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November Groceries
I am trying desperate (already) to plan for November's grocery budget, cos we are widely over again this month. Here's what I've got so far, but there's always more, isn't there? This for two people and a cat and the budget is £160. Some things have already been bought (BOGOFs and such like). I know there seems to be a lot…
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OS Mould Remover help!
Hello was just wondering if anyone knows/can direct me towards an OS cleaner for removing mould from walls/wood etc. The BF has a new flat and has discovered patches of mould. He doesn't want to use any of the chemical concoctions from B&Q etc, as his dad had parkinsons (big chemical link) and of course, it's not OS or…
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Food Colouring Pens
Hi, does anyone know where I can buy food colouring pens? Cheapest Ive seen is £15.00 for 8, and this seemed bit expensive to me! dont know if I can get them cheaper elsewhere :confused: Thanks
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Cointreau/Cocktails and other Party Stuff
Hello, hope everyone is well today I am throwing a party for my friend on Sunday (baby shower). There are going to be 5-6 ladies and I have a budget of £30. This is for food, drink and decorations. I have found a really nice recipe for 'Cosmopolitan Punch' (not for the lady with the child in her obviously!) lots of crushed…
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Quick Question Oven Temp
Just a quicie before I go to work - I am doing a casserole tonight for t and wandering what temp to put the oven on at electric???
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O/S Tuesday 24th September
Originally Posted by MSE Andrea Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 22/10/06This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
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Tomato Soup Cake
Did anyone ever make the Blue Peter Tomato Soup Cake? I did, and it was gorgeous add some plumped up sultanas to it. It was one of the moistest cakes I have ever made.
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Lock & Lock Storage Tubs
I was watching QVC the other day and they had these on a special offer and I, as per usual, got carried away and ordered some as I thought they might be good for storing flour and rice and stuff in. However, as I have now had time to reflect I think they may have been a bit of a waste of money. They will arrive in the next…
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Help me identify my household pest... and help me kill it/them (in an OS way)
Oh dear... please help me, old stylers! I've got an unidentified household pest, and I've not had much luck finding out what it is, and thus how to kill it (preferably with white vinegar). If I post a description, can you all please wrack your brains, and enlighten me with your collective wisdom? It's a crawly thing,…
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Substitute for dry sherry
I will be cooking a recipe which includes dry sherry for the sauce. As I only need around 3 tbs I dont what to buy a bottle. I think I have an old bottle of cream sherry hidden away somewhere but that might be too sweet. Can I use wine instead and if so, should I use red or white
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Cheapest Bread Maker
hi all Well I got the hint the other day that my mates are sorry they never bought me a present, is there anything I want as a delayed B-day present :beer: I said, I cant t/hink, but leave it with me :rolleyes: ;) Then I thought, can I get a BM? Is there any cheap enough. Id like one that kneads for me, do any of the…
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Quick House Checklist.
Hi guys, Apologise if this is in the wrong forum. I'm having a little bother getting the point of money saving across at home, so I've decided to write up a list on the PC and print it off and hang it in the kitchen for all the see. The idea's I've got so far are; Convert to energy saving light bulbs (already done half the…
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enough is enough: cans, packets etc!!!
I can`t believe me. I spent ages last year making and laminating a pantry inventory. It was great while I was using it but somehow I got out of the habit and you can guess the rest!!! I have just emerged from my kitchen cupboards for a break. I have found 5 tins of baked beans, 7 jars of stir-in pasta sauce, 9 tins of…
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Help -butternut squash soup
Hi This is my first post on this board, although I have been trying to follow some of your tips for a while. Yesterday i decided to make some butternut squash soup. When I made it it was really nice, so I thought I would let some cool and put it in the fridge and have it for lunch at work today. I warmed it up and what was…
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OS Newbie
Hello :) :j I'd like to try some OS cooking but not really sure where to start. Money is *really* tight at the mo, so cheap and cheerful is the way forward. There's just the two of us, myself and hubby. I'm really lucky as neither of us are in any way picky and will eat anything. I'm a bit lazy, but I do have time to…
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Quick AMMONIA & OVEN HELP!
Hi there just a flying visit again, but I know last week someone told me to get some ammonia for doing my oven shelves. Well I ve found some in boots, and Im ready to go Am I right I put them in a bin bag? How much ammonia do I use- do i tip the bottle of ammonia in the bag? Or what? Guidance please!!!! Cheers :D
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idea's for "wintery" packed lunch
Not only are we trying to loose weight and save money, but we also want to make some "wintery" lunches for our pack up. I've been buying a WW frozen meal everyday for £1 for myself and having that and OH is still on sandwiches. Any idea's for pack up in a winter? OH is awkward and isn't too fond of stew's (though he'll eat…
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Onion bhaji, veg samosa, meat samosa...
Am I ok to freeze these things? Alex
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Favourite Chef?
Hello All, Was thinking last night as I did a Delia recipe which chef is your favourite and which is your least favourite? I don't mean celebrity / personality wise (although that can be a factor) but who do you always go back to for consistently good meals, easy to follow instructions etc? I've always found Delia a bit…
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My tree has a name!
Posting just before I start my marmalade as I am off this week clawing back the day's off that I had to have back as I was rushed into the local hospital and was really poorly. Anyway, went to an Apple Day yesterday to identify the apple tree in the back garden. Found out it's a Monarch - variety from 1888 - and was…
