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Continue reading →: Crochet and cleaning
Those are my plans for this week, having been away last week I have some unpacking to do (mainly books, we spend a lot of time away reading and chilling!), whilst away I picked up some yarn to make a sweater with (so that is one of my plans) before…
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Continue reading →: Alnwick Stew
2 lb bacon, forehock or end collar3 onions, peeled and chopped1-11/2 lb potatoes, peeled and slicedEnglish mustard powderBlack pepperA bayleafFresh chopped parsley for garnish Cut the bacon into cubes, about 1-2 inches. Place a layer of onions in the base of a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add a layer of bacon…
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Continue reading →: Bacon and Beans
2 to 21/2 lb forehock of bacon, diced3 to 4 onions, peeled and chopped1/2 lb haricot beansBlack pepperPinch of dry mustard powderA bayleafWater or stock Place the haricot beans in a bowl of cold water and leave to soak overnight. Next day boil in fresh water in a saucepan for…
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Continue reading →: Skirlie Stuffed Chicken
A 3-31/2 lb chicken4 oz medium or coarse oatmeal1 medium onion, chopped2 oz shredded suet or 2 oz drippingSalt and pepperMixed herbs (optional) Set the oven to 350F or Mark 4. Remove the giblets for the gravy. Rinse and wipe the chicken well. Put the pastmeal, onion and the suet…
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Continue reading →: Beef in Stout
1 tablespoon oilA walnut of butter2 lb stewing steak, wiped and cubed2 onions, peeled and sliced2 tablepoons floursalt and black pepper2 carrots, peeled and sliced1/2 pint stout1 teaspoon soft brown sugarfresh chopped parsley for garnish Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan and cook the meat until lightly…
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Continue reading →: Calendar Cats
I sent this off to GhostStitchers as I still can't stitch, the packaging came back mangled and the papers had been trampled on, also they were going to charge £300 plus to do it (and I understand the stitcher gets about 10% of that which hardly seems equitable for the…
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Continue reading →: first crochet finished
So there we have it – fingerless mittens finished and stitched up AND they work brilliantly with the crutches, so now I want to do some more with some Yarnscape yarn and then I will attempt a sweater (eep!)
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Continue reading →: Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup
Ingredients 2 tsp cumin seeds pinch chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive oil 600g carrots , washed and coarsely grated (no need to peel) 140g split red lentils 1l hot vegetable stock (from a cube is fine) 125ml milk plain yogurt and naan bread, to serve Heat a large saucepan and…
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Continue reading →: WIP list
I'm not really sure I want to do this but I think I need to :- Crochet – fingerless mittens Knitting – socks – need to decide about these, I no longer wear socks other than trainer socks Stitching – Map of Durham Perfect Pets Medieval Sampler TW The Castle…
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Continue reading →: Fingerless Mittens
Okay these should be short and a mini scarf done with it but I want to do these so that I don't have to wear a sweater all Summer (if I don't have something on my forearms the crutches stick to my skin and that is a serious ouch!) so…
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