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the wonders of cider vinegar
Just when youd got used to the brown and white vinegar miracle here are the wonders of cider vinegar http://www.lacetoleather.com/wondrugpag3.html
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Flapjacks
Please help, I want to make flapjacks :D Not just any old flapjack but nice ones :-/ I've bought them in the supermarkets and cake shops. But they are nothing like they used to be :-/ They are soggy and sickly :-[ I want proper flapjacks like my gran used to make ::) I've got the basic recipe stuff (preparations for a…
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Aluminium cans worth 1p each
Sorry if posted before. Has anyone thought of collecting aluminum cans. They are worth approx 1p each. I take a carrier bag everywhere with me, and pick up drinks cans, stand on them flat, and store them in black bin liners. If you look up aluminum recycling, sometimes there is a collection service, but they will only…
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GLOBALTESTMARKET.COM
Did anyone have an email from the above promising 300 extra points to redo a survey as their system had failed to record my answers. They are now denying all knowledge. Thanks
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Indesit Dishwasher - result blurred.
Hi I inherited an Indesit 311 from the previous owners and have only used it 3 times. I have used sainsbury's tablets each time (so not branded). The indesit isn't your typical pull out compartment and everything is marked clearly; after you open the door, on the inside of the door there is a sliding compartment where I've…
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Make your own ice cream
There are loads of ways to make vanilla icecream here's the cheap and the really cheap way to make it : Cheap - 4 Eggs separated 4 ounces of icing sugar (sifted) 1 tsp of vanilla essence or 1 pod of real vanilla if you want to push the boat out 300 ml Double cream 1. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and add the icing sugar…
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Mis-shapen plastic container lids
The best way to make them fit the container again is to boil a pan of water, placing the mis-shapen lid on top. Just leave for a minute or two and the heat causes the lids to become soft and pliable enough to refit their container. I've tried this a few times and it works ok.
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Cleaning carpets
Does anyone know the best way to clean carpets? We have just moved into a new house where there is carpet in EVERY room - even the shed has fitted carpet! All the carpets really need cleaning and I want to buy a machine to clean them but I am confused. Which is better a steam cleaner a wet and dry cleaner or a carpet…
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Freezing Milk
Ok, im a bloke, dont go in the kitchen much.. But i drink a lot of tea, 8 cups+ a day. Im also sick to death of going to the shops to replace it, and i hate the taste of UHT Milk. Soi tried freezing it. Wehey, lasts bout 2 weeks longer! I now buy the largest containers, freeze them, and When my milk has 'nearly' gone, i…
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Peppermint Creams
Back on my quest to ruin the teeth of the nation (by the way we might need to find a moneysaving tip for dentistry if this carries on) :D . heres an easy recipe for peppermint creams 1 Egg White 450g (1lb) Icing Sugar Peppermint Essence or Oil of Peppermint Beat the egg white until frothy but not stiff. Sieve the icing,…
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Storage Times
This might be slightly off topic here and if it is I guess the mods will move it, but I found a really handy American site where you can download a pdf file that gives info about Food storage times. Its useful to know because it keeps you fit and healthy and cuts down on waste by helping you plan weekly shops and menus.…
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Aluminium foil- width
Not sure if this the right board........I bought some foil to-day and noticed there is no longer a narrow (12 inch) and wide (18 )inch choice. To be perfectly honest they are all in millimetres now but I can visualise inches better. There is a new hybrid on the shelves and it measures 15 inches. Now I used the narrow stuff…
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online recipe sites for the UK
Does anyone have a good source of family/frugal recipes that are suitable for cooking in this country? I'm asking this because I have a ham shank (bargain) and no idea what to do with the thing! I don't have time to faff about tonight so I'll bung it in the freezer till I can find a suitable recipe. I was hoping to roast…
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Descaling a shower head?
Hi, Does anyone know a fool proof way of descaling a shower head? We've only been in our house for 2 weeks and it's building up! The shower bit is one of those tap adaptor things, so not the most expensive of things - and I can't take it apart to clean it. Any ideas? Thanks ;D
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urine stains
any one any tips on how to get them out?? :-[
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Honeycomb
An easy recipe/science experiment that can be covered with chocolate to replace a cadburys crunchie. All you need is 4 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Golden Syrup 2 teaspoons Water 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda Melt the Sugar and syrup in the water in a pan until it disolves then whack the heat up and boil it for about 6…
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Stinky Dishwasher.
Hi.This is my first thread so I hope I get it right!! I usually buy the branded dishwasher fresheners and they don't last as long as they should.I only put it on 3 times a week max as there is only 2 of us and i use Finish 3 in 1 tablets which I'm kinda happy with.When I put cutlery and crockery in it I do rinse most of…
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Blockage in fridge drainage
We seem to have a blockage in the hole at the bottom of the fridge that drains away the excess liquid and wondered if anyone had a miracle cure for this - I've tried bending paperclips, straws etc down it to no avail. Any ideas? td x
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Cooking oil Used as Diesel!
Someone has told me they've successfully run their family car on just cooking oil! They claim its Cheaper, more economical... and the way to go... Is this just plain rubbish? Please shed some light on this for me, danny.
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Clean & Clear Static From The TV
Heard this one on the TV the other day. Haven't tried it yet; but to clean your TV and reduce the static build up clean it with 1 part fabric conditioner and 4 parts water.