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B0jangles · 29-12-2013 10:07AM

MissFlitworth wrote: »

Is there anything more annoying than a bag of any dried good that isn't properly sealed spilling on you? I have red lentils AND spaghetti on the floor right now and the spaghetti is taking up roughly a cubic metre, odd considering it was half a packet. Waaaaah. So much picking up to do

(Thanks for all the pig advice everyone! Definitely going to do it)

And you know what else is super-annoying?

The way that plastic that most rice and frozen veg comes in that seems to want to tear vertically instead of horizontally so unless you're really careful, you end up with a big jagged tear right down the side of the bag.

Argh!

Loire · 29-12-2013 10:18AM

Heading out to Ikea..to get some stuff for the kitchen!!!!! God I love Dublin.

Loire · 29-12-2013 10:19AM

Going to fade street social tonight...any recommendations? ?

GalwayGuy2 · 29-12-2013 11:32AM

To be honest I just use a sheet of pastry from Aldi.

Shortcrust?

Grammes

?

Kat1170 · 29-12-2013 01:10PM

GalwayGuy2 wrote: »

Shortcrust?

Grammes ?

Got the idea from this programme, I've used a sheet of Aldi (or Jus-Rol) shortcrust pastry and it worked out just fine. I really only use this type of programme or even cookbooks as starting points and just run with my own variations. Hope this helps. Joe

qo2cj1dsne8y4k · 29-12-2013 01:37PM

Any idea where I might find polenta?

dee_mc · 29-12-2013 01:40PM

LexieOnRale wrote: »

Any idea where I might find polenta?

My local health food shop stocks it. And I'm pretty sure Tesco do a ready-made one in their 'fresh food' selection but I don't think that's what you're after!

the beer revolu · 29-12-2013 01:56PM

LexieOnRale wrote: »

Any idea where I might find polenta?

Also Polish shops often sell it labelled as Kukuruzas putraimi.
I find it coarser than regular polenta (which is a good thing imo, provided you cook it for longer). Cheap as chips too!

qo2cj1dsne8y4k · 29-12-2013 02:49PM

Thanks guys

Lovely Bloke · 29-12-2013 02:51PM

In the last few days I've discovered that I like English Mustard. Really, really like it.

I'm talking a half inch of the stuff on leftover ham sammiches.

Animord · 29-12-2013 03:29PM

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

In the last few days I've discovered that I like English Mustard. Really, really like it.

I'm talking a half inch of the stuff on leftover ham sammiches.

Mustard is the actual best thing on the planet. I carry spare mustard in my handbag in case of mustard-less emergencies.

dee_mc · 29-12-2013 03:33PM

Animord wrote: »

Mustard is the actual best thing on the planet. I carry spare mustard in my handbag in case of mustard-less emergencies.

Nigella, is that you?

Animord · 29-12-2013 05:02PM

dee_mc wrote: »

Nigella, is that you?

I think you are confusing mustard with another sort of 'condiment' altogether.

dee_mc · 29-12-2013 05:05PM

Animord wrote: »

I think you are confusing mustard with another sort of 'condiment' altogether.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/12/17/nigella-lawson-white-powder-handbag_n_4458120.html
:P

Animord · 29-12-2013 07:17PM

dee_mc wrote: »

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/12/17/nigella-lawson-white-powder-handbag_n_4458120.html
:P

:eek:

It would appear I am, in fact, Nigella!

How shocking.

Merkin · 29-12-2013 09:40PM

I caught the norovirus along with Mr.Merkin so we had the most miserable Christmas imaginable

Only upside is I've neatly avoided putting on the usual half stone of festive weight! Recovering now thankfully and hopefully will be able for the Christmas feast my folks are laying on for us on New Years Day!

grey_so_what · 29-12-2013 09:44PM

Get well soon Merkin,

We have to get you better for the Christmas/New Year feast!...

GSWxxx

Merkin · 29-12-2013 09:49PM

Aww thank you Grey, I do hope so!xx

Loire · 29-12-2013 11:09PM

Merkin wrote: »

I caught the norovirus along with Mr.Merkin so we had the most miserable Christmas imaginable Only upside is I've neatly avoided putting on the usual half stone of festive weight! Recovering now thankfully and hopefully will be able for the Christmas feast my folks are laying on for us on New Years Day!

Sorry to hear that. Get well soon and do it justice next Wed!!

Faith · 30-12-2013 12:08AM

Get well soon, Merkin!

Merkin · 30-12-2013 10:14AM

Thanks so much Loire and Faith, I hope to do just that!!

Did everyone have a feast-filled, foodie delight Christmas?!

Animord · 30-12-2013 10:22AM

Merkin wrote: »

I caught the norovirus along with Mr.Merkin so we had the most miserable Christmas imaginable Only upside is I've neatly avoided putting on the usual half stone of festive weight! Recovering now thankfully and hopefully will be able for the Christmas feast my folks are laying on for us on New Years Day!

Oh no! I wondered why you went all quiet and thought you must be having a week long party.

Glad to hear you are feeling better.

Dizzyblonde · 30-12-2013 11:25AM

Hope you're better by New Year's Merkin!

I had a heavy cold over Christmas and didn't taste much, but it didn't stop me eating loads :rolleyes:

GalwayGuy2 · 30-12-2013 02:41PM

Hmm, I wonder does anybody here make homemade cheese?

kenco · 30-12-2013 03:53PM

Loire wrote: »

Heading out to Ikea..to get some stuff for the kitchen!!!!! God I love Dublin.

I got some of their Knives over the last few years and find them great. Albeit not going to last terribly long but certainly do the job.

Loire · 30-12-2013 04:35PM

Picked up a few roasting trays, a 5l pot and a potato masher so I'm all set for 2014!!

Miaireland · 30-12-2013 05:11PM

Animord wrote: »

I think you are confusing mustard with another sort of 'condiment' altogether.

Thank you Animond, I am having a really crap day and that just made me burst out laughing!

beertons · 30-12-2013 09:24PM

Would someone know if these are good knives?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A1BZHNI/ref=s9_simh_gw_p201_d0_i5?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0WFW8K30DWHZPTB0GKW0&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=430153987&pf_rd_i=468294

homemadecider · 31-12-2013 12:12AM

Minced pork is on special in Lidl at €2.89 per 500g. Bought a kilo of it, mixed it with a kilo of minced beef, a wallop of parmesan and loads of black pepper and made meatballs. Will brown them tomorrow, make a sauce and then freeze them for the slow cooker. Oh I love meatballs.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k · 31-12-2013 01:14PM

Merkin wrote: »

I caught the norovirus along with Mr.Merkin so we had the most miserable Christmas imaginable Only upside is I've neatly avoided putting on the usual half stone of festive weight! Recovering now thankfully and hopefully will be able for the Christmas feast my folks are laying on for us on New Years Day!

Aww hope you're much better now. I was the same, super sick all over Christmas and lost weight instead of gaining. Am recifying now!

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