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  1. Gumbootlou

    Puddings Lucious Lemon Cake OR You can your cake and eat it !!

    Sorry, it's not syn free. You have to syn the couscous....stupid food abuse rules again. I love this cake though and still make it even though you are supposed to syn it. I never do though but like you said, I don't eat it all at once......only a slice a day.
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    FAVOURITE LOW SYN PUDDINGS?

    I like a Skinny Cow Ice lolly! 4 1/2 syns but totally worth it :-)
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    Mushy pea curry

    I have used Indian curry powder (madras usually) but I found a chinese curry powder mix at the good food show this year and last time I made it I used that and it was gorgeous. I cook it and then blend the whole lot and leave until I'm ready to use (it will last a few days in the fridge). I...
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    Falling off the wagon early!

    All last week I was really bad with the booze - I drank every night!! And now this weekend my OH (who also goes to SW with me) suggested we open a box of Celebrations that were supposed to be a present "and just have a few" and we've been eating them all weekend. He has missed the last 3 weigh...
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    *Almost SYN-FREE* home-made soft cheese - in any flavour you like!

    I made the garlic version with raw garlic and it was lush. We had it over 5 bean chilli instead of our usual humous and it was gorgeous. Will definitely make again :-)
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    *Almost SYN-FREE* home-made soft cheese - in any flavour you like!

    You can't beat a good bit of garlic!! Did you just grate a bit into the yoghurt? Do you think it might benefit from cooking the garlic (either a quick fry with frylight or roasting some cloves) and then putting it in? I'm planning on making this over the next few days and want to do a garlic...
  7. Gumbootlou

    SW Roasties

    How high did you have your oven? I had mine on gas mark 8 and they only took 45 mins!! They were totally lovel though :xmascheers: I'll be having them with my Christmas dinner!!
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    SW Roasties

    Been dying to try these for ages.... The version with the chicken stock and tonight was the night... They were gorgeous. Will definitely be a regular in our house now!
  9. Gumbootlou

    Red Day Thai Curry-no coconut milk

    You could use liquidised cottage cheese (with added water to get the consistancy you want) with coconut essence added to your taste as a substitute in this recipe or for any that require coconut milk. Real coconut essence is hard to get hold of and quite expensive (Jane Asher's website has it)...
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    Mushy Pea Curry

    Well, what a winner this was!! I added a few things to the original recipe on here - some crushed garlic cloves, some garlic salt and some hot chilli powder as we like a kick in our house!! I also used madra curry power. Cooked for about 20 minutes and then put it in the food processor and...
  11. Gumbootlou

    Mushy Pea Curry

    We've got the mayflower curry, I just like to experiment! Thursday's are my 'weird food night' as my OH calls it. He goes to college and I try something out of the ordinary that he would never cook for when he gets back! I think you're right though, stick to the Indian spices for this, I don't...
  12. Gumbootlou

    Mushy Pea Curry

    What do you think you'd put in to make it more chinese? Chinese five spice I would guess but do you think it would need anything else?
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    Mushy Pea Curry

    I still haven't tried this so might have a go this week. Can anyone tell me if it tastes more like a Chinese or Indian curry?
  14. Gumbootlou

    From 16's to 15's

    Just hanging on in here by the skin of my teeth, after a 1 1/2 lb gain last week (birthday excess!) I've had a 2lb loss this week weighing in at 16st 1/2lb. Hoping for a 1lb loss next week to get me into the 15's and my club 10 award!
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    Tasty Irish Stew SW Style (EE)

    It was lovely! We really enjoyed it. Might have to make it again in a few weeks!
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    Tasty Irish Stew SW Style (EE)

    Sounds lovely. I made a similar stew last night but with Mutton instead of beef. I added some peeled floury potatoes cut small so they disintergrate into the sauce thickening it and also some small unpeeled new potatoes which stay whole during cooking. The reason the bone from the butchers...
  17. Gumbootlou

    Wicked day!!

    Well done for yesterday! Some days take more will power than others for me. And good luck today, I find being at home more difficult than being in work for some reason.....Get those syn free snacks ready!!
  18. Gumbootlou

    From 16's to 15's

    Hi everyone! I started at 17st 10lbs and am down to 16 st 2lbs.... Hoping to see the 15's soon as I feel like I've been in the 16's for ages but thats what a 2 week holiday and various weekend's away does I suppose! WI tomorrow so maybe if the winds blowing in the right direction I might get...
  19. Gumbootlou

    Fennel

    I've not had it roasted but had it in a risotto once and it tasted much nicer than raw. I didn't think I was going to like the risotto as I tasted it raw and the flavour was way too strong but I actually loved the risotto. I imagine roasting it will make it milder :-)
  20. Gumbootlou

    Diet coke chicken

    We have ours in an Asda wholemeal pitta (HEB) like a kebab with salad... Luuuurrrvely!
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    Stone Roses!

    I know what you mean, some reunions can be a bit crap but but after seeing Blur a few years ago I'm willing to take the chance as that was the best gig I've ever been to! It was a tiny venue and we were right at the front! Brilliant!
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    Diet coke chicken

    Never tried it in the actifry but I think you'd be better doing it in a pan. I think it would take ages to reduce in the actifry and would leave it in a right mess!
  23. Gumbootlou

    SYN FREE LEMON MERINGUE PIE

    Just eaten one and it was gorgeous! OH loved his too. Think I'll take some to our next taster night.
  24. Gumbootlou

    SYN FREE LEMON MERINGUE PIE

    Sorry about all the pics! It said they hadn't uploaded so I tried a few more times! I did only make 4,not 12!
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    SYN FREE LEMON MERINGUE PIE

    I've just made these and can't wait to try them tonight. If I like them (I'm sure I will!) I might try the smash base next time..... I hate smash but there seem to be so many ways to use it so I'm going to have to give it another go.
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    Stone Roses!

    That's great news! Ours came through last night too :-)
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    Stone Roses!

    What a way to start your outdoor gig list! You'll have a great time, the atmosphere is usually brilliant. Hopefully the weather will be good but rain or shine, you'll have a brilliant time. I imagine they'll have a few support bands too, probably big names. I think I'll join you in the countdown...
  28. Gumbootlou

    Stone Roses!

    I don't think he got ours till 11am too. It's just hype when they say they sold out in 14 mins, everyone knows the web sites always crash, how can they possibly sell out that quick! If they've took the money I'm sure you're safe. Good luck with your WI, sounds like you might have a good one! :-)
  29. Gumbootlou

    Stone Roses!

    If you've made a payment then you should be OK. I checked with my OH and he said he'd got some kind of receipt to say that he'd paid so I'm hoping our are all OK!!
  30. Gumbootlou

    Stone Roses!

    YAY!! Got tickets for the Friday!! I'm so happy!! Let's just hope they don't have another falling out before then and cancel the gig! I'm going to have to be extra nice to my Husband tonight for spending 2 1/2 hours glued to the computer trying to get them ;-)
  31. Gumbootlou

    Stone Roses!

    Thank you! I'm hopeful but we'll see tomorrow! I guess I'm a lot older than you, they were massive when I was in school and uni. It's funny really as I wasn't a massive fan back then,although I did like them but then I met my OH and he is their number one fan so I've listened to them loads more...
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    Stone Roses!

    Is anyone else really excited about the Stone Roses reforming? I really want to get tickets for next year. Why do they always put the tickets up for sale when everyone is in work? Is really unfair. Fingers crossed my friend will be able to get me some as she's on maternity leave but was due on...
  33. Gumbootlou

    Sweet and Sour

    I usually add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the recipe. If you search for "Easy sweet and sour" there is a thread about it. :-)
  34. Gumbootlou

    Couscous

    One of my favourite things to do with it is to make it up with stock (chicken or veg) rather than just plain water and then roast a load of cherry tomatoes, peppers and red onions. Squash some of the tomatoes into the cous cous (it turns a lovely orange colour) and then mix the rest of the...
  35. Gumbootlou

    Magic porridge???

    I absolutely love this!! Since I heard about it it's been my most regular breakfast. Still haven't tried it warm yet though, a little bit worried about what the microwave will do to the yoghurt although I've heard that so long as you're careful it's fine. Now it's getting colder I think I'll...
  36. Gumbootlou

    tinned kippers!!

    Yes, it's me!! My OH thinks I'm mad for loving them so much!! I could eat them every day but do try to eat them only a few times a week as even though they are free, you're right and they are quite oily so are pretty high in calories for the amount you are eating. I couldn't give them up though!!
  37. Gumbootlou

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I LOVE Mandasue Heller! Definitely one of my favourite writers. I'm just coming to the end of The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas and have really enjoyed it after hearing very mixed reviews. So long as it ends as good as the rest of the book has been it'll be a thumbs up from me!
  38. Gumbootlou

    tinned kippers!!

    So glad these kippers are free. I have the quite regularly for my lunch and was convinced they must have contained syns a while back but did the research and they came back free. Good job as I couldn't live without them!!
  39. Gumbootlou

    Slimming World Chips

    If you are struggling with an oven I would say to try and save up and invest in an actifry. They are very expensive but worth every penny and make the best slimming world chips. We debated for ages about whether it was worth buying one and saved up and haven't regretted it one bit and you can...
  40. Gumbootlou

    going out tomorrow

    Yes, that sounds like an extra easy day to me!
  41. Gumbootlou

    Chicken Fried Rice?

    Boil some rice (I always use Basmati - I don't like long grain), drain and put to one side. Whip up a couple of small plain egg pancakes (or one large one) and cut into strips and put to one side. Fry onions, garlic and chicken pieces in a wok/pan in fry light until browned and cooked through...
  42. Gumbootlou

    Are slow losses normal on Slimming World

    I agree, I've lost weight slower on SW than other diets but the fact that I'm losing weight and don't actually feel like I'm on a diet is brilliant! And this is definitely for the long term. I'm usually beginning to get less motivated or bored with other diets by now but this really doesn't feel...
  43. Gumbootlou

    Super Speed Soup

    Good luck, I'm sure you'll get your 2lb. I'd like a 2lb week too. I've been a bit static recently. Not put any on but it's been coming off very slowly. I'm having another soup day tomorrow so fingers crossed! And good luck with your meeting, I'm sure you'll look great :-)
  44. Gumbootlou

    Really craving pizza

    I know it's not quite a pizza but the SW pizza topped chicken recipe is gorgeous!
  45. Gumbootlou

    Super Speed Soup

    Just completed my first speed soup day and I feel full and satisfied and cannot believe how tasty it is. I have to admit, I couldn't finish the bowl I had tonight and it's unusual for me not to finish a meal! All was not lost as OH wolfed the rest down. He's also coming to SW with me but didn't...
  46. Gumbootlou

    An Idiot Abroad

    No I didn't see that. Ricky was on the radio on Friday and he mentioned it then. Is it worth reading? I think it's good to have they start something new after a few seasons. Can't wait for life's too short, Warwick Davies is brilliant!
  47. Gumbootlou

    An Idiot Abroad

    I loved this too. He's so funny, just a shame Ricky Gervais has to laugh so much in it.... His laugh isn't funny anymore. Make the most of this series though as they're not making another one :-(
  48. Gumbootlou

    Contact Lenses

    Mine are from Specsavers, £15 a month. They really are great, you should go and have a trial, you'll never look back! :-)
  49. Gumbootlou

    Tattoos - yes or no?

    Loving everyone's pics on here. There are some really beautiful tattoos. A big yes to tattoos from me. I have 2 quite big ones. Stars on my foot running up my ankle and leg and blossoms on my back. Not a great pic but you get the gist. Have plans for more, possibly my other ankle and leg but not...
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    Contact Lenses

    I have worn contacts for about 20 years and I couldn't live without them. I have had many different types but the ones I have now, I've had for about 7 years and they are brilliant. They are from Specsavers and you wear them continuously for a month and then change them. It's brilliant to be...
  51. Gumbootlou

    Online Bingo

    I got a free £5 voucher for tombola and used that, then added a tenner to get the 'free' £20 and used that too. Had great fun and it seemed a good site but I didn't win a bean! Haven't been on any other sites though so don't know how it compares.
  52. Gumbootlou

    Sooooooo not worth it!

    I was making a coffee for my brother last weekend and went to reach for the sugar and put my wrist right over the spout of the kettle which was at the time boiling and the pain was unbelievable! It hurt so much. I sat with an ice pack wrapped in a tea towel on it for a few hours and then my...
  53. Gumbootlou

    balsamic vinegar

    Is it open? If it's not I'd say you are definitely fine. If its open I'd probably say it's fine too. Vinegars last quite a long time. Give it a good shake and give it a taste. If it tastes OK, it will be fine.
  54. Gumbootlou

    Carribean food - replacement for high syn ingredients

    I agree, I love coconut milk. Thai curries are one of my favourites but you have to use quite a bit in those. I think I'm going to bite the bullet and invest in some essence and try it. You can get cheaper coconut flavour and extract but Nigella apparently says that essence is much better! If I...
  55. Gumbootlou

    Carribean food - replacement for high syn ingredients

    You can get coconut essence but it's hard to find and the places I have found it on the net have ridiculous delivery charges. I think good baking shops may have it, just a case of finding one. Anyway, if you can get some, blend some cottage cheese to a smooth consistency and add some of the...
  56. Gumbootlou

    Cheese & Onion Comfort Pie SYN FREE

    I made this for brunch for me and the OH today and it was gorgeous! Will definitely be a regular from now on. Here's a pic.
  57. Gumbootlou

    Green Tea??

    Thanks Angela, I shall give it a go if I can find it. Vanilla is one of my favourite flavours too and I'm always up for something new! :-)
  58. Gumbootlou

    Super easy sweet n sour!!

    I added more vinegar than the he recipe said, I put about 2tbls in total, and some salt. It really helped with the flavour. I thought it was going to taste of orange but it seemed to all come together at the last minute and the orange taste disappeared leaving sweet and sour. It's a shame you...
  59. Gumbootlou

    Chocolate Pudding

    Just made an orange version to eat over the weekend. Added 2tsp orange flavouring and 1 of vanilla extract along with the cocoa and sweetener. The bit I tasted off the blender was lovely again but I'm hoping like last time it tastes even better once chilled in the fridge. The consistency was so...
  60. Gumbootlou

    Super easy sweet n sour!!

    I just simmered it quite fast and then turned the heat up at the end and it just thickened up on it's own. I think the secret is patience, it's the same with diet coke chicken. Don't be scared to use a bit of heat, just keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn :-)
  61. Gumbootlou

    Super easy sweet n sour!!

    Just made it and loved it! Here it is with SW special fried rice :-)
  62. Gumbootlou

    Syn free wrap... or is it?

    I'm trying these this weekend. Fingers crossed they work out ok!! I've read alot about the cooking of them and people seem to have all sorts of issues. I'm not the best with a frying pan....might ask OH to help me :-)
  63. Gumbootlou

    Super easy sweet n sour!!

    I'm making this tonight with sw special fried rice and I'm really looking forward to it!! Hope I like it as I've had to buy an 8 pack of fanta zero and it's something I don't drink!! Couldn't find a single can of any diet orange anywhere. I'm hoping OH likes it, he doesn't like sweet and sour...
  64. Gumbootlou

    Green Tea??

    I drink green tea and love it!! Only ever tried the plain green and the green tea with Jasmine though. Just wondered what the vanilla one is like, is it nice? I love a sweet coffee but never liked sugar in my normal tea so would be a bit concerned that it would be a bit sweet for me - never...
  65. Gumbootlou

    Whats for breakfast?

    Magic porridge. Only discovered it recently and LOVE IT!!
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    Asda Lunches

    Our ASDA has a little cafe which will do a jacket potato and beans to take away for a pound. Not sure if they're that cheap all the time or just towards the end of the day and they want to sell what they have left. They're usually gorgeous though.
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    Whole life turned upside-down

    Hi, I really feel for you. I have been in exactly the same situation. I'd moved to Dudley after Uni instead of going back to North Wales becuase I met a man and fell head over heels and decided to start again down here (he was originally from Dudley) leaving everything I knew behind. One day...
  68. Gumbootlou

    Chocolate Pudding

    Well, I had my pudding last night and I was really impressed. I loved the texture and was so surprised at how good it tasted. It was so much like a GU pudding. Next time I'll definitely be trying chocolate orange - can't wait!!
  69. Gumbootlou

    Salad ideas

    I like to add some sweetcorn to my salads. I've been eating alot of fish stick salads recently, I'm a bit addicted to them with a splash of vinegar!
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    Chocolate Pudding

    Just made this and the bit I licked off the blender was lovely! In the fridge chilling now. I'm going to add orange essence next time and if I like that I'm going to try mint because my OH loves mint chocolate!
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I read the stand recently. I'd read so many of SK books years ago but never this one. I love books about the apocalypse so thought I'd give it a go. I ended up with the extended one which was really long. It was really good but maybe the originally published version would have been better as its...
  72. Gumbootlou

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Honk for the past 3 days! A miracle! :-)
  73. Gumbootlou

    Extra Easy Alcohol!!!!

    This year I was in the same boat although I didn't really stick to plan at all food wise, I did eat lots of fish. Drinks wise I stuck mainly to wine with my meals and either vodka or Bacardi and diet coke. I didn't think I'd been making wise choices but after 2 weeks away and a disgustingly...
  74. Gumbootlou

    'MAGIC PORRIDGE'

    All I can say is "it was absolutely gorgeous!!". The coconut flavour was lovely. Same again for me tomorrow I think!! :-)
  75. Gumbootlou

    Actifry

    Chips in the actifry are lovely and we think come out better when you use fry light instead of oil. We also do little potatoes in there and throw in some garlic cloves and tomatoes. We've done a few rice stir frys too which weren't too bad but needed oil, I think it may have stuck with fry light...
  76. Gumbootlou

    'MAGIC PORRIDGE'

    I've just put mine in the fridge with a coconut muller. I haven't been so excited about breakfast for ages! :-)
  77. Gumbootlou

    Cheese slices

    I think you can have: 1 off slice from 6 pack of Sainsbury's mellow Lancashire, or Double Gloustershire, or Red Leicester 1 x 28.5g Leerdammer Chs slice 1 x 30g Marks and Spencers Cheese Slice Mature or Mild 1 x 30g Tesco Mature Chedder There's a whole range of full fat cheeses that you can...
  78. Gumbootlou

    Cheese slices

    There are lots of different cheese slices you can have: 3 x 20g Kraft Singles cheese slices light 3 x 20g Sainsbury's cheese singles reduced fat 3 x 20g Aldi cowbelle light cheese singles 2 x 20 standard cheese singles. There may be others too but I think these are the main ones. These are...
  79. Gumbootlou

    pizza style chicken

    We ended up having it last night too and had it with baked potato and salad! I like the idea of making pasta and using some of the sauce as a pasta sauce, I've never thought of that. There was LOADS of sauce last night too, very juicy tomatoes!
  80. Gumbootlou

    pizza style chicken

    Roasted veg couscous and a big portion of steamed broccoli. We have that with loads of things recently. Any couscous left over can be for you lunch the next day! Enjoy
  81. Gumbootlou

    FIRST DAY

    Good luck with SW! I think it is a brilliant eating plan and am enjoying everything I eat at the moment and losing weight too!!
  82. Gumbootlou

    Introduction - I'm new!!

    I had my kindle a year ago for my birthday and have never looked back. Don't get me wrong, I still read paper books but I wouldn't be without my kindle now. It's so much easier to handle when you're eating and I eat my lunch in the car at work so it's been great for me! I've also read so many...
  83. Gumbootlou

    Hello, Newbie here

    Good luck with everything. I'm loving SW and wish I'd have started the plan ages ago. I have only just joined this forum but have already read some really inspiring stories and the slimming world section seems brilliant! Lots of ideas and encouragement.
  84. Gumbootlou

    Slimming World is great!

    I joined slimming world in May and have lost 1 stone 5lbs so far. Not a massive loss by some standards but in that time I've had quite a few weekends away and a 2 week holiday in Mallorca when to be totally honest, I didn't stick to plan although I do think I made some better choices than I may...
  85. Gumbootlou

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm reading Jesse Keane, The Make. Never read anything by her before but really enjoying it. Everyone seems to be reading One Day at the moment, I read it last year and loved it. Since I got my kindle I read so many books that I probably never would have otherwise. There are so many cheap and...
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