Thanks for the link Dove, very interesting and I can't wait to get started. Will have to wait for delivery though. Don't think any snowdrops will push through here for a good few weeks but it's lovely when they do start to push their noses up.
LG I hope you feel much better soon. Let them run after you for a change.
Obelixx glad you've found a very handy plumber/electrician. Shame about Minstrel's wayward behavigour and hope she lets you sleep tonight. Hopefully the vet will be able to deal with her sooner rather than later.
Have a good journey Lizzie and don't forget your 'sucky' sweets
You gave me an idea Lesley - I just phoned OH and asked him to bring some sucky sweets home from the farm shop - preferably some cough candy or something containing menthol/eucalyptus - anything to help prevent a dry/sore throat.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove, sorry about the lurgy. There's a lot of it about! Warmth, sucky sweets, knitting and an attentive OH will help.
Lesley, I used my slow cooker a lot when I was working - rather less now, but I'm going to try cooking my Christmas pud in it this November (something my daughter had great success with). Mine has a removable ceramic inner. (Slow cooker, not xmas pud. Or daughter... ) Oxtail stew is a particular family favourite - but it's a bit irritating that oxtail has become fashionable and therefore expensive. It used to be one of the cheapest meats available. I agree with the "less liquid" advice too.
We're just trying a "daylight" lamp bought today from Lidl. It's certainly a nice cheerful light, anyway... OH tends to get "the blues" this time of year so we thought it would be worth a try.
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Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Evening all. Need to take the decs down I suppose. I hate doing it
My slow cooker has a ceramic style casserole insert - I suppose so that you can serve at the table and it looks half decent. It's a bit of a pain to wash but fine if you have a dishwasher. Like obelixx, I really prefer using my Le Creuset casseroles and putting them in a low oven, but the slow cooker's handy if I get one of the girls to put something on. I think the tomatoes create the issue of the water more than anything - it's usually goulash I do in it. I do brisket which is really good, but I probably don't use it as often as I could - I should do soup but I still prefer a big pot for that.
Lesley - if that robin of mine doesn't watch, he'll have an a**e the size of two a***s before long, and won't be able to get off the ground if a cat comes by
No 'poky' snowdrops here yet. Crocus have got little nubs showing. I have a weird situation of having an oak leaf Hydrangea in it's new raised bed, still covered in foliage, but I underplanted it with species tulips and crocus and they can't get any light now. What's a girl to do?
Saw that prog advertised T'bird, but I didn't watch it. I should get it on catch up. I did record one last night about avalanches though. Running out of room on the thingy on the tv - too much stuff either not watched or I haven't deleted yet...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sorry to hear of more people with the dreaded lurgy. Yes Dove, get the catalogues and the knitting out but don't mistake the knitting for a hanky. Lizzie I hope your stay in the cottage aids recouperation.
I am hankering after a slow cooker for soups, stews and pot roasts. If anyone has one do they use it often or is it just another gadget that ends up taking up cupboard space?
LesleyK; funny you write this I was starting to keep an eye out in the sales just in case one fell into my basket. His lordship wants us to save money on our food bill so I'm trying to use it as an excuse to be more interesting in the kitchen. I thought a slow cooker might be ideal for busy days.
Dove; drink plenty. You know my rule! Cider is
a) full of apples (and everyone knows they're good for you)
b) an an inflammatory
c) eases sore muscles and joints
d) can be mulled for additional benefit on cold like today
Clarington: are you SURE they don't want any workshops?
School secretary: definately
Clarington; *magnificent sales pitch on how wonderful my workshops are* If you could ask your teacher to confirm they don't want a workshop
School secretary: NO I've checked she doesn't want anything
*school turn up*
Clarington: *amazeballs welcoming introduction to the museum covering all the important stuff while ensuring the children are now like coiled springs ready to explode with awe* ... and I hope you have an absolutely brilliant day exploring. Bye everyone!
School teacher: Where are the workshops?
Clarington: What workshops?
School teacher: (slightly angry) We booked workshops.
Lesley K , slow cooker , use ours all the time abosulutly brillant ,even I can use it
We had a ceramic one which cracked , so bought a " sear & cook " one , the metal inner bit can be used on the hob to brown meat if you want to , then use it as a slow cooker
If both of us going to allotment o/h puts stuff in and leave it so dinner is ready when we get home
Great for gammon joints , with cider and chopped apple ?
I found a mad cure for a tickly cough on t'internet and it seems to be working.
You slather the soles of your feet with Vick and then put some socks on before going to bed.
I tried it a couple of hours ago - without the bed! and it seems to be working. I've only had a few bouts.
I'm hoping for a night's sleep tonight.
I think it might be working on the same principle as rubbing garlic on the soles of your feet makes your breath smell or maybe it's all in the mind. I don't care so long as I get some sleep.
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My snowdrops are doing the same. Makes you feel full of hope
but they've been doing it since about a week ago.
