Quote from: George on February 03, 2010, 10:58 PM
Does anyone know of any website or simple (free) software comprising a map of the UK on to which one can plot flags of where people live, eventually giving some indication of population distribution for a given group? Or we could do it manually.

I know this is an old post I'm picking up on, but perhaps the best way of achieving what you're talking about here is to install the Google Earth modification to SMF (the software on which the forum is built).  The plugin is here and should be a simple install, all members of the site would then have access to a map where they could drop a pin to indicate their location anywhere in the world.  Other members could view the whole map and find members by location.  It does need someone with access to the server to install it so I guess it's a question of whether admin is interested in the idea.

Quote from: chriswg on February 01, 2010, 01:14 PM
Hi Jerry,

There is only one place you can go now and that is to put your hand in your pocket and pay a top chef to teach you the tricks of the trade.

I have been speaking to a local top-notch BIR about lessons and they are happy to arrange for their head chef to come to my house and teach me to cook whatever I want using my ingredients and equipment. I think this is the only thing that can now be done to get over the final hurdle. If he can get the taste like that then we know it is possible. If he fails then we know it is something do do with their equipment.

If any other members want to attend (I live in Fleet, Hampshire) then let me know and we can spread the cost. Our kitchen is very big so there would be ample room for 4 students and a master. I know of one member who is very keen for this already.

Im working weekdays in London for the next few weeks and as the Chef is off on Mondays and Tuesdays it would have to be on one of those days.

Jerry - Is it worth the train ride to get those final questions answered? The more of us that are there the more likely it will be that we don't miss anything. You would be a good person to have there if possible.

Post or PM me if you are interested and we can try and get a date that suits everyone.

Did this idea ever happen?  I'd be interested in being a part of it if it's still in the offing.

Thanks for your reply Cory, not sure why the rolled eyes smiley though?

Also, would anyone recommend spices of india as a mail order spice supplier or are there better options?  Do you know which delivery service SOI uses as if it's Parcelforce that alone will be enough to persuade me not to bother! 

Just looking at Basmati rice on the SpicesofIndia website: Akash Basmati

It seems to enjoy a large price advantage compared to all the other Basmati rices on that site.  Just wondering if that's a bad sign?!  Anyone used it?  What about other sources, do you buy 10kg of Basmati cheaper than

Thanks Martin, 100g of bay leaves would last me a very long time I think.  I'll look around and see if I can find a smaller pack.

Quote from: Curry Barking Mad on March 14, 2011, 10:04 PM
8 out of 10 owners said their cats preferred  Tit-e-Kat

;D

I think they're plastic, but you know what it's like buying off websites - sometimes you don't know what you're getting until they arrive.

Ps. congrats on passing the 1000 post mark!

Thanks Axe.  I have some babyfood pots enroute for this purpose.  Will post a pic when they arrive if they look any good.

Thanks Phil, that gives me some background info to go on.