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

gerturdeanna

A recipe calls for 3tbsp golden syrup but I forgot to buy today...don't really wanna brave the shops again, what can I use instead??

valk_scot

gerturdeanna wrote: »

A recipe calls for 3tbsp golden syrup but I forgot to buy today...don't really wanna brave the shops again, what can I use instead??

What's the recipe? Honey would work for most things, but if we knew exactly what the recipe was we might be able to suggest other ideas.

valk_scot

Skint_Catt wrote: »

:hello: Hi all,

Made my first Christmas Cake this year

OH marzipanned it last week and royal iced it yesterday. The question is do I need to refrigerate it or leave it at room temp to get the icing to set perfectly? Its in the fridge at the mo as the kitchen was hot and I think it was melting the icing slightly, but should I take it out now?

C xx

Get it out the fridge asap. The icing will actually start to weep in a very cold place. Best place to keep it would be a cold room.

Skint_Catt

thanks valk-scot. Trouble is I don't have a cold room! Will get it out when I get home.

boredjellybean

Hi there

Just a very quick question about pancetta - I am doing sprouts with pancetta on christmas day but in an attempt to save time & my sanity I was thinking of cooking the pancetta tomorrow then simply reheating in a little butter on christmas day to toss together with the sprouts

My main reasons for doing this are 1) i am 37wks pregnant & want to save myself some time & hassle 2) I usually burn the pancetta & the house stinks of fat & the smoke alarms go off:rolleyes::D

So basically I am asking if you all think this method will work

many thanks
Bjb

richardw

Not sure that you will save much time, I don't think it takes long to cook anyway.

Wonder_Girl

Skint_Catt wrote: »

thanks valk-scot. Trouble is I don't have a cold room! Will get it out when I get home.

Anywhere that isn't hot, like the kitchen or next to a radiator will be fine, keep it in an air tight box or old sweet tin and keep it out the way, I keep mine in the cupboard under the stairs, my Mum keeps hers in the wardrobe! :rolleyes:

Wonder_Girl

yes it will work, i wouldn't bother with the butter tho, there is enough fat in it already.

I'm going to be doing this tomorrow too to go in my blue cheese and bacon salad starter, it won't save much time, granted, but it will mean there is no packaging to deal with and my house won't smell so much

crockpot

Hi

Hope you can help?

We are having roast beef done in slow cooker for xmas dinner, but how long should it take?

It`s 2.25kg and I have a MR slow cooker,the knob is broken so will only do on low,

Thanks

valk_scot

Skint_Catt wrote: »

thanks valk-scot. Trouble is I don't have a cold room! Will get it out when I get home.

Garage? Shed? Attic? Back of the car? I keep all sorts of things in my car ove Christmas, when I know it's not going to be driven for a couple of days.