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Welcome back Squeaky
I have been off lline for 2 months and was pleased to see the Old Style Guru was back as a board guide. We have now got the A team of Pink wing Gingham ribbon AND Squeaky Ex Libris
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OS rug stop
Hi, This is the first thread I've started so please be gentle with me.:grin: Thanks to the Grabbit forum I bought 3 big rugs at the weekend, which I'm really chuffed with since I have floorboards that seem to let a lot of draughts in. I bought a pack of rug stop material (the stuff that stops rugs slipping on wood floors)…
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Long grain rice bbe sept 06???
Hi all, unearthed another item in my cupboard clear out.... I am guessing that this rice is perfectly ok to use? Can someone confirm this? Also what can i make with it? My family are not big rice eaters (OH always says it is boring and doesnt want it?) so need some inspiration. Thanks in advance:D Wanting2save x
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homemade outfit needed.
Hi All My DD is going to be a Sheep!!! in her Christmas play. I need some ideas as I really dont want to pay a great deal, alright nothing for her outfit, any suggestions gratefully recieved.
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cornish yeast cake recipe?
Does anyone have a recipe that I could adapt for my breadmaker? It was a childhood favourite of DH's so I'd love to make it for him but I can't find any recipes for it. Thanks! Tracy
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Ideas needed for Party Bag fillers
Its my DD birthday party in less than 2weeks time. I've booked the hall, disco, sorted out what foods to have for the buffet. Made a list of the disposable plates & cutlery I need - Just stuck for ideas what to put in her guests party bags I usually spend a fortune on balloons, small toys, sweets, etc to put inside bags,…
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Chicken livers
I bought two packs of chicken livers reduced last week in Tesco and froze them but now struggling to find recipes! I have made warm chicken liver salad before but its a bit cold for that at the minute. Anybody have any ideas please?
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cheaper yeast for BM?
I've been using the sachets of yeast for my Panny bread, as I seem to be baking every day I go through them really quickly. I'm not a confident cook so I've never used fresh yeast. I've been reading through some old Breadmaker threads and some people mentioned tins of yeast. I thought you could only use the quick sachets…
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Progressing with cooking help?
Hi - I've been gradually building up my confidence with cooking and now can cook pasta, rice and basic bits like that but i really want to progress with my cooking skills. I'm thinking ahead to Sunday to cook a roast (while gf is at work.) I've decided on Roast pork with roast potatoes and veg, yorkshire puddings and…
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Cherry cake recipe please??
Ok so it's all you guys fault. I picked up a cherry madeira cake type thing in the supermarket at lunch time. Read the ingredients and put it back!! Too many additives etc. :confused: So I have a large pot of lovely glace cherries at home and I want a cherry cake recipe please?? I also have flour, eggs, sultanas, raisins,…
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Kim and Aggies tips
is there a link anywhere about there tips (without having to buy the book) I guess they are OS ideas to cleaning, if not can you help What do you get the black stuff off PVC windows with? A good all purpose cleaning liquid ie for baths, work tops, wood work. recipe for polish and for keeping the toilet nice and fresh (I…
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kids tea
well teas for to children and me.... looking for stuff to make apart from the usual spag bol, shepherds pie etc. must be cheap but not bothered if I have to do some cookin like pastry. They are not too fussy they just want a change. Many thanks in advance
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£24 to last me all month :(
I'm absolutely skint at the moment and having just found out that my ex cannot pay maintenance next month, and with my daughter's birthday coming up (don't even mention xmas :rolleyes:) I am now panicking that my £24 is not going to stretch that far! :p I want to cut right back on my food bill and I already shop at Lidl…
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Sack of spuds
its a tight month this month and i have around 30 for shopping for me, hubby and 3 boys, ive got all my nappies etc so its just food we need to concentrate on, my boys are 3, 1 and 4 months so i am going to start weaning as im using 12 8oz bottles of formula a day. in the house i have a 25kg sack of spuds 6 onions a bag of…
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Linseed seeds
I have a bag of linseed seeds that i found at the back of the cupboard. Any suggestions what i can use it for? They don't look too appertising but i believe they are pretty good for you. Thanks
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Do I have the makings of a curry??
Hiya i'd like to have a bash at a mild korma style curry for myself and DS (13mths). Id be using quorn fillets for the 'meat'. However I have no idea whatsoever about curries, and I was hoping that if i told you clever folks what ingredients I have in my cupboard that you'd be able to tell me if i could make anything with…
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Eeek My first big challenge!
I have my shopping list now and I hope to spend under £30 for all of it! Though I know I might go over as things like coffee end up expensive but then it will last us for a few months! This is what I think I'm getting: Shopping list: Eggs Mince Garlic Potatoes Cheese Onions Stewing beef Swede Chicken breast Fish – white…
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Shortbread Biscuits - how long do they last?
Hi, Does anyone now how long shortbread biscuits last and the best way to store them? I have found a Jmie Oliver recipe in this months Delicious magazine, was considering making them as Christmas presents? Thanks
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How do I loosen stiff knobs on my gas hob?
We have a gas hob, only about four years old, but whenever my wife cleans it the turners/knobs go all stiff and are difficult to turn. The knobs are made of plastic and as a result one of them now doesn't grip very well. Obviously, whatever my wife uses to clean it (Flash with bleach I think) must either corrode the turner…
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Buying a slow cooker (which? & why?)
Just bought the Argos one for my Daughter and future Son-in-Law. They work all day so won't have to cook and can have something nice and hot when they get in. Need some good recipes though as they'll probably get bored with casserole.
