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ClootiesMum wrote: »

Brilliant idea MG - what about adding in Gaelic too? I'm sure Sabhal Mor Ostaig would help with this

Then we could all sing along to Runrig songs & understand them..:D

Find me someone who speaks the language and I can give you a list of the words.

What fun

MG

Memory_Girl

scottishlass wrote: »

I'm just curious do you monitor them on a one to one basis or just overall? I take it you record all this information in some kind of spreadsheet/database?

Secondly do you think this would help adults? And could it be something done via a webinar? Ie online to sveral groups in different locations? Maybe I should trannsfer these thoughts across to the other site?

The Head of Modern Languages is keeping the stats - obviously he is looking at strategies to let his department storm ahead.

He was pretty shocked at the results though..... but he did point out that he thought a lot of the "power was in the presenter" - which makes sense I suppose, which set me down the route of thinking of filming them instead.

MG

redsquirrel80

Hi MG

The language thing sounds amazing. Definitely get a video course going - there'd be loads of people who want to learn the basics of a language for holidays etc, as well as students. I could have done with it when I tried to learn Polish for a trip there a few years ago! I think online training in general could be a huge 'market' for you - whether quick snippets or a more structured course.

Talking of which, I've been asked to do some online teaching - very pleased! I can see this as a great opportunity for moving towards the sort of working life I want

kavics17

redsquirrel80 wrote: »

Hi MG

The language thing sounds amazing. Definitely get a video course going - there'd be loads of people who want to learn the basics of a language for holidays etc, as well as students. I could have done with it when I tried to learn Polish for a trip there a few years ago! I think online training in general could be a huge 'market' for you - whether quick snippets or a more structured course.

Talking of which, I've been asked to do some online teaching - very pleased! I can see this as a great opportunity for moving towards the sort of working life I want

I tried to learn Polish through my local collage-gave up after a couple of occassions, realized it was not important to understand what my MIL-to-be wants to say:rotfl:. That was about 6 years ago, we have a brilliant relationship now mainly because we don't talk to each other just smile (she is lovely btw, I mean I think she is, only seeing her twice a year so can't really judge on that one:o).

Helen105

clairewop wrote: »

Ok you lot of cooking experts, I fancy trying to make a chicken and bacon Lasagne, but only have the bolognaise sauce, Can I use the veg cup a soup mix instead?? and just mix it a bit thicker?? or do you think it will taste yukk?? I have 7 boxes to use

Are you wanting to use the cup a soup mix instead of the bolognaise sauce or instead of the white sauce? I'm all for experimentation and short cuts but I don't think it sounds too good.
If it is instead of the bolognaise you could make a basic sauce by frying an onion and some bacon and the chicken, then taking the chicken out and adding some flour to thicken it and stirring in a some stock made from a chicken stock cube. Add whatever herbs you have in the cupboard or bits of veg to liven things up (red pepper or mushrooms or sweetcorn all leap to mind). If you want a creamy sauce, add milk instead of stock or if you have some white wine throw a dash of that in.

Helen105

Came into work today to find two football shirts on my desk. Woo!

On the baking front I have to report that the Lakeland Mini Morsels baking pan is not as easy to use as the catalogue suggests. I should have expected this, I have now had 30 years (40 if you include the adverts for Mousetrap) of being seduced by wonder gadgets only to find that they aren't as brilliant as they promise. I will make it work with a bit of experimentation and a lot of pastry.

tellmeitsfriday

clairewop wrote: »

Ok you lot of cooking experts, I fancy trying to make a chicken and bacon Lasagne, but only have the bolognaise sauce, Can I use the veg cup a soup mix instead?? and just mix it a bit thicker?? or do you think it will taste yukk?? I have 7 boxes to use

Do you mean for the white sauce?

I don't know the quantities, MG will, but don't you just mix flour and butter in a saucepan and then add milk til it boils? Add cheese and or mustard if you want...

Winky,_The_House_Elf

Kavics my MIL is Dutch and I thought it was perfect as my Dutch is limited so I couldnt spoil her impression of me as a nice Daughter in law However last week DH was musing that its a shame we can't get to know each other better and be able to chat when the baba arrives (After 8 years!), so I pointed out that I couldn't ruin her good impression of me, and that we never clash (mostly just smile and nod)... to which he said "She thinks you are messy and disorganised!" Bloomin cheek! When 8 of them normally arrive en-masse all I do is cook, clear and clean for the entire flipping visit!

The postive outcome is that I have a cleaner comming to do a deep clean tomorrow, and in a couple of week a top up before they arrive (The flybaby in me is screaming with outrage, but with pre-eclamsia and enforced bed rest means I really am not allowed to do house work!)

Memory_Girl

White sauce for pouring

1.5 oz buter
1.5 oz plain four
1 pint milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Sorry guys but my recipe memory system uses "old weights" LOL

Melt butter in a bowl in the microwave (or pan if OS)
Add flour and beat until smooth
Add milk a little at a time until all incorporated

then either nuke on high for 4 mins, whisking well every minute - or bring to the boil in a pan and cook for 2-3 minutes stiring gently all the time.

I do this in the micro because there is no risk of the sauce sticking or scorching - was taught this trick by a Chef at the Ritz btw:D


For a thicker "coating sauce" use 2oz each of butter and flour and follow the same method.


............... and yes before you ask :rotfl::rotfl: If I'm ever asked to be on Mastermid my specialist subject will be "recipes and methods contained inthe Bero cookbook":D

MG

vandanfc

MG was your friend going to do the "selling" bit or admin. ? If admin., I would be happy to help. Never done sales sorry, so wouldn't know were to start.