Quick questions on ANYTHING (see first post for Freezing, Reheating, Slow Cooker, +)

watchingthepennies_2

Does anyone know where I could buy light coconut milk that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? We love thai curries but the coconut milk is sooo expensive.

phizzimum

could you use the blocks of creamed coconut? I grate that into curries to make them creamier. not sure if you could dissolve some in water if you need a liquid.

nell2

I have not done a joint of beef in my slow cooker before and I'm planning to do so tomorrow. I do have a question though - the joint I've got fits better into the slow cooker if I lie it on its side rather than standing it on its end. Will that make any difference to the cooking? Am not sure if there is a right way or a wrong way about these things?
Thanks in advance
Nell

squeaky

nell2 wrote: »

I have not done a joint of beef in my slow cooker before and I'm planning to do so tomorrow. I do have a question though - the joint I've got fits better into the slow cooker if I lie it on its side rather than standing it on its end. Will that make any difference to the cooking? Am not sure if there is a right way or a wrong way about these things?
Thanks in advance
Nell

No, it will be fine

A tip though is to sit it on an upturned saucer.

You also only need about 1cm of water in the cooker - add AFTER the joint is in place. You do need a small amount of water to make the seal around the lid.

We actually have a "specialist" quick questions thread for slow cookers (see the very first post in this thread) if you have any more questions.


Good luck

sandy2_2

Last year I bought a pair of red clarks ladies sandals at Heathrow, as we were passing thro' . They are 'suedy' poss nubuck and have been wonderfully comfy. Wore them again today for the first time this year and red dye has come off on my feet...any ideas on how to stop this please as they were too expensive to throw away
I live in Spain so going to local Clarks isn't an option

BigMummaF

Think I've read somewhere, that you can spray the insides of suede shoes with hairspray...but I may have only dreamt it What about those 'proper' sprays you can get to waterproof suede shoes? Soz....I am trying to help....honest:p

My question please....can you cook pre-soaked split peas & washed off lentils in the same pot? They seem to have very similar cooking methods, but I don't want to poison anyone:eek:

gt568

BigMummaF wrote: »

My question please....can you cook pre-soaked split peas & washed off lentils in the same pot? They seem to have very similar cooking methods, but I don't want to poison anyone:eek:

Yes they will be fine.

sandy2_2

BigMummaF wrote: »

Think I've read somewhere, that you can spray the insides of suede shoes with hairspray...but I may have only dreamt it What about those 'proper' sprays you can get to waterproof suede shoes? Soz....I am trying to help....honest:p

I wondered about hairspray. The sprays for waterproofing say don't get in contact with skin, so no good for sandalls.
I emailed clarks yesterday and got a replt this morning, saying they don't understand why the dye's coming off and to send a photo of sandalls and soles together with copy of receipt, which I haven't got now unless I can find something on my old credit card bills

ames123_2

I have a pack of Morrisons value fish portions in butter sauce which I am going to make a fish pie with tonight. It says on the back 'may contain bones'. Is this a 'will probably contain bones' or a 'we've tried our best to remove them but we have to put this warning on the pack to cover our backs'? Thanks!

steph25

Hello, Hope this is ok to put here...I have 2 questions...1. has anyone got a cake recipe cause its little'uns birthday in a few weeks and i wanna do a HM cake ... i've seen recipes online but I only have normal sugar like what you put in your tea...do I really need caster sugar or will this do? 2. Ive got some stalk butter and was gonna use it to test out the cake recipe but its dated 23rd feb but it looks fine and smells fine (ive got chronic sinusitus) so wot i can smell of it just smells buttery! Would you use it? Thank you for any replies, I really do love the OS board and have been making my own pizzas, quiche and biscuits...actually saying that is normal sugar ok for shortbread...god sorry to ask so much!! ; thanks