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Weekly Meal Planner - Link
Hi all, Thought this may be useful - here's a weekly meal planner: http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/templates/TC010705571033.aspx Hope it helps someone ;) x
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stupid question... rice cooker
All I have ever done in mine is boiled rice Any other suggestions ?
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How Clean Is You House ... What Was It?
Hello there Was wondering if anybody watched How Clean Is Your House? this week. They had a really good tip for cleaning out the washing machine, a cupful of *something* in an empty machine run on the longest and hottest wash. Then a pint of white vinegar again on the longest and hottest wash to clear the pipes. Apparently…
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Vegetables are expensive
There, I've said it.:o Three parsnips for 77p. Four bananas for 94p. Mango for £1. Everything over 50p, except carrots. 3 cox apples 54p. And I do not have anywhere cheaper to go except supermarkets. I have tried the local market - more expensive and you don't get to pick, I've tried vans at carboots - again more…
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Some Farepak Help
Some Farepak Help Good Evening Guys :) I know those of us who come on this thread are DFW and so I'm probably going to get a DFW smack on the wrist for this, but while out in the supermarket today, I saw that an appeal for donations to help victims of the Farepak Fiasco. I saw the chairman enjoying his holiday in Argentina…
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Free Range chicken
I've been brave tonight and, after watching the river cottage treatment, I thought I would give these a go. Except Tescos seemed to have a zillion choices. Bog standard chicken - small and large, free range chicken - from this farm from that, finest quality, corn fed, with trees to cluck under, with a large grassy field,…
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Carrot and Swede Mash
Apologies if all you OSers already know this but I just made carrot and swede for tonights tea and I hate mashing it - it always goes a bit watery and takes ages and is still a bit "lumpy", so I put it into a bowl and just blitzed it with my hand held blender. It didn't go watery and is lovely and smooth, but not babyfood…
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carpet shampooer
I know this is more of a 'I want to buy it' posting but. I figured that anything to do with cleaning this was the forum to come to. Our carpet is badly in need of shampooing, doggy and dd2 'accidents' are begining to make a bit of a pong despite all the vinegar, bio washing powder and bicarb, I can throw at it. Rather than…
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Microfibre Cloths
Just wanted to let you all know about these - you can get them in the pound shop - really cheap. Anyway, they are truly excellent for cleaning spectacles and glasses. You don't need any cleaning solution to go with them, just rub them on your glasses and hey presto. Give them a try they will save on cleaning fluids, which…
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Food Shopping Help Please!
Hello, I need some help. Every week I go shopping, spend about £70, then can never find anything to eat all week! This is just me for and OH and 2 cats, and it seems we never have any meals in so end up having takeaways. I would love to cook but don't know how to. Could anyone suggest a weeks worth of easy home made…
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Is it possible to bake bread in a convection oven?
We're renting a cottage with a convection-grill-microwave thingey but every loaf I have tried comes out too moist inside. Yet the manual said the convection mode is ideal for 'baking' Any suggestions welcome! Can't face two weeks without homemade bread!!:rolleyes:
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does this count as moneysaving??
Does this count??? :p After teh disasterous few weeks my washing machine broke. bleeding thing is only 3 years old and is a washer drier combi thing. Anyway was a bit piddled off and seeing as we were REALLY strapped for cash since bf leaving his job i was panicking that the repair man was gonna cost a fortune. Anywya it…
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Help- what shall I make??
Ok hi all :D I have a bit of a dilemma on my hands at the mo. Tonight weve got a freind coming to stay with us that wont be arriving in till quarter to 11. I know she will want something to scoff when she gets in, and I dont want to cook twice. I was thinking oh lasagne or something but then realised Ive no chopped toms…
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smokey smelling wool
Hi - I bought some wool the other day and it arrived this morning. The only thing is, it absolutely reeks of smoke and perfume, so much so that I don't think I can stand to knit with it as it is. I could try washing it, but I would rather try to get rid of the smell without getting the wool wet at the moment. The only…
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Lasagna - daft questions...
After husband's success last night making spag bog he has declared today that Lasagna is going to be his next attempt. Fab! :-) I've never actually made it so just want to double check a few things before he attempts. I've had a quick look at the mega indexed thread but couldn't see the answers to my questions. Do I....…
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Capacity of baking tins?
Does anyone know how to work this out? I bought a loaf tin a while ago, but can't remember if it was 1lb or 2lb.
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Madeira cake
Does anyone have an easy recipie for madeira cake? I've had a look on the recipie collection, but didn't find anything.
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how long will it keep.
My dad gave me some frozen mince (no idea of sell by date) so I cooked it in the slow cooker. Is it ok to freeze it again now its cooked and been in the fridge for a day and a half as we have not eaten it yet? Thanks
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Flylady Challenge - Take 4
Hi all :) The Flylady challenge thread has grown quite long (over 1600 posts) so I thought it would be a good idea to start "Take 4". If you need to check back "Take 3" is here:- Flylady Challenge - Take 3 But otherwise by all means join this new and squeaky clean thread.... :)
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Knitting wool
Does anyone know the best place to buy wool? I have a C&H fabrics nearby but is there anywhere online that would work out cheaper? I want to knit fluffy scarves for presents so the wool needs to be good quality too.
