Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

kazmeister

Hope one of these each will make DD's teachers happy - what do you think




Ok recipe taken from Mr T magazine (and shortened!)

350g/12oz granulated sugar
25g/1oz Unsalted butter
175ml/6fl oz can evaporated milk - OK this is where I have just this second realised what the problem was I used condensed milk :rotfl: what a pratt
100g/3 1/2 oz dried sweetened cranberries
300g/10oz White chocolate chopped

• Line shallow tin 10 x 8" (as its old style) with baking parchment
• Put sugar, butter enad EVAPORATED milk in large heavy based pan, heat very gently until ALL the sugar has dissolved
• Bring to the boil, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 mins (set a timer for this)
• Immediately remove from the heat and add the cranberries and chocolate. Allow chocolate to melt then stir quickly and pour straight into tin as it will thicken immediately. (Now bear in mind I had the recipe wrong in the first place this thickened really quickly with mine and it was kind of a stodgy lump that I had to mould into the tin)
• Spread evenly and chill for an hour or so until firm
• Cut into squares

And on that note I might try it again :rotfl:

kazmeister

Poppytime wrote: »

Kazmeister - have tried to post the link from the tesco website if this will help you and save some time
http://www.tesco.com/todayattesco/cookbook/choc_cranberry_fudge.shtml

Thanks poppytime - I did it while you posted !! And I think mine looks better than theirs anyway :rotfl:

Poppytime

:rotfl::rotfl:

They are looking fab all packaged up - well done

soappie

Poppytime - thank you for that, it will save Kaz time. You're a poppet. The reason I asked how long it would keep is because I'm thinking of doing something like that as pressies for my siblings.

boddy wrote: »

Evening everyone.
She seems happier and more settled. The police came about necklace but didnt need to see her just speak to me. He didnt want to upset her.

That's nice that Mum seems happier and more settled Boddy - may it continue. Did the police seem to take it seriously?

Just watched The Flight of the Phoenix for the first time. Interesting. Reminded me of Ice Cold in Alex in a strange sort of way. However, I feel it started quite strong but then fizzled out a bit in the middle and the ending - well. A disappointment. I wanted to see a landing.

But I did like the line which went something like "Everyone wants love, if they can't have love, give them hope, if they can't have hope, give them something to do". A truism if anything...

Just about to declutter some salmon steak and rice with yummy things in it.

soappie

Kaz, the wrapped up parcels look lovely, well done you!

kazmeister

soappie wrote: »

Poppytime - thank you for that, it will save Kaz time. You're a poppet. The reason I asked how long it would keep is because I'm thinking of doing something like that as pressies for my siblings.

I'm sure its ever so easy to make as well :rotfl:

Oh boy I think I need a drink and an early night (and no not for that, DH is at work and NO NO there's noone else here instead :rotfl:)

greenbee

toochoosey wrote: »

OH, thanks Carlsberggal.....just had a thought.....can I sub the attic for cleaning the lampshades.....the 5 downstairs ones are like droplet type things...has to be at least 60 beads on each one and they need doing plus the 2 kitchen ones(with 3 bulbs and shades each) could do with a dust and lick of baby oil (stainless steel)......PLEEEEAAAASSEE Pigpen?

I don't think Pigpen should give in... given the state of your attic, I really think you should make a start

Poppytime wrote: »

Kazmeister - have tried to post the link from the tesco website if this will help you and save some time
http://www.tesco.com/todayattesco/cookbook/choc_cranberry_fudge.shtml

Thanks :D

kazmeister wrote: »

175ml/6fl oz can evaporated milk - OK this is where I have just this second realised what the problem was I used condensed milk :rotfl: what a pratt

They look fantastic!!! but I can see why you couldn't dissolve the sugar in condensed milk... grateful will know I'm sure, but isn't it already a super-saturated solution??

Supper eaten, so I've got a glass of wine and am sitting at my desk trying to get myself motivated to finish some writing that really needs to be done so it meets publication deadline for the end of this month...:o

boddy

Soappie. Yes they took it seriously. Seemed to think it starnge that after wearing it for 7 years its suddenly gone. Also the fact she was so upset last week and trying to tell me something.

kazmeister The fudge looks lovely and very well presented.

zara*elise

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
ALL DOOOONE!!

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
ALL DOOOONE!!!!

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing

Level One
DONE!!
Level Two
Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing!
Level Three
DONE!!

Extras

1. Wash windows

Thursday ~ Living room/s, Hall stairs.. and.. and garage! (HA!!)
Level One

Declutter floors in all these places..
Vacuum said cleared floors!
Level Two
Scrub sofas/chairs/pouffes etc
Recycle all those old magazine/newspapers etc.. or spend 15 minutes on the filing
Level Three
DONE!! (while DH was painting!)
Extras

1. Wash a dirty window or 2 (do all 8 in l room)
   
2. Sort out coats, shoes bags etc.. do any need cleaning once school has finished for the jollydays?

Decorating in the lounge...


Sand skirting boards THURS
Paint skirting - 1 coat - THURS
Fit new curtain pole - DH THURS
[STRIKE]Wash [/STRIKE]and iron curtains - ME THURS
Order canvasses... decide on photos to use
Put pads on table legs - WAITING ON EBAY STILL!!!
Sew up any cushions that need it - ME FRI
Thoroughly clean and dust room - ME FRI
Rearrange table, chairs all cushions, knick nacks and bits - ME FRI

Errands
Buy foundation and brush - FRI
Buy lip gloss - FRI
Pack for weekend - THURS
Tidy up under-bed storage - FRI
[STRIKE]PAYPAL!!! [/STRIKE]EMAIL ON TUES IF NO NEWS

froddington

Had a lovely Carol Service in the school hall last night. Salvation Army band came and played and we all had glowstick candles

Today we all (staff and pupils) had Christmas lunch together in the hall which was really nice. My tiniest pupil ate 8 roast potatoes :rotfl:And we had snow whilst we were eating Quite a lot of snow at work today but none at home!

Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers for Maddy - she is now off the ventilator but still sedated. It is a small step in the right direction though and they are thinking of moving her to a hospital nearer home x

Diva - thoughts and prayers for you and Tristan

kazm - that fudge looks amazing (recipe please!)
ETA - thanks poppy for the link

kiwiblue - welcome

wilf - hugs

sexymouse - :mad: this is not on - you must make a formal complaint :mad: Really hope all goes well tomorrow and that you have nothing to worry about!