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Coconut Ice
Following on from Mtgnnr's mission to rot the teeth of the nation................ Coconut Ice 2 cups caster sugar half cup of milk 50g butter plus extra for greasing 165g coconut, dessicated 2 or 3 drops red food colouring *grease a 20cm square tin *put sugar & milk into saucepan, slowly bring to boil *reduce heat, simmer…
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banana glut
I was searching for a recipe for banana and walnut cake as I have an abundance of over ripe bananas that noone will eat (except the fruit flies). I came across this tip - Don't throw away over ripe bananas just put them in the freezer (in their skins still) and just pull them out and defrost for mashing whenever you need…
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Killer recipe for carrot cake wanted
Does anyone know of a really, really, really good recipe for carrot cake please? :P
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Help with Birthday cake
Hi All I hope you can help me. It's my sons 2nd Birthday on saturday and i promised my other children we would make him a cake. The problem is i can't cook :-[ i only have 2 15 inch trays and 2 small round tins and can't afford to buy any more. It sounded like a good idea at the time and i don't want to let them down
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shortbread recipe
2oz caster sugar 4oz proper butter 6oz plain flour mix flour and sugar in bowl, chop the butter up, and rub into the flour/sugar. keep going, it'll go like breadcrumbs, then start to stick together. when it almost sticks all together, put on a baking tray, roll it or squish it so its about 1/4-1/2 inch thick, sprinkle with…
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Black Marks On Silicone In Shower
Any ideas on getting rid of them?
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60 uses for salt
SIXTY USES OF SALT Although you may not realize it, simple table salt has a great number of uses other than simply seasoning your food. The following list will give you sixty uses of salt, many of which you probably didn't realize: 1.. Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing. 2.. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to…
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Home made Oxiclean
As yet untested, i have just found it on a website. 1/2 CUP HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 1/2 CUP BAKING SODA 1 CUP HOT WATER
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unglue stamps
Its easy to unglue stamps and envelopes. especially if you get a letter and the stamp hasnt been franked ;) Put in freezer for a few hours then slide a knife under it and it flips off
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knitting patterns
Hi does anyone know where i can find cheap/free knitting patterns please? tia Heldaz
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rough hands??
dont waste cash on handcreams cup your palm pour a couple of teaspoons of sugar into it and mix with lemon juice so you have a paste then massage in your hands will be as soft as a babys proverbial ;D ;D ;D
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cat's pee!
Any ideas on how to get rid of the stench of cat's pee on a carpet? I have tried carpet shampoo specially for this purpose - to no avail, vinegar & lemon in water, neat vinegar, and the pong is still there. Taking up the carpet is the very last resort as not only is it very firmly stuck down, but emptying the room - which…
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Ask your mum...
...or even your Dad, Granny etc. In short, pick the brains of the older generations for their advice. I was inspired by a memory of my Mum. When we went on picnics, she'd take a damp J Cloth in a small Tupperware cup. Perfect for wiping sticky fingers! In the long run it's cheaper than buying endless packs of wetwipes. Her…
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What To Do With Apples?
The apples have already started dropping off our trees (mix of eating & cooking) like crazy. Apart from making the usual stewed, apple pies/crumbles and giving to friends, how can I use them? There is a recipe from caterina, on another thread for apple oatmeal bars which i'm going to try but does anyone else have some…
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Oat groats
I know that Cathy will know more recipes than I do about this! I am sooo happy - today I received my wholefoods delivery and at long last I got my 5kg bag of oat groats (sorted for breakfast for the winter now!) - can't wait for the cold weather now to have them cooked on the stove overnight hehehheheh! But I would also…
