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  • #5492
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 21,534 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    The Black Oil wrote: »
    I got Oven Pride in SuperValu before. It's around a fiver.

    Tesco have it. http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=253841037
    Aldi have one, although I'm not sure if it's an occasional one-off offer or permanent, called Oven Brite, that's every bit as good in my experience.


  • #5493
    Markcheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,013 ✭✭✭Markcheese


    Zelda247 wrote: »
    I have now come to the conclusion after several disappointing dishes that chicken is not a good choice for the slow cooker.... i think it best cooked for perhaps a time limit of 1-2 hours?

    You need an auld tough chicken - but there aren't Many about- most chicken is less than 3 months old -

    Slava ukraini 🇺🇦



  • #5494
    Dizzyblonde
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,110 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dizzyblonde


    Zelda247 wrote: »
    I have now come to the conclusion after several disappointing dishes that chicken is not a good choice for the slow cooker.... i think it best cooked for perhaps a time limit of 1-2 hours?

    I've got a recipe that works well for me. I've posted it in the slow cooker recipes thread :)


  • #5495
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,361 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    BaZmO* wrote: »
    That Ovenpride Oven Cleaner stuff really is magical. I was dreading the job of cleaning the oven but this stuff is just amazing. It doesn't even smell.

    I know I shouldn't get so excited about a clean oven, but I can't help but look in amazement at my handy work! :D

    Thanks Bazmo. I've had a packet of OvenPride sitting looking at me everytime I opened the cupboard under the sink for the last six months. Job done! :)


  • #5496
    fiddlechic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭fiddlechic


    The oven liners regularly show up in Aldi / Lidl - absolutley awesome - never need to clean base of oven.

    I use biological clothes washing liquid to clean the oven. Rub on racks. Leave in bath overnight. Rinse off in morning.

    Cheap, have it already, and you don't get a smell if well rinsed.


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  • #5497
    Loire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭Loire


    Was putting together a post for the "Loosing you cooking mojo thread" yesterday but decided to wander over to the Cooking Club for inspiration and there it was........2014 Cooking Club Week 5: Pad Thai

    It was amaaazing.

    Thanks again herisson!

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057143110

    Loire.


  • #5498
    hullaballoo
    Administrators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 18,830 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭hullaballoo


    Neyite wrote: »
    Oh I love it!
    Stick racks in the bag, squirt some solution in, seal.
    Rub a bit into the oven surfaces with a couple of drops of water. Shut door and order takeaway dinner.
    Rinse off racks in bath with shower head and wipe oven clean. Reassemble and admire.
    Immediately OH will proceed to grill rashers without lining the tray or the oven base with tinfoil.
    Kill OH.

    For the purposes of murder, there are a number of potential defences available here. If you need more info, PM. :pac:


  • #5499
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,361 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Insomnia now show calorie counts on all their muffins and tray bakes. Kill joys! :(


  • #5500
    leahyl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,497 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Gloomtastic! wrote: »
    Insomnia now show calorie counts on all their muffins and tray bakes. Kill joys! :(

    I think it's going to become the law soon! :mad::(


  • #5501
    The Hill Billy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,859 ✭✭✭✭The Hill Billy


    There's a thread about it here.


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  • #5502
    confusticated
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,682 ✭✭✭confusticated


    Possibly more annoyed about this than i should be, but Aldi have changed their winegums. They're all lighter colours and not as chewy, but worse, they've replaced the dark green appley ones with light green pear ones. Bleurgh. I always get a bag for the long drive home every few weeks. Felt a lot longer tonight with my disgusting sweets.


  • #5503
    TeletextPear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭TeletextPear


    confusticated wrote: »
    Possibly more annoyed about this than i should be, but Aldi have changed their winegums. They're all lighter colours and not as chewy, but worse, they've replaced the dark green appley ones with light green pear ones. Bleurgh. I always get a bag for the long drive home every few weeks. Felt a lot longer tonight with my disgusting sweets.

    Tesco own brand wine gums are absolutely amazing and only about 57 cent a bag. Ive had to stop buying them because I absolutely plough through the bag in no time. Theyre in a red bag.


  • #5504
    dee_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,212 ✭✭✭dee_mc


    I've 2 sparkling ovens thanks to those who recommended Oven Pride on this thread (actually, I've one sparkling and as new, and one quite presentable but not perfect, which is still a result given the state of the second one after 10 years of use and very infrequent cleaning!), very little effort required. Highly recommend.


  • #5505
    Taboola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,052 ✭✭✭Taboola


    Got myself a spiral slicer. Don't know what to make first. Any suggestions?


