Mrs Frugal Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Thank you ! Haven't got the tree up yet either ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Kate Do you think you could post the easy Christmas cake receipe in the receipe section? I did not get round to making a cake this year and I do not really want to buy one. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Of course! I just sent it to my Mum too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 'Tis done - courtesy of the Delia website ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 ooh I didn't know she had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Delia On-Line. If you register, you can access the online recipe archive and she has competitions too - not that I've ever won anything though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 - not even the 'First to get everything done' prize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Delia On-Line. If you register, you can access the online recipe archive and she has competitions too - not that I've ever won anything though . Another site I am now registered with Lesley... I am always buying ingredients for a certain receipe. I usually find them in the back of the cupbaoard well past their use by date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I visited delia online - i have nothing against using her recipes free I just won't buy her books. I always admired Delia until one of her programmes a few years ago when she was very scathing and rude about vegetarians. A year later? Lo and behold! - a new Vegetarian Cookbook - how two-faced can you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I loved her Christmas programme. I always watch it to get into the mood but she's very patronising these days - how to boil an egg, for goodness sake ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 We've started putting lights up today, help from daisie and the girls (not) Tree also potted on deck and lit. Hurrah!!!! Christmas is coming and also snow by the end of the week!! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Snow Is that forecast? Oh no, I'm finding enough grief to s"Ooops, word censored!"e ice off the car these cold mornings, snow's upping the stakes considerably. I swear I must have been a hedgehog in a previous life- hibernation and all that The only places for snow are on a ski slope or virgin, crisp deep snow in my local woods that I can march in. Anywhwere else and I simply don't want to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I really love the festive season and get really into it, but I hate Christmas pudding or cake with a vengeance - I've just never liked fruit cake of any sort - love other types of cake, though I make our own mince pies and love the smell of those, thoug. Had a dab at being a domestic goddess today (after Clare* put me to shame), made bread, cleane dout chickens, rabbits and fish tank, did an hour of ironing, made spaghetti and meatballs and now I'm knackered! Saw Clare*'s chooks yesterday - they are sooo lovely, and much tamer than mine! Mine are little bandits, they see me coming and tootle off at top speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Snow Is that forecast? Oh no, I'm finding enough grief to s"Ooops, word censored!"e ice off the car these cold mornings, snow's upping the stakes considerably. I swear I must have been a hedgehog in a previous life- hibernation and all that The only places for snow are on a ski slope or virgin, crisp deep snow in my local woods that I can march in. Anywhwere else and I simply don't want to know I think it would be lovely to see some proper snow for a change. You know the type we used to enjoy as kids Would be great to have a white christmas. Christmas card perfect.....dont you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 With all the cold weather this week, Rosie and I have been wishing for snow before Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 The kids are willing it to happen. They might finally get to use the sledge that their dad made for them when they were younger. Many moons ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Sorry to indulge myself, but just a little show-off here I've done it, all my Christmas presents bought, now all I've got to do is just check what batteries are going to be needed, and do my wrapping. I had a long old day today, son had an inset day & a birthday later this week, so we took him and several mates to the local shopping centre, they watched a film and had a pizza lunch whilst I shopped. Very successful, and I'm now feeling frightfully smug , even if I'm pretty exhausted too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Pressies wrapped,labelled,stacked in bedroom Cards written,stamped,ready to mail. Turkey ordered, cake made,festive outfit purchased. JUST AS WELL REALLY.............. Cleo has been off sick for a week, & now I feel wobbly too. The temperature thermostat has gone in the car, meaning you cannot defrost the screen or get ANY hot air through. Funeral (third in a month) to go to next week. AND SNOW ON THE WAY WHY DO ALL THE BAD THINGS HAPPEN THIS TIME OF YEAR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Nothing bad about snow - I love it. Buffie - I bet Daisy will be great fun in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I love it too Clare I am just glad I have got everything already, so I can sit in my lovely warm house,admiring the snowey garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I've got the stove going and the house is lovely and toastie, except for this bit under the stairs where the computer is , seems to be freezing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Sarah re the temp on the car get your radiator checked as sometimes the heating going off can mean you have a radiator problem as the fluid level drops the heating is drawn from the top and a week after it stops working you are out and the car over heats and breaks down when its -6 you are in the middle of nowhere a week before Christmas (or does that just happen to me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Pressies wrapped,labelled,stacked in bedroom Cards written,stamped,ready to mail. Turkey ordered, cake made,festive outfit purchased. NO NO NO NO Fingers in my ears.... I'm not listening no no no etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Sarah re the temp on the car get your radiator checked as sometimes the heating going off can mean you have a radiator problem as the fluid level drops the heating is drawn from the top and a week after it stops working you are out and the car over heats and breaks down when its -6 you are in the middle of nowhere a week before Christmas (or does that just happen to me ) Been there Louise! This happened to me a few years ago with my horrible old Cavilier. My phone was out of charge too......... Hubby says its the thermo thingy, but I am always checking the rad levles & keeping an eye on the temp guage now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
