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

billieboy_2

in-it-to-win-it wrote: »

Hi val no they are plastic. Some about 1 1/2 inchest thick, some up to 5 inches thick. I'm wondering if I could use them as seed trays if I poked holes in the bottom? I bought some seeds today to start myself off with veg and flowers?

Yes either that (could probably use a same size one on top to make mini propagator) or if you're starting anything off in loo roll middles you could use them to support them.

valk_scot

in-it-to-win-it wrote: »

Hi val no they are plastic. Some about 1 1/2 inchest thick, some up to 5 inches thick. I'm wondering if I could use them as seed trays if I poked holes in the bottom? I bought some seeds today to start myself off with veg and flowers?

Yup, no problem. Deep ones with drainage holes in the base to hold the compost, shallow ones as drip trays. And later on you can use them to harvest your own veg into.

bbsparkles

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if I have to use risotto rice to make a risotto? I was going to use this recipe http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1221/easy-risotto-with-bacon-and-peas
I have never made risotto before and don't know if I'll make it again so I don't really want to shell out on a whole box of risotto rice I might never use again. I have some long grain rice in the cupboard, could I use that?
Thanks to anyone who reads or answers.

billieboy_2

bbsparkles wrote: »

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if I have to use risotto rice to make a risotto? I was going to use this recipe http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1221/easy-risotto-with-bacon-and-peas
I have never made risotto before and don't know if I'll make it again so I don't really want to shell out on a whole box of risotto rice I might never use again. I have some long grain rice in the cupboard, could I use that?
Thanks to anyone who reads or answers.

Well you could but it wouldn't be the same or nearly as nice as there's something in the risotto rice that makes it creamy. I would take the plunge and buy it, I'm sure you'll love risotto! HTH.

beautiful_ravens

Morning, can I make a cake with no eggs? Is there a replacement for eggs? What are the quantities for a 6oz sponge? Thanks!!

Penelope_Penguin

beautiful_ravens wrote: »

Morning, can I make a cake with no eggs? Is there a replacement for eggs? What are the quantities for a 6oz sponge? Thanks!!

Egg free cake recipes

Penny. x

OrkneyStar

Hi,
Me with another question.
I have a huge turnip (swede to those of you south of the border!). Does it freeze well mashed ?
What about mashed potato and also cooked cabbage ?
Thanks

billieboy_2

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Hi,
Me with another question.
I have a huge turnip (swede to those of you south of the border!). Does it freeze well mashed ?
What about mashed potato and also cooked cabbage ?
Thanks

Mashed potato definitely okay. Cooked cabbage, why not mash with the mashed potato and make bubble and squeak patties - I often make too much bubble and squeak and freeze them when are fried. I would have thought swede would be okay mashed and frozen but you could mix with mashed potato . HTH.

valk_scot

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Hi,
Me with another question.
I have a huge turnip (swede to those of you south of the border!). Does it freeze well mashed ?
What about mashed potato and also cooked cabbage ?
Thanks

Swede goes a bit watery in my experience, and cooked cabbage goes slimey. Mashed potato looks okay but tastes subtley different.

Raw swede freezes well though.

Edit: Yes, as above. Bubble and squeak patties freeze a treat.

billieboy_2

valk_scot wrote: »

Raw swede freezes well though.

Edit: Yes, as above. Bubble and squeak patties freeze a treat.

I didn't know that, thanks.