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container for freezing soup
I was so inspired by the red lentil soup thread the other day that I actually made some over the weekend. Sadly my OH refused even a taste but on the plus side I have been bringing it to work with some bread but yesterday I couldnt even eat the bread as it was so filling! Anyway this morning I was looking around for a…
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Easiest Bread recipe in the world
Hello folks, We are really poverty stricken this month after having been away all last week for a friends wedding, so I decided I was going to make our own bread, bought the bread flour the yeast etc etc and got home to look out a recipe for it to have with the broccoli and cauliflour soup I made for tea. I dont have a…
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cake cake cakety cake
Evening all. I would like to make mini christmas cakes in bean tins (washed out of course) but I would really like an idiot proof recipe including cooking times. I am rubbish at cooking so be kind.:o
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Help! There's Too Much Salt In My Soup!!!
Hi All, I was hoping somebody could help me out please! I have just made vegetable soup using stock from gammon I cooked yesterday and I forgot and added salt and now it is too salty!!! :madDoes anybody know what I can add to the soup to take away the excess salt? I know there is something, but cannot for the life of me…
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Zip stuck!
I have searched for this honest but despite coming up with far too many threads to count, I can't find anything on this topic! I have some black trousers only a few months old with a side zip and every time I wear them I have problems with the zip sticking. It's a real pain when I need the loo and when I go to take them…
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84 days = 84 pasta recipes
Hi Due to large deficit in my 2006 budget, I have decided to cook pasta for the rest of the year. 84 days = 84 pasta recipes Now, I would like to ask you for your help and recipes contributions. My situation has a few of limitations. · I am not a great cook · Our oven is broken · 4-5 ingredients at a time (excluding…
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Sewing machine
I'm putting this here rather than the Grabbit thread, as anyone interested will probably be looking on here. Aldi have an SM in next Sunday - £39.99. I bought this the last time they had it and I've found it an excellent little machine (especially for the price!). Also various sewing accessories in that day as well.
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How can i restore the whiteness to my pvc windows?
Hi, this may have been asked before but i am new to the os thread, did a quick search and nothing came up?? Anyway the PVC windows in my house are about 14 years old and not overly white anymore... I just wondered if anyone had a great tip for cleaning them that doesnt cost loads and use too many chemicals?? :confused: Any…
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Tarnished stainless steel
We bought good quality stainless steel cutlery but a few years of dishwashing seems to have left them tarnished or with water marks. Is there anything we can do to make them look as good as new?
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The perfect roast dinner?
I'm doing roast lamb on Saturday for Mum's birthday and want it to be the best roast she's ever had. So far I'll be doing: - Boneless leg of lamb (is this the best lamb joint for roasting?) - Roast potatoes in dripping - Roast parsnips - Swede mashed with real butter and pepper - Carrots - Broccoli - Peas - Yorkshire puds…
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neutralising smoke odour
We had a fire in our lounge recently and, whilst we have managed to remove all the black smoke from the ceiling and walls, there is still a strong smell of smoke. It seems to have got into the fabric of the building. Any ideas on neutralising it?
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Vinegar-White or brown?
Just trotting off to buy industrial sized quantities for my more OS cleaning.Which is the one I am supposed to use?
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Apple Crumble - Technical Question!
Hi, I have found the ingredients in the index, however I'm a bit baffled with what to do with the apples. They are Bramleys, so presumably they need cooking first....that's my problem! Do I just peel, chop and cover with water? Do I slice or make chunks? What consistency do they to be? Any advice much appreciated!
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Being 'tight' or being creative
I've been thinking a lot lately about how living an OS lifestyle leads one to find creative solutions to problems. If you've read The Tightwad Gazette you'll know that the author (Amy D..... can't spell it) talks about this a lot. Now, every bonfire night it has become a tradition for us to wander down the road to the back…
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Fried Bread
Had fried bread at the weekend in Tesco just wondering does anybody know how its made? Is it bread fried or toast fried is it deep fried or shallow fried? Thanks :)
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What would you do with Beef Brisket in a slow cooker?
I have bought a 1.85kg Beef Brisket (biggest I can find) with the intention of cooking it with a little stock, onions and carrots in a slow cooker. So the meat is nice and tender. Problem is I am fairly new to slow cookers and need some advice, is what Im doing OK and will it taste nice. My OH has a tendancy to buy those…
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Another slow cooker question...
Hi! After reading you lot raving about scs' I finally bought one! But i have a question... I want to make spag bol in it, but aftre reading through the recipies thread im a little confused... Do i pre cook the mince, or put all the ingredients in 'raw' and let it cook that way? Thanks...
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need help with casserole
I have just bought a slow cooker(first one i have bought) and am going to make a chicken casserole do i brown the chicken first? can i put fine green beans in there with carrots if i can, do i put them in with the chicken at the start? how much sauce do i put in(i was going to use a packet mix) how long shall i cook it…
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Foundation stains on clothes any ideas please?
Hi Can anyone help please. My DD has got foundation on her new white school shirt. I found a similar old thread and have tried the recomendations, it has faded slightly, but not removed much of it. Tried so far Ace laundry bleach vanish oxy powder bicarb & vinegar Stain slayer-removes oil based stains lemon & salt These…
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23 odd socks!
I have just been through my odd sock bag (it lives at the bottom of the ironing trunk ((yes, I have an ironing trunk :D )) Anyway I have 23 odd socks! Of all different colours, patterns and sizes Now I have an OS dilemma - do I do a Flylady and fling them? Or do I hold onto them in the belief that the matching one WILL…
