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Making a stew

When you put all the vegetables and stewing beef into the saucepan and bring it to the boil why do you always get that horrible looking scum on the surface as it boils? What causes it? I know it...

cardi88

Truffles went wrong!

i made some truffles the other day with galaxy and baileys and they didnt set until i used twice the amount of chocolate needed, and they still didnt set properly - do you think using galaxy was a...

Ann

How can I help my 90 yr. old neighbour? She is receiving these marketing phone calls on a regular basis and they are really upsetting her. I have tried the internet on unwanted calls and got nowhere....

hammerman

Catering mint sauce

I love the mint sauce and chinese style sauces that you get on lamb chops and ribs from butchers. I believe they get it in catering sized buckets as a powder and mix it with water. anyone know where i...

nextqueen

cayenne

is there a substitute i can use for cayenne pepper? there is already paprika in the recipe.

smurfchops

Food at Wetherspoons

Ok what would you recommend for a fussy eater at Wetherspoons? Something filling but not greasy please.

slinky.kate

courgette /aubergine

when i was in the supermarket yesterday i wanted courgettes ,one of the staff was helping me and i said i wanted an aubergine but it was actually a courgette i wanted,i just could'nt get the right...

Oleanda

Solar Panels

Anyone on here got photo-voltaic solar panels? Good or bad?

buzzyb

Boundary fencing

Evening all, Can anyone tell me what law is in place to prevent someone erecting a boundary fence higher than 6 foot. If both parties agree to a 10 foot fence can the local council prevent the fence...

gleno1

petunias

Good morning .Is it too early to plant my petunias in my borders or shall I wait in case we get more frost,? Thankyou .

williaj

Making Jams & Marmalade

Found a great way to recycle the jars with pop-up tops eg Lloyd Grossmans, etc if you sterilise them in the dishwasher, or with boiling water, along with the lids. Then fill the jar up to the top...

2shortplanks

Coffee smell

I've got a canister that I used to keep ground coffee in but want to use it for something else. Problem is that it stinks of coffee (can't imagine why...), how do I get rid of the smell? It's just a...

Scarlett

Memory foam effectiveness?

I can't afford a Tempur but have just bought a memory foam mattress. It has 12cm of memory foam and a further 8cm of different foam. However! They have just delivered me a different one which has 2cm...

FoxLee2

LAMB SHANKS

i've got some lamb shanks for dinner tonight - not done them before so googled a recipe. I know I have to brown them before slow cooking in oven. Can you tell me if I have to remove the thick...

Coldicote

Imported tomatoes

This is the time of year for imported tomatoes. They may feel nice and firm but for some reason many of them look under-ripe and stay that way. They'll often begin to deteriorate rather than ripen to...

missprim

Ironing

I hate ironing and I'm seriously thinking of contacting one of those 'We do your ironing' companies. Have you ever used them or know someone who has, and are they expensive?...

evedawn

Very slow roasted beef

I have a 2.5kg beef roast. I want to cook it verrrrrry slowly, (plan to braise the outside and then roast at 95C ... How long should this take? The meat need to be medium rare (done on outside but...

Ric.ror

Water Butts

I am thinking of fitting one to collect my waste water to use on the lawn A) Are they easy to fit B) Can I use all my water (such as washing machine and washing up water) Many thanks...

missprim

Cup of tea for one.

If you are making tea for one, do you make it in a cup, mug or a teapot and how long would you leave the bag in for?

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