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Bulk Home deliverys of Wholefoods?
Does anybody know of a company who will deliver to your home, bulk supplies of wholefoods, like rice, beans, muesli etc? Some years ago we used a company called Countryside wholefoods, who were in Enfield, and although I think they are still there, the don't deliver around London anymore. They were so cheap and good too! I…
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Childline cookie recipe?
A few years ago i got a pack for raising funds for childline by baking cookies... it was a lovely recipe and the cookies turned out great! really moist and moreish! ;) BUT ive lost the recipe! :( Have googled but there is only old information about how to get the fundraising pack from years ago.. checked the childline site…
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Bread making help please
Hi, I have a Mellerware bread maker. I have made quite a lot of bread with it, the only problem that i find is that the bread tastes abit sweet to me. what do you suggest that i do? The recipe states for a large loaf. 1 1/8 cups of water 2 1/2 tbsp skimmed milk powder 2 1/2 tbsp butter or oil 2 1/4 tbsp sugar :confused: 1…
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Pork Joint In Slow Cooker
I would like to do a pork joint in my slow cooker - would like it to end up like a pot roast iykwim. I have looked in the Slow Cooker thread but I wondered if I could put in with some gravy & leave it on for about 8 hours - wondered if that would do it. I have read several posts that say beef and lamb joints came out…
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struggleing to stick to shopping budget
i know im going wrong somewhere and when adding all recipts up of what i have bought the last month im already 24.52 over my budget of 40.00 per week, there is 4 of us to feed etc on this, cannot work out where i am going wrong, payplan give us a budget etc per person as we are on a dmp so somehow i need to get to grips…
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Is there any wilko type stores online?
anyone know of any?
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Need good quality cushion pads
I have quite a bit of fabric left over from my recent curtain making. Was thinking of making some cushions, but my last effort was spoiled by cushion pads that were as flat as a pancake after a couple of weeks. Does anyone know where I can get good quality ones from?
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what can i use instead of marsala
I need some Marsala for a recipe, but don't really want to go to the expense of buying a bottle as I'm sure I'll not use it again soon. What could I use instead? I have white wine and sherry in stock! :o
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Help with a food fast
Hi I was wondering if you could offer any advise. My grandad is going in for a bowel scan (sorry if thats TMI :o ) so he has to fast for 2 days, he has been told that all he can eat is jelly, boiled sweets and clear soup. Thing is we cant find any clear soup. He has had these scans before and just had to live of jelly but…
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HM dumbbells for weight training
HI there, I didn't know where else to put this question: I'm going to be starting a new exercise routine in the next week or so and need some dumbbells. I read somewhere on here a good idea about using empty bottles as dumbbells (I would say coke is the best as they have an 'erganomic' shape :-) ), I was wondering about…
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Can OS be ethical?
Hi guys I’m new to this OS stuff but I’ve been visiting the sight for a while now. I have to say I’m impressed with OS, it occurred to me the other day after I bought a whole chicken for 99p – it served 3 people and still had leftovers for a sandwich, then I realised that I could even put the carcass to good use as soup…
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shopping bill reduction/meal ideas please
Hi all, I came across this site yesterday whilst looking for recipies for my old school favorites and became hooked instantly. We, myself, hubby and 3 kids (12.9 and 3) are lucky enough to already be mortgage free in our 30's due to sale of home and purchase of property abroad. My hubby is self employed and I run the…
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More with less cookbook
Help please! I've seen several mentions of this cookbook and thought I'd get myself one. I've checked on Amazon and there seem to be two editions, one from Sept 2000 and a revised edition Oct 2003. Call me daft but I don't know which to go for! The older one is dearer, does that mean it's got more in? If anyone can help…
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Interesting cookery site
If you're interested in different types of cooking and particularly historical recipes [can't get much more OS than that can you] I find https://www.godecookery.com is a fascinating place to browse. Aril
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Which Breadmaker? Don't groan
I have for weeks now been reading all the posts about various breadmakers and Panasonic seems the best BUT...... We have 6 in our family and use at least 1 family sized loaf per day, would a breadmaker loaf be big enough????? :confused: Also heard tell that some brands leave a hole in the centre where the paddles has…
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What can be eaten from wild now?
Hi all I am getting an interest in wild or hedgerow food and have a list of what is available during the months of the year. In April we have listed nettles, Hogweed shoots, Hop shoots, Dandelions, Chickweed amd Hawthorn leaves. I will try dandelions and nettles over the next week or so (recipes please ;) ) but has anyone…
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freezing food that has tofu in it?
Hi, Will it be ok to freeze coconut curry that contains tofu? Will it go watery when defrosted? thanks! :j
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Loosening up brown sugar
I have got a bag of dark brown sugar in my cupboard that's been there for yonks and has hardened into a block. Is there an easy way of loosening it up, as I'd like to try catowen's carrot cake recipe at the weekend? Cheers Rzl x
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Whats the best oil for HM chips
What is the best oil for homemade chips. When I mean best I mean oil that makes good chips, good for your health and cheap to buy. At the moment using a Crisp n Dry. How often should the oil be changed? Also what about making potato wedges in the oven heard they can be tossed in olive oil then baked what other oil could be…
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Which toilet rolls?
Can anyone help with my dilemma? My family are consuming enough toilet rolls to wrap the whole of the U.K I think! I usually buy Sainsburys own label or Asda's keeping an eye out for the free roll packs. Normally get a large pack. I have tried getting the cheapie ones.. they disappear within a week..more expensive named…
