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by cluckymama
07 Sep 2011, 19:16
Forum: Food and Drink
Topic: has anyone got a recipe for plum jam?
Replies: 5
Views: 995

has anyone got a recipe for plum jam?

Hi :-D I bought a small crate of plumbs and havnt been able to eat them all, they are starting to go off, anyone got any ideas on how to bottle them.
I was thinking jam but any ideas will be usefull.
Thank you.
by cluckymama
07 Aug 2011, 21:59
Forum: Food and Drink
Topic: Whatcha cooking up??
Replies: 37
Views: 5028

Re: Whatcha cooking up??

Fish pie and then cherry pie for afters with homemade custard yum yum )eat(
by cluckymama
29 Jun 2011, 18:56
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: Writing
Replies: 8
Views: 2479

Re: Writing

Hi :-D I write im currently writing my first book, its a hobby ive enjoyed since being a teenager. (i wrote short stories) I have never sent anything to a publishers. In fact ive never asked anybody to read them, i find the thought realy nerve wrecking tbh! :oops:
by cluckymama
29 Jun 2011, 18:45
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Washboard washing
Replies: 20
Views: 3580

Re: Washboard washing

good thinking, it always pays off to b prepared! :-D it is a nightmare when your washer goes }hairout{
by cluckymama
27 Jun 2011, 17:49
Forum: Books, TV and the Media
Topic: Shameless US
Replies: 3
Views: 1416

Re: Shameless US

i agree, they just cant do slobby like the brits can {rofwl}
by cluckymama
27 Jun 2011, 17:41
Forum: Food and Drink
Topic: Roasted chicken
Replies: 8
Views: 1284

Re: Roasted chicken

i once left the plastic on a pizza once... :oops:
by cluckymama
27 Jun 2011, 17:28
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Washboard washing
Replies: 20
Views: 3580

Re: Washboard washing

I wouldnt buy one to use but I agree it would look very cute in a kitchen. )t'
by cluckymama
27 Jun 2011, 17:22
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Frugal/tight and being skint! The overwhelming guilt.
Replies: 31
Views: 7700

Re: Frugal/tight and being skint! The overwhelming guilt.

I know how you feel, i felt guilty last month for having to stop my DD payments to 2 charitys {cry} but as soon as i can afford to i will set them back up, untill then it is true ... charity begins at home.
by cluckymama
16 Jun 2011, 17:22
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: "She"
Replies: 8
Views: 2201

Re: "She"

Thanks Raven! I would like a "she" please, let me know when you have the wood and your ready to start carving )t' Then I can organise payment etc... :-D
by cluckymama
15 Jun 2011, 19:10
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: "She"
Replies: 8
Views: 2201

Re: "She"

Ive been trying to pm you Raven but the mess wont send }hairout{ Are any of these for sale? If so how much are they? and also how big are they?
Thank you :-D
by cluckymama
14 Jun 2011, 19:49
Forum: Books, TV and the Media
Topic: Terry Pratchett and Dying
Replies: 23
Views: 6781

Re: Terry Pratchett and Dying

I worked in nursing homes for eight years and after seeing how some ppl with dementia etc suffer. I think there should be a legal document like a will that explains under what circumstances you would like to leave this earth if anything bad happens be it dementia .. car accidents ect.
by cluckymama
14 Jun 2011, 19:43
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: "She"
Replies: 8
Views: 2201

Re: "She"

I love these!! )t'
by cluckymama
08 Jun 2011, 21:28
Forum: Food and Drink
Topic: Rose Cordial
Replies: 8
Views: 1790

Re: Rose Cordial

Sounds realy nice, think I may have to have a go too! )t'
by cluckymama
08 Jun 2011, 21:24
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: lidls best buys
Replies: 11
Views: 2988

Re: lidls best buys

Still think their smoked salmon at £2.79 for 200g (about half the price of W8rose for double the quantity!) is their best buy. Comes from Norway and is delicious! At that price, can be enjoyed often and not just as a luxury. I agree ive got some in the fridge now. mmmmm! Kattcollins im with you on ...
by cluckymama
08 Jun 2011, 21:16
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: What would you NOT economise/compromise on
Replies: 25
Views: 4671

Re: What would you NOT economise/compromise on

I cant drink cheap wine ...hic! I buy my meat from a local farmer unless i see any FR cuts cheap in the supermarket and they are usually impulse buys. I never scrimp on fruit and veg either i always think what im putting into my kids tummys Cant comprimise on the upkeep of the car. Nearly everything...