Every Loquacious Idiosyncrasy Treated Equally - 11+ ELITE Thread

Dizzy_Ditzy

abailey54 wrote: »

Are you at UHB then?

I didn't know they'd filmed that there - I might have to watch a few (don't know if that's wise or not :rotfl:)

Yeah, I'm at the other maternity one I'd prefer to be back at sm but there's nothing suitable there at the mo

I've seen a few but only to see who I know on there, both staff and patients

karlie88

Morning everyone.

:wave:

British Grand Prix.

bubbs

MKS wrote: »

:hello: back.

The sleep will do him good then.

I'm fine, thanks. Dads' hand is healing fairly well now, for a person of his age. He just doesn't understand the technology of spray on invisible coverings! Would mush prefer bandage/plasters as you can see them. I'm sure that he thinks that the doctor was tricking him and just spraying 'air'.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Good glad its doing ok, im just home from shopping and fruit and vegged out:T:T just took my neighbour another 2 bags full took her sack of spuds, pineapple , strawberries and nectarines as well yesterday:D

karlie88

purpledonkey wrote: »

Strawberries and cream cake anyone?

Too much strawberries.

Not enough cake.

Naebbirac

davemorton wrote: »

All this talk of jam, this is a lovely recipe, takes NO cooking, and no hassle of sterilization (which on a side, I dont do the oven thing, I just put an inch of water in each jar, and slap them in the microwave for a few mins of boiling time.)

Strawberry Freezer Jam

1 ¼ lb. (550g) Strawberries
2 lb. (910g) Caster Sugar
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
½ bottle Certo

Normal jam making requires the fruit to be cooked both to release the natural pectin, to reduce the water content (fruit is 90% water), and provide keeping qualities. But cooking unavoidably changes the flavour - even the most expensive “preserves” don’t taste of fresh fruit. The advent of domestic freezers - and Certo - has changed all that. Freezer jam requires no boiling. The fruit is simply crushed with sugar, lemon juice and Certo, left to set and frozen. It tastes delicious - just like fresh strawberries ! (And it works just as well with raspberries too, by the way).

1. Crush the strawberries in a bowl, add the sugar and stir thoroughly.

2. Allow to stand in a warm place until the sugar has fully dissolved.

3. Add the Certo and stir well.

4. Add the lemon juice and stir for 2 minutes.

5. Ladle into small containers, cover them securely, and leave them to stand in a warm kitchen.

6. Check after a two or three hours to make sure that the set is progressing (some varieties of strawberry have a lower soluble sugar content which affects the set). If the set appears too thin, pour the jam back into the bowl, stir in one more tablespoonful of lemon juice and ladle back into small containers.

7. Leave for 24 - 48 hours to achieve a “soft” set (not stiff like ordinary i.e. boiled jam).

8. Label and freeze.

Notes:

Do not increase the weight of strawberries, as this will weaken the set.

Measure the Certo carefully - adding more will not improve the set.

Freezer jam is at its best for 6-8 months, but will keep in the freezer for at least a year.

Store in the refrigerator after defrosting.

You dont have to use Certo brand, but this is nicked from their site. Makes a really nice soft jam, tastes like the sort of strawberry jelly you get in strawberry cream tarts, mmmmm

Thanks DM.
I love this recipe, and it prompted me to go looking for others, particularly one for peach jam. I found lots on google, mostly American ones, so need a bit of translation into UK measurements. I have an American jug that measures cups, so I can use that. Worth a search if you are interested.
N x

Bananababe

tweets wrote: »

tweets, you were the 6,284,870th baby welcomed into the world by our NHS.

I share a birthday with the NHS

bubbs

Thanks to everyone that has mentioned dh's eye, it seems better this morning:T:T but i did say to him last night shall i put the shield on he said no:mad: but has just said think i better have the shield on cause he woke up in the night as he rubbed it:eek: (the eye that is):rotfl::rotfl:

savvy_sal

Good morning
Congratulations abailey
bubbs hope hubbys eye is better.
I've just got back from morries.Got some cherries and grapes to take to my mum today.Also beetroot because date is till november.
Happy shopping everyone.

jax.26

abailey54 wrote: »

Morning :wave: hope you're all well

I had a dating scan yesterday and all went well so I'm allowed to tell people I'm pregnant now :j

Off to catch up and steal all your ideas on preserving fruit and veg

Hi everybody!

Aw congrats bailey...bet you're sooooo excited!

xx

Bananababe

David. wrote: »

Beauty sleep needed
:wave:
have fun while you can

See ya Monday