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Blackcurrants
My two twig like bushes are covered in them......not enough I wouldnt of thought to make Jam.Obviously go off very quickly.....any ideas how to make best use of them please?
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Horseradish.
I've found some wild Horseradish. Hi, i've just found some wild Horseradish growing in a field. I am going to dig some of it up and plant it either at home in the garden or put it in the allotment. I have heard that it can be very invasive like mint, so should i plant it in a large tub? I'd love to know what you guy's…
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Wholemeal..O.S. ,,??
Hello everyone,this probably is my 1st step in o.s.healthy eating.Just got delivered morphy richards(compact-upto 1 1/2lb)breadmaker.Never used it before so complete blank on ideas. Currently i get the morrisons organic wholemeal, nomal size loaf..which lasts us 4 days..cost 65p. Also im worried about the size of loaf, as…
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no tomatoes on my plants :(
i've got 3 tomato plants that i bought from a car boot a few weeks ago and they were just starting to produce flowers so the lady told me to put them straight into growbags when i got home so i did. i've got one of those plastic greenhouse thingys so there in there at mom. they've grown like triffids and are aover 3ft tall…
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Carbolic soap uses?
Saw some huuuuge bars of carbolic soap for £1.00 at a cut price shop in my town. I know this was used for loads of things years and years ago, but what for I'm not sure. Didn't buy it because although it was cheap, until I know I can use it for some good OS reason, I wasn't going to part with my quid! :D So then, does…
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Cockroaches - Any Old Style tips?
We live above one of the most unhygenic and disgusting restaurants ever and do get a weekly cockroach or so coming up. My mum suggested putting bleach near window frames and the floor near doors but that does not seem to do the trick. Do you know any other tips that might help? I don't want to use spray as it's only a one…
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Homemade shampoo - easy and mild...
I have found this old homemade shampoo "recipe" and have tried it this morning. It did well on my hair (fine, a tad oily). Two tablespoons of soap suds (I grated some mild soap I had) Half a tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda. Mix the lot in 1 litre (about 1-3/4 pints) of hot water, and use it for two or three washes at the…
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Clearing out old videos
Help! I am caught in the classic trap of not wanting to put things to waste yet needing to clear out a pile of clutter. I have LOADS of vids with stuff taped off the telly, going back 10 years (unlabelled:eek: ). We never watch vids any more and they are just taking up space. Should I just bin the lot?
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Healthy food and accidental detox?
Dont know if this is the right board but quick question.I have changed my eating habits to eating lots of fruit veg,little junk and processed food- and have lost some weight -4 or 5 llbs i think,in the process.I seem to be waking up with a headache-am i detoxing?what can i do to minimise the headache ,how long will this go…
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DIY Roman Blinds
I am going to attempt to make a Roman Blind (no funnies!) from some expensive material. I have never made one before and, although I can access instructions from the Internet, I wonder whether there are any specific tips or things to be aware of before I embark on the project. Many thanks.
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Baileys Ice-cream recipe?
I've just discovered ice-cream makers and I'm so impressed! I've just made Delia's blackcurrant ice-cream which is wonderful, but I wondered if anyone has a recipe for Baileys ice-cream? We love the Haagen Daas version, but I'd like to have a go myself so would appreciate any tips! Thanks Sam
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White marks on clothes
I have just endured two hours of ironing and noticed that some of my t shirts still have white marks on them, despite being washed twice now. They look like the sort of marks you get from deodorant, but they are on the front at the bottom. They look sort of like crease marks. Any ideas, how I get rid of the marks...or do I…
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Multi Section Lunch Box - Where can I buy one?
I really want to start taking my lunch to work with me but I want a plastic food box with 3+ seperate sections like a Japanese bento box so I can take salads pickles etc. and not have them mix up together! Does anyone know where I can buy one? thank in advance! :D
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Ricotto cheese...what can I do with it?
I bought ricotto cheese from Tesco today. I intended to buy mascarpone but the ricotto was half the price of it. I have never cooked with it before, although have had ricotto ravioli before. So what can i do with it? Can I just make a bog standard cheese sauce and mix it in? :confused: fluffynit
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Cleaning my MP3's headphone lead
Not sure which board this post should be on - hopefully I've got it right! I have a white MP3 player. The player is kept in a protective case so is nice and clean. However the headphone jack is very dirty as a result of being stuffed in pockets and bags etc. I want to get this back to being white from grey! I have tried…
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Urgent!! - need a low fat, cheap pudding recipe
Every Wednesday I have a friend visit and we eat cream cakes and talk about books.......................but we are both on a diet :eek: , so the cream cakes are out...money almost non-existant (pay day still a week and a half away) so need to make a pudding that will taste as though it's full of calories (like cream cakes…
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When is good old money saving being tight fisted?
What extremes do you go to when it comes to money saving? I can accept hand me downs but my friend cuts his hoover bag open to get rid of the muck. He then tapes it back up again to re-use it. Is this being tight fisted or moneywise? :rolleyes:
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Logmakers
Hi, As we have a solid fuel stove and spend a fortune on coal in the winter I was thinking of buying a logmaker and wondered if any one could tell me if they're any good? Also, is there any advantage in the ones where you have to soak the newspaper first as opposed to the new style ones where you compact dry paper/…
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Old Style Holiday Activities
Looking for some free or cheap suggestions on keeping a 5-year old amused during the summer holidays please.
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Lavender and mosquitoes
How do I make a mosquito repellent with lavender oil?? :confused: I have got some lavender oil and would prefer to use this as a repellent. Could I just add it to my aftersun??....................................................................... Hope someone can help me!! :D thanks!
