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Archives for May 2006

World Cup Cooking
We at the house of trolls have decided that during the world cup we will try to cook some traditional food from the various nations - every day a different country. I'm am now busy searching for recipes that will appeal to both adults and children (DS can be quite fussy - likes plain food). We have the Usborne children's…
45p for two boxes of Quorn Burgers at Morrison's
:money: Today I went into Morrison's and they not only had Quorn Burgers (the frozen ones) BOGOF but also 40p money off coupons for each Quorn product brought. So I brought two packs of Quorn Burgers for only 45p. :j They should of been £1.25 each. So £1.25 for two boxes -80p in coupons. Saving me £2.05 for every two I…
How long does home made pesto last?
Just a quickie. Made some yummy watercress pesto last night. I have some leftover and was going to have it with pasta tonight but will still have some left over. How long can I keep it in the fridge?
Help! How to remove streaky self tan?!I have orange stripey legs!
Hi now the suns come out I thought I would use some self tan. I used a body scrub and applied carefuly as instructed but my legs look a right state!I tried scrubbing with body scrub but its still there! Anyone know how to get it off? Thought about Star Drops lol! Fluffy
Peking/ Crispy duck & pancakes
Hi all Hope you can help me. I need to know how to make this- and it has to be NICE lol Ive got the duck legs, and the pancakes, plum sauce, the spring onions, 5 spice, honey. However, I havent got rice vinegar or sherry, tescos were out aside for £7 for a bottle of sherry and I was thinking , hmm maybe its not that…
Food whilst traveling
A week on Saturday we are picking up our caravan. We will be collecting it on the Saturday and taking it the 200+ miles to the secure compound where it will be stored by the sea. Its going to take us hours to get there no doubt. We will be stopping at the services but refuse point blank to pay their high prices for…
Help!! lasagne sheets....
getting stuff out ready to make a lasagne for tea and noticed the date on the box of lasagne sheets i had in are 28/03/06..........will they still be ok to use? would you use them? will they make us sick?????
advice for meals please
Hi I am trying to be really good this week in reducing ready meals so have gone and bulk bought at butchers. I am cooking for 4 people. We are all quite fussy except one of us!!! I have bought - 2 seperate 1lb of steak mince, 4 chicken fillets, 4 beef olives, 1lb stewing steak, chicken for stir frying, and beef for stir…
banana and blueberry muffin recipe wanted
hi, im looking for a banana and blueberry muffin recipie and was wondering if anyone had one. if not with both then one or the other or any other flavour would be fine as the whole family love muffins and want to try new flavours. hope someone can help.
Got pork and sage - what to make?
I've got some boneless pork chops in the fridge that need using and a big tub full of sage in the garden, obviously pork and sage being a classic combo. But I can't figure out what to make, any ideas anyone. Was maybe thinking of cubing the pork and skewering alternately with sage leaves to chuck on the barbie for tea…
I love freecycle!
I don't know if any one else has posted about this - (I've looked but can't find anything), but I've just come across https://www.freecycle.org - it's a fantastic way to recycle unwanted but still usable stuff by giving it to others who will use it. I'm offering an exercise bike that I hate (!) and am hoping to pick up…
Finger Food - needs eating
I have a small overflow freezer which i have defosted and had the following in Thai King Prawns 1 Pkt Chicken Satay with dip on Sticks - 8 Duck Spring rolls - 10 Mini BB Ribs - 6 King Prawns on Skewers - 14 All party food that bought on the spare of the moment thinking ohhhh they look nice - i would like to do for tonights…
Shepherds Pie with Quorn help please
I'd like to make a shepherds pie with my quorn mince, however I'm not sure how to make it up? Shall I fry it with some onions then add gravy to make it look like mince :confused: I have searched but couldn't find anything. Thanks for any help.
Bread Maker £15.00
Hi, thought this may be of interest to all you OS'ers out there. I was in Superdrug in Carmarthen (West Wales) yesterday and they had breadmakers there reduced to £15.00. Not sure if it is any good, but did notice it will make a loaf up to 2lb. Not sure if it is a national clearout, but did appear to be getting rid of old…
Help please
My son - yes son - has left hair straighteners on maple work top; result two scorch marks. Can anything be done? Advice welcomed. Cheers
My Dad retires in 23 days....
.....and I'd like to buy him something special or do something special for him. I don't have alot of money but I'd like to celebrate the fact he's been working for nearly 50 years and now gets to put his feet up. I'm sure my mum has a list of things for him to do but he has an allotment to escape to!:rotfl: He's a true…
Cutting down shopping budget further for family of 3
Hi all Am looking for a little advice on my shopping budget. Started first month with £260, this month cut down to £220 and doing well. Tend to view it in terms of budget per week, ie for this month, budget of £55 per week but finding it doesn't always work out like that so the overall figure works better we find. Am…
Black & White film processing
So sorry if this is in the wrong place but searched to no avail so far. I'm looking for the cheapest place to get black and white film processed. It doesn't even have to be printed just put on CD. I'm talking about proper b&w film not the C41 type that can go through colour processing at boots or other mini lab. Boots do…
Is it ok to use Creme Fraiche 2 days after use by date?
I dont want to posion myself!! (not worried about posioning OH tho!!!) :confused: thanks Lou x
What to do with leftover duck
Hi, Roasted a duck smothered in marmalade last night, smelt gorgeous. But when cooked it was late and I was to tired to eat it. It's in fridge now and I don't fancy it cold. If I cut it in half is ok to reheat? Maybe micro, but would make skin soggy? Or, micro and crisp under grill? Help please!!

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