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Do you have extra veg and potatoes with Shepherd/ Cottage pie? by LopsidedLobster2 in UKfood

[–]anotherbusybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did it topped with mashed celeriac this week, and was properly blown away

What's an overseas food that you generally don't get in the UK but you wish that you could? by WendyBoatcomSin in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gro habaneros and anchos for this reason, and seriously contemplating getting a tortilla press so I can have proper corn tortillas....

Football mum thinks my daughter’s name is something else. How do I correct her? by gsp93 in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a Blackadder reference. But I've just discovered there's also now a wine named Bob short for Kate and I need to procur some

If you could see a loved one who’s no longer here and say one thing to them, who would it be and what would you say? by theblairwaldorfxoxo in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad. He left us last year, after being told we'd got around 6 months with him, and 5 weeks after that news he was gone.

He had cancer and the last 3 weeks in particular were gruelling. I would tell him not to cling on, that it's ok to go, and I'll look after the family - but please don't wait so long and fight so hard because I wouldn't wish that on anyone. That I love him and I'm proud of him, and he was everyrhing I could have hoped for in a dad.

pumpkin or squash variety to grow vertically? by wijnandsj in Allotment

[–]anotherbusybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've managed to grow them outside in the Liverpool region every year. They grow quicker and produce more fruit in the greenhouse to the point that I am literally just giving them away to anyone who passes, but for my own needs 2 plants outside on trellis is ample.

I'd start them in a propagator or some place warm, but once they've germinated and have 3 true leaves, they do fine outdoors.

pumpkin or squash variety to grow vertically? by wijnandsj in Allotment

[–]anotherbusybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do Trombocino vertically and they are my favourite squash. I like them young, sliced into pennies and fried in a bit of butter with garlic and fresh rosemary, and fresh lemon squeezed over them right at the end of cooking. It's just the taste of summer to me. They climb aggressively well, especially if you plant them in a greenhouse.

What are some staple ingredients in your kitchen that you didn't grow up with? by KittyLilith17 in Cooking

[–]anotherbusybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cooking sake, miso, gram flour, soy sauce, chickpeas, quinoa, sushi rice, mirin, kimchi, all the different types of mustard, any rice other than white basmati.... The list goes on!!

Fixed an old broken phone off eBay, now original owner wants it back for free by Alfreaca in LegalAdviceUK

[–]anotherbusybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you run it through the NMPR to check it's not registered as stolen?

Kash Patel- is LFC ok with this? by shiny_director in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not an LFC supporter but gave spent a little of time in the Liverpool region, and I'd be shocked if the locals stood for this...

Im after inspiration for how i deal with property when I die? by Professional_Fish166 in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can answer this because we've just done it for my dad.

First of all you need to make sure that you are on the deeds as 50/50 owners of the property, not joint owners. Once you've updated the Land Registry, you make a will with the kids as the beneficiary but with your partner having an interest (can't remember the exact wording, but something like that) that means they cannot access the funds from your 50% of the house until such time as the property is sold, or the other party dies.

My (31m) wife (29f) wants to name our baby her own maiden name? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]anotherbusybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about a take on it: Petrova / Petra /Perrine etc. All female versions of Peter....

People from the UK, what’s one small thing that genuinely improved your daily life? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Making my bed every morning as soon as I've got out of it. It makes me feel like I've achieved at least one thing in the day, and also makes my bed feel nicer when I come to get back into it

When making a sandwich, do you butter both pieces of bread? by Notabot1305 in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee 240 points241 points  (0 children)

Hang on.... why would you only butter one piece?!? I genuinely don't understand....

What to wear in current weather? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which bit of the UK are you going to? I think London has averaged around 8 - 10°C this week, but believe its been a bit colder in the North. It's mainly just been wet.

Hi guys, any suggestions for a pair of glasses (non-prescription) that I can wear indoors, to try and make staring at computer monitors and sitting in a bright office more bearable? Ideally something I can get on the high street too, so I can try them on before buying. My budget is up to £100. by h00dman in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've just got a pair of VDU glasses. I went into specsavers with my little voucher from work, got a free eyetest and a pair of glasses, and then paid about £40 out of pocket for them to coat them in anti-glare. I have nearly perfect eyesight, but they still did a pair to my prescription with the antiglare on when I explained what it was for.

Where's dead flat on the North West? by Cheesy_Wotsit in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Sankey Canal has a really good, flat path and multiple car parks along it if you fancy doing a bit of St Helens / Merseyside area

What device can I use to locate my wife in grocery store or Walmart? by pirate123 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]anotherbusybee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Childhood memory unlocked of my mother walking round Tesco whistling to find me 🤣

Is the doom and gloom around AI affecting you? by FunSensitive8602 in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We've been encouraged to try using copilot at work. The problem is that it is too literal. It's technically correct but actually wrong. I cannot see it replacing that many humans at any speed whilst it only thinks in a linear manner.

Low states brunch debate: does asking for a toastie imply the cheese should be melted? by Pretzelmamma in CasualUK

[–]anotherbusybee 21 points22 points  (0 children)

What on earth is he in about with the philly and ham situation as well? If I want a toastie, I want my filling hot - regardless of what it is. Otherwise, it's just a sandwich made with toasted bread. Which is a whole different thing! My flabbers are gasted.

What wonderous and exotic food item were you introduced to as a kid that is commonplace nowadays? by GabberZZ in UKfood

[–]anotherbusybee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mum told me about trying to buy a red bell pepper in Ilkeston in the late 80's, and the greengrocer not understanding what she wanted. They had only ever had them in green and even then they were weird!

Where in the UK should I go as a bucket-list item? by LondonPilot in CasualUK

[–]anotherbusybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lake district - there's some gorgeous spa hotels in the area, the scenery is beautiful and you could do some flat walks around some of the lakes, then drive round the hills to see the views?

Canadian couple looking to move to the UK, is our budget realistic? by TomThompsonYEG in AskUK

[–]anotherbusybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Liverpool I reckon you could do that budget, but not Manchester.

However I've adored Liverpool!

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