I recently splashed out on a pure cotton John Lewis fitted sheet, paying much more than usual and not really doing any research. It was really stiff on opening so I washed it at 40deg as per...
Days like this stay with you forever - Still got bro and sil here, and parents came down, Brood here with GF's - we all went out, had a sandwich by the river, spent a fortune on special sausages,...
I was chatting to someone the other day who said that skimmed milk is a bit of a con as, although it is lower in fat than semi-skimmed milk, they ramp up the sugar content to make it taste better. I...
MPs can claim up to 3,700 GBP for being re-called from their holiday today, to pay respect to thatcher no wonder they are expecting riots at her 8 million pounds funeral , and that price is without...
Kecap Manis (pronounced ketchup manis)..it is a sweet soy sauce from Indonesia and fantastic when making Asian inspired meals.. have a look out for it....
I normally plant my seed potatoes at the end of March or beginning of April but with the low temperatures of late I haven't started yet. Has anyone else planted anything in the vegetable garden yet?...
Any tips, I'm shattered! Like why will the edges butt at the top and the bottom thirds but not quite meet in the middle section? No bubbles as far as I can tell.
I hate it! I want my own food on my own plate, thank you very much. When did this trend for sharing a pudding start? I can understand, perhaps, a mixture of finger food so each can have a taste of...
I am new to the food processor world and due to disability I can no longer make pastry by hand.I don't know which blade to use because I always used to use a knife to cut the fat into the flour then...
What is the best way of cooking oven ready chips. Should they be done as they are or is it better to add some oil. So far I've found 1min in the micro followed by 1or 2mins under the grill b but...
I've bought these to make Boston Baked Beans tomorrow, on the back of the packet it says to soak them in cold water overnight, then boil them. Now, if I'm making the Boston Beans in a slow cooker can...
I am in the process of renewing my car insurance. I am the policy holder, but my daughter wrote off the car last year. On comparison websites I am being asked for my details and whether I have had any...