A bunch of friends convened last night to help the-happy-couple-to-be (the wedding is next week) move some furniture. She is moving in with him, and apparently he has no storgae...typical man! In return for offering up the servies of husbands and boyfriends as furniture movers, we were amply rewarded with supper and wonderful G&Ts. I provided dessert, without really thinking through the challenges of transporting a cake in the rush hour. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2007
The Goods Shed
The weather this weekend was glorious and we were out walking the dog on the beach both mornings. Once the winter schedule kicks in, dogs are allowed on all the beaches at any time, so you don't even need to think twice if it's a lovely day. WH loves running along the sand, sniffing seaweed and eating crab carcasses- lovely. She never strays too far and is kept in check by the sea, since she is not fond of water. We were in fits however as she … [Read more...]
Make pate whilst the sun shines
I was up this morning at stupid o'clock to run DH to the station. After that it was back to the moneypit (the reason for DH's early departure- an extra 1.5 hours on the train to the office) to await the electric man, who was going to do something with the electrics. Much as I wanted to go back to sleep, I couldn't, so I put on the radio and made pate.Ingredients175g unsalted butter, softened450g chicken liver2 shallots, finely chopped2 cloves … [Read more...]
Leftover chicken curry
I seem to be using this place as a store for my recipes.In need of something to do with the remainder of a Waitrose rotisserie chicken (I bloody hate serving leftover meat sliced with baked potatoes and salad), I threw this together last night in a smug-Nigella-fashion, from ingredients I keep in stock. Seriously- I could be her body double, except she looks voluptuous and I just look dumpy. And I don't have her money...Thai Green Bean … [Read more...]
And you thought it was just for putting on chips.
I found this thread recently and thought I would try a few out, since I already use White Vinegar to help keep my washing machine scale-free, my towels soft, and to clean out difficult-to-clean things. Feel free to add your own tips, if you are that way inclined!!!Removing Stains: An equal mixture of salt and white vinegar will clean coffee and tea stains from china cups.Loosen tough stains: To loosen hard-to-clean stains in glass, aluminum or … [Read more...]
Is it Shepherd’s Pie if it’s made with beef?
I remember that my mother used to tell a story about one of my uncles, who had come to visit my newly married parents. She spent all day cooking something very 70's like Coq-au-Vin (not that there's anything wrong with that, you understand) only to have my uncle ask for brown sauce. Before he had even tasted her offering. I had a similar experience with DH. shortly after moving in with him, I discovered he ate pretty much everything except … [Read more...]
