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How do I wash a fleece?
Hi all I'm a bit stuck at the moment I've been told I can't use fabric conditioner when washing a fleece the only washing stuff I have in is bold which has added fabric softner. So does anyone have any idea how I can wash it? I dont have any travel wash or the normal old style things like soda crystals sorry people. Thank…
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Cornstarch instructions.
I have as of now quit buying all those nasty packet sauce things that I used to get and have actually got a cupboard with ingredients in that I am rediscovering. I am making a casserole with a stock and I am not sure how to use cornstarch to thicken it. The box has a recipe on it but no instuctions for a novice like me on…
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Keeping glue brush clean
Hiya, Having gone a bit artsy-fartsy recently, I need a bit of advice on glue. I've had a look at the other gluey threads on OS but they're more for emergencies (i.e. getting it off clothes, superglued fingers, etc!). My question is this. I'm using a pastry brush to spread glue on my masterpiece, but find that,…
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MSG - Monsodium Glutamate
Anyone know where I can get a hold of this (well my Aunt can get a hold of it). Just had her on the phone asking if I saw any in ASDA tonight. I didn't notice it but wasn't looking out for it - anyone shed any light??
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Chicken Pineapple Recipie Request
Hi just looked through the recipie ccollection but could not find this, i'm basically looking for the chicken + pineapple dish that you can get from the chinese to do in my SC. Thanks in advance Brian
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Do you use Calgon?
Don,t know if this is the right place to post but wondered what your views are on this subject. There was an advert on today, regarding how many washing machines end up in landfill because their owners failed to use "Calgon". Now I don't know about you but the price of Calgon puts me right off - I think it is very…
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I'm thinking of making a £3.99 sweetie bet - will it work?
I have seen huge 1.5 kilo tins of Roses in the supermarket, they are priced at £3.99 which is half price. They are all dated 11/6 but I'd like to buy one to put away till next Christmas. I know that they won't be eaten because I'll put them in a cupboard at the back of the garage, this is also the coolest place that I can…
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Yorkshire pudding tins
Ok guys, What tins would you recommend for making yorkshire puddings in. I have tried several over the years, most of which have rusted :confused: . I've resorted to using old mince pie foil tins - they work well but obviously they wont last forever.
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Forgotten Puddings?
Does anyone else still make their own bread pudding? Most people I talk to about it have either never heard of it or just think of the shop bought version (bland and dry imho). My family love it either with custard or on its own and it means that I very very rarely throw any bread away. Another one is Macaroni pudding made…
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Advice about freezing
Hi, Can anyone please advise me whether it is o.k to freeze Toad in the Hole? My lot would usually get through 2 huge roasting tins of Toad in the Hole and as an experiment, I decided to try making some bun tin sized ones instead, using just 1/3 of a sausage in each. This worked so well that I ended up with 6 very full…
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Non Stinky Food
Just got the following email circulated by somebody extremely senior : "Microwave ovens have been provided in the kitchenettes on each floor so that staff may heat up drinks and lunch food. Under no circumstances are any items that may have a strong odour when heated, such as fish, garlic or tomatoes, pasta sauces etc to…
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How much do you spend on food a month?
I'm sure there was a recent thread on this but couldn't find it. Just curious I guess. I think a lot depends on where you live and what you have access to such as supermarkets, local shops, farmers markets etc. Especially would like to know what people in households with only adults spend but would also like to know about…
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Recipe for samosas please
has anyone an authentic recipe for samosas please using filo pastry? I have tried searching the recipe thread and index but can't find anything honest (been stuck in there since Tuesday looking )
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nervous about using stock !!!!!!!!!!
hi everyone, following all your advice,i made a big pot of stock. however i am too nervous to use it as it looked like i had tipped my rubbish bin in the pot and started cooking it ! :confused: is there anyone out there who can reassure me that it is ok to use as i am a sick phobic ! hope you can help, all the best, louise
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Is there a quick and easy method to make pancakes?
Bearing in mind that I don't have any scales or electrical gadgets and have no idea how to estimate anything. Not had pancakes in ages and really fancy some for some reason. The last time I had them they were shop bought. I'd be happy if I managed to make something edible but knowing my luck. Only want to make 2 or 3.…
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Old Style Veggies - Soil Conditioning
Conditioning your soil..... If your soil is heavy, cloggy clay that cannot be dug properly or is lumpy and hard then I would suggest it needs conditioning to a suitable state for growing your Old Style vegetables and flowers. This can be done by the little known method of adding Gypsum to it and secondly adding lots of…
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My first real shopping list - will this be about right?
Taken from Tesco Online - This is my main shop of the month - To feed 1 Tesco Value Sliced White Bread 800g A Bag of White Seedless Grapes Class 1 Loose (approx. 650g per bag) Spring Onions Bunch Red Peppers Loose Each Class 1 Green Peppers Loose Each Class 1 Tesco Cooking Onions 1kg Class 2 Tesco Carrots Loose Class 1…
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Idea's for lunch wanted
As I am trying to save some money I wanted to pick, all you Money Savers brain's for ideas for food to take to work for lunch and snacks. Get a bit fed up of the usual boaring ham sandwiches! Thank you to you all in advance.
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Online butchers?
I would love to go out and buy meat from a butchers but I don't have one closeby... I just did a search in google and there seem to be a few! Does anyone use them and can recommend a good one? :j
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Turkey mince
Bought some reduced turkey mince. Anyone any ideas?????
