Olive Oyls 12-month Countdown

boredofbeingathome

I have been to Lindisfarne a few times..beautiful. Gertude Jekyll is wonderful isn't she? I have watched a few programmes about her gardens and would love to expand my knowledge about her.

ampersand

Sorry Olive - you/nose/grindstone/etc/bob/moi/happyhijacknattering..............
In fact, because I saw a mention of butternut or pumpkin somewhere, I meant to search and re-post this as a scrumptious 'nother ms recipe, any NZ Edmonds book being a gem found.
Do try it(again it's good and tweaky)
Edmonds Microwave Cookery Book, 1989, ISBN 0-908676-47-6
PUMPKIN AND HAM CASSEROLE

'About'(my sort of recipe).......375gm butternut pumpkin
1 ham steak
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions
1 cup grated cheese
freshly ground black pepper
1/2cup cream or milk
Paprika
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De-seed and skin pumpkin; slice thinly. Arrange half on a shallow microwave dish. Dice the ham and spoon half, the spring onion and half the cheese on top. Repeat with rem. ham and cheese. Season, pour cream on top.
Elevate(Didn't bother as was ignorant of meaning in m/w-speak)cook on 100% high power for about 10 mins, or till tender. Garnish with paprika.

Now, I continually graduate from the Lateral Thinking School of Cuisine and fiddle about with what I have.
Do the same - it's a lovely dish every time and very mser, in view of limited cooking time.
I've used sliced ham, ordinary onion, ditto pumpkin - added flatleaf parsley etc.etc.

It'll be yummy as leftover/worklunch Olive - hope your day's over soon.
Did you sort out the sillies in the sandpit re:WHO'S going to the Trade Show?

ampersand

Meant to add this Thread earlier, Olive and others, if your spirits are still feeling workweary:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=550568

boredofbeingathome

How weird Ampersand, i have just found this little site to add as well.

http://www.lifetrainingonline.com/blog/the-emotional-bank-account.htm


Have just spent a very happy 20 mins reading through a variety of articles on and off.

ampersand

Ditto bob
...and I am much taken by no.4 in yours.
Forgot to add this one earlier with the Recipes Never To Be Repeated, BOTH posted purely for the benefit of those who have had a cack or chuckle-less day:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=814289&highlight=confessions+of+a+very+tired+old-styler

Both made me laugh aloud more than once.

boredofbeingathome

ampersand wrote: »

Ditto bob
...and I am much taken by no.4 in yours.
Forgot to add this one earlier with the Recipes Never To Be Repeated, posted purely for the benefit of those who have ahad a cack or chuckle-less day:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=814289&highlight=confessions+of+a+very+tired+old-styler

Both made me laugh aloud more than once.

I remember reading that one last year. Absolutely hilarious and de- mystifies the paragons of virtue:rotfl: :rotfl:

Edit to add number 4 is the one i am always trying to work on but fail miserably in at times. I do have a lot of success with it where the children and friends are concerned..i will crack it i will!

ampersand

Such has been today on this Thread bob, that I feel imust apologise to Olive and all other readers for so much add-on stuff in the absence of OP.
It now feels as though I'm with you all, caught in nasty homeward-bound traffic, or commuter delay of other kind, or simply looking out for you down the road.
Eek, that conjures a totally not-so venetian blinds slats lifting image, even with me, but I wish you all a gently imbibed glass or whatever - and some comfort and company that pleases tonight.

taxi73

HI OO and all..what a wonderful read this diary is!!!..I have subsequently subscribed.So not long to go now before you meet up with Popeye again.Extra good luck with the paying off your debts by June.
I have the same dilemma as you as regards the loans and don't know whether to let those just run their course and put the spare in the mortgage offset instead..deciscions,descisions.

OliveOyl_2

Oh goodness, I've spent HOURS reading the links :rotfl: :rotfl:
Even though the cooking disasters was one I subscribed to last year, I still re-read (and enjoyed it)

Have decided to corner the boss tomorrow after a meeting that he and I are attending. Can't go on working in a play pen.

Popeye has had/is having his own work crisis, which will either end in promotion, or him enduring the job until October and then coming home.

You know the ancient Chinese curse? "may you live in interesting times" Well that's us this week. :rotfl:

Talking of Chinese things. As it is Chinese New Year, please note, during the festivities (2 weeks starting last Sunday) it is unlucky to use a broom indoors as you sweep your luck out if you do. Well that's my excuse :rotfl:

beanielou

Dident know that about the broom.
Can u use the hoover?
Hope you both get your work issues sorted.