large booking at restaurant- how to split the bill?

mumps

I only have fish and chips from a fish and chip shop. Usually cod but sometimes haddock. I do like fish but my husband doesn't so I rarely cook it at home so if we have something from the chippie it is fish and chips for me.

missbiggles1

mumps wrote: »

I only have fish and chips from a fish and chip shop. Usually cod but sometimes haddock. I do like fish but my husband doesn't so I rarely cook it at home so if we have something from the chippie it is fish and chips for me.

My favourite's rock - they'd never heard of it in Manchester!:(

Georgiegirl256

missbiggles1 wrote: »

I've got one of those as well!

When my husband was alive I made porridge traditionally in a saucepan but it seemed a faff just for me so I treated myself to one of those mugs and use it regularly. You could obviously use any old bowl but having all the markings really simplifies things and, as you say, it takes no longer than than mock porridge.

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/44911/Perfect-Porridge-Mug

However, I do still make it just with milk, water, salt and a tiny bit of sugar or with cream and a little brown sugar as a treat.:o

You've just reminded me of something my Mam said. Every morning my Dad used to make porridge for them both, but now he's passed, she doesn't make it as often, not only because of the faff, but also because it upsets her, as it was always his job.

One of these mugs might just be the thing for her!

pollypenny

Pollycat wrote: »

Depends if they taste the same.

Do they do honey & vanilla? Or raspberry & pomegranate?
Or multigrain?

I was comparing like-for-like (not apples with bananas).

Plain oats, cooked for two minute in the microwave, add honey and whatever fruit and or nuts you fancy.

I usually add half a banana and some blueberries.

missbiggles1

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

You've just reminded me of something my Mam said. Every morning my Dad used to make porridge for them both, but now he's passed, she doesn't make it as often, not only because of the faff, but also because it upsets her, as it was always his job.

One of these mugs might just be the thing for her!

I know just how she feels - get her one.:)

LilElvis

Pollycat wrote: »

I bought mine from one of those shops that sells short date stuff but apparently ASDA have it for £1.00.

Plenty of choice here:
http://www.maille.com/en_GB/mustards/all-mustards/?gclid=CKSxxq6_g8wCFQbgGwodm80BBg

Lemon, garlic & white wine one sounds nice.


I think this is a geographical thing.

It's sausage with tomato (puree?) in.
Us locals can have deep and meaningful discussions on where to buy the best tomato sausage from.

Anybody not local (OH, friend's wife) just don't 'get it'.

Tesco do a Polish mustard with horseradish. I think you can get it with beetroot or chilli too.

I'm a sucker for proper German mustard - sweet, mild, middle and extra - the husband likes Currywurst sauce. Definitely not that dark brown goo that Colman's laughingly called "German mustard".

Jagraf

Now, home made rice pudding in the slow cooker is a different matter to me! Yum x

mumps

missbiggles1 wrote: »

My favourite's rock - they'd never heard of it in Manchester!:(

It's funny how things vary round the country. Quite short distances can result in big differences in food, customs and language. I love local dialects and worry that they are dying out.

missbiggles1

Jagraf wrote: »

Now, home made rice pudding in the slow cooker is a different matter to me! Yum x

I'm somebody who prefers her rice pudding cold, creamy and not too sweet, however it's cooked. (I also love the skin.:o)

Georgiegirl256

missbiggles1 wrote: »

I know just how she feels - get her one.:)

I think I will. I think she'll like it. It's been 15 months now, but lately she's been finding it harder than ever. (Missing my Dad I mean)

missbiggles1 wrote: »

I'm somebody who prefers her rice pudding cold, creamy and not too sweet, however it's cooked. (I also love the skin.:o)

Cold? Ewww! My Mam always mentions (when there's talk about rice pudding) about how her and her three brothers would always fight over who got the skin!

My favourite rice pudding is one with sultanas and cinnamon in!