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burnt pan...what to use?
I have a burnt pan (dont ask!!!) that is really really black...the shape of the potatoes are still on the bottom. Now I dont have much in the way of cleaners and so far nothing has worked. Any ideas? Ma
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Ironing emergency!!!!!
EEEEK! My elderly neighbour came and sat in for me the other day when I was expecting a package to be delivered. Bless her, she decided to help out and did a bit of ironing for me. I've just discovered.... she's pressed creases in my best jeans!!!! How can I get the creases out??? Have tried the damp cloth thingy but they…
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I stumbled, then there was an avalanche!
Does this happen to other people? Is there a method that works for stopping it? I had been doing well this week. Packed lunch for work, reading the paper online, sticking to the list when food shopping etc etc. THEN I found myself sheltering from the rain in a charity shop. One new handbag later (£7: of course I didn't…
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Wild garlic
Anyone ever used wild garlic in their cooking. Lots growing in the woods close to me. Saw it used on the James Martin cookery prog. Any recommendations? :question:
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Freezing and preserving herbs
Has anyone ever frozen basil leaves before or do they know if it can be done? My 89p basil plant is producing leaves faster than I can use them and I'd like a way to keep them. Our household isn't a lover of pesto btw or I'd make a glut of that. Ideas appreciated. a_b
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Yoghurt Maker
I know I should be saving and not spending, but I'm wondering about getting an EasyYo yoghurt maker as it seems to be a really good idea and far easier than boiling milk in a pan etc. Does anyone have one or am I better doing it the old fashioned way?
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Fimbles Crumble Crackers recipie ideas?
I would like to make some 'Crumble Crackers' for my son's Fimble themed 2nd Birthday Party next Saturday. So I'm looking for a simple recipie which would make plain crackers or savory biscuits in petticoat tail shapes (without the frilly edge) they would be the size of a child's hand. Any ideas? Thanx
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Help needed for reluctant cook!!!!
Well if anyone could help would be soooo chuffed. :j My problem being that we need to really budget in May and i seem to feed my family on processed ready meals and dont really cook often apart from a traditional sunday dinner.. I need some receipes that i can cook and freeze in advance and cook in the oven. Dont have a…
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Ice cream recipes please!
I've lost my ice cream maker recipe leaflet - can anyone give me a recipe for vanilla ice cream using single cream only? Have searched on Google but keep coming up with double cream needed. Thanks!:D
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She's Done It to me Again!!
My mother thinks I am penniless thanks to keeping up with the challenges, she has just bought herself a new vaccuum cleaner and because my Henry is still at Cash Generators (I've spent enough, and I've discovered that a dustpan and brush picks up more than you would believe possible) she slipped me another £20 today to…
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Tupperware Rice cooker
I've got one of these and use it mainly for defrosting meat or keeping veg warm at the table, does anyone know how to cook rice in it as I'd love to try and hate cooking it in a pan,
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I've got a new toy!
It's a slow cooker! :money: It was up the loft, so I pretended to be going to fetch it myself, so daddy got it for me :) It's a Haden 3 litre one. Is that big or small? I've decided I'm making first, as I have some lamb :D I'm not quite sure if I have the other ingredients though
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Recipe Collection Thread (recipe board)
Sounds grand, but it's one of these really thick, cheap soups you could eat with a knife and fork. Ingredients 3 tsp Olive Oil 2 small onions, peeled and chopped 2 stalks celery, peeled and chopped 2 lg cans peeled plum tomatoes in juice 1 lg can chickpeas (drained) 1 tbsp chpped fresh basil grated parmesan 4 oz Thin Pasta…
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General grocery savings tips?
Hi there, I've been through a lot of forums here to find help on my debt problems. The only area that I feel I have left to tackle is my grocery bill which is very heavy at £200 a month (for just *little* old me)!! I buy online from Tesco as I don't have my own transport to get to the out of town supermarket (there are…
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Leftover chicken recipes please
I'm looking for recipes for left over chicken - all the breast meat has gone so salads are out, there is too much left to make a soup from it (that's tomorrow!), I don't want to make sandwiches as it's for an evening meal. We are fed-up with my usual left over recipes such as curry, rice dishes like pilaff or chinese style…
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Please note the new sticky folks
I would have put one up before however, i was a bit concerned about loading the page full of stickies - however, i think it is a good idea to have the recipes in one place. Please feel free to post your favourite recipes.
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Old Style Recipe Index
. Recipe Threads - Index of useful threads We are gathering a collection of threads and indexes to food and recipe related posts scattered throughout the MoneySaving Old Style Board and later will add quick pointers to other boards and even other recipe list web sites that members find useful. This is all going to take…
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Sardine Burgers
I've enjoyed all the great recipes that I've picked up from here whilst lurking the last few months as a guest. Many I've tried and have been very well received by husband and son. I thought perhaps it was high time I contributed one as a thank you -only hope it hasn't been posted before! Sardine Burgers 4 baps tin…
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Ideas/tips young people on limited budget
Hi, I am working with some young people 17 to 20 yrs who live in supported accommodation and have a limited income per week. They have said they are rubbish at budgeting, at the moment they have to budget for food, going out and clothing (all rent and bills are paid). They have access to internet and were keen to do some…
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Guaranteed Moneysaver
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Hair and Beard Trimmer [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Nine adjustable cutting lengths I've not been to the barbers for years as my other half trims me up but had all my grandchildren here last week and was pleased to see my MSE instincts are hereditary and they are trimmed by my daughters.…
