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I admire his honesty. *sniggers*

addict alert [;-)]

Yes, I like to handle a book first to see if it fits. The Marabout one was a gift, the photography is very nice; porn for foodies and it's all matt coated so feels nice to hold. I haven't made any of the recipes though. That's a nice blog, Clair. I dip into another of your recommendations, Chocolate & Zucchini, from time to time. You might like this one, Tina, because there's a French and an English version. http://chocolateandzucchini.com/vf/ http://chocolateandzucchini.com/

Clair just posted this link on the cottage cheese thread Ma cuisine végétarien I haven't checked out the recipes yet. The only French vegetarian recipe book I have is the 'Marabout chef recettes végétariennes'. Very nice, but it's a translation of 'Vegie Food' originally published in Australia.

[quote user="Hoddy"]I am against ID cards and DNA records because I have no faith in how the information would be used by the government. Look at this which is a complete disgrace in my opinion. City-lawyer-fired-after-police-kept-record-of-her-innocent-arrest Hoddy[/quote] "Mrs Elliot had been due to start work on a dispute resolution and arbitration project concerning the National Identity Card scheme." You couldn't make it up.

A cooker manual? Be a man & don't read the instructions. [6]  [;-)] Good news about driving.

Thanks for that link Clair. It's really useful.  I knew about a few of the soft cheeses but seeing that French Emmental Entremont and all Milleret cheeses use non-animal rennet makes me want to whoop with joy! The translations présure chimique and présure végétale are a good start. It should be easy to grow some ladies' bedstraw, which if it is traditional in Chester must have been used for Cheshire cheese. And there is certainly no shortage of fig sap around here so that is an easy one to test. We're having sag paneer on Sunday. [:)]

Do you put rennet in cottage cheese, Clair? ... and do you know where I might find vegetable-based rennet? (or even a suggestion of where to look for it!)

My partner uses OmniPage to convert scans to text documents. It is not terribly accurate and depends on getting the text absolutely straight in the scan (very fiddly with things like magazines) and also on the font used; some are more accurately read than others.  He has an older (full) version, so uses Jaws for voice-out.  Interesting to note that those two processes have been wrapped up into one package now. Thanks R&J. If you were to put this converted text into a translation programme I'm not convinced that you would get much sense of the original. OH has only used it with English text, so I can't comment on the accuracy of the character recognition for French. As Coops says you are looking for OCR software. Just don't expect too much of it. My advice is to learn to touch type, if you can see the original text clearly enough, because it's faster and more accurate.  However, I know that might not be an option for you, Hakunamatata. ...but maybe in the near future with reading specs?  I hope so. Another thought: It might be worth ringing RNIB to ask them which OCR they recommend for French characters, and what they would charge since there are grants/subsidies if you have low vision.  They are amazingly helpful. Best wishes with your sight and with French! [kiss]

Gardian, French isn't my first language but I'd like to make a suggestion too. [:)] What about using 'des'?  ...because it can mean some or of Exposition des idées des déesses de Citroën Stylistically I like the colon in allanb's version. Exposition: des idées des déesses de Citroën

[quote user="Chancer"]I think it was Snatch where I first became aware of, wotsisface that Hollywood actor who played the part of a p1key, I had, and still arent one for the celebs (isnt he whoever he is married to Angelina wotsits?), anyway I digress, I thought that he was a truly amazing actor, because for an American to have perfected that accent must have taken some real hard graft, it wasnt just the accent but the way he comported himself, memorable stuff. Now that I would like to see in France![/quote] I agree, Brad Pitt plays that character very convincingly.

Another way to clear the cobwebs... Kite surfers jump over Worthing pier. [img]http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46740000/jpg/_46740875_jex_5064_de57.jpg[/img]

I have never been able to find it in a supermarket, but it is very easy to make. Recipe for Cottage Cheese

Aha! I like that!

Make sure that no green bits are sticking through, or it doesn't work. [geek]

Whipping cream:  [img]http://media.telemarket.fr/imgnwprd/001/001570/00157023/00157023-t0.jpg[/img] and, as Lisleoise says, St Moret for plain cream cheese. Own brand ones always seem to have herbs and/or garlic added. [img]http://www.leshop.ch/images/ProductsBig/3272770005234.JPG[/img] [quote user="jetlag"]you know what they say about the 5 p's!!![/quote] No, I don't even know what the 5 p's are! ?? [8-)]

I don't about the science. I would guess that it works in the same way as the sheets of matting made to suppress weeds; rain goes through but light doesn't. Spread wood ash in a thick layer to make a path. Brush and/or water it gently to pack it down between paving stones.  Keep adding as and when it's available. It disappears over time, but it's free and it has to be put somewhere.

Bless you, teapot. [:)] I use wood ash between paving stones and on the paths of the veg plot to stop weeds growing.

Easy when you know how [:)] Glad it worked. 

Hello.  Try holding down 'control' and press the minus sign (the one to the right of the 0 in the top row) Does that work?

I see your point personne. In that case which document(s) would show/prove French residency? Edit: crossed post. Merci, Coops

Hi Coops, Would it depend on the car being driven?  I thought I read, somewhere on this forum, that a UK resident may not drive a foreign registered car in the UK. Jetlag may be a French resident, but their UK driving licence will, most likely, have an out-of-date UK address on it.

You're making my mouth water. I empathise with the carrots when I grate them; always seem to get a bit of knuckle in with them.  [+o(]

Yes, Q, I was thinking of the other trillion things. Enjoying a croissant au beurre while I still can. [Www] Edit: Good idea, Richard. Cake.

"If you eat a balanced diet and exercise you live longer, simple." Would that it were so simple and so certain. [;-)]