OS Daily thread 15th May 2007

anniebooklover

crazychik I checked the website and I have 7 days from the date of delivery to return any items to Amazon and they will refund everything. I think I will do that. Some of the items they are delivering were only bought to bring the total to £15 (a couple of £1 books). I feel they are ripping me off. The last three orders I have placed with them have been amended in some way so I am beginning to wonder how seriously they take customer service.

Reverie thanks for the Calvin and Hobbes link yesterday. I had a quick look and it was a strip that I hadn't seen before. :j So, I'm going to go back and add it to my favourites today.

jet I'm sure your DD will be fine. It's hard though, isn't it? As Queenie said, at least you know everyone has been CRB cleared and at her age the ratio of adults to children will be very good.

Haven't had anything to eat yet (that may be why my blood sugar was 8.1 this morning. :eek: ). Got carried away shredding, tidying up, sorting out papers, etc. Really must go and have something though. Starting to feel woozy.

Queenie

charlies_mum wrote: »

Queenie, do you have a recipe for strawberry ice cream - I also have some strawberries that will pass their best today

Fruit Puree Ice Cream
2 eggs
2oz icing sugar
1/2 pint double cream
Whick the eggs and sugar until thick and creamy. In another bowl,
whip the cream until it forms peaks, but be careful not to over whip.
Fold the cream into the egg mix, spoon into a container and lightly
freeze.
After about an hour or two, blend into the basic mix 7fl oz of pureed
fruit (blitz your strawberries in a blender/food processor).
Return to the freezer. Use within 3 months.

Queenie

Strawberry Fool (serves 4)

1lb strawberries
1/2 pint double cream
1 Tbsp honey.

Work 3/4 lb of the strawberries through a wire sieve (or blitz in a food processor) and slice the remaining 1/4lb.

In a bowl, beat the cream and honey until thick and fold in the strawberry puree and the slices.

Pour into a glass freezerproof dish and chill in the fridge until firm.

This can also be frozen. To defrost, thaw in the fridge overnight.

AussieLass

Hiya everybody,

Well the weather is a bit dicey up here today. It's forecast sunshine but it looks grey outside to me. :rolleyes: I saw some lovely things in Kirkwell the other day to buy for family so if it rains I will [STRIKE]drag[/STRIKE] take DH shopping with me. So that is my rainy day plans, otherwise it's sightseeing on the agenda.

Churchmouse must be really enjoying her DH retirement. I haven't noticed her around lately. I expect she's up to no good. :whistle:

Cat Hope your hospital visit goes well.
Taplady Fingers crossed DS interview.
Smokey ((((((hugs))))) at DH angiogram
Scuzz Enjoy your trip to NI.
Jet Glad you are feeling better today.
Lynz Big hugs for you & DH.

Ivyleaf :wave:

Well best make a move. The sun is out. Looks like I better put my walking shoes on. Hope you all have a lovely day and (((((hugs))))) to those that need them. Byeeeeeeeeeeee

jet77

I think my boss is the most understanding boss in the whole world - I started there a year ago and worked until Dec and then was off on full pay until April - they then put me on a staggered return for 3 weeks and then I had 2 weeks off to cover school holidays and then went back properly for 2 weeks and then have been off again. I said that I would do my best to come in 2moro (even tho my IBS is bad again) and she said don't worry about it u just look after urself!! I'm sooooo lucky.

charlies_mum

Queenie wrote: »

Fruit Puree Ice Cream
2 eggs
2oz icing sugar
1/2 pint double cream
Whick the eggs and sugar until thick and creamy. In another bowl,
whip the cream until it forms peaks, but be careful not to over whip.
Fold the cream into the egg mix, spoon into a container and lightly
freeze.
After about an hour or two, blend into the basic mix 7fl oz of pureed
fruit (blitz your strawberries in a blender/food processor).
Return to the freezer. Use within 3 months.

Thanks Queenie,

No baking involved, so even I should be able to manage this one :rotfl:

Miss_Cinnabon

Hi all:j

catowen hugs, well done to your ds

mrs mix hope your ds2 is better soon, hugs

anniebooklover hope dd is better soon, horrible having sore ears

jet77 sorry to hear about your panic attacks, touch wood i havent had any in a while, i know how they can disrupt your life, hugs. I always went with my kids on trips, never heard of parents being police checked, that is just stupid!!!

Well i couldnt believe my eyes this morn, there is snow on the top of the hill! must be very chilly up there:D lo slept all night again:j

Well do flylady later today, having a break as lo in bed, he was driving me up the wall!! Kids!

ds1 didnt want to go to school as his mate yesterday was calling him names, hope they are friends today.

Hugs
Kyle

patentgirl

Morning everyone
Havent had time to post since Friday so hope everyone is ok and belated birthday wishes if I have missed anyone over weekend and welcome any newbies I have missed too
Catowen Congratulations to your DS on his football award
anniebookerlover the same thing happened to me with Amazon I didnt realise at first picked it up on credit bill later I was fuming but didnt get anywhere as it was too late I had already opened item otherwise I would have sent it back.
Ooops a daisy fingers crossed for interview later
Jet 77 I am sure DD2 will be fine as someone already mentioned everyone needs a police check and I would think they would have very small groups.
Mioliere the yoghurt cake recipe was a hit with the family thank you
Well I had my busy weekend up at Hammersmith saturday with DD3 dancing which went OK but we dont know the results for a couple of weeks and we trailed round Bluewater all day sunday looking for a wedding outfit for me wasnt all that successful got a really nice pair of trouseurs but not sure of top, trouble is I am running out of time we go next week to Canada and the wedding is week this Saturday then last night was my girls night out so had a really hectic few days MS/OS gone right out of the window so will get back into everything today chicken pie, roast potatoes and veg tonight.

Hugs to everyone

HariboJunkie

Mornin' :hello:

Good luck to Catowen and Smokey's Dh at their hospital visits.

Good luck Crazychik with the home visit.

Hugs to Lynz

Sorry to those for whom it's raining but the sun is out in all it's glory here.

Second load is on the line and house is swished so I plan to spend the day in the garden. :j All the seedlings are through so i need to do some thinning out and general tidying up. Must finish the ironing at some point though.

Tea will be chicken something. Haven't thought that far ahead yet.

Today is our 7th wedding anniversary but OH hasn't even got out of bed yet so I don't think I'm being whisked to Paris or anything. :rolleyes:

it's also my nephew's first birthday but he lives in Tasmania and I haven't even met him yet.

Nothing much else hapening but I hope you all have a great day.

Haribo x

Queenie

charlies_mum wrote: »

Thanks Queenie,

No baking involved, so even I should be able to manage this one :rotfl:

Here's another super easy one

Orange Ice Cream (Serves 4)

300ml - 1/2 pint double cream, whipped
300ml - 1/2 pint orange juice
50g - 2oz caster sugar

Put the cream in a bowl, add half the OJ and stir until evenly blended.
Stir in the remaining OJ, a little at a time.
Fold in the sugar.

To Freeze: spoon the mixture into a rigid container, cover and freeze for about 1 hour. Stir it well, then, seal, label and return to freezer.

To Thaw & Serve: transfer to the fridge for 15mins until softened slightly.


What I love about those recipes ... I snap up the cartons of double cream when they are on the reduced counter just so I can make them :rotfl: :rotfl: