I was taken to Ottolenghis for a special breakfast treat and I had sweetcorn pancake topped with an avocado and cherry tomato salad n sour cream with crispy bacon -I know it sounds an odd mix but it...
I have a beef stew in the slow cooker and suddenly thought a few dumplings would be nice but I havent got any suet - can anyone suggest a good alternative please
Why is it that suddenly "yourself" and "myself" are being inappropriately substituted for "you" and "me" ?In this age where most words are being shortened for...
On 3rd November I gave the company I have worked for for 11.5 years 2 months notice of my intention to leave on 4th January 2010. I did this out of courtesy to give them time to recruit a replacement....
We are having lamb shanks with rosemary and haricot beans but WHat can I do for a pud..............we usually have pavlova sort of stuff but I suppose that has too much sugar - was thinkig about rice...
"2down - Constellation containing Betelgeuse - I think this is Orion But if it is Orion then 13 Across "Unit of weight for Diamonds" cant be carat I cant seem to think of anything else...
Ok so she is not an emaciated stick insect - she is a lovely rounded woman - how do they manage to make her look so dreadful in those ill thought out unflattering dresses - if I was her I would sue !
They seem to be suggesting you can make three main meals for 2 adults and 2 kids out of one kilo of beef mince and a few veg - my family would think I was trying to starve them - or have I missed...
I just thought they could do with a boost but I know you shouldnt manure the soil before you plant carrots (dont know about turnips)so just wondered if it was a good idea to feed them once they have...
Hi -I am holidaying at home and its raining. So naturally :-) I thought I would make sorbet with the blackberries I picked yesterday BUT I havent used my Magimix model 11031 for years and cant find...
Hi. I believe I can plant some potatoes now and have them as new potatoes at Christmas - can anyone tell me how to do this - do I just buy new potatoes from the supermarket and plant them or do I have...
Hi hope you can help - have been watching an american cook on the TV and would like to try one of her recipes but she refers to butter in "sticks" - can anyone convert this into uk weight? Many thanks...
Hi - I live in the midlands and have been lucky enough to get an allotment - I thought I would have to wait until next year so do not have anything prepared to plant - what can you suggest that I put...
I have never had much success withthis herb but love it so must persevere. I have been given two well rooted cuttings about 6 inches long which I have just potted up - should I pinch out the central...
Did anyone fancy either of those starters - haggis wrapped in pig skin or cheese sandwiches made with gingerbread - oh yuck ! WOuldnt mind the wee dram though.
I have two lovely cats a 2 year old spayed female and an 11 month old neutered male. Both were perfectly clean and used trays up until 2 months ago when I had the male neutered. Now he will only wee...
A new Sainsburys has just opened near me and is selling their roasting joints for half price - yippee ! huge piece of silverside is now in the slow cooker - roasties and Yorkshire pud planned - and I...