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Brilliant Slow Cooker cookbook
I have been given a slow cooker cookbook by a firend that had two copies. It's absolutely brilliant and has recipes for all sorts of things that I didn't even realise could be made it a slow cooker! From soups and stews to all sorts of exotic dishes like Chinese Duck and all kinds of puddings. It is cleverly called 'The…
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HEELLPPP Kitchen disaster
Does anyone have any idea howI can get a scorch mark off a kitchen worktop? I really don't want to use any nasty chemicals as my 3 yr old has a habit of touching stuff and then putting his hands in his mouth :eek: Any ideas would be great.
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Veggie Pastry Snacks
When we go to Glastonbury Festival we love to eat from a certain stall called Veggies. They sell home made vegan pastry snacks such as SOS sausage rolls and rattatui (sp?) pasties. I am not vegan so I do eat butter, milk etc and will cook with eggs if I have to but avoid if it possible. Can anyone give me any tips on…
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TIP* CHEAP Fairy cakes
Thought id share with you my recipe for making Fairy cakes cheaper! Basically the golden syrup replaces the eggs and caster sugar.... saving money,dont know eactly how much it saves tho lol I would think loosing the eggs would be at least 20p.you will need: 4 oz (125g) margarine 2 TBSP Golden syrup 4 oz S.R FLOUR 2 TBSP of…
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What can I cook for Dinner Tonight?
Having made it through the week using whatever is in the cupboards, I finally have nothing left to use. Does anyone have any ideas what I can cook for dinner tonight on my budget of £10 (dinner needs to feed myself, DH and DD (aged 6). Thanks for any input!!
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The care and feeding of yeast
There are one or two tips on yeast buried in various thread on breads and breadmakers and I thought it might be a good idea to collect them all in one place. Having just got some real yeast from the bakery in my local Asda last night I thought I'd jot down from memory what I think I've learned about this yeast and then you…
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OS Wednesday 21st September 2005
Morning All Woken up with a temperature and generally feel like [email]!!!!!!....than[/email]ks DH & DD. Not supposed to be in contact with anyone ill as I have no immune system at the moment, due to the Lupus & meds Im on....but what do you do when its in the household..lol :confused: If it gets worse, I will call GP as I…
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School food 'high in pesticides'
"School food 'high in pesticides' Fruit and vegetables given to children in schools contain more pesticides than shop-bought produce, a report suggests. Chemical residues were found in 84% of fresh produce in schools compared with 57% in stores, government figures published by the Soil Association said...... "…
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a question about yoghurt
can anyone tell what that watery stuff you sometimes get on the top of pre-packed yoghurts is? is it indeed water, appearing through some sort of separation/condensation process, or something more sinister? is it safe to eat? and does it occur on HM yoghurts too, or just shop bought ones?
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Prize winning jam
Just a thread to boast a bit: my blackcurrant jam won first prize at the village show. Now any suggestions on how I should invest my prize of..... 50p!!!!!!! :rotfl: ? Anyone else enters these silly events??? :D
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Calling all breadmaker pro's!
We have had a breadmaker for ages, once the novelty wore off it went in the garage and after reading all the tips and recipes on the Old Style board i decided to give it another go. Anyway it didnt turn out right, it rose well and everything but for some reason (and this has been from the very start on the majority of…
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Hm Beef Stew ??
hI HAS ANYONE GOT ANY RECEPIES FOR BEEF STEW. i like parsnips, potatoes,carrots,leeks,peas,and of course Dumplings Mmm. Is it best to do it in the oven or on the stove, i have made it once before but something went wrong with the potatoes and they went all mushy in the stew and we ended up eating it with a knife and fork.…
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Help! X-Mas pressie - Old-style Year Planner
Hi all I've decided to make an old-style year planner for a dear but disorganised friend who is newly single and can't load a dishwasher to save his life :) I got the idea from an old weekly magazine which had gardners advice corner, like "Prepare beds now and loosen soil with a fork" etc Basically, I'm going to start it…
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What's the diff between Panasonic SD252 & 253?
Just compared them on the Panasonic site but there doesn't seem to be any difference apart from the dimensions. Anyone? Our local Robert Dyas has the 252 so I was thinking about getting it (and then finding out what a beginner needs to put in it!) Thanks x
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For chocoholics everywhere!!!
Came across this page that may be of interest to all those who love good chocolate. http://www.chocolate-source.co.uk/chocolate_recipes_hot_chocolate.htm If any of you saw the new Ant and Dec show on Saturday night, you may seen this. http://www.firebox.com/?dir=firebox&action=product&aff=1108&pid=1134
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Smelly Fridge...
I am sure there has been a post or thread about this before but I can't find it. I think the smell was caused by some old cream in the fridge. The problem is really persisting as I have a (very nice) side by side fridge freezer thing and so the smell filters from the fridge into the freezer and then back again... isn't…
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Jam Breadmaker
Which breadmaker makes jam? Which breadmaker have people on here tried and tested and recommend?
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pickled eggs
I really like pickled eggs but they are really expensive. i was wondering if any of you lovely old style savers could tell me the best way to go about it. i have been led to believe i should use white vinager but i hvae no idea about storage or length of pickling, any help will be greatly appreciated as always!
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Any low quiet easy calorie dinners to make?.
Me and my o/h joined weight watchers today. both only bneeding to lose about 1 stone each!!. received few food meal ideas,... but wondering if you lovely moneysavers. may have some other new recipes, you may wish to share.. we are meat eaters. and enojoy trying new foods.. Any recipes will be greatlfully welcomed.. thnkx..…
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Help - smelly tumble drier
Clothes that come out of my tumble drier smell musty, despite using lovely smelling washing powder etc. I don't mind that the clothes don't smell of perfume, I just want them to stop smelling horrible. I love the smell of washing that's been line dried, but I work full time and the weather doesn't always suit my days off.…
