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I have no ground to plant at the back which is entirely paved (where I was planning on putting the strawberries in pots). But actually this raises another question. In theory, I could plant them in the front - it would be a lot cooler and would get cooler but more constant morning sun - and...

I totally agree. I have friends who have inherited lovely china dinner services and they never use them. Their kids (all boys) have absolutely no interest in them, and they are just boxed up in their attics. I would be using them - after all, that is what they were made for.

I have heard of Georg Jensen Taxy. I didn't realise I had such good taste in cutlery! You are very fortunate to have them, and I love that you are using them. (Too many people put things away and and never use them.) I would use them too if I was lucky enough to have such lovely things. (y)

Okay, my 6 strawberry plants are still alive. This is good. (I have never grown strawberries before, so for me this is quite amazing. I ordered them online and when they arrived, I was quite disconcerted to basically have some muddy roots to deal with!) Anyway, I put each chunk of roots...

I have never understood the need to have a drink (of any sort) in hand while travelling. In the car while driving, surely a danger? On the London underground, while carrying a laptop bag and shoulder bag, I need a hand to hold onto a post or I would fall over at every stop. There is no...

I love celeriac! (I also love your cutlery!)

I hadn't really paid that much attention Jennyema, and now it doesn't matter (at least not this year) as we have postponed. My friend's work situation is too volatile for her to be able to commit to anything for the rest of this year. (Neither of us was really 100% convinced about the boat...

Okay, I'm off to bed. Dragn and Taxy - I will expect you both for dinner tomorrow - shall we say 7.30pm?

That's okay, bring some with you then! (I think that would get through customs as long as it's not millions of gallons or something.)

I am a "low risk" sort of person. I would throw it out! (I had food poisoning once - it was not fun and I don't want to go through that again - nothing I cooked by the way!)

In all my years, it has never occurred to me to buy a rotisserie chicken. So I checked and a whole, raw, non-frozen, medium sized chicken is around £5. (Which is pretty reasonable.) And a cooked whole chicken is £5.75. Wow. For sheer convenience, a 75p markup is pretty good! (I would...

Nice, simple ingredients. All you need for a good sausage.

There is a new type called "Premium Cattle" now Taxy. Extra leg room.

Yeah, don't bring the crusty steak and lobster with you Dragn! Might have some issues at customs! :ROFLMAO: Assume I'll cook or we'll eat out! (What sort of wine do you like? I'm a Pinot Grigio/Sauvignon Blanc type of gal.)

Must have been some meat in there? Pork or beef I guess?

Update: So, having done some research (which I should have done before getting too excited about visiting the US this year), it seems hotel prices have sky-rocketed since my last visit! My friend is in a work situation which means she cannot commit to anything yet. The latest possibility...

As long as you don't mind my concrete floored kitchen, you're welcome Dragn! (Only a six hour flight I think?) Oh, and yes, cheddar melts quite nicely! :)

Given I don't generally eat steak, or lobster... how about Surf'nTurf? (I'll get my coat.)

Oh, it's even worse than that Dragn. One time, in my bare feet, I walked across the floor in the very early morning and stepped on a slug. Makes me feel ill even now, to think about what that felt like underfoot.:sick: (That's when I put the fine mesh over the air brick!)

I grate it. (Which I assume is the same as shredding.)

1. Open the jar 2. Smell it 3. If it smells terrible - throw it away 4. If it doesn't smell of much - take out a piece of garlic and cut it in half. If that smells terrible - throw it away. 5. After that, it is up to you. Are you willing to take a risk and eat the garlic, or are you...

Well this is mostly what I do Dragn! (I don't add cream, but I beat those eggs to within an inch of their lives!) I add my standard strong (sharp) cheddar and fold over. But I find the cheese turns into a sort of lump. Perhaps I am adding too much?

My dream kitchen would have a floor... After moving in 6 years ago, I had to take up the most revolting carpet (yes, carpet) you ever saw in my kitchen. Underneath it turned out was raw concrete with some lumps and cracks. They remain. I think there is a problem with the damp proof...

Now see, I LOVE cheese and I really like scrambled egg. But I have never considered combining the two... how would this work? What type of cheese? When is it added?

It's all about experimenting Blissful. I should mention, with the onions I give them a quick fry first before putting them in and if I was going to add mushrooms, I would fry them up with the onions as well. The brilliant part is, you can add any vegetables you like, or happen to have. I...