I have tinnitus which (over the last day) has moved mainly into my left ear. I know that there is no real prescribed treatment for it but I was wondering if anyone had any remedies that they could...
I have discovered what looks like greenfly on the stems of my parsley plant. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them and still be able to eat the parsley? Also, if I should chuck it out and buy...
I have a pheasant and a female that come into my garden. I often hear him squawk in that (not particularly pleasant) way that pheasants do! Recently however I have started to notice him making a noise...
I recently bought a couple of old upholstered chairs which had been stored in a stable for about 6 months. They are a bit pongy - like a damp fusty smell. I have been using Fabreze with little effect...
What is the best way to cook the chicken for use in a caesar salad? Also, my sauce is often not as smooth as I would like. Any suggestions on how to make a nice, smooth (garlic-free) caesar salad...
While on holiday recently in the French/Italian border area I enjoyed spaghetti bolognaise a couple of times. However it was quite different to how I usually see it served (or how I make it). Most...
At the launch of one of the movies at the Cannes film festival this year a box was opened and butterflies were released. Anyone know what the movie was? Thanks
I am planning to buy a couple of Elton CDs and need a couple of bits of advice. The Captain Fantastic CD is available in a deluxe version which is a double CD. Is the second CD live renditions of the...
I always avoid baking potatos although I really like them. My memory of trying to do it previously is that they are never nice when done in a microwave, but that it takes soooo long in a conventional...
I will be in this (and the surrounding) area for the last 2 weeks in May. Can anyone recommend any 'must see' things/places or anywhere unusual to stay/visit. I would particularly be interested in...
I have a little rockery/raised bed in part of my garden, however it is a very shaded spot and doesn't get much light. Any suggestions about what plants might do well in it? I am looking for small...
I am trying to use a playstation on my main tv which usually only ever controls the tv via Sky+. I have the playstation plugged in etc but I just need to know how to get the playstation picture up on...
I am lucky enough to have a garden that pheasants seem to be attracted to. Last year and the year before we only had one male and then 1 male and 1 female however this year we have 1 male and 3...
. . . and am thinking of staying around that area for a few days either before or after the race weekend. Can anyone recommend what to do, where to go, what to see etc? We would be interested in...
I want to make really smooth mash/pureed potato. Usually I just use the masher and add a bit of butter and milk but I presume I need to use the food processor to get that really smooth texture? Any...
I am having a dinner party at the weekend and would like to give people a treat/present/favour but can't think what. I suppose I am thinking of something like a christmas cracker but to recreate a...
