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OS daily Monday 17th Sept o7
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Mrs-Mix - WOW that cake is really good :T :T have you done this before or is this first attempt?
taplady - sorry i might have missed your answer re: my beans.
Anyway Ive had a go, put them in boiling water for 2 mins then into ice water, dried them off and put them in a bag and chucked in freezer. Hope ive done it ok, time will tell when i get them out again to eat:rotfl:
The blanching's abit confusing as it says put in boiling water for 2 mins, but as soon as you chuck em in it goes off boil - so does that mean i bring to boil again and then time it or time it as soon as it goes straight in? and how long do they stay in the cold water?
Its all abit of a palarva - alot to be said for buying them ready frozen:D
but Ive had a go!!
Just went to Lidl's for the 40% reduced meat/poultry - Fridges had been stripped bare!!:eek: :eek: All I managed to get was 2 packs of 400g lean mince £1.12 ea. Might try again later in the week if they stock up again:rotfl:
Not long before I go back on school run and then off to swimming lessons.
thanks for those who pm'd me:D0 -
Mrs-Mix - WOW that cake is really good :T :T have you done this before or is this first attempt?
Not a first attempt Shez I don't have photos of them all but i've done wedding cakes,scooby doo,whinne pooh,tigger,pirates,trains, cats, dogs, numbers,dinosaurs,some rude ones,cinderella,plus others i can't remember
the next one I have to do is a thomas the tank engine at the end of the month
pam xxI didn't say it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you
I am one of the English sexy Shelias
I'm also a hussy0 -
(((pennypincher.)))
Shez
Please don't go - I have a memory like a sieve and never know who has asked what- don't think you were being ignored deliberately by anyone.
JackieO
Good luck with today.
I agree with you about Stephen King - I treated myself to Lisey's story as a Christmas present and when DD asked what it was like I could only compare it to being in a high fever where nothing was real. It felt somehow "empty!"
have been to Lidl this morning and got 12 cartons (1 litre) of long life skimmed milk at around 34 pence each.
Need to start making my own bread and rolls again and going to a farm shop for a huge sack of potatoes, onions and carrots.
Still waiting to exchange contracts on my dad's flat - have not heard from the person who was "seriously interested" in our house and have lost the house we wanted.
Going to make sausage and mash for tea unless I get overruled by Dds.
Forgot to say - Lidl have bratwurst and speciality sausages and bacon down to £1 a pack rather than £1.69, £1.49 etc."This site is addictive!"
Wooligan 2 squares for smoky - 3 squares for HTA
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Greetings my OS friends! How does today find you? It's another lovely one here. Chilly, but nice.
Mrs_Mix- Wow I am seriously impressed
PenPin and Nelski - sorry for your losses.
Shez - don't go.
Happy birthday ( a little late) Gingham Ribbon.
Not a lot going on here. Kitchen is in pieces and will be for the forseeable future - so only basic cookery for me.
Trying to clean the house. Nothing like mother turning up tomorrow to motivate me into cleaning all the little nooks and crannies. (Specially since plaster dust gets everywhere)
Mum's coming to look after the brats for the week (MIL who normally takes them is on holiday) so I have to pretend to be organised and act as if I always know what's for dinner and that all the housework is done. Pretend I can OS basically. Hmm. Let's see how long it takes for her to wind me up. I predict 1/2 an hour.:rotfl:
Well take care all - hugs to any of you in need. And have a delicious day my chums."You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me." - C.S. Lewis0 -
Anyway Ive had a go, put them in boiling water for 2 mins then into ice water, dried them off and put them in a bag and chucked in freezer. Hope ive done it ok, time will tell when i get them out again to eat:rotfl:
The blanching's abit confusing as it says put in boiling water for 2 mins, but as soon as you chuck em in it goes off boil - so does that mean i bring to boil again and then time it or time it as soon as it goes straight in? and how long do they stay in the cold water?
Its all abit of a palarva - alot to be said for buying them ready frozen:D
but Ive had a go!!
To be honest Shez, I did not see your original enquiry, I never blanch beans, just cut them, open freeze them on a tray for about half an hour and then tip them into a bag. I cook them for about 20 minutes in the steamer, they come out ok.......Was 13st 8 lbs,Now 12st 11 Lost 10 1/4lbs since I started on my diet.0 -
Good Afternoon All
(((big hugs to Penny Pincher & Nelski)))
Mrs Mix - WOW!!! that looks amazing.
Anniestar - give Phoebe a cuddle from me!
Heavenleigh - will be thinking of you and the results! Ims ure what ever they will be, you'll handle it well! Hoep that doesnt sound to patronising!
Just about to iron uniforms for tomorrow, and DD judo outfit for later. Lamb is in the oven, smelling divine! Will start the veg after the school run!Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure0 -
Afternoon all
Mrs Mix that cake is amazing what a talent you have
Heavenleigh thinking of you hope all goes well
Anniestar my harry would like to send Phoebe a cuddle he received plenty when he was poorly after being knocked down earlier in the year
Pen Pin sorry about your aunt
Anniebooklover well done on your weight loss it must be those sit ups might have to give them a go sure I will be only manage 10!
Taplady and Nelski special thoughts with you
Nearly finished at work roll on the last hour going out with for a meal tonight with all the family to celebrate DS being fully trained electrician now although I told you all last week we havent had anytime before now when everyone could go
Hugs to everyonexxFrugal challenge 2025
Feb Grocery Challenge £2500 -
Anniestar give phoebe a cuddle from me((((((((()))))))))
pam xxI didn't say it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you
I am one of the English sexy Shelias
I'm also a hussy0 -
howdy all, havent had chance to read todays thread yet....
so hugs coming your way if needed.
ive got fairy cakes in the oven and TWINK'S horrid hobnobs(only kidding chuckle butty)
OH is eating me out of house and home at the mo,so need to stock up on sweet things for him.
got my copy of TIGHTWAD GAZETTE all the way from america. including postage cost £3.28 ~ think the seller dibbed out they charged me $6.59 to post it but on the envelope it came in they were charged $12. not very MS,they musn't have read the book
plan on curling up later and having a nose through that,before watching the Hells Kitchen final.
salad for tea or maybe shep pie. will see what the bottom less pit wants when he gets in from work.:rolleyes:
hope everyones having a good day
better go before i burn me buns!
ta ta
ellie0
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