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Roasting lamb shanks

I have cooked lamb shanks in red wine before, but I quite fancied roasting them this weekend. Is it ok to just roast them in some goose fat like a regular leg of lamb ? (I would cook them slowly at a...

tooj

batteries

My laptop battery only lasts for about four hours. Is this a normal time. I have been told to keep it charging permanently, but I have also been told that constant charging will ruin the battery...

milly143

A lot of hot air

is what I need. Going away this afternoon and have done three loads of washing since yesterday for stuff I need. Got up an hour ago, took last and biggest load out of the machine, hung it all out to...

perose

Payment to store

If I pay for my kitchen part cheque, part master card, should the company go broke before delivery would I get the full amount refunded by master card. I am not expecting them to go broke but I want...

Spreading

What is a fool?

If you answer a fool according to his folly, in the sense of answering in harmony with his folly or according to it, you put yourself in agreement with the fool.

Frank97

Instant coffee

A silly question really, I know. Why does instant coffee taste so much better if you put the milk in first? It's the same ingredients just mixed in a different order yet a different flavour is...

scotman

Arsenal

Excellent result in Italy tonight.

vallaw

Eating on a budget

I'm a single pensioner, I have an occupational pension, state and SERPS so not on the poverty line but have to be a bit careful so I can afford my favourite red wine. I cook everything from scratch -...

DTCwordfan

Back in 20 Mins (ref Doc's thread) - Men - Do you Iron and what?

I hate Ironing - anything else on the domestic front is fine. For example, my Mother and Eldest Sis love it. Here is my reaction to their ironing 'list' (i) Dress Shirts or decent shirts - yes (ii)...

Stevie13

Digital Camera

I'm after a lightweight digital camera that has a decent battery life. Any suggestions please ?

icemaiden

Almost 17 Weeks till Xmas!!!!!!! Yay!!!!

That's what someone said to me yesterday. And I hate Xmas.... :0( Never been a good time for me in recent years so I really do not enjoy it. Sorry....

Butterflies61

Should one avoid coffee and tea because they contain the addictive drug caffeine?

The drug caffeine can affect mind and body, but so can alcohol.

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Why Read the Bible?

Are you one that read the Bible to find proof for their religious beliefs instead of basing their beliefs on what they read. They call to mind the words of the poet: “Some read to prove a...

erin-x

Waterproofing Suede Boots

I've seen a pair of really nice suede boots but with the weather we've been having they'll get wrecked within a couple of days. Can anybody suggest a good waterproofing spray/solution that would be...

Ankou

british bake off

rob the photographer made a pigs ear of his tarts, the lemon tart and quiche. so how did he stay in ? is it eye candy for housewives and gay men, or is he a ringer......... maybe i'm just cynical. but...

cassa333

How much is a cup?

I have just decided to do some cooking with my daughter and the recipie is all in cups? Can anyone tell me how much a cup is please? Thank you...

woodelf

B&Q flowering plants

Anyone know if your local B&Q have started to sell, for example, winter flowering pansies?...I can't find any info on their site. Ta Muchly.

Maggoty

making a credit card payment in cash

Ok - sorry to be a numbskull here but its been ages since I did anything payment-wise that wasn't on line. I have a Tesco credit card (MasterCard) and have £300 cash which I want to pay off the...

tiggerblue10

HP Touchpad

Has anyone tried getting one of these today? Mr Tiggs has been trying since 2am this morning with no luck. They've been selling like hotcakes and I was also wondering if any shops would be re-stocking...

fliptheswitch

Rhubarb crumble

I have loads and loads of Rhubarb, so I'm going to make a rhubarb and apple crumble. Can someone please tell me how to cook it, as I've never done it before. I know how to make crumble, and how to...

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