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Arrrrgh! Florentine biscuits!
Does anyone have an idiot proof recipe for florentines? I've messed up three batches so far and I'm determined to get it right before bed time! The ones I have seem to be too runny so that instead of getting a nice thick chewy bit, I get a really thin run out crispy toffee that cannot be peeled off the greaseproof paper.…
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Leftover mash
I have made far to much mash potatoes this evening. It taste lovely and I'm well chuffed being my first attempt on doing mash. But I don't know what to do with whats left over. Can it be saved and reheated or turned into a different dish? I can't use it for shepard's pie coz that's what I did today. Any suggestions would…
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July Challenge: Losing weight while saving money!
Summer is here and yet again I don't feel brave enough to bare all in a bikini :rolleyes: .... but I have a big family celebration at the end of September and so I thought I would take advantage of the next few months to try to lose some weight and get fit... but I want to do it all while spending as little as possible! :D…
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How does this recipe idea sound?
It's mince tonight and I thought about doing pasties - I found some puff pastry lurking in the freezer. Then I wondered about doing keema/indian pasties and thought about adding curry powder , coriander and some chick peas to the mix? Sounds good in theory, anyone think this won't work?? :confused:
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grandaughters 4th birthday
what can i get/make for my grandoughters 4th birthday tomorrow? Any ideas greatly appreciated regards Mrs a
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Alternitave to Dylon Dye Stripper?
Hi OSer's I have been given a fab Indian cotton tablecloth & matching napkins, about 30 years old, to fit my abnormal sized table but it is a horrible dark green & clashes terribly with my dining room. I don't want to waste it but don't feel I can use it the current colour. (I don't want to re-decorate to match the table…
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Dry , brittle cuticles - any Os hints
Hi wondering if anyone can suggest anything for the above. My cuticles grow really thick (I am bad cos I don't wear rubber gloves for cleaning) and they are so sore, ragged and dry. Anyone got any hints to help with the problem. I know I should wear gloves but forget all the time. Because they are so sore and ragged I tend…
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my storecupboard HELP
this is going to be a very lean month for us this month and i thought i would list the contents of my cupboard, fridge and freezer and see if you could all help us out. ok there are 2 adults and 3 teenage boys, breakfast is usually cereal or toast the brood wont eat porridge!!!!! all have packed lunch and evening meal not…
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Best kind of pastry to make?
I have some leftover Greek lamb mince flavoured with lemon and coriander, and I want to bulk it up with mashed potato and turn it into a pie tonight. What would be the best kind of pastry to make? Basic shortcrust? Flaky? Never made filo and it sounds a bit too fiddly in this weather.
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Epsom Salts
I have been given a bag of Epsom salts which I accepted on the grounds that I don't turn anything down. What can I use them for?
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chilli powder/paprika
can anyone tell me whats the difference? thanks!
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OS Diary Archive July 06
Morning everyone :hello: Blimming typical that the first lie-in opportunity that I get all week and I'm still awake at "normal" time. Aaaaah well, just means that I can "get on" :confused: with everything that little bit earlier... My friend's wedding list went "live" this morning, so I've had a quick look before anyone…
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Cheap food if you aren't squeamish
I have a few good friends who are farmers and regularly supply me with an entire lamb for my freezer. These come cut up into 48 cutlets, 8 joints, liver, kidney and all the scraps (for casseroles) at the bargin price of 40 quid. Earlier this year I got to talking to one of the friendly farmers who mentioned that at a…
