wine (even…
Meal Plans w/b Monday 29 October
Hi everyone. Blimey... where did October go ?? Couldnt find a thread started for next week .... so heres mine in no particular order during the week Lasagne & garlic bread Chicken & peppers in black bean sauce with boiled rice toad in the hole (1/2 pack sausages) beef curry, rice, chips for DS & garlic nan rest of…
Sunday 28 October daily thread
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 28th October. 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.…
Ideas for cheap party nibbles
Hi all, We're have some people round for fireworks night so I'm going to provide some nibbles. The only cheap-ish thing I can think of is chips & dips. Does anyone have any more inspiring ideas?!? :rotfl:
Mincer any recommendations
Bought a mincer and only used it twice and it fused the full house. Wanted it to make sausages, burgers etc without additives. Was wondering if anyone had bought one that had lasted. Know Kenwood gets a good name but they are really quite expensive and wouldn't use any it for anything else as don't bake. Has anyone used a…
Great way to get extra crispy bacon
I found an unusual way of cooking bacon (well to me it was) last week on Pinterest, tried it and it was a success. http://pinterest.com/pin/189643834280246274/ It is just like the bacon on a BLT, lovely and crunchy, without the need to keep going back to check the grill and you don't waste any money on preheating the oven.…
How long will Sweetcorn relish last?
I've been thinking about making my first ever home made relishes/ savoury jams/ chutneys, but i'm unsure of how long they will last in sterilised jars? Today i'm hoping to make some Sweetcorn & Chilli Relish, but i need it to be okay to be opened around Xmas time (2 months) Will it be okay to make now?
pumpkin inners
Hi, I'm off pumpkin carving this afternoon with a bunch of people and have been promised all the inner bits to make yummy things with. So - any good pumpkin recipes to share?? xLV

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