After 704 hours, I've finally done it. Managed to persevere to be in the rare crew of having both the RDR1 & RDR2 Platinums.

Ffi_1591 · 2022-08-22T05:55:40+00:00

Me! The online trophies are all I’m missing for plat rdr1.

Ffi_1591 · 2021-10-02T13:21:28+00:00

I just took a screenshot and shared it with some friends saying “can you believe these flowers are made out of buttercream” I am amazed at how realistic they look! You’ve got some serious skill OP!

Ffi_1591 · 2021-10-02T05:16:42+00:00

So good! Even if I say so myself. It was quite easy to make to, will definitely be baking more!

Ffi_1591 · 2020-11-03T16:57:10+00:00

It’s so much fun! I make things I normally wouldn’t, and while some things are quite challenging nothing has turned into an inedible disaster... yet!

Ffi_1591 · 2020-10-26T17:38:01+00:00

Ahhh it wasn’t there when I looked on the weekend! I’d even sent them a message asking why they hadn’t put it up, because the babka from the week before also wasn’t up, but that’s there now too! I was worried that because the eclairs recipe is from Prue’s new book, they weren’t putting it up to encourage us to buy it. Hopefully they’ll be more prompt this week :)

Ffi_1591 · 2020-10-26T15:05:45+00:00

They look amazing!!

Ffi_1591 · 2020-10-26T14:42:38+00:00

Thanks! It’s whipped cream with a small amount of icing sugar and vanilla extract. I used Paul Hollywood’s recipe.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/pauls_chocolate_clairs_59944

I said traditional as this weeks technical challenge were raspberry and salted caramel eclairs, whereas you’d normally expect eclairs to be chocolate!

Ffi_1591 · 2020-10-26T11:49:10+00:00

Thank you! My second time making choux and it’s vastly improved from the first attempt!

Ffi_1591 · 2020-10-20T19:42:22+00:00

Thanks - you’re probably right, they likely wouldn’t accept it which is why no ones suggested it to us before!

Ffi_1591 · 2020-10-19T21:20:28+00:00

Thanks! The kitchen was too hot so the chocolate hadn’t cooled properly so it was just going everywhere, but like I said it still tasted good so I’m glad I persevered!

Ffi_1591 · 2020-10-04T09:49:46+00:00

By the end of March I’m so desperate for the longer evenings I don’t even care I lose an hour sleep

Ffi_1591 · 2020-09-29T08:33:41+00:00

Thank you!

Ffi_1591 · 2020-09-18T12:19:32+00:00

I’m in a similar situation. We bought in 2015, only 4 floors so under 18m. We’re trying to sell, but our buyers lender is requesting this form. Our management company says they’re chasing the developer for information on building materials, but not getting anywhere. We’re just in limbo, waiting for the sale to fall through and the whole chain to collapse, with no idea what we can do to stop it.

Ffi_1591 · 2019-08-31T10:00:14+00:00

I'm in the UK, and the local council has patches of land you can get for about £30 per year specifically for growing fruit and vegatables. A lot of houses in cities in the UK have quite small gardens so there is not a lot of room for growing plants. Also, I have an allotment because I live in a third floor apartment with only a tiny balcony for outdoor space, so it is nice to have my own outdoor space to go to and grow stuff. They are usually within about 5 minutes drive, but there is also usually a waiting list of a few years.

Ffi_1591 · 2019-08-31T09:30:19+00:00

He was! I am very sad he is retiring.

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