Love my Rangemaster, needed an electrician too. Why is it going in the annex and not in the kitchen?
My bug did the that, LG, must be the same. But you've got children so difficult not to function.
Been doing some HW so Housesitter doesn't think I'm too lazy. Off tomorrow.
Thanks for the link Dove, very interesting and I can't wait to get started
. Will have to wait for delivery though
. Don't think any snowdrops will push through here for a good few weeks but it's lovely when they do start to push their noses up.
LG I hope you feel much better soon. Let them run after you for a change
.
Obelixx glad you've found a very handy plumber/electrician. Shame about Minstrel's wayward behavigour and hope she lets you sleep tonight. Hopefully the vet will be able to deal with her sooner rather than later.
Have a good journey Lizzie and don't forget your 'sucky' sweets
You gave me an idea Lesley - I just phoned OH and asked him to bring some sucky sweets home from the farm shop - preferably some cough candy or something containing menthol/eucalyptus - anything to help prevent a dry/sore throat.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hello all!
Dove, sorry about the lurgy. There's a lot of it about! Warmth, sucky sweets, knitting and an attentive OH will help.
Lesley, I used my slow cooker a lot when I was working - rather less now, but I'm going to try cooking my Christmas pud in it this November (something my daughter had great success with). Mine has a removable ceramic inner. (Slow cooker, not xmas pud. Or daughter...
) Oxtail stew is a particular family favourite - but it's a bit irritating that oxtail has become fashionable and therefore expensive. It used to be one of the cheapest meats available. I agree with the "less liquid" advice too.
We're just trying a "daylight" lamp bought today from Lidl. It's certainly a nice cheerful light, anyway... OH tends to get "the blues" this time of year so we thought it would be worth a try.
Last edited: 05 January 2017 16:53:05
Evening all. Need to take the decs down I suppose. I hate doing it
My slow cooker has a ceramic style casserole insert - I suppose so that you can serve at the table and it looks half decent. It's a bit of a pain to wash but fine if you have a dishwasher. Like obelixx, I really prefer using my Le Creuset casseroles and putting them in a low oven, but the slow cooker's handy if I get one of the girls to put something on. I think the tomatoes create the issue of the water more than anything - it's usually goulash I do in it. I do brisket which is really good, but I probably don't use it as often as I could - I should do soup but I still prefer a big pot for that.
Lesley - if that robin of mine doesn't watch, he'll have an a**e the size of two a***s before long, and won't be able to get off the ground if a cat comes by
No 'poky' snowdrops here yet. Crocus have got little nubs showing. I have a weird situation of having an oak leaf Hydrangea in it's new raised bed, still covered in foliage, but I underplanted it with species tulips and crocus and they can't get any light now. What's a girl to do?
Saw that prog advertised T'bird, but I didn't watch it. I should get it on catch up. I did record one last night about avalanches though. Running out of room on the thingy on the tv - too much stuff either not watched or I haven't deleted yet...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
LesleyK; funny you write this I was starting to keep an eye out in the sales just in case one fell into my basket. His lordship wants us to save money on our food bill so I'm trying to use it as an excuse to be more interesting in the kitchen. I thought a slow cooker might be ideal for busy days.
Dove; drink plenty. You know my rule! Cider is
a) full of apples (and everyone knows they're good for you)
b) an an inflammatory
c) eases sore muscles and joints
d) can be mulled for additional benefit on cold like today
Prost!
This will explain how today went;
*on Tuesday*
Clarington: are you SURE they don't want any workshops?
School secretary: definately
Clarington; *magnificent sales pitch on how wonderful my workshops are* If you could ask your teacher to confirm they don't want a workshop
School secretary: NO I've checked she doesn't want anything
*school turn up*
Clarington: *amazeballs welcoming introduction to the museum covering all the important stuff while ensuring the children are now like coiled springs ready to explode with awe* ... and I hope you have an absolutely brilliant day exploring. Bye everyone!
School teacher: Where are the workshops?
Clarington: What workshops?
School teacher: (slightly angry) We booked workshops.
Clarington: ...
Lesley K , slow cooker , use ours all the time abosulutly brillant ,even I can use it
We had a ceramic one which cracked , so bought a " sear & cook " one , the metal inner bit can be used on the hob to brown meat if you want to , then use it as a slow cooker
If both of us going to allotment o/h puts stuff in and leave it so dinner is ready when we get home
Great for gammon joints , with cider and chopped apple ?
Have a good evenin
Just put some sucky sweets in my bag, thanks for the reminder!
Last edited: 05 January 2017 17:16:14
I found a mad cure for a tickly cough on t'internet and it seems to be working.
You slather the soles of your feet with Vick and then put some socks on before going to bed.
I tried it a couple of hours ago - without the bed! and it seems to be working. I've only had a few bouts.
I'm hoping for a night's sleep tonight.
I think it might be working on the same principle as rubbing garlic on the soles of your feet makes your breath smell or maybe it's all in the mind. I don't care so long as I get some sleep.