Welcome to the forum  ;D

Quote from: Welshdai on September 06, 2007, 01:43 PM
pictures to come cant work out how to change bmp to gif any ideas anyone?

You don't really want to post any piccies as a gif you will loose a lot of quality due to its colour limitations. Convert it to a jpg (small file size and better colour range).
I use Paintshop Pro for this sort of thing but I am sure there must be some free stuff on the web that will do it.
Try this one:
http://www.reasoft.com/rea-jpg-change-bmp.shtml
( the download works, I just tried it, but I did not try installing it)

Look forward to seeing those photos,

Jethro

You can't go wrong with that choice, the base is good and the Madras is still one of my favourites.

Not seen it yet but will keep an eye open for it 

Welcome to the forum  ;D

I am going to suggest something regarding the shoutbox.
We all seem to be using the site at different times and very rarely get to talk in close to real time.
How about all agreeing on a time and having a chat using the shoutbox.
A sort of weekly live meeting if you like.
I know this will not be easy 'cos we have members from all over the world.

Opinions, suggestions please?

Jethro ;D

Quote from: mike travis on August 31, 2007, 10:31 PM
Hi Jethro,  I agree, it has to be fresh Garlic/Ginger. I also crush the Garlic to make it easy to peel, but have recently started to grate the ginger. Takes a while to get rid of the smell from your hands but its worth it. I find chili peppers a pain to chop, any ideas? I have scrubbed my hands after handling them but later on if I so much as touch my eye or bite my nail (bad habit I know) I get a burning sensation   

Regarding chillis I always wear disposable latex gloves when chopping them ( yes they can be that nasty)
I did some Dorset Nagas a couple of weeks ago (http://www.dorsetnaga.com/) as a chilli and onion type relish.
Imagine , if you can,the pain inflicted on certain parts when performing natural bodily functions without taking the proper precautions. 

Any of you out there who have made any of the dishes that include lots of garlic, (Darth's base and subsequent Madras spring to mind) you will know what a pain it it to peel each individual clove with a knife.

Try this:

Top and tail each clove and then, with the flat of a knife blade, just give them a gentle thump enough to semi crush the clove of garlic.
The skin will then be very easy to remove.

Fresh Ginger

When buying the stuff, go for the biggest regular shaped pieces you can.
To peel it, cut off any irregular lumps and then use a potatoe peeler to take the skin off. (leaving the skin on can result in a bitter taste, so remove it)

You can always use pre-prepared puree for both but I would rather use nice fresh stuff.

Simple tips I know but hope they help  ;D

Quote from: Welshdai on August 27, 2007, 01:11 PM
Try here http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0225921 they start from 330ml for 0.75p and go up to 2.6l for 2.49p there is also these http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0250640 5 x 0.99p would they be big enough ?

They look fine to me, the only thing I would be concerned about is this bit of small print:

"Base only is dishwasher and microwave safe. Not for use for cooking."
Just hope they don't melt when you are defrosting any bases/leftover curry.  :

Well seeing as this was my idea for an off topic thread, I suppose I better kick it off.
Get talking curry nuts, about anything you want from to the sensible to the bizzare.

Jethro. ;D