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Cheaper alternative to flash
This may be old news to some people but thought I'd share it just incase. For years I bought and used flash cleaner for the bathroom and kitchen because I had the stupid notion that paying more for a product meant it was better :rolleyes: But a couple of months ago, I decided it was time to try and cut the shopping bill…
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Cake recipe needed
Hiya im new to this forum and have just read Mrbadexamples mmmm cake and was intrigued. Me being a bloke myself has never baked a cake and would love to try. The only difference is that i am allergic to eggs but can use milk as a replacement. If anyone has any ideas on how to make a nice spongy cake without the use of eggs…
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making photo cd's as presents
Not sure which part of the forum this one should go in ! i have been scanning a load of old photographs in and sorting them into groups etc and burning either to dvd or cd . I have taken a copy of each to work and kept it in my drawer in case something happens and my house burns down as photo's are one thing you can never…
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Aduki beans
I want to make some soup today, but couldnt get any broth mix yesterday. I've got lentils and aduki beans. I soaked the aduki beans last night, but am having second thoughts about using them in my soup.I dont need to soak the lentils. I'm using streaky bacon and the veg I'm using is celery,carrots,turnip,parsnip,leeks and…
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What to do with Medlars?
They're being offered on my local freecycle - anyone got any recipes (tried & tested) for some thing delicious? And what on earth do they taste like :confused:
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Slow Cooker inside
My Slow cooker - a Prima 6.5l one bought cheap in a Lakeland sale ages ago -has been brought out of retirement this week because my oven and grill are broken and the new cooker will not be arriving for 7 - 10 days. Today I made chicken casserole, but when it was ready I realised why I hadn't used it for a while. Firstly…
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Unblocking drain blocked with Hair!
Hello all, Just wondering if anyone has any good tips on how to unblock a drain from the shower that we think may be blocked with hair. Have tried Mr Muscle and it doesn't work so thought a traditional method may be better. Thanks Taliwillow
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Cake sending help!!!
Hi, As I'm a Debt Free Wannabe I've decided to bake mini cakes / christmas puddings for relatives this year as their gifts... Does anyone know how to post these? I've seen mini cake boxes - which aren't very expensive and I can tie these up with natural twine and add a brown postage label - rather rustic (cheap!) looking.…
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Salmon Fillets
I've got some frozen salmon fillets that I brought when they were BOGOF but I've no idea what to do with them. We never had fish as children and I never dare order when out in case it arrives and gives me a beady eye:eek: so I have very limited experience in the fish department other than tuna pasta and fish fingers. Any…
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Idiot's guide to a nice beef curry needed.
Hi, hope somone on this board can help me out with a really easy (:o ) beef curry recipe. I've been married for nearly ten years now and hubby and kids still grimace every now and then *hanging my head in shame here* Have passed myself off over the years by doing the same thing over and over again: steak, lasagne,…
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Reminder:-- we have a new CHRISTMAS board
Yep. Honest :) A whole board just for christmassy things:- The New Christmas Board Please note that while we are happy enough for older and well established threads to stay here on Old Style unless told differently by the Forum Team, we will be moving new threads to the new board. This will ensure that we encourage posts…
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HELP pleeease! Calling All Gordons & Nigellas!
Not sure if this is the right place to post this so apologies if I got it wrong. My OH has invited friends round for a dinner party this Saturday. :j My OH never cooks. :mad: So I need to prepare a swanky dinner party pronto! :eek: Does anyone have any fab receipe ideas that will make me look like a domestic goddess but…
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HELP pleeeease! Calling All Gordon's & Nigella's!!
Not sure if this is the right place to post this so apologies if I got it wrong. My OH has invited friends round for a dinner party this Saturday. :j My OH never cooks. :mad: So I need to prepare a swanky dinner party pronto! :eek: Does anyone have any fab receipe ideas that will make me look like a domestic goddess but…
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Store & Clean
So, we buy the slow cooker, the breadmaker, the handblender, the coffee maker, the food processor, the deep fat chippy, the grilling mackine etc etc.. But where do you store them all when not in use, or do you leave them cluttering up the worksurface? :confused: We have our modern kitchens with our washing machines,…
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Do you use too much washing powder than necessary?
I'm using tablets - they come wrapped in two's, so I've always put both in the little bag provided. Today, I read the packet - the two tablets are sufficient for heavy soil for 5 kilo's. As I often do a small load - of 2.5 kilo's I could have been using only one - halving the cost. Anyhow, I tried it and it works just as…
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Idiot proof cup cake and biscuit recipes Please
Hi All, Does anyone have or know where I can get idiot foolproof cup cake and biscuit recipes. My 3 year old enjoys baking but not everything we do is edible. I have a few Winnie the Pooh biscuit cutters that she can use. The other problem is my oven is still on the blink and I'm having to use my microwave/convection oven.…
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HELP! My pastry keeps shrinking!
Currently in the process of making some mince and onion pies,but when I blind bake the pastry base it keeps shrinking along the edge. So far I`ve binned 3 pastry cases what were no good,what can be the cause of this? It`s shortcrust pastry by the way.
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What is Scampi?
Sorry to show my ignorance but bought some scampi, I haven't bought this for years.....anyway, 5 years a go I had a severe reaction to Prawns and have never touched them since... On the packet it says contains shellfish and have to say , inside the batter it did look like prawn so I didn't have any... I always thought it…
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Grinding Seeds and Nuts
Can anyone help? I'm seeing a nutritionist at the moment and I am supposed to be grinding seeds and nuts before I eat them but it's really hard work in a pestle and mortar (and some seeds just don't grind this way). It has been suggested that a coffee grinder would work but as I don't drink coffee I don't have one and…
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Chicken fillets and bacon bits
Morning all, Having looked through the receipes and Mr Badexampes thread, i can not find a receipe for the above meats, was hoping to just put in SC and leave does anyone have any ideas i also have carrots, oinions, peas and a few other bits of vegs.. Any ideas please.. Di
