Old Style vs the USDA head-to-head challenge...

boredofbeingathome

In_Search_Of_Me wrote: »

see me and bob - twins and n (1) I am not Bob logging on as an alias (2) I promise I didnt tell her to say that! Baby bob says hi BUT he is NOT, I repeat NOT, a kebab. OK! Mind you if the cats get him he could be sushi I guess?!!

Yes she did( and i am her alter ego) and all hamsters are good as kebabs, just ask Freddie Mercury:D :rotfl: :rotfl:

Sorry ISOM.:A x (not really or maybe i am )

BOB XX

queen_of_string

I dont believe its cheating, living on a budget like yours, you would have to arrange to barter goods and skills within your community in order to increase the variety and level of comfort in your life.

In_Search_Of_Me

Bob youre meant to be me mate - stop stitching me up!! Weezl knows youre not me and the test would be quiting things cos I suspect by now she would have realised that I have a brain like a seive (!!) and wouldnt remember the quote, which would be accurate. Plus I rarely come up with plans that are as cunning as baldricks!
I am chuffed though that others agree that innovation/lateral thinking isnt cheating! Did you do sommat with the elderflowers weezl?! Just watching the deeelicious Hugh & elderflower champagne! Not sure about the mould!! eew!

boredofbeingathome

Okay, just went a bit punch drunk coz i didn't get logged off tonight. I think lateral thinking is a great idea.I hope the meal you are preparing is a good one! As i can only taste it virtually.Baldrick would be proud.xxxxxxxxxx Am i redeemed?

I have been thinking about elderflower champers all day since the recipe was posted earlier.
Hope you have had a good DFW fix.
BOB X

In_Search_Of_Me

Just made this
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-easy-vanilla-ice-cream

Its yummy! Weezl can you do costings please? Its like shop bought only nicer and def softer in texture than the last lots I made which was just like cream & too rich but this ones yummy & quite easy to make!

Food will, I hope be delicious for the party Bob but the honoured guests will have to comment on that! Sure they will be less critical than I am!

boredofbeingathome

I know it will be great ...stop worrying.

In_Search_Of_Me

boredofbeingathome wrote: »

I know it will be great ...stop worrying.

Not worried bob - just excited & enjoying the planning!

weezl74

In_Search_Of_Me wrote: »

Food will, I hope be delicious for the party Bob but the honoured guests will have to comment on that! Sure they will be less critical than I am!

I have a hunch that your honoured guests will be delighted and pathetically grateful... Just a hunch mind...;)

Well in the absence of a cool bag, I think Mrs M's breadsticks are winning so far on the party food challenge! All contenders still welcomed though...

Weezl x

BigMummaF

Forgive me for sounding a bit dim...not properly awake yet:o ...but if you are using a shop-bought jar of mayo, could you not mix up the actual potato salad at the beginning of the party? We don't eat things like it so I don't know if the spuds etc will be ok out of a cool bag either, but just a thought.

I haven't seen MrsMc's recipes for the cheesie thins or marmite twists on here either.

And what about those dry roasted thingies you were talking about the other day Weezl---sorry, I did warn you I wasn't with it:p Or I should say even less with-it than I normally am:D

shaz_mum_of__2

I think breadsticks and hoummus sounds fine weezl

The potato salad ....................i would try to not add the mayo till last minute as suggested above i think a couple of hours as long as its not really warm will be ok .....shop bought mayo contains loads of preservatives its not like homemade that has raw egg in :rolleyes:

You could always make an ice bowl

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/817683/make_an_ice_bowl/

you can put flowers and herbs in the water

What about a pasta pesto salad i use bettabuy twists cooked and rinsed then stir in pesto and serve cold kids love it the pasta is still 19p a packet (500g)

Shaz