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urgent! - basic cleaning kit
Ok, I've been reading Clare Coulson's house rules, which is a good little book about establishing habits to keep your house clean and your kitchen stocked. I've realised that, even though i love cleaning, I just don't have the right equipment. I live in a tiny studio flat, all one room, with a galley kitchen, small shower…
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knitting in usa?
i have started to browse on ebay.com for knitting kits as they have alot more aailable but besides a difference in needle sizes which i already know about, is there anything else i should be aware of befoe tackling a knitting pattern from usa?
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who or what is flylady?
When people say they are doing something "flylady" style, what do they mean? Is it in honour of someone on this board? I'm in the middle of a spring clean and need some tips!!
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Lentil question
I have a question I'm hoping someone can guide me on... I make a lovely carrot soup and have decided to add some red lentils to it to make it more exciting (and better for me). However I blend the soup before I eat it, should I cook the lentils seperately and chuck them in post blending, or blend them with the soup (bit…
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How do you plant the pumpkin seeds?
Hi all, I have saved the pumpkin seeds when carving it out, and wondered how I go about planting the seeds, as it would be great to grow some for next year. How many do I need to plant, I have about 50 seeds. Do I need to leave much space in between, and how much space do I need to save in the flower bed for it to grow.…
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Keeping rabbits/guinea pigs warm this winter.
The first frosts seem to be on their way and we have two new rabbits that are only 8 weeks old. Their hutch is under cover (tatty shed) but I'm a bit worried that they might not be warm enough. I have considered getting them a heat pad but even on ebay they are quite expensive. I'm wondering about insulating a plywood box…
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ok newbi here
i really want to learn about moneysaving and o/s as hubby starts new job just before xmas so we're coming off benifits and threads like this and xmas thread are proving invaluable. i already cook from scratch but never shop with a list my shop for a week for 6 people,2 dogs,2 aviaries,2 rats, all cleaning stuff, and…
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Good Old Fashioned ????? and Moneysaving - bedspreads
Good Old Fashioned ????? and Moneysaving Bedspreads Since duvets became so popular, you don't see as many bedspreads as you used to. Do you use a bedspread? Do you even know it's 'function'? I was reading an article some time back about ... bedspreads :D I was talking about this with a friend and they were saying how "old…
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Where to buy sausage skins????
Is there anyone who makes their own sausages? Where do you buy the skins to make them and which are best to use? Been looking at sausage making machine - love sausages but like to know what goes into them. Currently buying beef and horseradish ones online from Jimmy's farm cos they are yummy but not very os as quite…
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Has anyone ever had brown arborio rice?
Is it any good? There's a big sack on offer and I'm wondering whether or not to get it.
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granola bars?
after a trip to starbucks (a well earned treat) where i had one of their granola bars ive come home and tried to make one but it wasnt good Can anyone help me with a reciepe as cant afford to go to starbucks on a regular basis just one.:j
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homemade toffee apples
I can testify that this recipe is easy, works just like the toffee apples you can buy at the shows/fair. Toffee Apples Ingredients 6-8 small red or green apples 225g/8oz sugar 2-3 tbsp cold water pinch of cream of tartar a few drops of chosen food colouring wooden ice lolly sticks Method Wash and dry the apples and put…
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broccoli
Hiya I have a glut of broccoli at the moment and have no idea what to do with it! :rolleyes: Any suggestions? Thanks:T
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I'm new! and have a question about washing powder!!!
Hi all I have been a "lurker" on here for quite a while and have finally plucked up the courage to say hello.:wave: I also have a question for all you clever people - I currently use persil liquid capsules (only one per wash not two as they suggest;) ), but want to try a mix of half powder and half soda crystals - would…
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Chilli con carne recipe & questions
hi, does anyone have (or can you point me in the direction of) a simple recipe for chilli con carne? thanks
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Good idea to use up braising steak in a pie?
Did a stew yesterday with braising steak but realised we didn't put enough veggies in so there was too much meat. We (me & OH) took some of the meat out to use for something else. But I've just had a brainwave we've got alot of mushrooms to use up too so we could make steak & mushroom pie. Is this a good idea - I mean is…
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Mouldy towels - yuck!
In this colder weather I find that towels in the bathroom are tending to get flecked with mould (even though they are washed regularly!) and that this doesn't come out on a normal 40 degree wash. I'm loathe to start washing things at 60 so do you have any suggestions on how I can get rid of the mould otherwise? Thanks in…
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Moved in with OH now wanting to 'cook from scratch!'
As you can see from the thread title, I have moved in with my OH. Now I need some inspiration on Cooking from Scratch. At the moment I am just buying things like oven chips and ready made chicken strips etc to eat. We also have sausages and mash and lasagne alot (ready made sauces) butI know im sick of them and im sure my…
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Rolled Oats
Is it possible to used the normal cheap bags of rolled oats and put them in a blender and make ready brek out of them? My daughter will only eat ready break not the proper oats,so I was hoping just to blitz them up finely as pass them off as ready brek. Has anyone else tried this?
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Chicken and beef stock- ready made
I do sometimes make my own stock, but do like to have an instant version easy at hand for when I only need a bit of stock. Can anyoby recommend some good quality ready made stock (cubes, powder, whatever) that I can keep on standby? I already keep Marigold vegetable in stock!
