Quick Questions on ANYTHING Old Style 3 (See first post for links to other threads)

sandy2_2

Hi,
we´re having a bit of a get together outside (we are in Spain so the weather will be cool but dry) just after Christmas for about 12 people. So this morning I started to think about a cheap and cheerful, warm pudding, hence rice pudding as I will have the oven on for baked potatoes and wedges.

Have you any thoughts on making it more christmassy, flavourful or different? I thought about adding mincemeat, but OH turned his nose up at that.

Normally I make it in a deep dish, but this time I thought I might use a large shallow about 2 in deep pyrex dish

Thanks

Sandy

Eenymeeny

There was a nice recipe featured on Mums know best at Christmas (Hairy Bikers) last week. I'm sorry I can't find it on their site but it was the Danish lady, Karina who made it. Maybe someone else can find it for you? (They also do a plum compote with rice recipe if that's any help)
Have a great Christmas

elantan

Hi everyone, just been asked by a friend for help and I thought I would ask here ( cause I ain't got a clue) my friend was boiling an egg and went out leaving the egg on, it burnt into the pot and stinks to high heaven, she can't get rid of the smell ... Anyone got any advice ?

Thanks in advance

Savvy_Sue

elantan wrote: »

Hi everyone, just been asked by a friend for help and I thought I would ask here ( cause I ain't got a clue) my friend was boiling an egg and went out leaving the egg on, it burnt into the pot and stinks to high heaven, she can't get rid of the smell ... Anyone got any advice ?

Thanks in advance

While we wait for more knowledgeable people, there's bound to be vinegar involved, so I'd pour some into a bowl and leave it in the kitchen, it won't end up smelling like a chip shop, honest, and even if it does that's got to be better than burnt egg!

elantan

Thanks I thought it may be something like that and bicarbonate as well ... But really not sure so wanted to ask the professionals

MrsCD

mrsmortenharket wrote: »

The sticky residue is Sellotape.

I am ignoring it for now! :rotfl:

Thanks for the replies

Lisa x

Sorry this is a bit late - you could use nail varnish remover pads. It's what I use when I run out of Lakeland sticky stuff remover!

storytime

Try leaving a cut onion in the smelly room. It works with paint smells. Throw the onion away after! It absorbs whatever is in the atmosphere that's why you shouldn't use a cut onion that's been left in the fridge.Hope it helps.

Eenymeeny

sandy2 wrote: »

Hi,
we´re having a bit of a get together outside (we are in Spain so the weather will be cool but dry) just after Christmas for about 12 people. So this morning I started to think about a cheap and cheerful, warm pudding, hence rice pudding as I will have the oven on for baked potatoes and wedges.

Have you any thoughts on making it more christmassy, flavourful or different? I thought about adding mincemeat, but OH turned his nose up at that.

Normally I make it in a deep dish, but this time I thought I might use a large shallow about 2 in deep pyrex dish

Thanks

Sandy

Hi, been having another think! How about dried fruits soaked in Earl Gray tea overnight, then served or mixed with the rice? I've done it with a cinnamon stick added to the hot tea then served with yogurt for breakfast on Boxing day when you don't want anything too heavy.

Justamum

storytime wrote: »

Try leaving a cut onion in the smelly room. It works with paint smells. Throw the onion away after! It absorbs whatever is in the atmosphere that's why you shouldn't use a cut onion that's been left in the fridge.Hope it helps.

That's a bit of an old wives' tale and not true.

cazziebo

Got a Christmas Pud leftover from last year (think I bought it after Christmas!) It's the Tesco Finest with an orange in the middle. Out of Date September 2012 - OK for Christmas dinner this year?