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Anyone had a lightbulb moment with anything OS-related ?
I've been a bit of an OS all my life, but OH has been somewhat....er.... erratic with his money habits. He's a musician and has been a bit head in the sand when work is in short supply... anyway, we went to Lidl the other day after I read about the money you could save on here, and when we got to the checkout and it was…
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Just done my first freecycle offer
I put a lounge cabinet a matching hifi unit and a gas fire on and 2 out of three are going with someone coming to see the third. It feels good to know that they are going to be used not just sent to landfill:j Where's the polishing halo smiley:rolleyes:
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A confession of a bad mother for feeding kids
I have been reading another thread here today about feeding other peoples children. I realise probably a lightbulb moment, that I am a very bad mother. I am a great cook and I cook the vast majority of my food from scratch for my oh and for my lodger and me, however, when it comes to my children 6, 4 and 2 I am utterly…
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question bout cookin meat- how to?
ok in reference to my previous thread yo umay have seen that i dont ahve the foggiest notion how to cook any meat other thatn chicken which is the main reason my freezer is full and we have no food!! so i dug out the bbq pack i obught at the butchers ages ago and im gonna cook it all today and freeze whatever isnt needed.…
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OS meal plan for my absence on honeymoon
I am off next month for 10 days, on honeymoon:) Mum is looking after the kids. I have already written a meal plan, but she is the sort to fill the kids with cack after school then worry they arent hungry at tea time. How do I do this so all my good work with the healthy eating doesn't go out of the window, and she wont…
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HM breadcakes and burgers
We're having burgers and potatoe wedges for tea tonight! I've made some HM breadcake (this breadmaking is addictive!!) Not sure if OH will eat burgers that are in HM breadcakes! It's not such a weird thought is it? saves me going out and spending money today! Should he just take what he's given?
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cheapest small tin of beans/spaghetti?
I need atleast 12 small baked bean tins - you know the small half sized tins! I need the tins so I can make mini christmas cakes (the professional cake tin for this is £30!) Does anyone know what the cheapest thing is in these tins because I want to spend as little as possible! :o
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Feeding kid's friends real food
Got ds2's chum round for lunch and yet again I've run into the same problem - he doesn't like any of my food. I can think of just 2 of my kids' friends who will eat whatever I give them, and one of those has moved away from the area, so we're down to one. This is what I gave friend for lunch; Hm rolls processed chicken…
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May Have to Sell my Panasonic Breadmaker
I received my brand new Panasonic 253 Breadmaker last week and have really enjoyed experimenting with different breads. However, yesterday I found I was a bit 'loose' :o and know that it must be to do with the bread Ive eaten as its the only change Ive made to my diet. Ive had no stomach ache Im just a bit windy and loose…
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Microwave Magic
I just read this by seraphina on another thread and thought it was worthy of its own thread "We're fortunate enough to have a convection grill/combi microwave and ever since I discovered how miserly it is with electricity (not as good as a slow cooker but better by far than the oven as things cook much quicker and there's…
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on the topic if "American Things" ...buying Tinned Pumpkin
I am trying to plan ahead a bit and get the stuff needed for a big Thanksgiving dinner sorted now - the pumpkin pie being the most important of course!! Does anyone know where I can get some reasonably priced tinned pumpkin? Sainsburys and Waitrose used to carry it but we don't have one near us - only Asda and Tesco, and…
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coeliac disease - old style
Does anyone have some good advice for gluten free foods and recipe's. This is all new to me and I havn't got a clue. For instance has oxo gravy granuals got gluten in and what foods or recipe's can I make? many thanks:beer:
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OS Weekend at centreparcs?
I'm off to centerparcs on the 8th->11th. We generally have one meal out, so I'm looking for quick and easy menu solutions for the weekend away! We're in basic accommodation. I've got my fingers crossed for my (free) slow cooker to arrive from Empire Stores between now and then! Only problem is my darling accompanying…
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Lots of Tomaotes....... HELP
Hi, I have been searching the threads all morning ( well since getting back from the pool:D) I have a bumper crop of cherry tomatoes that are on the turn. I have picked them all and have a few large ones to add to the gult. Any ideas for a chutney??????? I know I found one on here to make last year which was delish.....but…
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Mince Pies
How do you make them properly? The pastry on mine became all horrid and sticky, and the milk round the edges look very perculiar. Any pointers? Thankyou so much in advance!
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I'm learning....
Hello everyone. Hope you all had a nice long weekend. I discovered the joy of blackberry picking and making apple and blackberry crumble this weekend. I am off to pick some more blackberries this evening. A question for all you lovely people. What can I do with the apple skin from the apples that i use for the crumble. It…
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It's an American thing!
Hi All. First of all my apologies if this isnt the best place for this, but I was hoping for a little help! Basically its my BF's birthday on Sept 11th. Now he knows I havent got very much cash to splash, but I still want to do something (obviously!). Now we both dream of going to New York one day! I know its not…
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Can You Name This Kitchen Gadget Please!
Fond this whilst clearing out my elderly aunt's house last week. It has no instructions & no makers name or brand on it. It comes with 2 removable wire stands inside, one almost as high as the lid line, the other sits much nearer the bottom. The thing which is really puzzling us is the dial on the top which says "Reheat…
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Why has my soup gone off?
I made cream of vegetable soup last night, it usually lasts for a couple of days, but when I went to put it in plastic boxes this evening to freeze, it smelt a bit weird. Also has a different taste than normal, difficult to describe. Anyone know why it's gone a bit funny - I'm eating it because I don't think it'll do me…
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What can I do with 5kgs of Apples?
I've frozen a load of stewed apples for crumbles, is there anything else I could make and freeze? My parents trees are full of apples and I hate to see waste! I've got a slow cooker- can I do any pudds with that? Thanks! Tracy
