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Breadmaker - replacement parts?
Hi, I threw away a loaf of bread that I made as it didn't turn out right. But the mixing blade was still embedded inside it! :o Now I've got a shiny expensive breadmaker that is sitting useless, because I have no mixing blade. Any idea if/where I could get a replacement blade? It's a Panasonic SD254.
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How long does cooked pasta keep?
I want to start making pasta salad to take to work for lunches. I thought it would be easier (and therefore means I'm more likely to stick to it!) if I could cook a huge batch of pasta a couple of times per week instead of every day. So if I cook a batch on a Sunday, will it last until Tuesday? I was going to store it in a…
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OS Daily Wed 21st May 2008
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 21/5/8 This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in,…
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i want to make chutney - need a jar!
hi, i want to make some chutney. the only thing im missing is a jar (i think they call it a boiler jar? its glass with a metal catch for the lid). does anyone know where i can buy one of these? i asked in tescos the other day but just got a blank stare, maybe because theyre not called boiler jars! thanks
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Book on making birthday party cakes?
Hi Can anyone recommend a good cookery books on making birthday cakes for children's parties? (you know, the ones that look really fantastic). My twin DD's are 5 in July and I want to make them something special. I have seen a few books but only want to buy one that will last over the years. Any suggestions? Donna
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Can't afford a Panny S255 - Can u recommend a cheap BM
As I said in the title, I cannot afford a Panasonic S255 but am desperate to buy a good breadmaker. What does everyone recommend? You advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Family of 4 - Need help
I could really do with some help at the minute. I am expecting the worst with food prices, electricity costs and petrol costs all on the up, so I am looking to get myself in a much better position. I live with my OH and 2 kids (Under 5) and we are really not very good with our money. I am really trying to be more organised…
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Times for electric steamer?
Can anyone help me with times for food in an electric steamer? I normally only do thing like peas and carrots, but i'm doing asparagus for the first time and small new potato's along with carrot (I've put the fish in the oven as its stuffed rather than a whole piece. Can anyone help? Also how do I do rice? It didn't seem…
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fruit tart recipe
HI Does anyone have a fruit tart recipe. I mean the ones with the sweet pastry and the fresh sliced fruit on top with that custard type filling. Hope im making sense :) Thanks in advance.
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Ready made pizza bases and mixes.
If you haven't tried them - DONT!!!!! Bought a pack of two for 99p and made up my own pizza's and froze em. Had them for tea last night and they were horrible. Topping was great but the bases were vile, all dry and crumble. uck. We were sat there on the sofa taking sly looks at each other to see who'd admit defeat first. I…
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Old Style 20 May
Good morning :j Off for the sticky..... Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
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ham and pork for 'corned beef hash
DH opened a tinn of chopped ham and pork and used about 1/3 for sarnies for work and I am wondering if I could use the rest for a type of hash ie substitute it for corned beef any thoughts anyone thanks Kathy
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black-saturn's chocolate mousse
Does anyone know if it would be ok to sub the single cream with double? I got a tub of extra thick double cream yellow stickered at 45p instead of £2.30 today and that's the only thing I can think of to do with it! Also any ideas for 2 tubs of mascarpone that need using in the next day or two? I've not used it before.
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Chickpea Flour
I hope everyone is having a good Saturday! Has anyone ever made fresh pasta using Chickpea (otherwise known as Gram) Flour? If so how did it turn out? I have 'acquired' a bag of it today and would like to have a go at making some pasta but don't want to waste it. Any help appreciated! Doddsy
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cake baking question help please
hi all :wave: i just need some advice please... i wondered can you use icing sugar to make a cake. my dad 'moans' that my cakes are coarse, and not like 'shop bought'. i was wondering if its the caster sugar, how do you get that soft texture for sponge??? also i never use baking powder in my cakes, should i be doing this??…
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Freezing Meals
If this is aswered in another thread somewhere just point me in the right direction, ta Will be starting new hours at work tomorrow which means b/f will have to fend for himself, but after an hours commute won't want to cook, so I have been freezing meals ready, but is it better to cook them straight from frozen, or let…
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advice for travelling with 6 kids and hubbie!
Morning all Has anyone got any ideas/tips for travelling with 6 children? ages are 15,13,10 yrs (not too worried about them) 5,3yrs and 18 months? we're travelling about 380 miles on Saturday. also cheap ways to feed them all, don't want to pay motorway services prices! Any advice would be great! best wishe Charlotte
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Weight loss the old style way part 3.
Hi everyone. As some of you know there's been some discussion lately on how to accomodate weight loss diets on the board. It was decided that the daily isn't the place for campaigns of any sort and that there was a very good weight loss thread on the I wanna board which would offer excellent support to anyone wishing to…
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Breadmakers???
Hi I am quite new to the old style board and have been browsing for the last few weeks. I really have learnt loads!!! I am looking to buy a breadmaker after everyone raving about them on here. Firstly can you all recommend one to me and secondly give me some advice on how I would make it....I have never (!!!) baked my own…
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Low Fat Dinners that kids will love as well - receipes please?
Hi, I have two young children, 4 and 2. I am also desperately trying to eat healthily. I thought it may be really helpful to start a thread where we can all share some healthy - family friendly receipes! Would love to hear from you all?