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new bread pan insert for my panasonic
The bread pan bit for my panasonic has lost it's non-stick coating. Does anyone know where I can purchase a new one? I don't want to fork out for a whole new machine for the sake of one bit. The machine still works perfectly - it just needs a new breadpan as bits of non-stick coating are now flaking off into the bread.…
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cleaning a gold necklace
hi my wife has just found a gold necklace i found her umpteen years ago and has decided to wear it in our hols.she,s asked me to take it to be cleaned as it,s a bit tarnished but surely theres a way to make it sparkle with out paying out to a jeweller?does anyone know of something that,ll clean it?
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Mushrooms
I'm really keen on growing my own mushrooms. I have a distant memory of growing them as a kid and having way too many. :rotfl: However i've popped down to my local B & Q who don't sell anything and my other local garden centre didn't have anything either. Does anybody grow them and if so where did they get the equipment…
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Where to Buy from.
Being new to the Food Shopping Lark. I was wondering wheres the cheapest place to buy - either Chicken Portions/Pieces - for currys. And also Vegetables & Fruit. Are they cheap or any good from Lidl/Aldi? I have access to Tesco/Asda & Sainsburys too. Any tips like which Shops reduce their Meats and at what Time approx. I…
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Birthday Party
Hi, Looking for some advice. At the weekend I'm having a birthday party for dd at local community centre, and i'm a bit stuck. i was thinking of feeding them hot dogs in rolls as i'll have access to the kitchen, as kids rarely seem to want sandwiches, but what to do also? just crisps and biscuits seems a bit naff, but i…
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Using my slowcooker for the first time
Ok no point really I just want to pat myself on my back LOL :T I have never had dinner prepared and ready so early in the day! :rotfl: One question, I was reading the instructions book that came with the sc and it mentioned you can bake jacket potatoes in it, has anyone tried this, does it really work? I love jacket spuds…
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Carrots!!!!!
Ive just realised that a month or two ago, i bought some carrot seeds, but i havnt planted them. Is it too late to put them in the garden?
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are there a beekeepers suit that keeps the bees out?
are there a beekeepers suit that keeps the bees out? we are keen to have a stab at it but are told that there are no suits that keep the bees from stinging anyway. does anyone know if there is alternative suit? thanks
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Going Green in a City Flat
The more I read this forum and watch programmes like the one by !!!!!! Strawbridge last night, the more I want to 'go green' at home. However, it seems really difficult to adopt many of the ideas as I'm a tenant living in a modern city flat. For example, we have a recycling bin in the underground garage but there simply…
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Help! What happened to my bread?!
*sob* I found some 'bread machine flour' going cheap the other day, so thought I'd dust off my Hinari Homebaker and give it a try. First loaf - perfection. Pure perfection. Tasty, too. White, soft, crusty and while not long-lasting, has done us for sarnies. Second loaf - see above. Same flour, same ingredients AFAIK, but…
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greengrocers
1st off, sorry I haven't been in for a while, been busy! Anyway, where are all the greegrocers? I live in Southend on sea. Near where I live are a big Tesco that they are expanding :eek: & my walking distance shop is a morrisons. Fruit & veg are dreadful in morrisons & I when I can face going into Tesco the fruit & veg…
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New to this~need to chop costs
This is my first post~I hope it's in the right place!!! My DH has just taken a new job which is great with much better longterm prospects than his previous job.The wages are also far better at around £4K more initially,rising to £5.5K more after the first three months.Only problem is that because of this wage jump we are…
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How bad are slug pellets ?
Hiya OS'ers, I am growing a range of different veg & flowers etc in my greenhouse and garden this year which is great, except - I am under attack !! I seem to have been invaded by the dreaded slugs and snails.... My problem is that I am growing all this veg in order to know what goes into my food and have fresh - wholesome…
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tudor costumes
please help someone. i need to make a tudor costume for my dd for the 16th may. anyone got ani ideas, i should be able to get a shawl, but what about a bonnet and skirt etc.
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OK my OS lovelies! I really need your help!
Hi all, after I leave university on July 1st, I am going to lie with my OH's parents until a place becomes vacant that we've put a deposit on. Now we'll only be there a maximum 2 months, but it will be a real strain financial wise as they are currently putting their daughter through university and have to pay almost £1000…
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Soap Flakes- any good??
Anyone used Soap flakes before?Have just bought a box from Savers for £1.09- was looking for soda crystals but couldn't find any. Thankyou all.
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Can Anybody Give Me Advice On Cleaning Jewellery?
I hope this is the right board to be asking, appologies if it isnt :o I'm hoping somebody will be able to give me some advice on cleaning some jewellery i have. I bought a pair of earrings and 2 necklaces a couple of months before Christmas, and i have wore them all about once or twice over Christmas and not since. When i…
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OS Hayfever remedy
Thought this might be useful to any hayfever sufferers. I suffer from hayfever but couldnt take any remedies last year as I was feeding baby Savingsgirl. After some research I found that natural anti-histamines were camomile tea and apples so ate and drank loads of them. It really did help and this year I've been doing the…
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Here's what I have in my freezer...
Help me make the most of this and not spend too mcuh money...PLease! All frozen of course... Roast potatoes x2 bags Lamb chops x3 Frozen chips x2 bags (you'd think I'd look1) Pork chops x4 Chicken breast x1 Salmon fillet x1 Frozen stewed apples Croquettes Burgers x4 Sausages x6 Waffles x4 Onion rings (just a few) Ice cream…
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hot choc/cocoa in biscuits?
Hi Does anyone know if you can use the hot chocolate mix you get in a tub instead of cocoa in biscuit recipes? Or does it HAVE to be cocoa? Got loads of Cadbury's hot chocolate in the cupboard and didn't want to have to buy cocoa as well!
