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Article Damson Gin Hits 615 | Last Modified 2009-10-14
Another 1960s recipe for Damson Gin this time, though it is probably older than that. Requires 1lb damsons, 3oz sugar, 1 bottle of gin, makes 2 bottles of damson gin. Takes about 3 months.
Article Sloe Gin Hits 614 | Last Modified 2009-10-14
A 1960s sloe gin recipe. Requires 1lb sloes, 5oz sugar, 70cl Gin. Takes about 3 months. Makes 2 bottles of sloe gin from 1 bottle of gin.
Article Alingan Bajis recipe Hits 519 | Last Modified 2009-10-05
These cheese and potato bhajis are a popular snack in north-west India. They are very easy to make and hard to get wrong! Best served with chilli sauce, chutney, curd or yoghurt.
Article Seaweed Soup Hits 387 | Last Modified 2009-09-18
This is a quick, basic, tasty and easy soup that I often make on a lunchtime. You can have it as it is, or with noodles to make it more substantial.
Article Little archaeologist game Hits 617 | Last Modified 2009-09-02
This is an old, old java applet platform game I wrote. I thought I'd put it back on line as I just found it again :)
Article Tarka Dal with coconut milk Hits 1008 | Last Modified 2009-08-18
This makes an amazingly tasty and comforting dal. This was, surprisingly, inspired by Rick Stein's similar tarka daal on his Eastern Odyssey programme recently - the Sri Lanka episode. And it's vegetarian / vegan too!
Article Banana Licuado Hits 578 | Last Modified 2009-08-01
Don't listen to the others, this is the real deal - a proper Banana Licuado recipe.
Article Marijuana wine recipe Hits 1345 | Last Modified 2009-07-24
I met a guy who made his own cannabis wine, I asked for the recipe out of curiosity and offer it here for your interest. He said it was good, but I have no idea if it is or not.
Article Vegetarian Thai Spring Rolls Hits 594 | Last Modified 2009-07-17
People get excited when I make these :) Delicious! It is based on a recipe I found on the net some time ago, but have since lost the link for. These are the tastiest spring rolls I have ever encountered :)
Article Salt and Pepper Crackers Hits 492 | Last Modified 2009-07-16
These are based on a traditional Indian recipe for crackers that are deep fried and last for several weeks. This is essentially the same except I bake them in the oven instead. They are a good snack and very quick and easy to make.
Article How to make easy Mead recipe Hits 2654 | Last Modified 2009-07-07
I thought I'd try my hand at mead. This recipe is a mix of a few I found on the net. It is pretty easy and requires little special ingredients or equipment.
Article The Little Witch Game Hits 719 | Last Modified 2009-05-08
This was a java applet game I wrote back in 2003. I just found it so put all the notes etc about it here. Note, it doesn't seem to load any more :( no idea why. If anyone fixes it, let me know! (Source is available)
Article Special, Easy Vegetarian Quesadillas Hits 606 | Last Modified 2009-05-08
Quick, easy and oh so tasty, these quesadillas have evolved over many years of making them. They are basically tortillas filled with salsa, cheese and refried beans. Take half an hour, start to finish. Serves 2-3 people.
Misc Can I freeze refried beans? Hits 1061 | Last Modified 2009-05-07
Yes. Okay then, how can I defrost and reheat frozen refried beans? Ah, now you're talking. Read on.
Article Sour Cream Cake Hits 877 | Last Modified 2009-05-06
This is based on a net recipe that I have since lost the bookmark for. Light, very rich, quick and easy and tasty. Needs sour cream, eggs, butter, flour, some nuts and sugar.
Comment Basic Curry Problems comment by Ralpharama Hits | Last Modified 2010-02-08
:) Sometimes there's no way back... I'm not sure of a way to reverse too much yoghurt - sorry!
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Comment Basic Curry Problems comment by charlotte genever Hits | Last Modified 2010-02-06
ive put too much yoghurt in and its given it a very yoghurty taste how can i make it taste better...
Comment Classic ASP XML Feed Reader comment by ninjaGUY Hits | Last Modified 2010-02-06
Thanks, this solved my problem...
Comment Basic Curry Problems comment by Ralpharama Hits | Last Modified 2010-01-28
Add yoghurt, or curd, or coconut milk, it will reduce the heat....
Comment Basic Curry Problems comment by Mary Hits | Last Modified 2010-01-27
i put too much curry powder in my recipe, how can i reduce the heat?...
Comment Apple Wine Recipe comment by merrykare Hits | Last Modified 2010-01-27
Thanks for very lovely apple wine site:
Silver Bells are ringing: Do you hear what I hear?
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Comment Apple Crumble Recipe comment by Ralpharama Hits | Last Modified 2010-01-18
About 4 or 5 I'd say. Depends on hunger levels....
Comment Apple Crumble Recipe comment by yumyum Hits | Last Modified 2010-01-16
how many people will this serve?...
Comment Facebook blank profile page, cookies problems etc comment by Caasi Hits | Last Modified 2010-01-16
THANK YOU!...
Comment Apple Crumble Recipe comment by Ralpharama Hits | Last Modified 2010-01-14
This was a long time ago, and in a town not famous for its culture or cuisine :) ...
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