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    Spice Grinder with Detachable Head (U.K)?

    Hi! Looking for a coffee bean / nut and spice grinder in the U.K. Must have a detachable head. I had a Wahl James Martin one (70g capacity) which was ok but hard to wash as you couldn't detach the head (where you put the spices etc). Looking for one under £30 with 60g or more capacity. Looking...
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    Defrosted Curry

    Hi All! Will a defrosted curry last 3 days in the fridge after you take it out the freezer? I took it out Monday night, so it would've been defrosted for last night but wanted heat and eat it tonight? Thanks!
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    Reheating Stuffed Peppers

    Hi All! I made stuffed peppers today in the oven. Fried onion and courgette in olive oil then after a couple of minutes added garlic, cherry tomatoes, seasoning and ground cumin and coriander. Then (with rice already cooked) I mixed all of the above in a bowl with a handful or chopped fresh...
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    Adding Peppers to Pizza

    Hi All! What's the best way to add peppers to a pizza (an oven bake supermarket bought one?) Just put them on as is and bake the pizza? I was thinking of frying them first but tryna be a bit healthier. Thanks!
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    How Long Will Garlic Bread Last In Freezer?

    Hi! How long will garlic bread last in the freezer? This is in a freezer bag. Been in there 4 months 3 days and I've just took it out and put it in the fridge to have tomorrow night with a lasagne. Thanks!
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    Raw Chicken Smells

    Hi All! Every time I've defrosted chicken frozen from the freezer in the fridge overnight and even when I've bought chicken fresh, when I'm chopping it up it never smells of anything. I bought some yesterday and it smells. When I was cutting it up, it smelt. I had 2 breast fillets and last...
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    Freezing Curry

    Hi All! I found a curry (Chicken Madras) in the freezer tonight. It has a date label on it. It's been in there since 24th March so 4 months 1 week. Will it still be safe to cook / reheat and eat once thawed in the fridge obviously? Also just read something online on not refreezing meat, it...
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    Biscuit Baking Question

    Hi all! I baked some Oaty Cookies earlier on and they were a little bit on the soft side. D'ya think I needed to bake them a little bit longer? Thanks!
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    Tiger Bread

    Hi All! I'm trying to perfect a tiger bread / loaf. I do a white bloomer and add the paste to the outside before baking. Does anybody have any good paste recipes for the outside? I've seen many recipes on the internet and You Tube but quite a lot don't contain sesame oil (which I'm certain...
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    White Bloomer Dough Consistency

    Hi All! Just as the title suggests, I'm trying to find out what consistency a white bloomer bread dough should be. I've been making bread lately. Today I'm making a white bloomer again. What I do though, is keep adding flour when I'm kneading as the dough is very sticky. The recipe is Paul...
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    Naan Bread Advice

    Hi All! I did this recipe last night and tonight... https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/418615/easy-naan-bread I used yeast in it and strong white bread flour instead of plain flour. I found more flour was needed too (it was half the recipe I did too as it was for just myself) but more...
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    Vanilla Essence Question

    Hi! Sorry if this is the wrong section. I have some vanilla essence and there is a best before date on the lid but no time frame written anywhere on the bottle saying..'use so many days or weeks after opening'. I can only presume that once opened that it should be good to use until the best...
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    Shortbread Query

    Hi All! Yesterday I made some shortbread. It was lovely but it was a little bit cakey in the middle. I used 1 part caster sugar to 2 parts butter to 3 parts plain flour (50g, 100g, 150g) and creamed together the butter and sugar first, then added the flour. Brought it together to make a...
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