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Just harvested my first crop....
....of home grown SPINACH - MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!! It was so easy, I grew it in a square tub, there's loads in there, it is SOOO succulent and tastes much nicer than those withered up bags from the surpermarket. Even fussy teenage son ate it! RESULT!!!!!! Stella
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cooking a whole duck
Was in sainsburys today and got 2 whole ducks reduced to £1.50 each. Thought it was a bargain but now that i'm home i don't have a clue what to do with them! Does anyone have any ideas?
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cricket players?
I hope I've got MATH fooled. I'm his wife and I usually post under the name madmummy so I registered again so that I can talk to all the old stylers without him easily spotting it. He also hates sports so he's unlikely to read this! I hope!?? You've all got to know him so well, so do you have any thoughts for cost…
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Cosmetics Old Style - Saving money on cosmetics etc
I have a confession, I'm a total beauty junkie and I spend far too much on cosmetics. I was walking through town yesterday (trying to save the bus fare) and I wandered into Superdrug. To cut a long story short I managed to put £30 quids worth of stuff into that little basket. This is not a rare occurance, I've figured out…
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Help - Milk has gone off..... ( sour milk or cream )
Is there anything I can use off milk for? I've got about 2 pints of it which only turned this morning and I haven't room for lots of scones :rotfl: I would usually just pour it away but I figured I should use it in something. Could I freeze it and then use it to make scones at a later date?
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hair conditioner
I have a lot of hair conditioner I haven't used. Does anyone know of any other uses for it.
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Old Style mentions in the MSE Newsletter
The following old style threads have been included in the money tips emails To sign up to receive the weekly money tips e-mail click HERE 2006 25 April Stardrops: I've seen the light 19 April What are you growing in 2006 11 April Don't just throw them away 04 April Wheat free recipes and ideas 29 March Your cheapest…
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White vinegar?
Probably being a bit thick here but went to buy some white vinegar as Tesco yesterday. All they had apart from ordinary vinegar was "distilled malt vinegar". Is this the same as white vinegar?
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Fresh cherries - how to use?
Over the weekend one of my colleagues picked up a massive box of fresh cherries for £3 from the market. We've spent all day in the office munching our way through them, and as nobody wanted the last 60 or so, I offered them a good home... So, first and most urgent question - do they freeze well? (Some are threatening to go…
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idea for improving OS forum
we are too clever for our own good. all our best ideas are taking up a hell of a lot of space in the form of stickies. and so there i was perusing some of the forums less-read (by me, anyhoo) such as credit cards, mortgages etc, and i noticed that they all have a little blue bar at the top of the page containing hyperlinks…
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Freezing shop bought french sticks
I was wondering as husband came back with one from sainsburys for a whole 10p. It was reduced from 99p so it was a nice one. And said wonder if you can freeze them. Would have to be cut in half for us as we only have a fridge freezer. I suppose I could get one for that price and just try it anyway. Just thought I would ask…
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Makro
DH has a makro card https://www.makro.co.uk that his mum sent him down, we've been there before but only once, does anyone have any good buys from there? Is it worth stocking up on stuff whilst i'm there ie soap powder, fab cond etc. i just dont want to buy loads of stuff and find out it crap
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cheese straws???
has anyone got a recipe for cheese straws? i have done a search and am not coming up with anything....id really appreciate the help!!
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Gifts
Hi, I've been having a look around the site and found lots of great ideas for gifts for other people. I've got lot's of "recycled" gifts in the form of bubble baths and smellies (which I'm allergic to) hence I don't use them and I intend on using them up in hampers for other people. I'm also thinking ahead to Xmas and will…
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Indian/Chinese food
Have already cut back about as far as is possible food-wise. However family refuse to give up their weekly takeaway treat. The only compromise is if I can cook indian/chinese food so that it tastes like it's from the local takeaway. I'm looking for receipes for; Chicken tikka massala, chicken korma, sweet and sour chicken,…
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low cost meals
hi there i know this has probably been done to a death but i need ideas for cooking for one person...understand i cannot cook so it has to be fairly easy, i have little freezer space so can only at the most hold 3 meals in their. i wanna get my budget down to £15 a week but due to doing weightwatchers i am near £30 a week…
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CATastrophe!
Moggie, decided that she'd like to use my leather chair as a Cat Tree... Needless to say, now covered in scratches -it's one of these in Espresso http://www.lauraashley.com/?AID=10361078&PID=1493722&SID=298509 Any bright idea's as to how I can make it look half decent?
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Which is the best supermarket takeaway?
Having our usual treat tonight a takeaway. But thinking of money saving at getting one of those supermarket takeaways, the one`s in the bags. But which one`s do you recomend? and any idea when best to get a reduced one? Spend approx £10 on a takeaway for two, is it cheaper.
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Hot fruit puddings
I love traditional hot puddings. I try and make as many as possible using fruit as it makes me feel a bit less guilty about the indulgence! Usually I make crumbles, eves pudding, stewed fruit or baked apples. Does anyone have any other ideas as I would love to try something new?
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I'd like to make Tomato Sauce..anyone made it?
I fancy making home made tomato sauce, Ketchup stuff. Has anyone made it? I would appreciate a recipe if you have. My hubby was saying that the only thing missing from his chips last night (made with deep-fat fryer bought on sale at Makro) was some tomato sauce. I didn't have any in cupboard so it was just salt I'm afraid.…
