I'm going to cook rump steak tonight along with some chips (of course).. However I need some ideas. I'm not sure how to cook the actual steak - I know it's a cheap cut, so should I grill it or pan fry...
I was thinking about the smacking ban today, and was wondering.. What are the various religions view of corporal punishment towards children? Are we encroaching on their rights to practise their...
I'm cooking Baked Lemon and Basil Chicken tonight and would like to use some shallots in with this recipe. However I have no idea how to go about doing it , I've never used shallots before. I'm...
Hi guys, I'm cooking for my family this weekend and I was planning on doing BBQ chicken (chicken breast wrapped in bacon, with BBQ sauce, topped with cheese). What should I serve with this? I'm a bit...
Hi everyone, Ever since we adopted our female tabby Lily from the RSPCA in November last year, we've noticed that she has very noisy breathing - if she's sitting still, most of the time it's like...
Grr I'm sick of seeing these, offering cheap car insurance to people who have 4+ years no claims. Fair enough, but the whole punchline is "We like careful drivers" and "We don't expect you to pay for...
Hi everyone, sorry but this is a rant. I finished my first year of uni in May and since then I've been looking for part time work over the summer, which I could hopefully continue when I start back at...
OMG. I've just opened up a packet (polystrene base, cling film on top, ya know) of salmon fillet. As I was checking for bones, I found A DEAD MAGGOT nestling right next to it! I feel sooo sick. What...
Hi, I'd like to make beef kebabs for the first time. However I have very little experience cooking with beef. I only have lean, diced stewing beef, and the instructions say to cook it in stock for 2-3...
Hi guys, I'm doing a module which is assessed by 2 exams. The first exam is worth 40% of the end mark, and the second is worth 60%. I got 62% in the first exam. I need 40% OVERALL to pass the module....
Hi, Would it be ok to buy chicken breasts fresh, freeze, thaw, then freeze again? How about from fresh to frozen, then thawed, then cooked, then frozen again? Basically I have quite a few chicken...
What on earth do men want for birthday presents? My boyfriend's birthday is in a couple of weeks and I'm completely stumped as to what to get him. I've already bought him stuff in the past like...
Does anyone know where I can find a really deep pleated black skirt, just above knee length or similar? I've looked in quite a few high street stores and they don't seem to have any.. am I going to...
My boyfriend is diabetic and I'd really like to make him some little cakes/cookies etc that wouldn't have too much of an impact on his blood sugar. I tried to make some chocolate chip cookies using a...
On my calendar, it says that April 30th is "Mang? Les Morts" day. I googled for more info but it just threw up stuff about voodoo and not a definition in a nutshell - can anyone help? :)