not exactly moneysaving or old style but you lot talk about it...

scheming_gypsy

no no no!! it's not the thought that counts.. This 'has' to be perfect, i'm going all out to get my girl and it has to be right.

ASDA are doing steamers of £13 which is peanuts really.. Anybody used one and would it be a better option than trying to juggle a bucket full of pans and risk cocking something up?

scheming_gypsy

infact i hope she does come on here and see how much it / she means to me

Jay-Jay_4

scheming_gypsy wrote:

no no no!! it's not the thought that counts.. This 'has' to be perfect, i'm going all out to get my girl and it has to be right.

ASDA are doing steamers of £13 which is peanuts really.. Anybody used one and would it be a better option than trying to juggle a bucket full of pans and risk cocking something up?

an electric steamer or one that you put over a pan?

I use an 'over a pan' one so that I can do my spuds in the pan and my carrot and swede in the steamer. I find it easier that having seperate pans on and the veg doesn't lose it's flavour like it does with boiling.

Jay-Jay_4

scheming_gypsy wrote:

infact i hope she does come on here and see how much it / she means to me

ya just a soft little puddin aren't ya?

scheming_gypsy

electric one..


you got msn jay-jay and i'll show you just how special.

Jay-Jay_4

scheming_gypsy wrote:

electric one..


you got msn jay-jay and i'll show you just how special.

I've got it but never used it....and aint got a bloody clue how to

Allexie

awww well I just hope she appreciates it s_g

nobody ever went to that trouble for me *sulk, sulk, grump, grump*

MrsB_2

I know you want it to be perfect but dont put so much pressure on yourself. If she's really the woman for you she'll love you for the thought and the effort.

The first time my dh cooked for me we were students and he came round to mine with all his ingredients. he pre-arranged with my best mates (who were also my housemates) to give me a girly pampering session upstairs (manicures etc) so I would be out of his way, and he supplied us with a bottle of plonk to keep us happy. then, when it was finally ready, I was allowed downstairs where i found the only table we had covered with a table cloth and nicely laid, and was presented with a plateful of nice tasting but very obscure food. When I asked what it was I was told "dead stuff what tastes"!!! I still have no clue what it actually was although I guess it was probably chicken (he put something on it though) and a warm salad.

I HATE warm lettuce, and his meal didnt really work very well, but i was so impressed with the little things and his thoughtfulness, and in the end I married him, so there you go.

So... good luck, dont worry. and whatever else you do, just remember to be yourself and to enjoy your day. You sound like a lovely bloke, and she's a fool if she doesnt see it.

Jay-Jay_4

MrsB wrote:

When I asked what it was I was told "dead stuff what tastes"!!! .

:rotfl:

It's true though, if it all goes horribly wrong she'll still really appreciate you trying your best .........we womenfolk are like that

The main thing is if it all goes well, make her a decent bacon butty the following morning.

scheming_gypsy

she might appriciate it but it's going to cost a packet i think. Need to buy at least 1 more pan and this that and the other so i want it to be one of those where she tells her mum and her mum tells her she should keep hold of me.... got it all planned you see