For the first time I really dont know if I can be bothered to go out, wait for hours at a bar to get a drink, try and get home in the early hours in the cold/damp/rain etc. Am tempted to stock up on...
My Mum just asked me when am I taking the "trimmings" down. By that, she means Christmas decs. I am thinking about doing it today. Is that too early? They are doing my head in. It looks *so* messy and...
I haven't done any cooking over the festive season, so I'm pushing the boat out tonight with seafood paella, for which I've even managed to find a couple of Maine Lobster tails. I went out last night...
I am thinking of treating myself to a mixer, ideally I would like a Kitchen Aid but I cant afford one! Can anyone recommend a similar one that is less expensive? There are so many to look at I don't...
Hello all, Onwards and Downwards welcomes any new members serious about losing weight and having some fun along the way. Please share your high and lows with us and we will support you. The holidays...
I have family coming over at the weekend and I would like to make a cheesecake. Does anyone have a really nice recipe (that's not to complicated!) that they could recommend?
Thank you :-)...
Sometimes i have read of a death in the papers/online/tv and no specific cause is given other than "passed away after a short/long illness" Now, is there any reason for non disclosure of cause of...
Merry Christmas Everyone! It's (very nearly) here - whether you're just waiting for Santa, or doing the traditional last-minute wrapping - it's a time for good will and cheer (even for those you're...
just finished making the pate for the big family dinner on tuesday, and i have a little extra.
who would like to join me in a snack of toast and pate, with a few glasses of sherry?...
Who do you think Cameron is going to murder on Christmas Day? Do you think it could be Alex who Cameron has just made a confession to? Whoever he murders it will be sad to see Cameron go............
Someone put a link on here for the above so I thought I'd give it a go. Yes it was a bit of a faff, but smelt wonderful during the roasting part. Thing is the resulting gravy so far tastes great but...