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Can you get coats re-lined?
Well, I was going to get my two winter coats dry-cleaned before I put them away (have silk skirt that needs doing - was a bargain at a tenner but trust me not to look at the label...), but the inside of my lovely green coat is totally ripped - it started to wear on the hips where my bag rubs against my hip bones lol, and…
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Asda home delivery
Just typed up a huge post and 'lost' it..gggrrrr i used a voucher for free home delivery from asda today, you had to spend over £50..i spent about £52 to allow for any loose fruit or veg to bring the price down..and guess what, 2 items were out of stock so my total came to less than £50 and theyve charged me for delivery!…
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What to make for Two visiting Friends
I have two friends coming around for Tea on Wednesday. I dont know what to make them, as one of them is very very picky on wht she Eats. She Says "I'm quiet easy to cook for i like snacky foods ie bagettes, pancakes toasties etc. I will either Make something for her separate, like the above and make me and my Other Friend…
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How much to budget for shopping?
Hi How much would you reckon to budget monthly for food shopping incl toiletries and cleaning things etc, we are 2 adults and 2 young children and tend to cook from scratch 95% of the time? I thought we were doing ok in this area but this month I have totted it up and it is just over £300.00 which I think is too much. What…
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Lifestyle Audit
DAOK if there is a site on line where you can get details of a lifestyle audit???? I have a freind who is looking to change her families lifestyle....i.e. growing more of their own food, taking care of the environment etc...... I thought that if there was a questionaire or somesuch somewhere it might give us a frame work…
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Freezing pasta salad - is it possible?
My partner had a bring your own food to work day at work, and got a bit carried away with the volume of pasta salad he made! Is it possible to freeze it? it's pasta, some tomatos and peppers and onions in a vinagrette dressing - and there is tons of it left? It's not something that I ever eat, but there is enough to feed a…
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Sorry - Kenwood chef question - again!
I'm probably driving you nuts with my Kenwood obsession but you guys seem knowledgable (sp?)... Regarding the mincer attachment. Someone on ebay is saying that the mincer attachments fits ALL chef models (ie 701 AND 901). Is this really possible? Secondly, is the pasta maker attachment universal?
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What's yr biggest change since being OS?
Hi all! I was wondering, what things have you done since discovering OS that surprise you, looking back? Did you have any die-hard habits that you have broken for the better? Have you just discovered OS and have made the first step and feel proud as punch? Are you getting there and have a regular routine whereas before you…
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Paella
Does anyone have any cheap recipes for paella? OH really wants to make it one night but i wouldnt have a clue how to do it!:o
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Slow cooker question......
I've looked all over this site and thought I might have found the answer but I want to make sure, just to be on the safe side....... Do you have to cook meat BEFORE you put it in a slow cooker? There are lots of recipes on here for whole chickens in a slow cooker and I can't imagine being able to brown that off before…
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Using things for different jobs
Hello, I couldn't word the title very well but the idea is..... what items do you use but for purposes other than what they were originally intended for? Thought this might be a bit of fun and a good way to pass on tips at the same time. :j :j :j My one is using those shower/bath puff things to clean the bath - gets rid of…
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very ripe bananas & some dates
I am useless with that search thingie. I have 4 very ripe bananas. Can I have a loaf/muffin recipe please. Also have nearly a bag full of 'dried' dates. Have most baking ingredients! Lisa
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Breadmaker
Just spotted via a link from the grabbit board Morphy Richards compact breadmaker down to £18.80 http://www.morphyrichards.co.uk/wizz400/index.pl?ORPGM=productOverview&ORPGT=perl&ORPRD=48245&ORGRP=R12&ORCAT=SR01&ORLID=ENG
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steak tartar
I would like to make this dish for hubby as a surprise (it's his fav dish but doesnt get to have it as the resturant is too expensive) and he's feeling a bit down at the moment. do you thik it would be ok to do at home? i would go to my local butchers to get the steak. thanks in advance.
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making Cherry Brandy
I was wondering if anyone knew how to make Cheery Brandy? Me and my neighbour absolutely love this but have only found ASDA that sell it and 1 pub in the whole of Hull:confused: I'd like to try making some for us! Is it as easy as putting Cherries in the Brandy and leaving for a few months, shaking occassionally?
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Dry Cleaning
I sometimes have to wear a suit for work and the cost of drycleaning is very high compared to our other washing done with MPD. Anyone have any cost savers where Dry Cleaning is concerned?
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Controlling a reluctant old-styler
My OH (who's all for the theory of MSE Old-Style, if he falls down on the practice sometimes!) very kindly offered to pick up the food shopping today to give me time to get on with some other stuff I need to do (this is my 10 minute break!). I wrote him a list based on my meal plan and instructed him only to buy own-brand…
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Glass storage jar
Hi I have thought that it would be nice for my daughter to make her teacher a gift this year and have decided that soap and bath salts would be good. i am looking for a jar for the salts, but can't find one. We used to have a spoils that did this sort of thing, but they are bankrupt. I have tried Home Bargains and Instore,…
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Is this any good- cleaning item?
Hi there Ive got laminate floors and hard floors in the bathroom & kitchen I do find them a real hassle to keep clean I saw this, has anyone got one- are they worth having?…
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Help cleaning pillowcases
My husband works as a gardener and even though he washes his head every day, his pillowcase has ended up light brown in the middle (a bit like men's collars but spread over a larger area). I tried soaking it in a soap solution and rubbing it with household soap but it still looks terrible. :eek: I don't want to use bleach…
