Quick Questions on ANYTHING part 2. Please read first post for links to other threads

**purpleprincess**

Can I freeze this meal?
Coconut milk
Chicken
Red pepper
Courgette
Broccoli
Chilli
Garlic

?? Thanks!!

Penelope_Penguin

**purpleprincess** wrote: »

Can I freeze this meal?
Coconut milk
Chicken
Red pepper
Courgette
Broccoli
Chilli
Garlic

?? Thanks!!

Yes :T When you defrost, the coconut may separate, but it'll be fine once you've warmed it up.

Penny. x

**purpleprincess**

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

Yes :T When you defrost, the coconut may separate, but it'll be fine once you've warmed it up.

Penny. x

:cool: Thanks!! I thought so but the seed of doubt had been planted!! I'll just trust my judgement next time!!

BigMummaF

About the chicken--you poke a skewer or some such into the thickest part of the leg & if the juices run clear, the bird is cooked. [I'm probably preaching to the converted but didn't like to ask a question without offing advice first ]

I've managed to drop a whole pint of milk in our hallway today, so I'm looking for help with getting rid of the cheesy smell that is bound to come from the carpet over the next few days. I still haven't mastered the 'search' facility so apologise in advance for my numpty-ness.
Thanks.

Savvy_Sue

BigMummaF wrote: »

About the chicken--you poke a skewer or some such into the thickest part of the leg & if the juices run clear, the bird is cooked. [I'm probably preaching to the converted but didn't like to ask a question without offing advice first ]

:rotfl:Yes, I know how to tell when a chicken is cooked, I just don't know how to predict how long it will take, especially when it's two chickens! It always seems to take longer in my oven anyway. I even have a meat thermometer but that's not very accurate either.

BigMummaF wrote: »

I've managed to drop a whole pint of milk in our hallway today, so I'm looking for help with getting rid of the cheesy smell that is bound to come from the carpet over the next few days. I still haven't mastered the 'search' facility so apologise in advance for my numpty-ness.
Thanks.

Someone better than me at searching will find specific links: my advice would be blot, blot, blot, blot and blot, then dampen and blot, blot, blot, blot and blot again. The less milk you leave behind, the less it can smell.

I find Febreze works well on the lingering smell of vomit, but I'm sure a dilute vinegar solution would also work.

Penelope_Penguin

BigMummaF wrote: »

I've managed to drop a whole pint of milk in our hallway today, so I'm looking for help with getting rid of the cheesy smell that is bound to come from the carpet over the next few days.

Smelly Spilt Milk

Penny. x

jessicamb

I've just found a packet of currants (unopened) that had a best before date of May 07.

Two questions:

1. Will they kill me?
2. What can I use them for? Suspect they were bought for a Christmas cake that never happened.

Thanks

Skint_Catt

jessica - a) unlikely though they won't taste their 'best' and b) how about starting to make a christmas cake for this year? It's about time to start!

Savvy_Sue

Unless they taste fermented or 'funny' I'd agree they'd be fine.

Soak them in tea for a tea bread if you think it's too early for Christmas cake.

Penelope_Penguin

jessicamb wrote: »

I've just found a packet of currants (unopened) that had a best before date of May 07.

Two questions:

1. Will they kill me?
2. What can I use them for? Suspect they were bought for a Christmas cake that never happened.

Thanks

1. Shouldn't think so

2. Welsh cakes spring to mind - hang on while I find a recipe ..... Welsh cakes

Penny. x