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Party Left Overs
Some of these might be new to you: 1, Pour wine or beer from half empty bottles into ice cube trays or bags. Freeze and use later in soups, stews, casseroles, sauces, anything that needs it. 2, Grate all bits of left over cheese together and freeze. Use for cheese on toast, omelettes or lasagne topping. 3, Fruit cake…
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what can i cook in microwave - oven is dead!
i hope this is the right place for this, microwave isn't really old style but i hope you can help! basically i had a disaster & put the grill on without noticing plastic tray that dh had put on top. fire, melting tray etc, dh puts out with water so now can't use gril, hob or oven. can't get a new one for a few days so am…
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What to do with: free CDs/DVDs
Good afternoon all ! I bought 2 newpapers today & both has free CDs. One was a national paper with magazine & CD in cellophane & the other CD was handed to me as I paid for local paper. Now, it was only wnen I got home & went to put the free CDs in my CD basket I realised the basket is now overflowing with free CDs! From…
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Half price Pork at Asda
Hi everyone I have just returned from my local Asda and was really delighted to find their Asda brand pork shoulder is half price, at £1.39 a killo. Cheaper even than their smart price. I have been buying this for ages now and find it really good roasted or diced for sweet and sour, casserole etc So have now stocked my…
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Is it illegal to pick elderflowers?
Thinking of making my own elderflower cordial is it illegal to pick the flowers off the trees? There are plenty in the countryside and if I did this I would only pick two flowers from one tree at a time.
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Old Birthday Cards...
I done a quick search but couldn't find anything!!!! Has anyone come up with a good idea of what to do with with old birthday cards??? :confused: I recycle.. but I feel I could use them to do something creative.. but I'm not sure what!!!! :rolleyes: Any ideas??? or suggestions apart from bin them??
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Eco book
Have just borrowed Ruth Turner " the Which? Guide to the energy-saving home" which is packed full of tips especially useful for those of us in the South facing the current water shortage. Apologies if this has been posted before Aril
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Easiest way to get a shower curtain clean?
Any help with this please? I've tried soaking in mix of white vinegar and biological washing poweder but the stains (limescale?) are still there
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Tasty muffins using microwave?
Hi everyone, I don't have an oven so I'm stuck with trying to bake in the microwave. I just tried to make healthy muffins, with wheatbran, bananas and blueberries but they've come out like stodgy rocks! Is it because I'm using mostly wholewheat flour? (1 cup w/wheat, 1/2 cup white) If a recipe is for the oven can I cook it…
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Fudge Madness!!!!
In a moment of sheer madness last week I ordered two (not one, but TWO!!) fudge making kits from QVC - I don't know why - I just got swept along by the presenter drooling over this fudge that was being made on the show and I thought "Oh that will be a lovely mother-daughter easter activity" and I succumbed and paid over…
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ham hock and pig hock bargain food!
i have just returned from sainsburys with a reduced ham hock for 49p :j only trouble is i have no idea what to do with it :confused: i thought if anybody can give me some ideas as to what to do with it here is the place to come! :D cheers
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Lidl open?
Anybody know if Lidl is open on a sunday?
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Scrummy Cheap Meal !!
We have had times where we have struggled for cheap meals but this is yummy and cheap !! 2x tins Tuna 1x tin Veg soup Mashed potato A little cheese Mix the tuna and soup together and put in an ovenproof dish. Place the mashed potato on top and then sprinkle the cheese on. Place in oven until cheese is browned This recipie…
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Is Morrisons getting more expensive?
Does anyone else think this? I have been doing most of shopping at Lidls with the odd foray into 'regular' supermarkets, but I thought I would go into Morrisons again as there was one where I was heading. After doing a shop at Asda and it came to less than i thought at the checkout,(which was nice:D ) i had the reverse at…
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Soya meals
Hi there, I am trying to eat a lot of soya because of health problems. Can anyone write any receipe which includes soya. Thanks :D .
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Slow cooker chicken - Fairly urgent!
It suddenly occured to me to use the slow cooker to cook the chicken breasts for tonight's supper (having friends round, she is a good cook and I need to impress :rotfl: ) My slow cooker is really ancient and the instruction book is long gone. I only really use it to make mulled wine nowadays but this forum has inspired me…
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burst pies!!
Damn!! I've just made a load of chicken pies, and they've burst!! :mad: i made cuts in the top of them all, but they still burst outa the sides!! i sealed the top and bottom of the pastry with milk, and i was using puff pastry....any tips on stopping this happening again please? :confused:
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Fridge/Freezers and Power Cuts
We had a 6 hour power cut yesterday. Now I did all the right things and didn't open the fridge or freezer doors, but it made me wonder how long a power cut it would take to ruin the food inside. It doesn't mention this in the manual that came with the fridge/freezer. Any ideas? Thanks Stompa
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Grocery budget and school holidays
Hi everyone, I have 4 children who always seem to be starving. The grocery budget will probably go through the roof this 2 week holiday. I'd be interested in knowing what OS do with regards to lunch. The 3 at school take a packed lunch but there is no way that they'll just eat the equivalent at home, I'm sure my children…
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Hairdressers' costs
I'm note sure if this is the right board, so please bear with me if it's not. I have quite long hair which doesn't need cut very often. When it does, I go to my local old fashioned hairdresser who charges £11.00 for a Cut and blow dry. Last week I knew I'd be in a rush and wouldn't have time for the junior to do the…
