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Daily thread 14 Oct 06
Morning all! We've had a quiet night out because one of our friends wasn't well. Have to take the cat to the vets this morning for his booster, the little git won't let me sleep because he's disgusted he's under house arrest until the vet visit is over. My stance on cruelty to animals is starting to get reconsidered if he…
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Weekly food budget - No freezer
Hi I'm trying, again! to be more OS and i'm struggling, along with a new diet - following Weightwatchers as i have the books. I have a few questions *How much shoulld my weekly food budget be? it's just me and DS who is 2, he has 4 packed lunches at nursery a week but doesnt eat sandwiches. *I dont have a freezer so cant…
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Vegetarian pate
Hi, I would like to try making a vegetarian pate for my daughter. I got a food processor last week but I haven't used it yet, will be trying it out tomorrow. I have a tin of red kidney beans, tinned tomatoes, onions, garlic, vegetable oil, carrots, red pepper, frozen runner beans. Does anybody have a recipe I could try…
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What can I do with custard
Hand a friend round tonight, so made some apple crumble with proper HM custard from Jamie Oliver new book (sugar, milk, 8 egg yolks, huge tub of double cream and a vanila pod). Was lovely... if a little expensive. But worth it! Anyway, got half of the custard left, and dont want to waste it. But I'm not sure what to do…
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Low fat Ice cream
Hi, We have an ice cream maker which we use a lot - mainly to use up bits of fruit that are on the turn or for special meals. we are now both on a diet and trying to find recipes for ice cream that are lower in fat than using cream but still taste good. Any ideas out there??
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bread rolls
Hi, sorry to be a pain ... i know i've seen one somewhere & i've searched the bread recipes thread (but laptop is so slow :eek: ) i've got a recipe for basic white bread & a breadmaker but want to make rolls tomorrow ... making leek & potato soup to go with it :D can anyone give me the link for white bread rolls ????? or…
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pirate costume for a 6 year old
DS has come home from school tonight with a letter saying its book week next week so on friday they can all go dressed as pirates for the day. costume needs to be wearable and easy for him to go toilet etc by himself. I want to make rather than buy (most of his class mates have working mums who will just get the…
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White vinegar
Sorry to start a new thread for this. I bought some clear malt vinegar from asda - is this the same as white vinegar? Don't want clothes to smell like a fish shop. How much do I put in machine and I presume I put in fabric conditioner part of detergent drawer? Will this help soften my hard water? Sorry for the basic…
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Easy Pizza Wraps
DD's were badgering for Pizza Hut delivery tonight, as the oven is still broken and they insist they cannot take another slow cooker meal:rolleyes: Anyway I was determined not to give in so I looked to see what I had and I had some wraps, cheese and tomato ketchup. I put a wrap into a dry frying pan and put grated cheese…
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How do you use the KC potato peeler attachment?
i got one of ebay but there are no instructions. Do you need to add water to the bowl? How do you clean it? Any help greatly appreciated!:p
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How to dye wool coat?
I have ordered a new wool coat from my catalogue which i need for the winter and although this may sound mad, was wondering how to dye it successfully. :eek: Reason for that is because its a pale blue colour and i would prefer black. I know youre all probably thinking 'so why buy a blue one', the reason is because its a…
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Empty Pringles tubes - gift ideas please!
I have a couple of empty pringles tubes with lids, which the moneysaving side of me is loathed to throw out. With Christmas coming up, it got me thinking of how i could incorporate them into gifts. Obviously i could jazz them up a bit with xmas wrapping paper etc, but then what??? I don't want to fill them with sweets or…
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Which eggs?
I always buy free-range eggs but I've noticed that quite a few people on this site don't bother(as they are more expensive). However, I don't buy organic or free-range chicken so why am I bothering to buy free-range eggs? What do you think? :confused:
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christmas pudding recipes?
Help. Not the best cook in the world here & I like things that are nice & simple. Does anyone have a fool proof christmas pudding recipe please. Please tell me I am not too late to make a nice one lol. TIA hugs Helen
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Learning to sew....
Please don't laugh too hard, but I am seriously considering learning to sew at the ripe old age of 29 to start a wee business making sports clothes for the martial art I am involved in. I'll be sewing pleather, lycra, velvet and a myriad of other materials hopefully, and am looking for some way to get started. My plan is…
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Have I made a mistake?
The rubber seal on the bottom of my front door was rubbing my new carpet and making it dirty, and it also meant I couldn;t put a doormat inside. So I have just cut it off with a Stanley knife. But now I have a bit of a gap under the door :rolleyes: Have I messed up? And can I redeem it? I wondered about that stuff you…
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using frozen fresh yeast in BM
Hiya guys :wave: Just looking for a wee bit of your OS know how :p I got some fresh yeast (free ;) ) from morrisons, and used some of it to make a dough in the BM, which I then baked in the oven, and it was YUMMY! I froze the rest of the yeast, and would like to make another lot of dough, but I'm not sure what to do with…
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Vegetable Soup recipe anyone?
I bought a load of veg the other day from Lidl planning to make soup on the day but since whole family has been stricken down with a bug, and as I feel a bit better and the veg will soon go over I need to get them done. They need to be good for freezing. I have : 1 x swede, 1 x huge celariac, 1 x Butternut squash, white…
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Anyone know where to buy Cellophane cheaply?
hello there i'm sure this has been asked several times but ive done a search for it and can find anything. I want it to wrap HM gifts (i'm making apple chutney, candles and bath salts for crimbo) many thanks
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Sewing machine
someone was asking the other day about sewing machines and I've just come back from aldi and picked up their leaflet for this sunday 15th theyve got a sewing machine for £39.99!!! 3yr warranty accessories (small ones) seam ripper etc? maybe etc cant see from picture and my eyes are so bad lol 24 stitch programme may find…