  • #5506
    Tilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,987 ✭✭✭Tilly


    Taboola wrote: »
    Got myself a spiral slicer. Don't know what to make first. Any suggestions?
    Oh where did you get it, i'm on the lookout for one. But keep forgetting to look :o


  • #5507
    nozzferrahhtoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,367 ✭✭✭nozzferrahhtoo


    Taboola wrote: »
    Got myself a spiral slicer. Don't know what to make first. Any suggestions?

    I think Home Made Crisps are the first thing most people do with one of these? :) Assuming we are talking about the same thing.


  • #5508
    Taboola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,052 ✭✭✭Taboola


    Tilly wrote: »
    Oh where did you get it, i'm on the lookout for one. But keep forgetting to look :o

    Grabone or groupon. Had it on offer awhile back.
    nozzferrahhtoo wrote: »
    I think Home Made Crisps are the first thing most people do with one of these? :) Assuming we are talking about the same thing.

    Will give them a go. Thanks. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know. Lost my cooking mojo and trying anything to get it back.


  • #5509
    Tilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,987 ✭✭✭Tilly


    Taboola wrote: »
    Grabone or groupon. Had it on offer awhile back.



    Will give them a go. Thanks. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know. Lost my cooking mojo and trying anything to get it back.
    Oh I saw that one actually. Let me know how you get on with it and I'll keep my eye out when it comes up again.


  • #5510
    BaZmO*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,625 ✭✭✭✭BaZmO*


    I'd make ribbons of carrots, courgettes, etc. and use them in stir fries. I do that anyway with a speed peeler, so it might be easier with spiral thingy.


  • #5511
    Merkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,230 ✭✭✭Merkin


    Taboola wrote: »
    Got myself a spiral slicer. Don't know what to make first. Any suggestions?

    Oh I've got gadget envy!

    If you're planning any low carb meals, it would be perfect for courgette 'pasta'


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  • #5512
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,487 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Made these orange and apricot bars t'other day. Bit on the sweet side!

    Trying Meridian peanut butter as an alternative to the usual ones.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



  • #5513
    Dizzyblonde
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,110 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dizzyblonde


    The Black Oil wrote: »
    Made these orange and apricot bars t'other day. Bit on the sweet side!

    Trying Meridian peanut butter as an alternative to the usual ones.

    I used to make them a lot, with sultanas instead of apricots - and I'd put melted chocolate on top.


  • #5514
    StripedBoxers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,112 ✭✭✭StripedBoxers


    Bit of a stupid question here folks - can you use regular Flavahans porridge/oats in overnight oats, without cooking?

    I am pretty sure you can, however I've a few people (trying) to tell me otherwise and that they need to be cooked?

    I rarely eat porridge (can't stand it tbh!) so am looking for other ways to try it so maybe I will like it (or get to like it).

    Any help appreciated!


  • #5515
    dee_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,212 ✭✭✭dee_mc


    I have normal Flahavan's overnighting as we speak, no cooking or anything required :)


  • #5516
    Taboola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,052 ✭✭✭Taboola


    StripedBoxers wrote: »
    Bit of a stupid question here folks - can you use regular Flavahans porridge/oats in overnight oats, without cooking?

    I am pretty sure you can, however I've a few people (trying) to tell me otherwise and that they need to be cooked?

    I rarely eat porridge (can't stand it tbh!) so am looking for other ways to try it so maybe I will like it (or get to like it).

    Any help appreciated!

    Make pancakes out of them. Ground them up in a blender 60g, 1 egg, 150ml milk.


  • #5517
    dibkins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭dibkins


    Ya, no problem, i used to have them all the time. Maybe the texture will be off for you, i'm partial to my oats having a lot of texture, even when i do make porridge with them!


  • #5518
    Loire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭Loire


    I know someone who swears by cooking them in a slow cooker on a timer - they wake up each morning to cooked porridge. As much as it would be good for you, I would hate the thought of cleaning the slow cooker though!


  • #5519
    beertons
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,397 ✭✭✭✭beertons


    Loire wrote: »
    I know someone who swears by cooking them in a slow cooker on a timer - they wake up each morning to cooked porridge. As much as it would be good for you, I would hate the thought of cleaning the slow cooker though!

    I tried that before and had to throw them out. There was a crusty film over the top of it. Never again. So disappointing.


  • #5520
    Kovu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,241 ✭✭✭✭Kovu


    Is there any trick to taking the stone out of olives? I adore them but can't stand biting around the stone *shudder*


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  • #5521
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 21,534 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Kovu wrote: »
    Is there any trick to taking the stone out of olives? I adore them but can't stand biting around the stone *shudder*
    Get an olive / cherry stoner.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Grips-Cherry-Olive-Pitter/dp/B000NQ925K


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