If you were having a couple round for the above, what sort of nibbles type things would you have available for them? It’s not a special occasion, just a bit of a catch up. I don’t want to do an...
Talking about wine yesterday i could not remember a word used for uncorking a bottle of red and letting in breathe by the fire, i think it sounds a bit like flambe though i know that`s not it,been...
I’ve made jams loads of times and other than strawberry never setting I do ok with it. Yesterday I got some Savin oranges to make marmalade for the first time. I don’t like marmalade anyway but...
Last night, one of my neighbours had their car broken into. From the car they were able to unlock the electronic garage doors and thereupon stole a case of wine. His car keys were in the house. How...
Watching programs like 'call the Midwife' which is set in the 1960s, im surprised to see the mothers smoking even at the anti natal classes, even the Doctor smokes. Ive always known smoking is bad for...
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I love my pedometer when it reaches 10000. It means that I can sit here, like a blob, in front of my laptop, without feeling guilty. Hee hee....
Is what we’re having this evening. The turkey is the frozen leftovers from Christmas, with softened leeks and mushrooms added, and stock, cream and seasoning. Topped with savoury crumble, also...
I am 75, have under active thyroid, T2 diabetes, angina and erosive gastritis. I take insulin and tablets for them all. However, every afternoon when I settle down to read a book/paper, I nod off to...
I’m going to make naanwiches on the weekend - what can I put with whatever curry filling I use to bulk them out a bit and what could I serve with them to make it more of a meal?...
Yesterday, due to rubbish weather and a lack of energy, I watched Manchester by the sea, and The Reveran, on BBC cachup. Thoroughly enjoyed both of them. Wasn’t sure what to expect from either but...
My daughter and son-in-law are coming up to stay with me in a couple of weeks. I’m making a corned beef hash with boiled eggs, potatoes, onions, cheese and white sauce. Should I cook then freeze it...
Has anyone served the above together? I’ve looked online and there are a number of recipes but they just don’t seem right somehow so I was wondering if anyone has....
Went to see this film yesterday and can understand why best performance at the Golden Globes by an actress in a motion picture was given to Olivia Colman. She played an outstanding part. Must admit I...
Whilst out filling the bird feeders this morning I was delighted to spot a flight of birds in the brilliant V, skein, formation. Now these were not geese or indeed birds that resembled a wildfowl wing...
What tangy thing would you have with yours?
I’m doing carrot and potato crush, and tenderstem broccoli but was wondering about some kind of chutney/sauce to have with it....
In recent years, I've been using a black glass arcoroc to cover the top of jugs in the microwave when cooking beans, soup etc. I'm concerned that one day, I'll break the plate. What do you clever...
We always look back on the previous year with mixed emotions and new resolves etc. Personally, had a few setbacks including a friend dying on xmas day which really put a dampner onto the end of the...
whats on the menu for new years day.I am having Chicken soup(home made) chicken and ham pie,brussel sprouts,roast potatoes,onion rings and gravy(a bit of everyones fav.) spotted dick and custard...