Just bought a vacuum sealer and would like to try sous vide, but put off by very high price for what appears to be a simple water bath with a fancy thermostat. Can anyone suggest an alternative? Any...
Hello boys and girls of a literary bent (ooh matron indeed) After the wonderful success of chaptazbru’s thread, it was suggested a couple of weeks ago that we have a ‘virtual reading...
I have just made a banana cake for my husband and have just noticed that the flour box has best before July 2009 on it. I don't bake very often, as I don't eat cake, and I cannot remember if this is...
do you know/have you met/are you related to....... Anyone famous?
I'm not celeb obsessed or anything but i do like to hear about peoples different stories about their claim to fame. So whats yours...
Apart from Mrs O's thread, it was Carrust's reply there that prompted this thread. I don't necessarily mean size either, probably more cash value. I answered a bizarre trivial question involving UK...
On another thread a comment was made that there is a lack of "characters" on AB at the moment. I totally disagree with this. There are some on here that infuriate me to smithereens, some...
Mine include: 1. Age 16 on Calendar Dreams (a sort of regional Jim'll Fix it) riding an elephant 2. As an extra (a prostitute) in an episode of Kavanagh QC 3. When my daughter was toddler she was...
Normally on a Friday when we don't have the kids we head to the local for a pint or few, however tonight we decided to stay in! Having been to the pub last night for dinner which ended up with joining...
This story gladdened my heart. 8% of the British population have said they would be willing to do the same. If they did, there would no longer be a kidney transplant waiting list. I am also a great...
Over a cocktail and doughtnut in the garden with the builder he tells me he is taking early retirement. Was it something I said or did? Was the shower water too hot......too cold? What can I do to...
Think this must be the best site I've ever found. No matter what someone asks for there are always suggestions - from maps of the underground, world maps, books, artificial sweeteners etc. No question...
Dog s will run after the ball ,balloons and jump at bubbles because yes youve got it they are round .Have you ever seen a dog chase a brick .Im to good for this place
I was chatting to a friend last night and asked about his weekend plans. He said he was meant to be on a date tonight but the girl had text him yesterday morning saying she needed to postpone the date...
St Peter said; ' Heaven is suffering from an overload of godly souls and we have been forced to put up an Entrance Exam for new arrivals to ease the burden of Heavenly Arrivals.' 'That's cool' said...
My telephone rang, I answered it, and an automated voice said "Please hold". A few seconds later the line cut off. Has anyone else experienced this sort of call, and do you know what it is...
A male friend has had a bad back for too long now. Tried osteopathy and chiropractic, to no avail. Has now decided to go down the GP route. GP put him on painkillers, but he won't take medicine as...