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Help! - wax on clothes!!
Stupidly I have managed to get a load of wax on my clothes - how can I get it off without ruining my stuff?? Splashie
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Yogurt makers....
hello all, well our family eats a huge amount of yogurts......will it be more economical to buy a yogurt maker and make my own? are they easy to make? idea of cost? and if any of you have them do you have any recommendations as to which one to get?
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Washing powder v liquid or tablets
We've had a problem with the outlet pipe that takes the water away from the washing machine. Hubby had to take it apart and it was clogged with gunk, some of it had dried and then shifted to block the pipe which meant water backed up and flooded the floor. Is this gunk powder residue? Just wondering what I can do to…
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Out of date yeast
I have some out of date fast action dried yeast in my cupboard (I've been having a clear out). It's BB date is April 2005. Can I use for anything, or should I just relegate it to the bin???:D
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loads of sugar but no ideas...
Rather an odd cry for help this time.:o I have masses of sugar in my storecupboard: 500g unrefined light muscovado cane sugar 500g unrefined demerara cane sugar 500g unrefined dark muscovado cane sugar 500g unrefined molasses cane sugar 500g unrefined golden granulated sugar 1 kg unrefined golden castor sugar and unrefined…
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Aubergine
Yikes, have got an Aubergine in my organic box this week! Have previously said no to Aubergine as i don't know what to do with it, thought I had some recipes for it but now I can't find any! Have looked at recipes and mega thread, also done a search for "aubergine"... Nothing!! So if anyone can help, please do... I am sure…
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Reduce water flushed from toilet
After reading the No Waste Like Home thread I was shocked to see how much water was wasted by flushing the toilet, which seemed pretty unavoidable. I'm not sure how much people would appreciate you 'saving' yours for the next flush :rolleyes: So I did a search and found this, may be worth a try? Would save loads of water…
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Pizza Stone help required
Yesterday at Aldi's I bought a pizza stone for £2.99 it came with a cutter and a slice so seemed good value. Has anyone used a pizza stone? There were no instructions with it so am not sure if it needs greasing before use, like a metal tray. Presumably you have to leave the pizza to rise on it first (if using a yeast…
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Help with cinnamon!
I wanna make some cinnamon and raisin bread and I thought I had all the ingredients but I've just realised the cinnamon is in stick form* and might be a bit heavy going on the old gnashers if I chuck it in like that! Just wondered if it is possible to pulverise it somehow and if it would end up just like the powdered…
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For the veg growers (or veg grower wannabees as in my case)
Apologies if this is on the wrong forum or if it's already been posted. Thomson and Morgan are giving away a free vegetable seed collection worth £7.99 with purchases over £12.99 http://potatoes.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/ There's also quite a bit of general info on the site though I'll admit to only having had quick skim…
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Help - Sicky-smelling carpet etc....
Due to a sicky "accident" (projectile vomit, missing bowl etc - you really don't want the details I assure you!) I have a very unpleasant smelling house, and really need some advice from you lot.... O/H was great and scrubbed the carpet & sofa with 'stardrops' household cleaning solution, and there are no marks, but it…
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help with defrosting burgers
I had to take 4 burgers out the freezer this morning cos i couldn't get them to seperate! We will only cook 2 tonight, just wondered when I would need to use the other 2 by, so i can try and avoid throwing them out.
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Help Urgently
I've just had a friend ring up in a panic and say her hubby is bringing his boss round for dinner tonight (didn't know people still did that!!) anyway, shes not a fancy cook, and is stuck for what to make that is easy and fairly quick. she has time to go shopping later, but i has asked me for some ideas, and my mind is a…
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Help no frozen food!!
:eek: Just noticed that my DH left our chest freezer unplugged 4 nites ago so i have thrown the contents into the wheelie bin. Including the nice chicken for supper. Would be all set for supper if i could justify making Butterscotch Angel Delight! DS would love this! All i have left is very basic storecupboard essentials,…
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I have become obsessed
Is it normal to become obsessed with the amount of money you are spending after coming onto this site? I have in the mere week I have been on here: Changed my suppliers where it will save me money Done my food shop purely out of value and reduced items Bought vinegar Started noting down the electric meter reading every…
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bread and butter pudding including banana and chocolate versions (merged)
How do i make bread and butter pudding? I really really fancy it havent had it for years. I only have a lasange dish can i make it in that? Also I'm on weightwatchers so is there a low fat way to do it? Thanks
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Lemon Marmalade
Hello all, my friend has a lemon tree bursting with fruit and has no inclination to use it, so I have nicked several kilos worth of lemons from it. I found a recipe on Lemon Marmalade which uses just lemons and sugar, and made a batch yesterday (I don't have a breadmaker at the moment). Now, it tastes good but it just…
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firebricks...
Autumn is upon us and soon it will be winter. Today in Sainsbury I saw the first mince pies with Xmas designs on the box... already!!!:eek: Anyway. I am determined to keep warm in my little old flat, and I want to get a couple of firebricks. The idea being that I am going to have a firebrick over a small gas ring to warm…
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chilli but with braising steak
I want to make a chilli in the slow cooker tomorrow but maybe use braising/stewing steak instead of normal mince any suggestions or anyone tried it before....
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Pickled Onion recipe...
I spotted some pickling onions today and thought I'd make a start on getting some done however...the pickling vinegar section was empty. Obviously there's been a rush on it but you think they may have anticipated it and got some extra stocks in ready so I put the onions back and will try again in a few days. I know I could…
