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- PatsyMFagan
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After Liebfraumilch, Blue Nun etc. our favourite wine that we thought was the bees knees was Piat D'or
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That wine was inescapable at one time, although a wine box might come to the rescue instead.
- Stokey Sue
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i had a couple of the carafes - and one from Habitat that was made of stronger glass
Don't think I actually bought the carafes full, think I rescued them after a community BBQ
Don't think I actually bought the carafes full, think I rescued them after a community BBQ
- Badger's Mate
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Another wine to add to the list is Bull's Blood.
Hadn't seen that for years. Until we went to Hungary of course; it's still going strong there and it's perfectly good.
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Earthmaiden wrote:There's a parallel with adult life here. Starts off with trendy parties with fancy lamps and wine glasses and ends up catching voles with peanut butter...
I think I'll have a tee shirt made up with that on...
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Sakkarin wrote:Earthmaiden wrote:There's a parallel with adult life here. Starts off with trendy parties with fancy lamps and wine glasses and ends up catching voles with peanut butter...
I think I'll have a tee shirt made up with that on...
If anyone ever manages again to get to Eger where they make Bull’s Blood, drink the wine, visit the castle, and buy one of the gorgeous knitted jackets It was the first place we stopped, and I was tired and thought they’d be everywhere. Turned out they were very, very, local so I don’t have one.
- Earthmaiden
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Sakkarin wrote:think I'll have a tee shirt made up with that on...
hope you'll share the commission if it catches on!
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Oh dear, at the very least you should get a refund.
What had you planned to make, binky? No idea other than line it with ham or cheese slices or something like that before putting the filling in ... hopefully there'll be some better and more inspired ideas ...
What had you planned to make, binky? No idea other than line it with ham or cheese slices or something like that before putting the filling in ... hopefully there'll be some better and more inspired ideas ...
- Gillthepainter
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Flour & water,
glue it back together.
glue it back together.
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When the filling is made and the oven has preheated, brush the cracks liberally with lightly beaten egg white and bake for 5 mins to set the white, then use as usual.
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I am into easy cooking now. Sometimes no cooking at all (sandwiches, salads, soup made by soup-maker, meals delivered by Cote).
The reason I bought the pastry case is that I like to cook peas or broad beans, then put them into a food processor with cheese and an egg. Whizz up. Pour into pastry case and bake until set, usually 25 mins. Makes a very simple flan/quiche for a quick lunch. Not so simple when the case is shattered
The reason I bought the pastry case is that I like to cook peas or broad beans, then put them into a food processor with cheese and an egg. Whizz up. Pour into pastry case and bake until set, usually 25 mins. Makes a very simple flan/quiche for a quick lunch. Not so simple when the case is shattered
- Gillthepainter
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Well I'm all for anything & everything that makes life easier in the kitchen, Binkiness.
Your pastry case pie sounds great.
To be honest, I've only ever tried bought ready made pastry in that department, but have never tried a case before.
I believe I'll give it a go, next time I promise to deliver an apple pie.
Your pastry case pie sounds great.
To be honest, I've only ever tried bought ready made pastry in that department, but have never tried a case before.
I believe I'll give it a go, next time I promise to deliver an apple pie.
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If you are cooking something that will go solid when cooked, you may get away with just filling it as it is, but baking it in the foil dish it's arrived in.
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One problem with buying ready made pastry cases is that they are so often cracked, I’ve often been through half a dozen in the shop to find one that was good enough to use, but I think I only bought sweet ones, M&S used to do really nice ones that were almost like a shortbread biscuit
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i complimented a friend once, on her pastry case for a tart she'd made. she preened and accepted the compliment. i, later, saw the same cases in a supermarket. i think it was the first time i encountered the trait of someone taking compliments for things not done by them.
i would use the 'leave it in it's tray and paint it generously with beaten egg' method to stick it together, then pop it in the oven for a few minutes to cook the egg.
i would use the 'leave it in it's tray and paint it generously with beaten egg' method to stick it together, then pop it in the oven for a few minutes to cook the egg.
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I am considering changing my GP as my current one is too far away. Should I change to a small practice (9000 patients/4 doctors) with 90% approval rating or a large practice (25,000 patients 12 doctors) with an 87% approval rating?
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What facilities do they have? Ours does it’s own blood tests and simple xrays, heart checks etc and small surgical procedures. Others do nothing like that.
What’s their procedure for booking appointments? Ours encourages us to book appointments or phone back consultations by using their website. My in-laws have to phone on the dot of 9am to have any chance of even quite an important appointment. Are they happy to liaise with pharmacies like Boots or Sainsbugs or wherever to manage repeat prescriptions or do they insist on you ordering your own repeat meds?
What are their parking facilities like?
When we bought this house we made sure we would still be in the area for this practice .. they’re fantastic.
What’s their procedure for booking appointments? Ours encourages us to book appointments or phone back consultations by using their website. My in-laws have to phone on the dot of 9am to have any chance of even quite an important appointment. Are they happy to liaise with pharmacies like Boots or Sainsbugs or wherever to manage repeat prescriptions or do they insist on you ordering your own repeat meds?
What are their parking facilities like?
When we bought this house we made sure we would still be in the area for this practice .. they’re fantastic.
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