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 Topic: europe's bio-fuel industry threatens rainforests - ACT NOW |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 5
Views: 3560
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 Forum: Conservation and Environment Posted: Mon Jan 08, 07 8:17 pm Subject: europe's bio-fuel industry threatens rainforests - ACT NOW |
| Surely the whole biofuel thing is another example of the powers that be trying to find 'solutions' so that we can carry on as we are doing transport-wise. Woudn't it be better if they accepted the fac ... |
| Topic: Do you need glass demijohns for making wine? |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 10
Views: 10134
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Mon Jan 08, 07 7:07 pm Subject: Do you need glass demijohns for making wine? |
I see that you can get hold of big (23ltr) plastic carboys. In theory could you use this to make a big batch of wine rather than using demijohns?
I may be doing some home brew soon as I'm back in ... |
| Topic: rabbits |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 2
Views: 6913
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Sun Jul 16, 06 8:09 pm Subject: rabbits |
| Thankfully not a lot of bindweed here. Why not feed a bit to your rabbit and see what happens. I suspect that rabbits won't eat stuff that doesn't agree wiith them. |
| Topic: Pizza base |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 53
Views: 22161
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Sat Jul 15, 06 11:56 am Subject: Pizza base |
My recipe = for 2 bases
425g plain white flour
100g butter
1 tsp baking soda
Mix and then add small amounts of milk until it's the right consistancy. |
| Topic: Self sufficient in... |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 35
Views: 13244
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Fri Jul 14, 06 5:41 pm Subject: Self sufficient in... |
| Chicken, rabbit, spuds, onions, shallots, garlic, strawberries, lettuce, blackcurrants. Tis been a good year so far and it's great to eat in season. So much more interesting. |
| Topic: Harvesting now |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 77
Views: 28696
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Wed Jul 12, 06 8:16 pm Subject: Harvesting now |
On Sunday we had OHs parents for lunch. Apart from the drinks (couple of gallons of red wine) the rest was mostly home done.
Starter. Hard boiled eggs, mayo, trout (caught by me), toms (not by me). ... |
| Topic: Courses for smallholders |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 0
Views: 2030
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Wed Jul 12, 06 7:43 pm Subject: Courses for smallholders |
| I'm looking into the feasibility of organising some courses for smallholders. So this means that I'd like to do a bit of market research before I get too carried away. If anyone would like some type o ... |
| Topic: How long does making your daily bread take? |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 42
Views: 17546
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Tue Jul 11, 06 6:33 pm Subject: How long does making your daily bread take? |
| Breadmakers are for WIMPS. I mix all the ingredients up with a Kenwood Chef then do it the old fashioned way (apart from the fact that I use a kenwood!) and then let it rise, knock it back, let it ris ... |
| Topic: Home Curing Kit |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 39
Views: 15202
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Fri Jun 30, 06 6:53 pm Subject: Home Curing Kit |
Here's another mad idea:
why can't you run a one day course at your place showing people what to do - more interactive than a video would ever be.
Just a thought. |
| Topic: Dead hen |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 8
Views: 5768
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Wed Jun 28, 06 7:54 am Subject: Dead hen |
| I had one yesterday. Can't win em all. |
| Topic: Home Curing Kit |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 39
Views: 15202
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Wed Jun 28, 06 7:52 am Subject: Home Curing Kit |
If you're going to include the River Cottage video why not:
1. See if you can get em cheaper if you buy in quantity or
2. Cut them out all together, increase your profit margin and shoot your own vi ... |
| Topic: At last, something going right... |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 14
Views: 5200
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Sun Jun 25, 06 12:23 pm Subject: At last, something going right... |
| It's never easy learning something new. And I would say well done for trying. To me that looks fab. |
| Topic: sausages |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 22
Views: 9285
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Tue Jun 20, 06 6:27 pm Subject: sausages |
I've never had any trouble mincing.
And no trouble with my sausage either.
Sorry, too much listening to Round the Horne.
Back on topic. I use a Kenwood with the sausage making attachment and ... |
| Topic: Table legs |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 12
Views: 5765
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Wed Jun 14, 06 7:47 pm Subject: Table legs |
| Not bad but it's not exactly Art Deco is it! |
| Topic: Paper |
monsieurpoule
Replies: 6
Views: 3296
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Wed Jun 14, 06 6:16 pm Subject: Paper |
| I've made paper with my daughter. It's good fun. A good idea is to include dried out leaves when you lay the pulp onto the deckle. it's good fun and costs nothing - a big plus to my mind. |
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