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Seagrass baskets
Hi, I recently purchased a lovely seagrass laundry basket for the bathroom, but it has a very distinctive smell to it. Any ideas how I can get rid of the smell or be able to dampen it down a little? Thanks in advance.
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Urid? what would you use it for
I am having a long overdue clean out of my larder and may not have to go shopping for several months:o Whilst cleaning out the pulses I found a packet of "Urid - whole" still in date which I bought in an ethnic grocers thinking it was puy lentils:rolleyes: - it was dark, I was in a hurry, and yes I do need to wear glasses…
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Help!
The stew in slow cooker is cooked, so I added some Carrs sauce flour, it said on the packet to sprinkle it in. I did and now there are big lumps of flour stuck in the stew! I've just turned it on high to help dissolve it. What else can I do?
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Is the turkey still safe to eat?
Hi In true money saving style I bought a VERY large turkey in the January sales for £6 from Sainsburys (reduced from £18 so I just couldn't resist it). It's been sat in the freezer ever since and I'm now wondering if it's still safe to eat. Also, if it is, what can I do with the inevitable left overs after we've had the…
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Cooking rice
I've read several threads about freezing ready cooked rice, how do you re-heat it without a microwave please?
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Pasta machines - worth while investment??
Hi Just wondered if anyone used a pasta machine???? If so are they good? easy to use? do you save money? and more importantly does it taste much better????? So many questions I know. Thinking of getting one if I get enough Birthday money :D well heres hoping anyway. Also can does anyone have a recommendations? Thanks
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I've already made a boo boo
I got this new food processor and thought to save time I'd throw in a carrot to chop it for a stew. Uh, bad mistake as I didn't realise that it chopped so finely! This is my first time using a food processor. So I've put the chopped carrot into a freezer bag and put it in the fridge. Will this keep as I can put that in a…
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Dying clothes
Hope this is the right section? Got given some 2nd hand clothes. Don't like the faded Jeans though. Wondered what fun I could have making them look different. Found some info here: http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/washingmachine.shtml Last time I tried to dye Jean Shorts after they got accidently died pink I used dye…
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Hubby wants to make soda bread HELP
does anyone have a receipe for soda bread, to make in the BM Please he is driving me mad..... Di
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Using my FREE Breadmaker for the first time ...NOW
I am feeling quite pleased with myself today and just wanted to share... Yesterday I was on freecycle and bagged myself a Breadmaker:D , and am now baking my first loaf in it:j Just wondering if anyone could give me some recipes for 1 1/2lb loaves to get me started as I really don't want to buy the mixes in the shops.…
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Jam making help for first timer
Hello A kindly neighbour has given me a large baking bowl full of damsons and another one full of cooking apples. The kids have also been out today and picked me about 1/2 lb of blackberies. I'd really like to mke jam but I'm really nervous about doing it. I serched for threads but could only find one about how economical…
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Birthday party for (going to be) 8 year old girl
Can anyone give me some ideas for a birthday party for my daughter. We promised her last year she could have a party this year so can't go back on it now. She has seen some fairy princess/makeover parties which she really likes the look of but they cost £150:eek: Unfortunately that is just not possible any ideas on how I…
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Pork cheeks
I bought pork cheeks today from our farmer's market ( have heard of them being the must-have in posh restaurants so thought I'd try to have a cheaper experience at home ) but I can't find out how to cook them - all help gratefully received!
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thrifty moneysaving .. reuse packaging do you save money
had a well man goodie bag from tescos... last week..... and there was a lovely purple rope handle type strap... on there.... which was a pitty to throw out... i used the plastic bag for a rubish bin in the bathroom.... and the rope....i am going to keep to wrap around... a pressie..... i was also thinking that if i doubled…
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Hand washing a lambswool cashmere jacket?
I have just got home with a lovely charity shop find, a vintage beige super soft jacket for £2.00. It looks and smells clean but I like to wash charity shop items before wearing them. It is french and is lined, the lable says not to wash, dry clean only (P in a circle?) 50 % lambswool 40% silk 10% cashmere. I hate getting…
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Arts and Crafts
Hi guys, aftering lurking for a while I have decided to start posting :hello:. I quite fancy taking up scrapbooking but it all seems very commericalised (and expensive) anybody got tips for scrapbooking old style:confused:
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Slow cooker - Browning meat in pan
How long for? I'm planning on doing a beef stew. Can I use vegetable oil in the frying pan then put in the meat? Also when making up the stock does it have to be hot when added to slow cooker? Also, can you freeze rice pudding as I plan on making a load of that and won't be able to eat it all in one go!
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How do you store your recipes?
Since I found this site, I have found lots of recipes I would like to try or have tried. With this in mind, I was wondering how you store your recipes. Do any of you store your recipes on a recipe database on the net? Or doi people put them in a book/folder? Any suggestions welcome.
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What are your top three peices of equipment you couldn't live without for OS?
My top three peices for OS would have to be: 1. My bread maker, Cost Free! (donation from a friend) There is nothing better than home made bread without all the chemicals. 2. Food Blender, Cost Fee! (voucher from wedding present) Couldn't live without it for making soups, smoothies, sauces, chopping onions, pate etc... 3.…
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doggy smell, phew!!!!!!!!!!! - help............
I have two elderly rescued dogs that I love very much. They live indoors, sleeping in baskets in the kitchen. During the day they have the run of downstairs when I'm in but choose to spend most of their time in the garden or in their beds (an age thing). I have had dogs all my live and am aware that some amount of 'doggy…
