Finished Baskets - Part 2

RustyFlange

tab1967 wrote: »

Thanks Rusty shows how much I dont know about computers and anything technical.....lol will give it a try on one of my days off from work then, fingers crossed.
Tracey x

No problem Tracey, Have a look on page 2 of this thread and I did a quick tutorial on how to post pictures. photobucket requires no downloading though which is fantastic and it is probably one of the best free hosting sites around. I have used them for approx 6 years now and never had any problems.

Good luck, if you need any help just shout or PM me and I will try and help.
Tams

tab1967

Ok just testing to see if I have done this right.

tab1967

Thanks Rusty followed your instructions and mangaged to post a pic now I know there was instructions to make pics smaller somewhere.....lol sorry its so big.
Tracey X

RustyFlange

Don't worry about the size it is fine ... basket looks fantastic ... now you just need my address to send it to me :rotfl:

If you do want to make your pick smaller just under the button where you click to add your photos there is a box which has the size in ... change that to large and they will be the right size for the forum ... here is a pic

tab1967

Thank you so much for all your help, sadly couldnt send it to you, it is one I made last year the only one that I have photo already on comp for, just wanted to see if I could get them on here...lol. Have only finished 3 of this years so far so will get them on here tommorrow(sp) on my day off.
Thanks again
Tracey X

3tabbycats

Rusty..thanks for posting the link for the jute bag site. There are some fab bags on there, perfect for making presents look extra special, just a shame they're all only available as a minimum of 10 bags.

The organza ones are gorgeous.. very tempted to order some especially as they're much cheaper. They'd be perfect for a couple of items of smellies, sweets or candles!

sophiesmum_2

RustyFlange wrote: »

Hi I was wondering if I could have the recipes for rhubarb Jam, and the 2 marmalades you have there? I am struggling to find presents for my FIL and I think he would like this kind of thing so I am tempted to go down that route?

For the marmalade you can use the tins of mamade concentrated orange/lemons from supermarkets. Asda do the orange one, only seem to find the lemon one in morrisons lately.
Dead easy to make - one tin concentrate £1.20?, 4lb bag of sugar,£1.50? water - follow instructions on tin and you will usually get 7 jars if you add the whole 2kg bag of sugar.

If you only wanted to make say the orange one you could make the individual jars different by adding a couple of teaspoonsfull of whisky, brandy etc to the marmlade before it sets - stir well. Stirring in some ginger is a nice flavour too. I use the jars of easy ginger puree.

So if you had a range of spirits in house already you could make
orange marmalade with whisky
orange marmalade with brandy
orange marmalade with vodka

for two people for less than £3:D


This is the recipe I use for rhubarb jam - I made lots in summer with rhubarb from garden.

Rhubarb Jam


yield 5 lb.


4 1/2 lb. rhubarb
juice of 3 lemons
3 lb. sugar


1. Wipe and trim the rhubarb, and cut the stems into 1 in. pieces. (Prepared weight should be 3 lb.)


2. Layer with sugar in a large bowl, and add the lemon juice.


3. Leave overnight.


4. Put the contents of the bowl into the pan, bring to the boil, and boil rapidly until setting point is reached.


5. For additional flavour, wrap a bruised ginger root in muslin and add to the rhubarb before boiling.


6. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly until setting point is reached.


7. Remove from the heat, skim, pot, cover, and label.

junior_j

In julian graves they had various sized jars starting from 59p clear jars with green lids! Maybe this could come in handy for some one

Also wilkinsons had some nice mugs starting from 69p

Super savers had 180 typhoo tea bags for £1.69

Asda had adidas womans body spray (comes in sensitive skin too) for £1.00

Waitrose had some lovely mini jams for £1.99 bit pricey!

Just some things i spotted today? maybe could come in handy to people!:T
Jess x

emg

RustyFlange wrote: »

A short while ago someone posted up a link (was it you Rainmac?) to jute style bags with a window in the front which were ideal for home made Jams etc and if I remember rightly they weren't too expensive either?

Does anyone have this link please?
Thanks


EDIT: I think I have found it ... however they sell in multiples of 10 and I only want 1

http://www.islepac.co.uk/packaging/jute-window-bags/

link for anyone else who may want to order.

Just looked on ebay and people are selling them on there for £2.99 + postage eek!

Lakeland do these...

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/jam-jar-gift-caddies/F/product/12187

...but they are not that cheap either

emg

Just popped back to say that I'm sure someone else suggested stacking jars into one of those gift bags meant for wine bottles, that might work out cheaper.