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Leather Sofa to clean? (merged)
I have been given (freebie!) leather sofa. Navy blue. It's lovely and comfy and 'squashy', but leather wants a bit of TLC. I know you can buy special cleaner, but it's pricey! Two people have said use baby wipes - anyone tried 'em? Have used saddle soap on the back. OK, but unsure about using it all over. Any suggestions…
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Recipe threads
You talk in here about recipe threads but whereabouts can I find these? Sorry to sound stupid.
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The MSE Old Style Book and MSE Sue
Hoorah I've agreed with my publisher that there is going to be an MSE Old Style book, based on your contributions here. All my proceeds from the book are going to go to the MoneySaving kids charity. I think its great that the wisdom on here will be dispersed to a wider audience, and i can't thank you enough for the amazing…
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DH complains about SC food!
Don't know that anyone can offer me any advice here, but I just wanted to get it off my chest! DH moans about practically everything I cook in the SC - he says it tastes "stewed" :mad: This man will not eat anything containing minced meat ("it tastes like someone has already chewed it for you"), doesn't like cook-in…
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my inlay coffee table has gone cloudy
been told is is due to a build up of wax polish is there a natural remedy for removing build up, is vinegar any good for this job?
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Sprouts on Sticks
A farm shop has just opened up near to me and I visited at weekend. The produce was all lovely. I love sprouts and they had some in bags and some on sticks. The bags were 60p per bag and the sticks were 70p per stick. You looked to get slightly more in the bag. What is the difference in them, as the sprouts in the bag…
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OS 'grow your own' hamper. What would you want in yours?
Sorry if this is the wrong forum and please feel free to move if necessary :o but you were all so helpful with my OS cookbook. :D I'm making a 'grow your own' hamper for my dad and his wife. They've just moved into a house with a large garden and chickens :D . She is a keen cook, and my dad used to enjoy having an…
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What can I use to bathe a kitten?
Hi, I have searched the forum and havn't been able to find the thread I was looking for. I am sure that someone mentioned how they bathed their cat? My kitten had an upset tummy last night and I wanted to give her a bath to stop her being smelly! I'm sure someone mentioned using a particular type of shampoo? Not a cat…
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bowls/glasses stuck together
help! two new bowls from my ikea dinner service and they are stuck together like they never want to part :( I have tried warm water, cold water, gentle persuasion... AAARGH!
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where can I buy Eggnog
When I visit my sister in Australia we buy the most delicious eggnog in cartons from the supermarket. I have never been able to find any in this country. I have tried several homemade recipes but none tastes just like the cartons ( or it just might be that I cant make it properly) Anyone know where I can buy it ( save…
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What's the difference????
...between Baking Powder and Bicarb of soda? I want to make Catznine's banana bread but it calls for bicarb and I only have baking soda. .....Can I change the plain flour and bicarb for self raising flour? or can I use the baking powder?.. or do I have to wait for tomorrow to go shopping :( ? TIA x x x
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Banana pie filling
I'm going to try to make a Banana pie. Do I need to do anything to the banana's or can I just chuck them in? Regards X
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how do you get rid of brown limescale
I like to think I am a clean person and my house is tidy.We live in a hard water area and I go thru limescale remover like nobody's business.However,our loo has light brown stains on the back of the bowl.This must be a build up of limescale over the years.I have tried the gel l/scale remover but it doesn't work.I have…
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Freezing cottage pie
I know that I should know this...but not very confident re: freezing/reheating meat!! I have a huge pkt of mince (delivered in error to me by Tesco on-line:D ) and want to make a double batch of cottage pie (so I can freeze one.) The mince is currently in freezer (raw) so when I come to make 2 cottage pies, do I cook them…
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Kenwood Chef- which attachments?
I'm looking for some info about kenwood chef/majors. I guessed maybe some of you O/S people may have one? What's the difference between the kenwood major and the kenwood chef? Are they REALLY worth the money? I do know of people who have had the machines for 10+ years. Can you still get replacements and extra attachments…
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Buying slow cooker
After reading all about slow cookers on here and seeing all the excellent recipes I've decided to invest in one myself. Got two to choose from in my local electrical store, both of which are good value, and wondered if you could offer any advice on which model to choose. Theres the anthony warrel thompson one (see…
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Which Yeast For BM?
Hi All, Am just sorting out a list for ASDA and wondered which yeast I should get for my BM? I havent made any bread yet asI am exchanging it come monday cause its broken-BOO HOO. Where is the best place for yeast and flour, Iwant to make wholemeal or wholegrain bread. Thanks, Al.
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Chocolate Truffles recipe?
Having made Mado's fab vanilla fudge, I'd like to try chocolate truffles for Christmas. Anyone got a tried and trusted recipe they'd like to share?
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Boxing day meal for family gathering - ideas needed
We have some of my husband's family coming for lunch on boxing day, there will be 6 adults and 4 kids. We're going to my parents Christmas day, so there will be no leftovers to use up etc. Does anyone have any good ideas for a meal to dish up. We don't have enough room for everyone to sit at table, so it needs to be…
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vegtable / vegetarian pasties
Hi everyone, when in cornwall last month we stopped to try a local vegtable pastie it was really tasty but at £1.90 each felt it was a rip off. I told my husband I could make these for next to nothing and he said ..... "you couldnt make these" ..........so today Ive decided to prove him wrong. one small problem tho, I need…
