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For a while there's just been this gap on the unit where the TV used to be. With a desire to fill it, I spoke to my local florists and asked if they could recommend anything slightly different - plant wise - that could usefully fill the empty space.
Now I have two chilli plants; both in full fruit - one red, the other yellow. The plants are about a foot wide by a foot deep; each has around 100 small chillies on. The florist knows nothing about them - bought them solely because they were decorative.
From what I can make out they are ornamental chilli plants - the chillies grow upright - possibly variety Prairie Fire or Tennessee Teardrop. Thing is, what to do with all these chillies? How and when do I harvest them properly so as to ensure regrowth? They are worth harvesting - I tried a couple off the bush (Ouch!)...
Syzygy
Here in the states a very popular thing to do with ornamental veggies such as your chillies is to pickle them in a very nice clear container.
Most of the ones we see hear in California's Wine Country have incredible arrangements that take hours to complete and are visually stunning when placed in a large container and then sealed, usually with wax.
These are not meant to be consumed, rather they are a form of art.
Many upscale stores sell these for over $100.00 each, I've seen some for $300 (these are very large holding gallons of liquid/veggie mixture) They last many years and are a very good conversation piece.... or you can just compost them ;>)
chili-mango chutney is yummy, and making your own chili / pepper hot sauce is a satisfying activity. Small shaker bottles are easy to find; design & print your own labels and they make lovely gifts.
lots of great recipes online
Three days later I had repaired the cord and got a new remote control.
Are there any groups like anonymous TV addicts or something?
Tv's give entertainment, knowledge and up-to the minute news, basically the same as what the internet does in which im guessing you spend most of your time on?
cancelled the TV licence instead.
You have to have a TV license? Wow...
You have to have a TV license? Wow...
In my area they don't call it a TV license; they call it a cable bill. :)
In my area they don't call it a TV license; they call it a cable bill. :)
In the UK, a TV licence is obligatory, and cable/satellite is extra. Get caught without a licence & face a £1,000 fine - or even prison!
What happens if I don't have a TV Licence? [tvlicensing.co.uk]
Chillies therefore are cheaper, represent better value for money and are certainly more entertaining.
Homemade chilli & mango chutney! Didn't even consider that - thanks! What hot fun awaits!
Syzygy
We have a fleet of detector vans, plus, our enforcement officers have access to hand-held detection devices capable of detecting a magnetic field when a TV is switched on. In fact, we catch an average of over 1,000 people watching TV without a licence every day.
So these men in black are out on the streets catching over 360,000 people a year in the UK who are watching TV without a license?
Does that sound truthful or humorous?
However what it says about this detection vehicles on this webpage is simply crap to frighten people.
So these men in black are out on the streets catching over 360,000 people a year in the UK who are watching TV without a license?Does that sound truthful or humorous?
Probably true stats but we still live in a peer pressure nation, example my friend gets a letter scaring him with all these facts he goes out and pays £XXX's for the license, or like myself - totally ignore the stupid letters and the people knocking on the door, enjoy the TV and move around every six months making the men in black forget about you and concentrate on the one's that give up easily.
Good luck with the chillies, Syzygy, must be more interesting than Coronation Street ;)
It doesn't get turned on otherwise though - it's just an expensive newspaper with moving pictures (I still read the real thing ;-)).
When are we invited for dinner?
TJ
When are we invited for dinner?
I now have a very sticky ocean of mango & chilli chutney (with a hint of fresh lemongrass & ginger) to dispense - everyone is invited.
Bring your own nans, paratha's, puri's, roti's, etc, there's plenty to go around...:-)
Syzygy
Start an internet campaign, dump the TV, grow chili!
In all seriousness, I think I shall!
Jon
When my TV went out in 97, I dindt bother getting a new one for 4 months...
During that period I
a) started a new business
b) found a new girlfriend
c) moved out of a 2 bedroom apr. into a 4 bedroon house
d) read voraciously
e) slept much better
f) was devoid of material for " water cooler banter"
Its not nn'd the idiot box for nothing
When I lived in the UK we had to pay the license aswell. being a student, we wondered if we had to pay for a license if all we used it for was playstation and dvd's?
In the main I don't follow recipes too closely. What I did was looked at several variations for chutney (they differ so wildly!) and used one I liked for basic guidance. The rest I just made up as I went along. Next time I do it the thing will be different - and again the next time...
I've written it down as best as I recall it; the sticky stuff will be stickied...
Syzygy
