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  Topic: What do you use your food processor for?
RosemaryJane

Replies: 21
Views: 13455
PostForum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing   Posted: Wed Dec 20, 06 1:24 pm   Subject: What do you use your food processor for?
I haven't had a food processor for years and recently when I had a little windfall I bought a Magimix (the best in my opinion but not cheap) It is wonderful.
I use it to make Mayo, hummus, pastry, ca ...
  Topic: wine from grapes
RosemaryJane

Replies: 16
Views: 10340
PostForum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing   Posted: Tue Nov 07, 06 7:15 pm   Subject: wine from grapes
Thanks Sean, I love dessert wine... I might just give it a go...
  Topic: wine from grapes
RosemaryJane

Replies: 16
Views: 10340
PostForum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing   Posted: Tue Nov 07, 06 7:05 pm   Subject: wine from grapes
Yes, you could. You could even crush them frozen and make a slightly cheaty Eiswein.

Whats that?
  Topic: wine from grapes
RosemaryJane

Replies: 16
Views: 10340
PostForum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing   Posted: Tue Nov 07, 06 6:59 pm   Subject: wine from grapes
Our vine has produced loads of lush grapes this year (usually they are rock hard and really sharp but this year is different) there is no way we can eat them all so I was thinking wine... but

a) I ...
  Topic: John Seymour's "Self Sufficency" at the Book Peopl
RosemaryJane

Replies: 11
Views: 5497
PostForum: Reviews and What's On   Posted: Tue Oct 31, 06 9:47 pm   Subject: John Seymour's "Self Sufficency" at the Book Peopl
well I never.... always thought the ex had that one.... I have the self sufficient gardener which is also very good.
I guess after 25 odd years you have squatters rights
  Topic: Exploding Cucumbers
RosemaryJane

Replies: 6
Views: 4757
PostForum: Grow Your Own   Posted: Fri Oct 27, 06 10:36 am   Subject: Exploding Cucumbers
They sound like great fun - that's my sister's christmas pressie sorted then

Errr..... which sister?!
  Topic: raclette
RosemaryJane

Replies: 22
Views: 12438
PostForum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing   Posted: Tue Oct 24, 06 11:42 am   Subject: raclette
you put raclette cheese in the pans and it melts and you pour it over potato or any vegetables, I didnt know you could get them with grills on top, I have only seen the cheese melter sort before
  Topic: raclette
RosemaryJane

Replies: 22
Views: 12438
PostForum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing   Posted: Tue Oct 24, 06 11:30 am   Subject: raclette
No, I am not buying anything..... forgot for a minute there but yes Penny you can come to dinner any time
  Topic: raclette
RosemaryJane

Replies: 22
Views: 12438
PostForum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing   Posted: Tue Oct 24, 06 11:19 am   Subject: raclette
This site seems to have a good choice.... hmmm might get one myself

http://www.cafe-raclette.com/Category.asp?Category=Cat1
  Topic: "Other Web Sites"
RosemaryJane

Replies: 39
Views: 20537
PostForum: Reviews and What's On   Posted: Wed May 10, 06 7:31 pm   Subject: "Other Web Sites"
Some of my current favourites....

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk

http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/

http://www.phenology.org.uk

http://www.surfbirds.com/
  Topic: Avoiding black fly on broad beans?
RosemaryJane

Replies: 48
Views: 28077
PostForum: Grow Your Own   Posted: Thu May 04, 06 11:25 am   Subject: Avoiding black fly on broad beans?
A hose, dpack? We already have a hosepipe ban in our area. Watering the allotment is going to be a real pain if the weather is dry. .
Our water authority (Three Valleys) is excluding allotments fr ...
  Topic: Energy Consumption Challenge 2006 - THE RESULTS!!!!!!!
RosemaryJane

Replies: 46
Views: 24410
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Mon Apr 10, 06 8:11 pm   Subject: Energy Consumption Challenge 2006 - THE RESULTS!!!!!!!
I have realised how often I put the kettle on, only to forget and leave it, and then have to boil it again.

Must be a family trait


what forgetfullness? certainly is!
  Topic: Energy Consumption Challenge 2006 - THE RESULTS!!!!!!!
RosemaryJane

Replies: 46
Views: 24410
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Mon Apr 10, 06 6:26 pm   Subject: Energy Consumption Challenge 2006 - THE RESULTS!!!!!!!
Yes thanks Penny, a real education!

I have realised how often I put the kettle on, only to forget and leave it, and then have to boil it again. I have also invested in some low energy light bulbs w ...
  Topic: Chicken for Dinner..
RosemaryJane

Replies: 12
Views: 12906
PostForum: Poultry   Posted: Mon Apr 10, 06 11:36 am   Subject: Chicken for Dinner..
Which farm, for good chicken hertfordshire isn't that far (we are in cambridge)[/quote]

Can't remember the name at the moment ... we used to buy from him at the farmers market but he recently opene ...
  Topic: Final Meter Reading for Electricity Consumption Challenge
RosemaryJane

Replies: 29
Views: 16918
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Sun Apr 09, 06 4:54 pm   Subject: Final Meter Reading for Electricity Consumption Challenge
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Cooking Heating and Water all electric

ps except for the woodburning stove!
 
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