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Whats in your cleaning basket?
This is probably the first of many baskets that I hope you long time converted people will be able to help me and other newies to fill. We hear you all talk of vinegar, borax of course stardrops etc. but what are they used for ie what job, what quanties , what 'recipes' do you use. Please help us with this type of basket…
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New flat - no freezer!
Ok, so we're moving to a cheaper flat to get this debt paid off even quicker but the fridge/freezer has only one of those little shelf freezers at the top - enough for an ice cube tray and not much else. What other ways do people know of preserving things? I used to make a lot in bulk and freeze (which we're eating up now…
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yesterdays chilli
Hi gang, yesterday was my sons birthday and I made too much food and also a too big chilli. All excess food has been recycled to freezer etc but am not sure what to do with the chilli, I know it would be ok in itself but it was all mixed in the pot with rice and I know you have to be careful with reheating rice. Any ideas…
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shrunk jeans :(
I needed my jeans washed quickly, so I did them on the usual 40C wash, then tumble dried them. They've shrunk :( The legs are now a good half centimetre than before (yes, it DOES matter). Is there any way I can stretch them again? I am so cross cos they were the perfect length before, and it was only cos I was in a hurry…
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Do I need to throw this away? Quick help needed
Hi - Last week I bought some reduced slices of beef which I froze. I was defrosting them tonight to make sandwiches for tomorrow's lunch, and opened the packet so they'd desfrost quicker. I've just been in the kitchen and there's a bluebottle! I've killed it of course (after covering the meat back up) but should I throw…
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Mocha Squares recipe - highly calorific!
Hi, I've been requested to post this recipe - it's really quick and easy to make and delicious. Set oven to 160 degrees C Sorry it's in old "money" 8oz SR flour 8oz granulated sugar 2oz cocoa 5oz oats 8oz butter or marge Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl, melt the butter and mix that in to the dry ingredients well.…
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Cooking with Pea & Broad Bean pods
Ok so DD's shelled all the peas for tea tonight and asked in true OS style...."What are you going to make with the pods....you can't just throw them away - we never throw anything away"..... But what can I do with them???? Answers on a postcard......or on here if you're fussy......
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Bread Maker-Help
I have just been given a bread maker by my friend. I havent got a clue, need some recipes and what are the cheapest ingredients ( on a buget!!) Does it work out cheaper than buying? I know it tastes nicer. And could i leave it on overnight, it says i should take out loaf asap after it has finish so can i not cook overnight…
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snowy white sheets
I've recently been on holiday in B&Bs in Wales and the North of England and have been dazzled by the snowy white sheets, tray cloths etc. I know my cotton sheets etc are clean but they don't look like that. Can anyone reveal the secret? Also do people use starch for an extra crisp and clean effect?
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My first old style step ...
Hi, This is my 1st post on this board although i've been reading for a while now. I've just got a breadmaker from freecycle :D as my 1st (very small i know) step towards old style!! Problem is it didn't come with a recipe book & i have no idea how to make bread :confused: Any easy recipes ? Many Thanks, Lou.
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Damsons - not quite ripe ideas please
Can I do anything with them?:confused: Thanks
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Help with Gnocchi please...
Hello guys. Just tried out a gnocci recipie from Healthy Magazine and it was horrible...! :eek: The only ingredients were mashed potatos, chopped basil and wholemeal flour. Do you know the secret missing ingredient to make this a nice dish? I spent so much time preparing everything and was quite disappointed with my…
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Raspberry & white chocolate muffins?
Been searching for ages but I cant find the recepie, can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks:beer:
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Roasted Butternut Squash
There have been a few postings about Butternut squash but last night, late (waiting up for errant 16 year old but that's another story) I was watching UKTV Food and there was a programme on which I hadn't seen before called "The Barefoot Contessa" - Basically she is an American Nigella type, but a little older and more…
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Mini Loaf Tins - recipe help please
Counted up our pennies this morning and we had £2.70 to go car booting with my DS. He fell in love with a DK CD-rom - a science one - £1.50. I managed to negotiate for a dozen mini loaf tins at 10p each. He is now happily engrossed in his Science Explorer - and I'm in the kitchen staring at my newly washed tins. What would…
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Vitamin C and Bread
Dear All, My bread maker advises that for wholemeal bread I should add a crushed vitamin C tablet to make it rise better but it gives no advice as to what dose vitamin tablet is right. I've got some vitamin C powder from Holland and Barrett but I'm not having any luck working out how much to add to the mix - the bread…
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Stardrops vs Washing Up Liquid/Laundry Gloop
Can anyone tell me what the difference is between stardrops and washing up liquid as they both appear to do the same things. After reading a ton of information on stardrops I came to the conclusion it was the same as washing up liquid. Does anyone know if this is true? What are the ingredients in stardrops? Also, sorry to…
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Too much water in SC
Hi again i need some advice for using my SC - Still getting used to it. I am cooking at the moment, beef and veg, but was reading on here that you should use enough water to cover the veg. Well i did this, but it seems a lot of liquid in there. I am doing this right. I was just hoping it doesn;t spoil the beef. I can…
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how to clean a matress
ok ,elderly Aunt has had a few accidents ( no 2 ) in bed . how do we clean it as the matress was fairly new.
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Microwave Porridge - How please?
Hi all Just wondered if someone can tell me the formula for making porridge in the microwave? I tried it once and it went all over the microwave taking ages to clean up. I am using loose oats. How much in proportions and for how long in microwave please? Also should it be on full power? Many thanks
