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where to buy citric acid?
Anyone know where I can get citric acid as cheap as possible to make bath bombs? thanks
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Rice / pasta dishes
Usually our attempts at cooking with rice or pasta involve a pan of water...and a pile of cooked rice/pasta on a plate. As I'm pregnant I'm looking for some simple things that I can get to grips with for meals. Or pasta dishes of course. Ideally something I can batch make, and sling in the freezer. Don't want to be rushing…
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Ranchero Pie
Hi folks Black-Saturn suggested on another thread that I post my shopping list and menu plan. I'm not quite that brave yet but I thought others might like this recipe I make fairly often for two adults and three teenagers (2 are boys). RANCHERO PIE 2lbs minced pork 1 tin of beans 1 tin of chilli beans (OR 2 tins regular…
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advice re left out food.....
Hi Quick advice required! I took out some chicken aloo saag that I had made on Monday night from the freezer to defrost. I left in Fridge to slow defrost. I then took it out the fridge and left out to defrost more during the day so we could have it for Tuesday's dinner thinking that my husband would pop it back in the…
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Panasonic BM - another question!!
Does your kneading paddle thingy get kind of baked on when you make bread? i've found mine really hard to get off and I've just spent 10 mins picking rock hard dough off the hole in the paddle! Nice!
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apple cake
please could anyone help with a cake recipe with stewed apples in it .i lost an old recipe and forgot how it was made. daughter keeps pestering me about the lovely apple cake i used to make any help would be appreciated.
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shelf life, how far would you go ?
Ok, Ive got organic eggs that are 1 day out of date, do you think they are ok to use ? also what about things like sausages?
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Store Cupboard Help Please
I’m moving house in 9 days and want to try to use up everything possible before that. So can anyone come up with menu ideas? I’m trying to spend as little as possible but know that I’m going to need bits to make this into a full menu for 9 days. There is only me to cook for, I don’t eat red meat and only an ice box at the…
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shopping about for Bargains
HOW MANY PEOPLE ON HERE SHOP AT LOTS OF DIFFERENT PLACES ? This week, I have shopped in 4 different shops USED vouchers and picked up only "offers";and alot of natural ingrediants for home baking , it includes all toiletries and I only use vinegar ect for cleaning.GOT MY LAZY ITEMS FROM - SOMERFIELD......... TOTAL £20 buy…
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Cheap Buffet/Nibble idea's - Virgin Vie Party tonight
I'm having my first Virgin Vie Party tonight, got about 6 people coming. Not sure what refreshments I should provide! I have a very limited budget. I have a bottle of Asti, Lambrini, cherry brandy and some diet coke in! I also bought some dips, bread sticks, pringles and carrots, cucumber and celeary for dips! what else…
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Anyone want a wholemeal brick ??
Just got a breadmaker and made a couple of lovely white loaves. Went into Lidl and found a wholemeal mix so tried that yesterday. Did exactly what the packet said, and the loaf was rising so high I thought it was going to hit the window. Next time I looked it had flopped and when it was finished it was more like malt loaf.…
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One dear - one cheap- washing soda people!
Hi Just incase this is of interest to anyone. I made my last batch of w.p. but decided to go back to the above formula. My Sainsburys are selling their packets of Perform Mega pearls at £1.12 an 810 gram box. I bought one of the above, a cheapie box 50 p and washing soda 56p - it made loads of powder. I may go back today…
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Help! Student requires space-saving/de-clutter advice
Hello OS moneysavers. I need your expert help! First I'll introduce the current scenario! I am a mature student and have recently moved student houses. The room in my new house is much smaller than in my last one (but cheaper :D ). However, I have a LOT of stuff, some of which can't be helped....seriously! First things…
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Old style things that 'only you' do...
I thought this as I put the kettle on for my PROPER coffee this morning... Am I the only one who alternates use of the rings on the hob so they wear out evenly :embarassed: Are there any OS quirky things that you are convinced only you do? Dare you tell us? A friend's mum at primary school washed sandwich bags :rolleyes:
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Mmmmm, cake (for bloke!)
I reckon it's time I turned my hand to something sweeter.... :drool: So, do you reckon I could bake a cake? :eek: To start this thread I would just like some suggestions - not recipes, yet! First I'd like to know what I need. I have nothing in the way of baking stuff. Not even soda. :rolleyes: No tins, no whisks, no…
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Vinegar help.Wheres the cheapest place to buy?
Hi everyone, been reading all the tips on this board and I am now a stardrops convert(its changed my life!!) and starclens. Also using vinegar for cleaning and as a fabric conditioner and for cleaning the dishwasher. Can anyone tell me the cheapest and or best place to buy it? Does it always have to be white vinegar? Got…
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Does anone have vegetarian menu plan/shopping list for 1?
After Black Saturn kindly shared her month's shopping list for her family, I was hoping that someone may have a menu plan/shopping list for just 1 vegetarian (unless you also count my cat :-) ) Thank you for any suggestions. PS Forgot to mention that I have a breadmaker. Also I don't drink tea or coffee (except for fruit…
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Horseradish ideas
Hi all. A friend just pointed out that there is a whole load of horseradish growing in the field behind my house, and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what I could use it for (aside from accompanying beef in a sandwich!). Thanks a lot!
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Making own cards
I was wondering if it works out cheaper to buy card making kits and make my own cards for birthdays, crimbo etc., also does anybody know where to get the best kits from, I've looked on loads of websites and it's very confusing Thanks
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Ballpoint Pen on New Top
Please help me - One of my two little darlings has just drawn on daddy's brand new football shirt. Understandably Daddy is not too impressed. Can anyone help me with some tips on what i can do to remove the stain.... Thanks
