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Suzysnowball

David. wrote: »

It was a £1 Suzy but the minimum justgiving allows is a £2 donation .
Plus I think many who did not pick a horse have also donated :T

pk04 wrote: »

The minimum donation per Justgiving is £2 and I think people are just choosing whichever charity they want to donate to. hth

Thank you both and what a fabulous effort from the Ellite - I am giving £5 to Great Ormond Street

pk04

rhosynbach wrote: »

thanks any advice on rice cooking gratefully received, i will prove my kids wrong:rotfl:

I've given up, microwave rice all the way :rotfl::rotfl:

lidl regularly do one at half price (40pish) which is very nice

Savvybuyer

Witch_Hazel wrote: »

If you can find any, good prices.

I might find them easier to find in Sains. - just looking at it from another angle.(Hoping the pricing is on the sada.com website, as this will be a real help on my own not too distant future brand-mtch shopping!)

forestroxydog

squilliondollarbaby wrote: »

Just get into swimming?

Idle question, forgive the intrusion.

Since I started swimming I lost nearly 10kg, gained some shoulders and muscle plus a 6 pack - swimming a mile is a daily pleasure as opposed to a fear :beer::D:beer:

My husband suggested swimming and said he would go with me. Both children will be at school everyday from September so I will be able to do a lot more then x

Dizzy_Ditzy

bubbs wrote: »

I cant cook rice it always ends up a big blob of blurgh:p

rhosynbach wrote: »

thanks any advice on rice cooking gratefully received, i will prove my kids wrong:rotfl:

I never used to be able to cook rice, but something changed and now I can

When cooking basmati rice, rinse it in cold water first before adding to boiling water. Boil for a couple of minutes, then turn down to simmer and leave the lid on. Stir once with a fork before putting the lid on.

Leave it for 6-7 mins, then drain the water out and leave with the lid on for a further 4-5 mins. Et voila- perfect curry rice :j

More or less the same with long grain rice- rinse under old tap, add to boiling ware, boil for a few mis then turn down to simmer, don't worry about putting the lid on this time, but stir every now and again with a wooden spoon to stop it sticking

Fluff both types up with a fork before serving

Job done :j

rhosynbach

pk04 wrote: »

I've given up, microwave rice all the way :rotfl::rotfl:

lidl regularly do one at half price (40pish) which is very nice

if all else fails cheat i shall check out lidls not to expensive thanks

squilliondollarbaby

pattylabelle wrote: »

10kg over what length of time squills?

92kg fat [EMAIL="b@stard"]b@stard[/EMAIL] 2 years ago down to 82kg mean fighting machine now, the swimming has done most of it.

I always liked walking and biking but also liked eating & drinking [ie a bit too much].

Now I find that swimming a mile a day maybe 4 days a week keeps me trim and dulls the appetite.

Plus uses up a few calories etc.

Dizzy_Ditzy

queen_of_cheap wrote: »

I never used to be able to cook rice, but something changed and now I can

When cooking basmati rice, rinse it in cold water first before adding to boiling water. Boil for a couple of minutes, then turn down to simmer and leave the lid on. Stir once with a fork before putting the lid on.

Leave it for 6-7 mins, then drain the water out and leave with the lid on for a further 4-5 mins. Et voila- perfect curry rice :j

More or less the same with long grain rice- rinse under old tap, add to boiling ware, boil for a few mis then turn down to simmer, don't worry about putting the lid on this time, but stir every now and again with a wooden spoon to stop it sticking

Fluff both types up with a fork before serving

Job done :j

Sorry to quote oneself- if you want yellow rice, just add half a teaspoon of turmeric to the boiling water before you add the rice. If you REALLY want to go a bit extra, fry up some cumin seeds in the pan first for a few seconds before adding the water

AngelsMadv

rhosynbach wrote: »

thank you will give it a go

though my kids are not optimistic dd2 said it wont work there are some things you are not meant to do and yours is cook rice,:rotfl::rotfl:

You know I could never cook rice until the OH said simply "2 cups water to one cup rice" - job done! :T

davemorton

pattylabelle wrote: »

Also includes integrated HD webcam.

That Arthas in for a treat now

Suzysnowball wrote: »

Dave - sorry been away so a bit lost now - do I pay £1 or is it more as the amount donated dont seem to add up to me - was I in Sweepstake 1 ?

And a fantastic £422.63 has been raised! :T

rhosynbach wrote: »

if all else fails cheat i shall check out lidls not to expensive thanks

Could always try braised rice, lovely, and so easy to do!