Jam won't set if the pectin hasn't been released, to do this you have to reach the correct temp-see your thermometer as I can't remember what it should be. However if you use JAM sugar which has added pectin you don't need to cook it for so long and you get more jam/jelly for your money and a freshe...

What about making ice cream. Whip up some whipping cream and stir in mushed up straws. You have to beat the stuff when it's half frozen and it needs some defrosting before you con scoop it but it will be beter than anything you can buy

There will be some of these onions later they are just beginning to have "babies" for want of a better word and if you would like some send me a pm. Sylvia

This recipe was the old forum. I havent tried it but it looks good to me pickled onions(3) — Mick W — 15/09/2004 15:21:59 Here it is again for you.Best of luck.Pickled onions(4) — Mick W — 21/07/2004 23:58:16 I love em. First place your peeled shalotts in a brine salution for 24 hours to expell the ...

I know I'm thick!! I've just found out what to do---doooooooooh

I must be a bit thick. I would think there are more recipes than appear on this page but I'm blowed if I can find them. Which bit do I click?

Hi Chantal, I shred all the rubbish that comes through the door and it all composts down EXCEPT the windows in the envelopes which most definately do not. Then it lies on the soil until there is a drop of rain then it looks all bright and shiney in amongst the veg--charming! The damn stuff wouldn't ...

Hi David, 6 months, that must be a record. I wouldn't think they were much use by now. If you need some more get in touch and I'll ferret round and see if I can find some. Sylvia Symes