A new 'tougher' thread... and so it continues

fuddle

Sorry, being a pest. I've a question.

I'm making leek and bacon quiche for dinner this evening. I am supposed to bake blind with baking beads. I don't have any baking beads so I was wondering could I use dried kidney beans or I have some haricot beans? Would this work on top of greaseproof paper?

Cheapskate

Hi fuddle

I have a jar with very old pudding rice that I use for baking blind, and yes, on top of greaseproof on top of the pastry, if that makes sense!

We're all full of cold here, got my gardening class today, then toddler group with DD. Got to get everything ready for starting new job tomorrow - lunches for both children, spare clothes for both as going to my sister's after school and playschool, lunch for me, letters to both places today with my new work 'phone number.....AAARRGH!!

Can you tell I didn't sleep last night?

A xo

meme30

Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts and sympathy. I'm not good on sympathy...it make me fill up! :T
Fuddle:- Yes! any dried stuff will do...have used rice in the past.
Byatt:-Your poor daughter! Bless her she really is going through it!
[Vjsmum:_ Gout! my first laugh out loud of the day! :rotfl:Yes indigestion can be a symptom of 'Gout' See the doctor, in the back of my mind is a combination of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and a PLAIN diet:eek::rotfl:
Boultdj:_ Thank you, you reminded me that I have to start to sew a Christmas stocking for the new baby. I will get stuff out and leave it lying around...It may make me get a wriggle on and start it.:p

Sunny day here already, I will sit and read awhile in the garden to see if it will lift the 'brain-fog'. DH is on a late tonight so I will have an early night and take a 'cosh' tablet to induce deep long sleep. Hoping it will help joint pains.

Love and hugs to everyone with their struggles today, even your RV Mardy. DH is a Virgo so my blessing are probably as up and down as yours are!:rotfl:
EG:-He works for a Bus company and has to ensure they are all in the right place at the right time. We are having the Olympic Torch this week, and he is hoping for rain and snow!! His exact quote was 'I hope it P**ses down on them'!!!:eek::) Makes you wonder why we love them!!

VJsmum

fuddle wrote: »

Sorry, being a pest. I've a question.

I'm making leek and bacon quiche for dinner this evening. I am supposed to bake blind with baking beads. I don't have any baking beads so I was wondering could I use dried kidney beans or I have some haricot beans? Would this work on top of greaseproof paper?

I just pr!ck mine all over with a fork - seems to work

meme30 wrote: »

SDG:_ Gout! my first laugh out loud of the day! :rotfl:Yes indigestion can be a symptom of 'Gout' See the doctor, in the back of my mind is a combination of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and a PLAIN diet:eek::rotfl:

S'me with the gouty knee I did wonder if there was a connection. Am putting off going to doctor as I don't really want it confirmed! They are all going to love that - my dear friends and family, VJsmum with gout!:rotfl: I'll try the diet for a bit and see how it goes,

Ah well, another day, another dollar. Gotta get the kids out of their pits and off to school. DD is also planning a film fest for after the exams - hers is Lord of The Rings so that will keep her busy for a while! That and cleaning and tidying her bedroom!

Then there is the madness that is prom night!! :eek:

Have a good day, guys

boultdj

Glad I could help with something to do meme, I'v just got the button hole boarder to do on my long line cardie, then my next lot of knitting is make a start on the bed sock's everyone's getting as pressie's this year. ps can you send the sun over here for an hour at dinner time so I can sit out and have a cuppa and watch the bee's pollinate me broard bean's :-]

slowlyfading

Sun's out here too shame I'm stuck inside all day

Got a busy day today, at least it'll go fast! Probably won't get home til after 6PM, and I left the house at 7:15am this morning so it's gonna be a long day I think much coffee is going to be needed

Fuddle - if you try to make HM yoghurt by HFW, will you let me know how it goes? I've got that book and have been tempted to have a go, but worried I'll make a right mess of it! For the baking, dried beans would be fine, as would rice

Mcculloh - there's nothing like having something to look forward to!

VJsmum - love LOTR, tidying rooms, not so much! :rotfl:

Have a good day everyone

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Morning all, FUDDLE - you can use any type of beans as baking beans, just remember to keep them in a separate jar afterwards labeled BAKING BEANS DO NOT TRY TO COOK! - I found out the hard(and believe me they were even after 2 hours cooking) way that if you bake them, they are never going to be usable!! Lets raise a cheer for MANIC puppies YAY!!!!!!!!!! long may they be mad! Hope your poorly sorely back feels better soon. Off to Sainsbugs on the free bus this morning so will develope a sore back of my own - told you you were a trend setter Ha ha ha! Cheers Lyn and the loopy hound X.

Uniscots97

How is everyone this morning? Going to raid the freezer for dinner tonight, think pizza might be a good choice. My poor freezer is overflowing (most recent bargains pizzas 55p, pork steaks x2 £1).

mardatha

Am looking for a 21st birthday pressie, OS and not dear. What could I get?

Uniscots97

mardatha wrote: »

Am looking for a 21st birthday pressie, OS and not dear. What could I get?

For a boy or girl?