I have a pheasant and a female that come into my garden. I often hear him squawk in that (not particularly pleasant) way that pheasants do! Recently however I have started to notice him making a noise...
I recently bought a couple of old upholstered chairs which had been stored in a stable for about 6 months. They are a bit pongy - like a damp fusty smell. I have been using Fabreze with little effect...
What is the best way to cook the chicken for use in a caesar salad? Also, my sauce is often not as smooth as I would like. Any suggestions on how to make a nice, smooth (garlic-free) caesar salad...
While on holiday recently in the French/Italian border area I enjoyed spaghetti bolognaise a couple of times. However it was quite different to how I usually see it served (or how I make it). Most...
At the launch of one of the movies at the Cannes film festival this year a box was opened and butterflies were released. Anyone know what the movie was? Thanks
I am planning to buy a couple of Elton CDs and need a couple of bits of advice. The Captain Fantastic CD is available in a deluxe version which is a double CD. Is the second CD live renditions of the...
I always avoid baking potatos although I really like them. My memory of trying to do it previously is that they are never nice when done in a microwave, but that it takes soooo long in a conventional...
I will be in this (and the surrounding) area for the last 2 weeks in May. Can anyone recommend any 'must see' things/places or anywhere unusual to stay/visit. I would particularly be interested in...
I have a little rockery/raised bed in part of my garden, however it is a very shaded spot and doesn't get much light. Any suggestions about what plants might do well in it? I am looking for small...
I am trying to use a playstation on my main tv which usually only ever controls the tv via Sky+. I have the playstation plugged in etc but I just need to know how to get the playstation picture up on...
I am lucky enough to have a garden that pheasants seem to be attracted to. Last year and the year before we only had one male and then 1 male and 1 female however this year we have 1 male and 3...
. . . and am thinking of staying around that area for a few days either before or after the race weekend. Can anyone recommend what to do, where to go, what to see etc? We would be interested in...
I want to make really smooth mash/pureed potato. Usually I just use the masher and add a bit of butter and milk but I presume I need to use the food processor to get that really smooth texture? Any...
I am having a dinner party at the weekend and would like to give people a treat/present/favour but can't think what. I suppose I am thinking of something like a christmas cracker but to recreate a...
I use Outlook Express but have a problem when trying to access old sent emails. Although it seems to save all sent emails in the 'sent items' file, it only seems to keep sent emails in date order for...
my brother-in-law wants to buy a nintendo ds for his little'un however the cost seems to be pretty static at around ?99-100. Anyone got any idea how they could get it a wee bit cheaper?!
to present the eurovision show? This is a show which was voted for by the general public However we all thought that we were doing a good thing by voting cause it gave money to children in need....
