lord_seagrave
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Whenever I make gravy, or really any kind of sauce, I like to Smou, the various vegetables through a metal sieve. However, I have broken several of these over the last few years, because they are just not up to the task!
Whenever I make gravy, or really any kind of sauce, I like to smoosh the various vegetables and gravy bits through a fine metal sieve. However, I have broken several of these over the last few years because they are just not up to the task!
Does anybody have a recommendation for a high-quality sieve for this purpose? Happy to look at professional solutions.
LS
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As above, if there are any members in the Romney Marsh area, I’d very much appreciate a bit of help with some research (it has to do with some agricultural land).
:good:
LS
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Bit late to the party on this one, but I use Suunto (used to be MovesCount).
Ls
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There’s a guy in Baldock, Herts.
Happy to give you his number.
LS
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Anyone able to help me out with 8-12 paving slabs in the Bedford area?
Happy to hand over a bit of folding money, but they certainly don’t need to be brand new.
LS
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Lovely - thanks chaps, very much appreciate the input. Hadn’t considered “layering” with housecoal, but will now try.
LS
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Update - Iceland
https://www.iceland.co.uk/p/iceland-luxury-6-all-butter-mince-pies
these are great! Tight (not too short/crumbly) pastry and deep filled. These are really good
LS
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Apologies if it’s been done to death, but is there a general consensus as to the “best value” things to burn on an open fire?
Accepting that most of the heat is disappearing up the chimney anyway, there’s no denying the charm of a real fire, but, whilst I tend towards real logs, in the dribs and drabs in which I buy them, they’re a bit pricy (£6.99 for a net, which seems to be mostly used up in 5 hours).
Seemingly better for price are the composite heat tubes (£6 for six, and we used four in 4 hours this evening). However, they’re not so charming to look at, and not as hot as the embers of wood.
If I buy in bulkier quantities, I might do better, I suppose, but where should I look for decent suppliers?
Apologies, as usual, for noddy questions/stream of consciousness, but any and all suggestions appreciated (and happy to hear about reputable sources in Bedford-shire)
LS
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On 30/10/2022 at 15:09, bruno22rf said:
Try the Aldi ones - superb but dont tend to hang around long once word gets out they are in stock.
He’s right! The sloe gin mincemeat tarts are absolutely beautiful!
LS
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I got lured in and ordered gammon from them for Christmas year before last. I fell for the “slow-grown” “rare breed” schtick, but, when it arrived it has just a miserly a covering of fat as Aldi’s shrink-wrapped finest!
I long for inch-thick, deeply-scored and clove-studded luxury, but Farmison ain’t it
LS
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I’m not a fisherman, but I do like corned beef. I’ll give it a try.
LS
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OK, perhaps a weird one, but I’ve got four or five false widows keeping themselves to themselves in various windows and crevices around the house.
What can I (or indeed, should I) feed them through the winter?
LS
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Bit of a long shot, but, before I part with silly money for tickets to see Paramore at the O2 next April, does anyone have an “in” with the venue/sellers?
Having a bit of a mid-life crisis and thought it might be fun…
LS
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On 12/09/2022 at 20:50, Windswept said:
I've not had any problem germinating hazel nuts. Just collect nuts fresh from the trees at this time of year and plant. To save space I put a few dozen nuts into a large pot with some free draining compost. I cover the pot with mesh to stop mice eating them and just wait until spring. When the first shoots show I knock out the pot and rummage through and pot up all the ones that are showing signs of growth.
This is great advice. I’m doing that with a few things (yew, hawthorn, damson - slough away the flesh first) this winter.
Mix a bit of sand in with the compost to keep it light.
LS
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2 hours ago, Windswept said:
They look like young roots.
Genius!
Thanks Windswept - I reckon you’re right. I’ll trail them back over some compost - they must be struggling to get enough food/water in this heat.
LS
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3 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:
Is it a male plant?
Does this help?
LS
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Hi chaps, this is a new one on me. One of my squash vines has developed pale phallic horns along its length, and the points at which the leaves grow from the main vine.
I’ve never seen the phenomenon before, and I wondered what they are for.
They are about an inch long and very firm. They grow in pairs or singly where the leaves grow, but only along the first 7’ or so of the main vine.
The variety is “Polar Bear” which will eventually bear white fruit.
LS
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On 20/07/2022 at 22:06, billytheghillie said:
Guy in Burnley who is really clued up on doors, Dave i think his name is, give him a shout
Came here just for this reply
Forum gold
LS
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In my little bubble, the firm favourite is Kemi Badenoch
LS
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On 30/06/2022 at 06:58, Rim Fire said:
👍 is it a Jill or hob
I do come across Polecats now and again when out lamping you wont get near them they hiss and dance all over the place when you walk up on them
Hob. Vet’s advice is to leave him intact and get an implant in Jan/Feb.
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Lads, meet Chewie.
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5 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:
It would seem your taste has improved, has the good lady commented?
Cleverly got her to select from the samples - taking no chances this time!
It’s possible that some of the satisfaction I am feeling is due to the fact that I am finally out of the doghouse!
LS
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I happened to see an ad in the back of (someone else’s) Field magazine for a 6-person cutlery set from a company called Glazebrook for £360
Lady Seagrave has always hated the fancy cutlery service I chose for the wedding list (11 years ago), and so I gave Glazebrook a call because the pictures looked sensible, and the price looked pretty good too.
The guy there (Jonathan) was an absolute pleasure to deal with, and, with no hesitation, sent us a selection of samples completely free of charge/obligation, which arrived the next day.
We chose, I telephoned and paid on Thursday afternoon, and this morning (Saturday) a full six-person cutlery service arrived in the post by special delivery.
I don’t know why I’m so surprised, but it really felt like an exceptional customer service experience, and so I wanted to share it here. The website is https://www.glazebrook.com/Special-Offers.aspx and I quoted the “Field” offer, which is even cheaper than their standard special offers.
I have done zero research, and so I cannot tell you if this is a particularly good price, but it really felt like good value to us.
Highly recommended.
LS
PS: no reasonable offers refused for an 11-year-old Sophie Conran “Rivlin” mk1 cutlery service.. 🤣
Sieve - any recommendations?
in Food and Drink
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You, Sir, Have PM
And thanks for the replies, chaps. We don’t have a stick bender currently, so I reckon I might add that to the Christmas list…
LS