The OS Doorstep - a helpful and supportive thread in these tough times

FairyPrincessk

p.s. Mar, I'm so jealous of your flowers. I love peonies and lilacs!

Popperwell

Morning All,
Its warm already and here I am again...I should be in Durham watching the bands but still home...Its on until 5pm so if I get there by lunchtime there will still be something to see.

My whiskers haven't shown much so I can save some time, just pop a t-shirt on and go...Sunday bus service and all that...

The concert went well, it was not much aimed at a classical audience and was populist. We had a selection of music associated with Glenn Miller, a suite of Bond movie themes, a little bit of comedy with some members of the band playing alpine horns and post horns. Though we did have some soloists who did sing Rule Britannia and Land Of Hope and Glory.

Many turned out and it is set to become an annual event. The crowd was friendly, happy and relaxed. Most were there to listen but where I was I was near some who talked and laughed loudly through the whole of the concert so I am unsure why they were there.

Next time I realise that I can take less and small portions really do work...but I did have a salad, a fruit salad with yogurt, some cola and a small bottle of lager. And yes everything stayed cold.



I believe if you click on the above image you can make it larger upto two times for greater detail...

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KIDCAT looking in from the outside at the situation with your parents it almost feels as if they can't deal with not having full parental control over your life any longer now that you are adult. The things that have happened to your home whilst you have been away are exactly what a thwarted 5 year old would consider just treatment for not getting thier own way. I don't know any of you in real life but it almost feels as though they are afraid to let go the reins because they wouldn't be needed any longer and wouldn't have purpose in life. It's such a difficult thing to do but could you talk to them and find out if what is driving thier behaviour is fear and not malice? Feel free to ignore me if it's not appropriate comment but I feel so much for you and you are such a good and committed person it just doesn't seem fair for you to be on the receiving end of treatment like that, Love Lyn xxx.

tattycath

Hi everyone.
Welcome Amber.
Well, we had a nice day out yesterday, spent some time with friends and went out for a lovely meal-we ate outside and the weather was beautiful, the company and food was very good.
I had little sleep yesterday after working the night before, so I didn't post on here yesterday
Went to bed at 11.45 with a headache-thankfully it has now gone.
Managed to get up before 9 without my alarm.
Washing is in and I have some clen dry laundry to sort out.
Back at work tonight. long shift but hoping to be in bed for a few hours-hope it isn't too hot whilst I am trying to sleep.
Hope everyone has a good day.

tattycath

Does anyone know how to freeze tenderheart cabbage pls? Do you just Blanche for a few minutes and if not how can I freeze it please?
I bought 2 for 5pence each and want to make sure they don't waste.
TIA

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CATH do you have a steamer or a metal colander? I would steam the cabbage for a couple of minutes and leave it to drain and cool completely and then freeze it, it should be fine, hope that helps, Cheers Lyn xxx.

tattycath

MrsLurcherwalker wrote: »

CATH do you have a steamer or a metal colander? I would steam the cabbage for a couple of minutes and leave it to drain and cool completely and then freeze it, it should be fine, hope that helps, Cheers Lyn xxx.

Thanks Lyn. I do have a metal colander. I will steam as suggested.
Thank you so much. Xx

tattycath

Ok, last question today I promise
How to freeze rhubarb? I looked it up and it says about wet freezing and dry freezing- I chose dry freezing and it just says put rhubarb and chosen sweetener in a bag, let the air out and seal?.. Am I being a bit thick here?:o I thought it had to be blanched or cooked or something-not just put in a bag with sugar-unless I've misunderstood.
TIA
I found it on another MSE forum- all's good.i'll just clean it chop it and dry freeze.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=2169095&postcount=11
Here's a link if anyone is interested.

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CATH I cook my rhubarb in the slow cooker to keep it in chunks and sweeten it when it's tender and then put freezer bags in some deepish square plastic boxes I have and freeze the cooked rhubarb in the bags in the boxes which gives me rhubarb 'bricks' that stack nicely in the freezer. I've tried the stuff without cooking it and it goes to mush as it cooks after it's defrosted. We like chunks , it's a preference thing, Cheers Lyn xxx.

tattycath

MrsLurcherwalker wrote: »

CATH I cook my rhubarb in the slow cooker to keep it in chunks and sweeten it when it's tender and then put freezer bags in some deepish square plastic boxes I have and freeze the cooked rhubarb in the bags in the boxes which gives me rhubarb 'bricks' that stack nicely in the freezer. I've tried the stuff without cooking it and it goes to mush as it cooks after it's defrosted. We like chunks , it's a preference thing, Cheers Lyn xxx.

Ooh, thanks for this Lyn. How long does it take in slow cooker pls?
I like mine in chunks too.