I have chanced upon this recipe which utilises glass jars instead of the usual baking tins. The recipe points out that any screw-top, glass jars that one would otherwise throw away could be used. I...
I would like to make my own pectin and then use it for making jellies and jams. It would be appreciated if anyone with experience in this respect be kind enough to help me. Rather than using...
Many moons ago when I was an innocent student . . . (no nothing to do with Noggin, the Nog) A friend of mine worked in a sausage-making factory for the Summer. He never bought the bangers of yore...
Has anybody any experience in cross-Channel travel during this Corona period?
Train-travel dictate face-masks and distance. How do Eurostar deal with this?
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Is a ferry-crossing safer?...
In the light of environmental pollution and the urgent need to counter the causes, as well as understanding the science of issues involved, the categories listed require modification. Me thinks....
Hi Need help here. We have a floor lamp, father and child style with an uplighter and a reading lamp. Everything working well until the uplighter conked out. No problem , thought I, just change the...
I have recently seen an article about converting files (primarily documents) to the PDF format. But the current PDF/A-1 format has been superceded by PDF/A-2. Is there a free software that will run...
Recent weeks have shown how UK Ltd values its home-grown technology and a painting. The former was allowed to be grabbed by a foreign firm. The latter was given an export ban. . This, at a time, when...
Another year, the same surprise: Rail prices will be increased. In the light of the seemingly little-noticed climate emergency, one would expect that transport by train and tram would be made cheaper....
If this swab-test is negative, one does not harbour such Staphylococcus varieties. . B_U_T, I am due to go to a clinic, where there are two-bedded rooms. --Could one be 'infected' by a patient who was...
One big step? Or one small step? So, Bristol has announced its intention to ban diesel-powered cars. But only after many more pedestrians *A*N*D* drivers have inhaled the toxic mixture of gases and...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jul/10/islamophobia-tory-party-britain In view of the terrorist attacks inflicted upon the British people in the name of Islam, have we every right to...
Or is it time for another one. Our computer is about 6 years old and was assembled by a friend who knows about computers (obviously!) It's been great and has been quick enough for our needs. We are...
Seems that an induction hob is on the cards, having ticked the right boxes. But ... 1) do pots and pans have to fit exactly? and 2a) would an oval or rectangular pot/pan be better suited for the...
I have a notebook at home and another on the road. Now, my orthopaedic consultant has advised my using them. The inherent problem is that screen and keyboard are attached. That is, one needs the KB to...
