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Dizzyblonde · 05-07-2016 08:50AM

Welcome back Tilly

06-07-2016 01:10PM

Just for you, Faith :pac:

Faith · 06-07-2016 03:47PM

That's insanely creepy

Gloomtastic! · 06-07-2016 04:31PM

Faith wrote: »

That's insanely creepy

A bit too close to that trytopiphobi-thingy for my liking......:rolleyes:

Dizzyblonde · 06-07-2016 05:04PM

That photo scared me :eek:

Lady is a tramp · 06-07-2016 07:47PM

I'm going to have nightmares tonight.

IvyTheTerrible · 06-07-2016 08:11PM

Course, strawberries aren't berries, botanically speaking....

rubadub · 07-07-2016 10:41AM

Franks orginal hot sauce 2.50 in tesco right now, very well stocked in my local one, have not seen it on offer in a while.

Faith · 08-07-2016 09:20PM

I had to get some vaccines yesterday, and I always feel a little crappy after them. Today, my arm is killing me and I'm exhausted. I'm feeling moderately sorry for myself, and the urge to bake things is increasing exponentially each hour! But I'm also trying to lose a bit of weight, and cakes and weight loss don't go together

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tickingclock · 08-07-2016 10:30PM

Faith wrote: »

I had to get some vaccines yesterday, and I always feel a little crappy after them. Today, my arm is killing me and I'm exhausted. I'm feeling moderately sorry for myself, and the urge to bake things is increasing exponentially each hour! But I'm also trying to lose a bit of weight, and cakes and weight loss don't go together .

That's the main reason I don't bake. I just don't trust myself. Before its even cooked I'm eating raw pastry and creamed butter and sugar. It's disatourous for me!!

Dizzyblonde · 09-07-2016 08:51AM

Feel better soon Faith. I tend not to bake as much at this time of year because I'm usually trying, too late, to lose weight for the summer.
When lettuce tastes like cake and chocolate I'll be skinny

The Hill Billy · 09-07-2016 09:55AM

Mrs Billy made a batch of her butter cookies recently as a farewell pressie to HB Jr II's teacher. I can tell you that the teacher was lucky to get any.

I'm also suspicious that bananas in our house are being deliberately allowed go over-ripe so that they can be converted into banana bread. Twice in recent weeks I've come home to be presented with freshly-baked loaves by the boys.

I might be suspicious, but I certainly ain't complaining.

Makood · 09-07-2016 02:45PM

rubadub wrote: »

Franks orginal hot sauce 2.50 in tesco right now, very well stocked in my local one, have not seen it on offer in a while.

Spotted this in Aldi for €2.49 this morning

RasTa · 11-07-2016 04:23PM

Is there a better apple than the Pink Lady? First one in a month and not leaving it this long again

Dizzyblonde · 11-07-2016 06:48PM

RasTa wrote: »

Is there a better apple than the Pink Lady?

I don't believe there is

RasTa · 12-07-2016 05:25PM

Should I buy this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Instant-Pot-Electric-Pressure-Stainless/dp/B00OP26T4K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1468344227&sr=8-4&keywords=pressure+cooker

Number 1 seller on the US site in kitchen appliances. Pressure, slow and rice cooker in one. I've being wanting a pressure cooker for awhile now, can also find uses for slow cooker.

Hmmm I don't need it but it's a decent price........

MissFlitworth · 12-07-2016 10:14PM

There's a big long thread o'love about Instant Pots on mumsnet, people seem to love them. I vote you buy it and report back so that I can live vicariously through your instant potting

Kovu · 12-07-2016 10:19PM

I went to the local Tesco today (for a change, also 'local' is half hour away) and I must have caught their reduced section when it was just stocked. So many 3 packets of fish pieces, turkey mince, and lamb mince for under a fiver. Already made a pot of chowder, any ideas for the turkey mince? Never used it before but sure, t'was a euro! :pac:

beertons · 12-07-2016 10:22PM

Kovu wrote: »

I went to the local Tesco today (for a change, also 'local' is half hour away) and I must have caught their reduced section when it was just stocked. So many 3 packets of fish pieces, turkey mince, and lamb mince for under a fiver. Already made a pot of chowder, any ideas for the turkey mince? Never used it before but sure, t'was a euro! :pac:

Turkey burgers or Turkey meatballs.

Lady is a tramp · 13-07-2016 12:08AM

I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I'm thinking burgers also, or some form of pasta bake?

Something with loads of flavour anyways ... I know turkey is very good for you, but I find it so bland!

kimokanto · 13-07-2016 01:22AM

Turkey mince works well for chilli or bolognaise

IvyTheTerrible · 13-07-2016 05:17AM

Put plenty of herbs and seasoning into it and stuff some courgettes, tomatoes and peppers.

BuffyBot · 13-07-2016 08:28AM

Turkey meatloaf.

Lovely Bloke · 13-07-2016 09:18AM

I've a load of chicken legs and wings, and I'm thinking of something slow-cookery, not involving chilli!

Any ideas?

RasTa · 13-07-2016 09:39AM

MissFlitworth wrote: »

There's a big long thread o'love about Instant Pots on mumsnet, people seem to love them. I vote you buy it and report back so that I can live vicariously through your instant potting

I didn't pull the trigger in the end

MissFlitworth · 13-07-2016 10:13AM

RasTa wrote: »

I didn't pull the trigger in the end

Dammit. I'm not going to buy one myself but would really like someone else to

The Hill Billy · 13-07-2016 12:14PM

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

I've a load of chicken legs and wings, and I'm thinking of something slow-cookery, not involving chilli!

Any ideas?

Chicken Chasseur?

squonk · 13-07-2016 03:55PM

RasTa wrote: »

Should I buy this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Instant-Pot-Electric-Pressure-Stainless/dp/B00OP26T4K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1468344227&sr=8-4&keywords=pressure+cooker

Number 1 seller on the US site in kitchen appliances. Pressure, slow and rice cooker in one. I've being wanting a pressure cooker for awhile now, can also find uses for slow cooker.

Hmmm I don't need it but it's a decent price........

Maybe too late now for the bargain but if it's still there then go for it. I love mine. It's the best kitchen gadget I've ever bought. Soups take no time, stews come out lovely and it does fantastic curries. I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The only downside is that the supplied recipe booklet is very American so there isn't really a great selection of recipes for our part of the world but there are plenty of recipes on line. Google hippressurecooking.com for a start.

Lady is a tramp · 14-07-2016 04:49PM

The smell of mammy's spag bol is drifting up the stairs ... nyom nyom!

TeletextPear · 14-07-2016 06:48PM

Having a disappointing dinner = bad.

Having a disappointing dinner that also scalded the gob off ya so you're reminded of how bad it was all night = the worst.

Having a medicinal beer now to cool off

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