The NSD way to a supreme September

cw18

solventsoon wrote: »

Drum roll.... spoony managed no 20 today:j, target met and a very happy spoon.

:T Well done Spoon :beer:

Going to be brave and increase my target to 23 (gulp....) as I really want the skipping sheep, she’s cute:)

Cripes....... that IS brave !!!

boultdj

solventsoon wrote: »

What on earth do you mean, Nargle? There's me trying to give our newbie, Hooby, a good impression of us and you're taking about "inane banter". We have intelligent, highbrow conversations on here.... :D:D

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:And Well Done on getting to target Spoon:T

jintyb

beanielou wrote: »

Oooh hadent realised tank tops were back.
Showing my age there.

Hey, beanie - I like a wee tank top in the autumn, keeps me cosy!
I see you were in my neck of the woods yesterday - I'm the Porty lass! Glad you enjoyed your trip, and well done for resisting Mr Luca ( I love him);)

kerri_gt wrote: »

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Jinty - your chutney recipie sounds yummy - I am still waiting for the appearance of elusive fresh cranberries for mine but have a glut of apples from Freegle (apple crumble day today) - what's your recipie for apple, date and ginger chutney? (or is it a family secret!?)

Hi Kerri, congrats re credit card - what a great feeling that must be!
Heres the chutney recipe for you and Spoon:

Apple Date & Ginger Chutney
3lbs apples, peeled, cored & chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
8floz cider vinegar
1.5 lbs sugar ( any kind, white or brown)
9oz dried dates, chopped finely
4oz sultanas or raisins
2oz fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teasp salt
1/2 teasp mixed spice
1/2 teasp cayenne or chilli powder (less if you dont like spicy)
1/2 teasp black pepper

Method:
Put apples in a heavy pan with the garlic & vinegar.
Cook gently till the apples break down into a thick pulp.
Add the rest of the ingredients and cook gently for about 20-25 mins, stirring occasionally.
Warm your jars in the oven at @ 110c for 10 mins to steralise, then pot up your chutney.
Store for 2-3 months in a cool, dry dark place, ie shed or garage , to let the flavour develop.
This recipe made 5 jars. ( I used 100g coffee jars)

jintyb

Good morning everyone,

Well, sadly, I cant report a NSD yesterday as I ended up paying for the replenishment of the goodie cupboard and I treated OH to his tobacco and papers. He's actually very good with money in that he never really spends on anything for himself so I dont mind treating him now and again!;)
Anyhoo, we spent most of the day cooking yesterday - made the chutney, looking good folks, and also made a batch of Scottish tablet, which is sort of like fudge but eye-wateringly sweet and fantastic! We have tried it before with mixed results, but yesterdays turned out lovely! The plan is to make some nearer C-day and give as part of pressies. I'm hoping to make a lot of our presents this year! Also OH made a lovely lamb rogan josh, which we'll have today.
I'll get my target today, Im sure. I'm going to church this morning, then knitting this afternoon I hope!
BTW, Spoon - the tank top IS stripy( Its the type of wool that knits up stripy), maybe Im hankering after my misspent youth in the Seventies!;)

Have a lovely day everyone:)

beanielou

Wow to 20 NDS spoony

pure_dead_dopey

morning, won't be a NSD to-day, as we are taking DD et all out for her birthday lunch, budget is just smashed this month, but hey life happens and very luckily I had the emergency fund which has taken the strain, just.

forgot to update my siggy yesterday, sorry if you were confused Spoony, I am in awe of your NSDing skills, do you want to come here and do a seminar?????

swanfan02

solventsoon wrote: »

Hi :hello:Hooby and welcome to the lunatic asylum that is the NSD challenge.:D There will indeed be an October challenge, MSE isn't the same without us :D. We're a very friendly (if slightly deranged) bunch and everyone is welcome to join in. spoon x




What on earth do you mean, Nargle? There's me trying to give our newbie, Hooby, a good impression of us and you're taking about "inane banter". We have intelligent, highbrow conversations on here.... :D:D

We simply follow our (deranged) leaders example Spoon.

Yep, course we have intelligent conversation. Have i told u about my matchbox collection yet?:think:

swanfan02

No NSD's in the last couple of days.

Unless i don't count beer or food that is. :rotfl:

Hoping for another NSD today.:D

solventsoon

cw18 wrote: »

:T Well done Spoon :beer:


Cripes....... that IS brave !!!

Thanks Cheryl:A.. or maybe a bit deranged (which is what my lovely friend Swanny seems to think I am:D:D:D)

solventsoon

swanfan02 wrote: »

No NSD's in the last couple of days.

Unless i don't count beer or food that is. :rotfl:

Hoping for another NSD today.:D

Or the bottle of vodka that somehow made its way home with you on Friday night:rotfl::rotfl: