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The GC 'Buttery'

In the Middle Ages, a buttery was a storeroom for liquor .... In recent years, the GC Buttery gets raided often by rogue Admin and users ....... Please help us restore our stock by contributing recipes and advice.

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  1. roders
    Like x 3

    Christianity alive and well in our school.

    Well, some "Christians" I have met have acted in some very unchristian ways:dunno::doh: But I think having a Nativity Play in a Primary School is a good idea even if my Mother "cursed" me with the middle...
    Well, some "Christians" I have met have acted in some very unchristian ways:dunno::doh: But I think having a Nativity Play in a Primary School is a good idea even if my Mother "cursed" me with the middle name of Thomas!! Unfortunately, I'm one of those people who have to touch, taste, smell, and see...
    Well, some "Christians" I have met have acted in some very unchristian ways:dunno::doh: But I think having a Nativity Play in a Primary School is a good idea even if my Mother "cursed" me with the middle name of Thomas!! Unfortunately, I'm one of those...
    Well, some "Christians" I have met have acted in some very unchristian ways:dunno::doh: But I think having a Nativity Play in a Primary School is a good idea even if my Mother "cursed" me with the middle...
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  2. Fat Controller

    Alcofrolics Anyonymous....

    It was fine - nothing spectacular, but perfectly drinkable and fine for a quick batch. I am toying with the idea of starting another batch tomorrow purely as back up material for Christmas/New...
    It was fine - nothing spectacular, but perfectly drinkable and fine for a quick batch. I am toying with the idea of starting another batch tomorrow purely as back up material for Christmas/New year - we are all but out of wine now, and the two fermenters worth of Strawberry Jam wine won't be...
    It was fine - nothing spectacular, but perfectly drinkable and fine for a quick batch. I am toying with the idea of starting another batch tomorrow purely as back up material for Christmas/New year - we are all but out of wine now, and the two...
    It was fine - nothing spectacular, but perfectly drinkable and fine for a quick batch. I am toying with the idea of starting another batch tomorrow purely as back up material for Christmas/New...
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  3. intel

    Is A Wine Kit OK To Use Past It's Use By Date

    Thanks Scrungee, we are moving soon so this is going to my first brew in our new home :Wino:....Which has a North facing garden so will be looking for new planting ideas as well :dunno:
    Thanks Scrungee, we are moving soon so this is going to my first brew in our new home :Wino:....Which has a North facing garden so will be looking for new planting ideas as well :dunno:
    Thanks Scrungee, we are moving soon so this is going to my first brew in our new home :Wino:....Which has a North facing garden so will be looking for new planting ideas as well :dunno:
    Thanks Scrungee, we are moving soon so this is going to my first brew in our new home :Wino:....Which has a North facing garden so will be looking for new planting ideas as well :dunno:
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  4. Vince
    Like x 4

    well done vince

    Great news! Now she's met a good few of us, she will be amongst friends so no need to be shy :grphg:
    Great news! Now she's met a good few of us, she will be amongst friends so no need to be shy :grphg:
    Great news! Now she's met a good few of us, she will be amongst friends so no need to be shy :grphg:
    Great news! Now she's met a good few of us, she will be amongst friends so no need to be shy :grphg:
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  5. Scrungee

    Sparkling Wine

    Winner of this weeks GC word of the week is Scrunge with...
    Winner of this weeks GC word of the week is Scrunge with...
    Winner of this weeks GC word of the week is Scrunge with...
    Winner of this weeks GC word of the week is Scrunge with...
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  6. leonora

    Gardening in Italy

    Thank you so much!!!
    Thank you so much!!!
    Thank you so much!!!
    Thank you so much!!!
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  7. Scrungee

    White Grape Juice

    How do you mean it works??? Do you mean it occasionally happens?Oh come on now, kids and sugar, it's fruit, and one of your 26 a day.:biggrin:
    How do you mean it works??? Do you mean it occasionally happens?Oh come on now, kids and sugar, it's fruit, and one of your 26 a day.:biggrin:
    How do you mean it works??? Do you mean it occasionally happens?Oh come on now, kids and sugar, it's fruit, and one of your 26 a day.:biggrin:
    How do you mean it works??? Do you mean it occasionally happens?Oh come on now, kids and sugar, it's fruit, and one of your 26 a day.:biggrin:
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  8. Fat Controller

    Pears - lots and lots of pears.... and more wine

    Almost! :biggrin:It is still bubbling away like a good 'un - every four or five seconds now we are getting a gurgle from it, so it is definitely fermenting well.
    Almost! :biggrin:It is still bubbling away like a good 'un - every four or five seconds now we are getting a gurgle from it, so it is definitely fermenting well.
    Almost! :biggrin:It is still bubbling away like a good 'un - every four or five seconds now we are getting a gurgle from it, so it is definitely fermenting well.
    Almost! :biggrin:It is still bubbling away like a good 'un - every four or five seconds now we are getting a gurgle from it, so it is definitely fermenting well.
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  9. Fat Controller

    Treat me like I am stupid....

    Our first effort at wine making was bottled today (we tried on Monday, but the hand corker that we had split along its length on the third cork - utter garbage - so we had to wait until today for...
    Our first effort at wine making was bottled today (we tried on Monday, but the hand corker that we had split along its length on the third cork - utter garbage - so we had to wait until today for a 'proper' corker to arrive), and we got 9 bottles in all.Attempt number two, based on six and...
    Our first effort at wine making was bottled today (we tried on Monday, but the hand corker that we had split along its length on the third cork - utter garbage - so we had to wait until today for a 'proper' corker to arrive), and we got 9 bottles...
    Our first effort at wine making was bottled today (we tried on Monday, but the hand corker that we had split along its length on the third cork - utter garbage - so we had to wait until today for...
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  10. Jack McHammocklashing

    Another stupid thread

    ...and finally, as your crop of beet are growing, snap a few of the young tender leaves out, and add to your salad as raw leaves...yumsk!
    ...and finally, as your crop of beet are growing, snap a few of the young tender leaves out, and add to your salad as raw leaves...yumsk!
    ...and finally, as your crop of beet are growing, snap a few of the young tender leaves out, and add to your salad as raw leaves...yumsk!
    ...and finally, as your crop of beet are growing, snap a few of the young tender leaves out, and add to your salad as raw leaves...yumsk!
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  11. Fat Controller

    Ginger wine

    Well its 9 month on and ive tried the gooseberry wine, its has a brandy and taste smell to me :noidea:and seems strong,now tonight ive tried the jostaberry/gooseberry and that is nicer,sweeter,easier to...
    Well its 9 month on and ive tried the gooseberry wine, its has a brandy and taste smell to me :noidea:and seems strong,now tonight ive tried the jostaberry/gooseberry and that is nicer,sweeter,easier to drink to me :) :dancy:
    Well its 9 month on and ive tried the gooseberry wine, its has a brandy and taste smell to me :noidea:and seems strong,now tonight ive tried the jostaberry/gooseberry and that is nicer,sweeter,easier to drink to me :) :dancy:
    Well its 9 month on and ive tried the gooseberry wine, its has a brandy and taste smell to me :noidea:and seems strong,now tonight ive tried the jostaberry/gooseberry and that is nicer,sweeter,easier to...
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  12. Steve R

    Wine making

    any more experiences to share?
    any more experiences to share?
    any more experiences to share?
    any more experiences to share?
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  13. pip

    Help with fan wiring

    I'm glad you worked it out Pip, looks like none of us lot could :snorky::thumbsup:
    I'm glad you worked it out Pip, looks like none of us lot could :snorky::thumbsup:
    I'm glad you worked it out Pip, looks like none of us lot could :snorky::thumbsup:
    I'm glad you worked it out Pip, looks like none of us lot could :snorky::thumbsup:
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  14. Loofah

    Sloe gin

    It's to keep us warm in the winter weather!
    It's to keep us warm in the winter weather!
    It's to keep us warm in the winter weather!
    It's to keep us warm in the winter weather!
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  15. Loofah

    Plastic taste

    Ooooh, did not know that. Will Google... Thanks Scrungee
    Ooooh, did not know that. Will Google... Thanks Scrungee
    Ooooh, did not know that. Will Google... Thanks Scrungee
    Ooooh, did not know that. Will Google... Thanks Scrungee
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    2
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    832
  16. capney
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    2,362
  17. Dragonfly Dianne

    Moving plants

    Thank you wait, and be patient :autlvs:
    Thank you wait, and be patient :autlvs:
    Thank you wait, and be patient :autlvs:
    Thank you wait, and be patient :autlvs:
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    2
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    756
  18. liliana

    Garlic paste

    If you roll it in the clingfilm into a cylinder shape, you can freeze it and just cut as much or as little as you need.
    If you roll it in the clingfilm into a cylinder shape, you can freeze it and just cut as much or as little as you need.
    If you roll it in the clingfilm into a cylinder shape, you can freeze it and just cut as much or as little as you need.
    If you roll it in the clingfilm into a cylinder shape, you can freeze it and just cut as much or as little as you need.
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  19. Sian in Belgium

    pickled chillies?

    I found this one, but I have never tried it:Ingredients Serves: 40500g (1 1/4 lb) long yellow chillies, cut into thick slices 500g (1 1/4 lb) green or red chillies, cut into thick...
    I found this one, but I have never tried it:Ingredients Serves: 40500g (1 1/4 lb) long yellow chillies, cut into thick slices 500g (1 1/4 lb) green or red chillies, cut into thick slices 1.4L (2 3/8 pints) vinegar 450ml (16 fl oz) water 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion,...
    I found this one, but I have never tried it:Ingredients Serves: 40500g (1 1/4 lb) long yellow chillies, cut into thick slices 500g (1 1/4 lb) green or red chillies, cut into thick slices 1.4L (2 3/8 pints) vinegar 450ml (16 fl oz) water 3...
    I found this one, but I have never tried it:Ingredients Serves: 40500g (1 1/4 lb) long yellow chillies, cut into thick slices 500g (1 1/4 lb) green or red chillies, cut into thick...
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    1
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    877
  20. rosebay

    Elderberry Cordial/Rob

    I enjoy Elderflower cider :yes:
    I enjoy Elderflower cider :yes:
    I enjoy Elderflower cider :yes:
    I enjoy Elderflower cider :yes:
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    3
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    1,323

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