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[Brew 5,462]

nonna, here's the recipe we (tried ever so hard) to follow. We don't like spices so left them out and added a few mixed nuts

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/spiced_granola_with_01268

 

 

 

 

[nonnaB 4,909]

I've just looked at the recipe and it does look nice. Are you going to try again? The nonstick baking tray,..... I don't trust them. Years ago I bought 3 deep cup cake tins from Lakeland, quite expensive but thought they'd last,and every time I used them they stuck. I ended up not using them or using the paper cup to line the tins. I use ordinary baking trays that came with my oven and use greaseproof paper or a non stick cake spray. I think sometimes when you see a recipe and think" I must make that but I haven't got .....or the wrong size or whatever" and Then I just use what I have and adjust the recipe to what I like as you did with the spices. Personally I love spices especially ginger and cinnamon. The other day I bought 2 huge pieces of fresh ginger and some apples to make a smoothie along with carrots. The ginger blocked the juicer as it was so stringy. Its a bit out of season but never thought ( as I usually do, to break a bit off to see if its stringy) however now I'm chopping it up and making " tea" with it.

Good luck with the Granola bars.

[radfordred 6,284]

These cereal bars you speak of, I have seen them in all major supermarkets for less than a few quid  

[Brew 5,462]

Quite agree RR, when gardening friends boast of growing veg, esp. tomatoes , I usually say something similar.

 

But this is not making granola bars. It's supposed to be like muesli or similar - breakfast in a bowl and there is nothing in Tesco that is quite the same.

Ignoring the time, trouble, expense and the mountain of washing up it was the best laugh we've had in ages and you can't get that in Aldi. 

 

[radfordred 6,284]

Honestly, in Sainsbury’s you can buy tomatoes  they come in packets washed & less that a quid, I’ve even seen jams & chutneys, they come in jars, with screw lids  these supermarkets could become popular? 

[philmayfield 6,240]

Re tomatoes. Those grown in your greenhouse and eaten from the vine are far superior to the supermarket variety as indeed are all home grown fresh vegetables. However if you look at the cost of your time and effort then the supermarket gives the best monetary value. Will I ever recoup the cost of my rotovator? At least our greenhouses were free as gifts and inheritances.

[radfordred 6,284]

Word on the street @philmayfield your about to get a great big Sainsbury’s, Argos, Greggs & KFC drive through out your way? Knocking a bit of that derelict Southwell Minister down & digging up that rugby club 

[philmayfield 6,240]

Not quite as you say. It’s proposed to be up Park Lane near to the rugby club and Minster School. The site is well screened from the main road. I’ve seen the plans and I support the application. It’s a much needed facility in the area. Greggs and KFC are not included and it will only be a collection depot for Argos. It’s got to get past the planning committee first.

[trogg 2,032]

I use to have an allotment with a mate and we use to grow all types of fruit and veg also some flowers. The taste of this produce was far better than any thing from any shop. Was it cost effective not a chance, but the fun and enjoyment we had whilst chatting away with the other gardeners was well worth it , we spent more time chatting than working. I started gardening there in my late 20s and most of the others seemed to be ancient but the advice we received was invaluable. The stories they told us of what they had done in their life was amazing, most of them should have been locked up. 

[mary1947 2,099]

Dj360

 

Please don't take it serious about buying a car it was only a comment.

 

[mary1947 2,099]

Was due to go into QMC for opp on my capple tunnel (wrist) had a call 6 00 night before, now have to have it done  at the City hospital. I| could not praise the staff enough. Very organized, gave you a good check over,  did a covi test and more. After opp was taken  back to my room, then the nurse came over ask if i would like a cup of tea and a sandwhich.  Nothing was to much trouble for them.. 

Boris take note and give the NHS staff a nice big rise.

They sre worth every £ they get.

[radfordred 6,284]

Having driven bangers in my teens & up on till my 40s, I think once you shell out on a new car you can never go back to a jalopy, treat yourself, lives far to short for MOTs & new tyres, you’ll  even feel & look better sat behind a decent reg number plate. 

 

Been driving a brand new Ford transit courier van It’s a joy to be @ work. 

[DJ360 6,751]

I've owned numerous new cars. They aren't that special and lose you a fortune.

Also there's a big difference between a 'bangers or 'jalopy.. and a collectable classic.

 

 

 

[Beekay 5,234]

Got my new car three weeks ago. I've done a whole 72 miles in it and bin out 4 times. Life in the fast lane eh !

At least there's no full Ash tray. Come to think of it, there isn't an Ash tray. Part of my reg number looks like NG2.

[DJ360 6,751]

Here's the pic I failed to post properly above.  My 'banger'....

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/H5zUY7rUhXR9o4c56

[IAN FINN 827]

Beekay what sort of car did you get?

[mary1947 2,099]

Beekay has you new car got !

"Trotter's Indpendent Trading company"

writting on the side???

if so 

"We know where it's come from.

[trogg 2,032]

Thats no banger Col , it looks smart and a 2.0 its a mover, you made the right choice buy a decent car ,look after it and keep it, it makes good financial sense.  I have at last made my mind up to keep this one and not waste any more money buying new ones, there is too many buttons, switches and voices and buzzers telling me info I dont need on cars made now. 

[philmayfield 6,240]

70,000 miles is nothing for a modern car. Mileages of 200,000 are achievable with regular oil changes and servicing. If you do keep a car for a long time you do miss out on all the innovations in goodies and gizmos though.

[Beekay 5,234]

Mary1947, Trotters vehicle was not a car but a van and no, there's no writing on the side apart from underneath, where it says Lesney and "Other side up".

Ian Finn, I'll pm you with my details. I'm not having this lot extract the urine for my change of vehicle.  

[Rob.L 1,091]

Not all gadgets and gizmos are beneficial, though.

 

I can use any control on my car without taking my eyes off the road ahead. Contrast that with something like a Tesla, where just about everything is controlled from a touch screen in the middle of the dashboard and you need to look at it to see what you’re doing, even activating the wipers or changing the heater settings.

 

And then there’s keyless entry, where you have to hide the key in a metal box at home or risk the car being nicked off your drive. Although that’s done wonders for sales of Krookloks!

[philmayfield 6,240]

I certainly agree that touch screens are potentially dangerous as you have to take your eyes off the road. Even satnav is dangerous for the same reason. As for keys, I keep mine in a Faraday pouch. Some useful things are tyre pressure sensors, auto screen wipers, auto headlights, voice control of certain functions, cruise control and speed limiters, automatic transmission (obviously!), air conditioning, electric seats etc. A lot of these ‘extras’ used to be in the more upmarket cars but I’ve noticed, whilst looking for a car for our daughter, that even the relatively modest small cars are loaded with gadgets. Most of these are electronic so it’s now relatively cheap to include them in the specification.

I hate Tesla’s. I’ll only think about going electric when I can get a 500 mile range. I’ve no wish, on a 360 mile round trip, which I do regularly, to look for a charging point and wait for 30 minutes when I can be pressing on with the journey.

[philmayfield 6,240]

I bet BK’s driving a Nissan Micra. No shame in that BK, lots of the elderly drive them! 

[Beekay 5,234]

Oi Philmayfield! ! I'll have you know I'm only 77 and no, it's not a Micra, (although I had one in 2006, but couldn't get on with a 2 door.

Didn't realise they made 4 door models. Decent little runner though.)

[philmayfield 6,240]

Good age 77. Do you still have all your faculties!