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  • damo5134
    damo5134 Posts: 448 Forumite
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    TrulyMadly wrote: »
    I found the Lidl chocolates vc......I bought 4 packs separately but looks like the cheese has ran out.

    You will be amazed to hear that I made it home without opening a packet and scoffing the lot:rotfl:

    Well done TM on your chocolate find! I have to say they' are rather nice. Wrapped up a few this morning for teachers presents, but made sure we had a couple of boxes left for us.
  • Snap-ant
    Snap-ant Posts: 15,944 Forumite
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    :j:j:j

    I've wrapped Parents presents :T:T:T

    Now have 2 minutes to get changed & gallop down to Bingo

    :o:o Why do I faff with cutting paper to size, just wrap the things?

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    If all else fails - read the instructions...
  • savvy_sal
    savvy_sal Posts: 5,015 Forumite
    Flaky pastry is best for sausage rolls.Easy to make.delia smith has a quick recipe for this.
  • Busylizzie
    Busylizzie Posts: 2,988 Forumite
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    Well, visited Waitys today for the Pigs in Blankets and managed to get precisely none!! So that discussion this morning was a waste of time :rotfl::rotfl:

    Still did replenish my stocks of toilet rolls as Waitys own are on My Picks and I had £8 off £40 to use. We were getting quite desparate - down to the last roll and a half :eek:
  • damo5134
    damo5134 Posts: 448 Forumite
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    bubbs wrote: »
    I never use sweet pastry just sprinkle a bit if sugar on the top;)

    Thats what I'll do then. Thanks Bubbs.:)
  • bubbs
    bubbs Posts: 68,097 Forumite
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    TrulyMadly wrote: »
    Sorry to hear that about your sister sal......hope your cake is ok too:)

    I made a toffee one last night .....and didn't burn it:rotfl:

    Have a slice and put your feet up....thanks for glitch hunting:)

    B12205F7-D6AD-4C59-8E69-78BA3BA8E28D_zpslfquugd0.jpg

    Bloody hell that looks scrummy, yummy, recipe please:D:D:D
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • bubbs
    bubbs Posts: 68,097 Forumite
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    savvy_sal wrote: »
    Flaky pastry is best for sausage rolls.Easy to make.delia smith has a quick recipe for this.

    Too much of a faff, buy a slab:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • TrulyMadly
    TrulyMadly Posts: 39,754 Forumite
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    For those who have space in their freezers,those caulis from T are worth blanching and freezing. Nice big white ones for 39p. I've bought one early to make a cauliflower cheese for Christmas day:)
    To do is to be. Rousseau
    To be is to do. Sartre
    Do be do be do. Sinatra
  • damo5134
    damo5134 Posts: 448 Forumite
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    Busylizzie wrote: »
    Well, visited Waitys today for the Pigs in Blankets and managed to get precisely none!! So that discussion this morning was a waste of time :rotfl::rotfl:

    Still did replenish my stocks of toilet rolls as Waitys own are on My Picks and I had £8 off £40 to use. We were getting quite desparate - down to the last roll and a half :eek:

    Oh No Lizzie. I must admit mine had none left by 9.30am, but I had already stocked up yesterday, which I know doesn't help you!
    I can't believe you are catering for 37 people. What size turkey do you have to buy to feed that many? At least you'll be guaranteed to have a lovely day celebrating with all your loved ones.
  • TrulyMadly
    TrulyMadly Posts: 39,754 Forumite
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    damo5134 wrote: »
    Well done TM on your chocolate find! I have to say they' are rather nice. Wrapped up a few this morning for teachers presents, but made sure we had a couple of boxes left for us.

    I've still resisted:rotfl:

    I spent my lunch half hour in T:)

    Will post my shop after I've ate:)
    To do is to be. Rousseau
    To be is to do. Sartre
    Do be do be do. Sinatra
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