I've just started exploring the new garden. Two plants I can't identify. The first is http://upl.co/upload/g3Io1Vs3F It looks very peony like to me but has no foliage and is v close to the ground. The...
Apparently, as there are no rules governing the name ‘Sourdough’, supermarkets can label any bread ‘sourdough’ however it’s made. Thus, ordinary yeast-started bread can be called sourdough -...
Am making this today, a giant one, and have never made it before. I've bought ready made cheese sauce which I'll be adding some mustard to, and am putting frozen mash on the top with some grated...
Anyone know of a good garden variety with good size flowers or attractive leaf colour ?. I'm thinking of planting some in my wildlife garden. I've seen some good swathes of it this year, in the wild,...
My neighbour's male cat spends most of his life with me (she's aware of it and doesn't seem to mind as she has 3 others to keep her company). He has taken to making constant yowling noises and is...
My wife is a named driver on her elderly aunts car policy. If Auntie passes away does the car policy also lapse or could my wife use aunties car to aid in sorting the estate?
At the moment. I don't often watch it but when I do they are always making super sophisticated lovely food made from the best, crab, salmon, land or whatever. I think to show versatility and ability...
I was going to cook chicken and stuffing in the bag later. Guess what? It's got yesterday's date on! I seem to have lost a day again. No way will I be taking a chance with this! They have nice...
I am travelling abroad for a couple of weeks. Owing to location and time constraints, I will have to pack nutritious, balanced light meals/snacks in my suitcase. I will buy local food/hotel meals...
Does anyone have any hints or tips? Probably going to use sausage meat.. but is there any herbs or spices to make my meat more delicious? I was thinking of adding a small bit of spinach (to the...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43489457 It’s worth pointing out that although we are mid divorce that it is gratifying to know that the EU is supporting the UK in these times of blatant...
I quite often cook Sunday Dinner for the in-laws and I like to vary the vegetables. I will often do things like peas and pancetta, creamed spinach, cauliflower purée ... etc. I've managed to convert...
What's the most interesting or complicated or scrumptious thing you've made recently? I confess, much as I do love cooking (and eating) good food, I've not been very adventurous lately for one reason...
This year my eyes have been badly watering and sore when indoors when the central heating is on. I'm OK ouside in the cold fresh air or inside with the windows partly open. Are humidifiers any good ?...
Hi foodie ABers out there. Can someone please put me out of my misery and solve my problem - I just can't make light and fluffy yorkies - no matter how many different recipes I use, no matter how...
We have a house that we rent out which will have been empty for 3 months when the new tenant moves in. Last time it was empty we were not liable to pay council tax but I’m not sure if that has...