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The garden is at it's most colourful now with iris's and roses looking good. Thinking ahead, I find July and August there is a lack of flowering plants.

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 04:05

We have a small satellite dish pointing to Hotbird and using an ½ûÂþÌìÌà Sky decoder received RAI 1,2,3, as well as Mediaset 1,2,3 and 4. We also received umpteen other stations including BBC World News and Euro News.

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 11:12

At the moment we have a small amount of money transferred from the UK, on a monthly basis, to our ½ûÂþÌìÌà joint bank account.If we were to transfer a one off sum of 3,000 plus euro to this account, would there be a tax implication, and if so, at

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 04:57

I live in Marche and have had, for 4 yrs now a plumbago growing in a pot as I thought it was not hardy enough to withstand the winters here.

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 05:29

I need to find a supplier of bay, lauris nobilis, to create a 100m hedge so am looking for approx 300 plants. Am I too late to buy bare root ? Can anyone recommend a supplier in Le Marche area.Many thanks.

Sun, 04/01/2012 - 11:28

Did look in search box for answer to the above but did not find a supplier? Does anyone know of one capable of providing mixed seed in bulk, native to central Italy.

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 17:18

Can anyone recommend someone in the Sarnano, Gualdo, Fallerone area who could repair a washing machine ?

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 12:39

I have a good vacuum cleaner, but need an attachment that has a brush angled at 90degrees for cleaning the dust etc off the tops of umpteen beams.... Can anyone recommend such a thing ?

Sat, 01/07/2012 - 12:30

Can anyone advise.....  We live in a small stone house that was renovated in the 'rustico' style approx 15yrs ago.

Thu, 12/30/2010 - 08:37

Just enjoyed a lovely bass cooked on the BBQ.  Not being very scientifically minded, if I was to bury the remains, head, bones and tail and plant something on top would it rot down and become what we know as blood, fish and bone ???

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:55

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Answer to: Zucchini Flowers
Sun, 06/06/2010 - 08:14

Here we go...assuming you have saucepan to deep fry them in.... Matthews stuffed flowers....from Sarah \ravens Garden cookbook...have made...delicious...   16 flowers 200g peas - frozen is fine 300g Philadelphia or other cream cheese Salt and Pepper Small bunch parsley, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil Olive oil for frying   Tempura 225g flour 2 eggs 375ml cold lager Salt and Pepper Make batter.  Sifted flour and seasoning in bowl, well in the centre, add eggs and with balloon whisk mix in the lager to make batter thickness of double cream.  Put in fridge. Remove stigmas from flowers.  Cook peas in salted water for 3mins.  In bowl combine peas, cream cheese, S&P, parsley and a little of the oil. Using fingers part flower petals, leaving a finger inside to keep open, stuff flower with tsp of mixture, seal the pointed end with a twist. Heat 10cm of oil to 170c in deep pan, making sure it doesnt come more than a third up the sides of pan (no thermometer drop cube of bread in, it should turn golden brown in less than a minute.)  Dip each flower in batter and fry them turning after 30 secs and again after 2 mins.  When golden remove and drain on kitchen roll.  Best eaten hot, sprinkled with sea salt and ground blk pepper.

Fri, 06/04/2010 - 16:02

It's a deal.... Maybe we should just post as normal things for Sale and/or Wanted etc, maybe penny will drop ????

Fri, 06/04/2010 - 13:00

I'm after a 'Wilkinsons' swoe ! and will have lots of blue iris's free to collector....

Fri, 05/28/2010 - 16:59

Have to disagree with you. Fly with Ryanair normally 20 times a year...for last 5 years...Have never been treated badly and as others say good value...normally no more than £50 return often less...no one else can compete with their prices when you book on-line and in advance.     Ryanair is good and should not be given hard time so dont use and dont moan if not happy with service.

Fri, 05/21/2010 - 12:56

Hello ArthurE, did the Stansted - Ancona 5.00pm flight yesterday.   All good only 10 mins late landing.  Plane only had 90 passengers so meant I had 3 seats to relax on and catch 60 winkssmiley.  Hope yours behaves next week...did note a return happening leaving Ancona just before 9.00pm but need car or lift or sleeping bag at Stansted as arrival time around 11.00pm.

Answer to: Scootering
Sat, 04/24/2010 - 11:18

Just a thought, have you thought about fixing motor or electic thing to push bike...dont think you need to pay tax, insurance if you do....If wrong, sure someone will correct me....

Answer to: Allergy for dogs
Sun, 04/18/2010 - 14:47

Hope Harry much better now. Hope you feel bettter soon and yellow weed sets seed soon. Dylano's nose not so angry.....seems to have 2 tiny puncture wounds....not visable before, lost hair above nose but area not looking angry so thats good.... strange times....

Sun, 04/18/2010 - 14:38

Sure you will have alot of interested takers for this one..... ummmmmm, mouth watering delights and loads of other things....to bring back here in car.  I am flying back to uk early May and was going to spend approx 2 weeks there before coming home....just inacase you still havn't found anyone to bring car back let me know...I'm the girl !!!! (Mrs D) and live round the corner from you in Gualdo. Cheers.

Answer to: Flour and stuff
Sat, 04/17/2010 - 08:51

Thank you all for good advice...  Bought flour with picture of cake and tart on bag.  Found some sachets of 'lievito del pasticciere' too.  Made a carrot cake that smelt good when cooking and does resemble a cake....Proof is in the eating tho'....sure the mascapone - sweetened with vanilla flavoured icing sugar will help it slip down a treat...

Fri, 04/16/2010 - 07:07

Sure all will be ok Am.... Did drive down with 2 x 18yrs young cats 5 year agao and Dylano of course.  Did not stop over night tho' as thought best to get it over with asap......Both cats travelled well, settled down in baskets and slept most of the time......Enjoyed chasing lizards for 3 years and soaking up the sun, then both cats (they were sisters) died within 2 weeks of each other.  No regrets....