* Recipe for chilli: Fry beef mince (or even better, chuck steak cut up small). I do this in a non-stick pan without any oil. At the same time, in a separate pan, cook some chopped onions (I like a lot, so I use two big ones) in half the olive oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes. Grind some cumin and add it to the onions with chilli powder and one or two finely chopped red chillies. Once the beef is nice and brown (I like to fry it until it's catching - takes a while, even on a high heat), add a good slug of red wine and reduce until it's almost gone (wine isn't essential and I doubt it's even part of a chilli recipe normally). Then combine the meat and the onion mixture. Whiz up half the sun-dried tomatoes in a blender and add to the pan with a couple of tins of chopped tomatoes and a tin of kidney beans (drained), plus 3-4 squares of dark chocolate. I used to use a cinnamon stick, but the chocolate gives the finished thing a nicer consistency. It's then just a case of leaving it to simmer slowly. The longer, the better, IMHO. We never eat it with rice - usually just some nice bread. If you're doing it for guests, you could dollop some guacamole and soured cream on top.Ok Deb........ I've heard so much about your chilli's............
so what's your recipe?
What time do you go to bed?
Does Matt snore?
(I need to place my tent very strategically so I don't hear any snoring)![]()
Do you dye your hair?
Do you prefer handbags or shoes?
Ok guys, come on and let's carry on with this. I have PM'd Deb but heard nothing from her yet, so unless I hear otherwise let's carry on but keep it above board from now on.
How many handbags do you have?
Do you wear a lot of jewellery?
What colour is your kitchen?
Hi DebHaving fun?
You are hosting a fancy dress theme party.
What's your theme?
What do you wear?
Choose 3 famous men and women to invite.
What music do you play?
What food do you serve/
Thanx![]()
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What's your fave perfume?
What's your fave eyeshadow?
Do you own a pair of crocs?
Would you ever?
What's your fave mall/outlet/store in Orlando?
Thanx Deb![]()
Hi deb
So you were right, the AP holder website is like cracking the Da Vinci Code, whats the secret to those last 8 numbers on my voucher? Help me![]()
Hi Deb
What was your favourite toy as a child?
What was your favourite TV programme as a child?
Who was your favourite member of the A-Team?
Did you ever write to Jim'll Fix It, and if so, what did you ask for?
What would you ask for now?
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whats your earliest memory Deb
Deb, here are some more questions..
Would you dress up to go see Pirates of the Caribean 3?
If yes, would Matt? Would he be a Johnny Depp or an Orlando Bloom?
Obviously you would go in as Keira Nightly since most people say that. Then again you could also go in as the Voodoo Woman if you want..
And Finally, think of a Random Word, right now.![]()
* Recipe for chilli: Fry beef mince (or even better, chuck steak cut up small). I do this in a non-stick pan without any oil. At the same time, in a separate pan, cook some chopped onions (I like a lot, so I use two big ones) in half the olive oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes. Grind some cumin and add it to the onions with chilli powder and one or two finely chopped red chillies. Once the beef is nice and brown (I like to fry it until it's catching - takes a while, even on a high heat), add a good slug of red wine and reduce until it's almost gone (wine isn't essential and I doubt it's even part of a chilli recipe normally). Then combine the meat and the onion mixture. Whiz up half the sun-dried tomatoes in a blender and add to the pan with a couple of tins of chopped tomatoes and a tin of kidney beans (drained), plus 3-4 squares of dark chocolate. I used to use a cinnamon stick, but the chocolate gives the finished thing a nicer consistency. It's then just a case of leaving it to simmer slowly. The longer, the better, IMHO. We never eat it with rice - usually just some nice bread. If you're doing it for guests, you could dollop some guacamole and soured cream on top.
I've got several from the time I lived on a farm, but I don't know which would have been the first - I lived there for about 2 years from the age of 6 months. I remember walking to the shop in the village with my Gran and getting a pair of plastic sunglasses with a stick of liquorice attached to them with an elastic band.![]()
Actually, it was more of a Country Manor than a farm. This was it. You can call me "Lady". Lady Muck.![]()
* I will if you will.
* Matt would be more of a Davy Jones.
* You say the nicest things.![]()
* Crease.
ETA - Here is a Baffle Ball. I always looked after my toys and kept it in its box. Unfortunately my Mum gave away everything my brother and I ever owned.