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oodles of garlic
would it work if i pureed garlic bulbs poss with some olive oil poss with some salt and then froze it? possibly into small icecube lumps? its sprouting quite a bit atm (even the bulbs I bought today from the market) so storing in my garlic bag isn't as effective as usual! or even someway to prepare and keep in the fridge?…
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Adding yogurt to curries, stews, etc. ...
I've recently been experimenting with adding a small pot of Leo Valley natural yogurt to curries, casseroles, etc. with great success. It adds a lovely richness to any sauce, does not curdle, makes it go further and does not contain the calories in cream. It also freezes well and works wonderfully in slow cooker recipes. I…
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Cakes or biscuits for packed lunches - ideas needed
Hello there I like to include a biscuit or cake in my children's packed lunch but the ones I make don't stand up to being carried about in a box. Long walk to school and lively children means that flapjacks crumble and cakes fall apart. How can I make things that are robust but still appetising? Thanks for any suggestions…
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Ways of making extra money
I work two days a week, which basically pays the bills etc. I went part-time, because I'm studying for the next couple of years. I'd like to top up my basic income with some other bits of earnings. I don't really have stuff to sell on ebay, and I already make and sell greetings cards at work. Has anyone got any ideas for…
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Think I've ruined my stainless steel fire
Hi I got fingerprints on the stainless steel inset of my new fireplace when installing it, so I bought some stainless steel cleaner (i know...) and sprayed it on. It said to rinse it off thoroughly but I thought that it would be danerous to pour water over my electric fire! Anyway the result is that there are white streaks…
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i finally made an edible loaf and not a brick
woooohoooooooooooo:j yes i did it!!! i actually made a loaf of bread in my breadmaker that is edible im so excited i had to share :D i have had my morphy richards breadmaker probably about 6 years had a little play with it when i first bought it and the bread was awful :o so it got hid in my blackhole of kitchen gadgets…
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O/S Daily Thread for Saturday 20th Jan, 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 20th January, 2007. This 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. Everyone’s…
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Where is the cheapest place to buy peppers?
Hi. I knew if i came here to ask a question that you lovely people might have some advice for me. I am a single parent and i dont drive so i go food shopping weekly and have to get a taxi home costing me around £7.50 a week. I cant get the bus as have to buy big, bulky things like cat litter, bottles of squash ect. Anyway…
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The Complete Kitchen Equipment and must have OS gadgets Collection
KITCHENWARE This post is going to be a complete collection of ALL "Kitchen Equipment and must have OS gadgets" threads here on Old Style. Please do not add any posts or questions into this Index Thread but do your best to choose from the many threads below one which is most closely related to your query and by all means…
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Making meatballs with Soya products.
Is it possible to make meatballs out of Soya meat stuffs? Thanks:beer:
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Best place for spices etc online ?
I've just managed to get that Curry Secret book, and the recipes are making my mouth water. There is a huge amount of the spices etc in there I just don't have, I haven't got time at the minute to go to the food stores I have used before (about 25 mile away) is there anywhere I can get them online ? Oh and is green…
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microfibre cloths
Ok, so what is the deal with these?? I have read how graet they are, and bought two when I got my star drops. But the thing is- I cant see any difference to using a 'normal' cloth or cut up rag. Am i missing somthing 'magical' in the way I am using it? Cheers Claire
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Liquid castile soap
Hi, Does anyone know where I can buy liquid castile soap (I live in Oxford)? Many thanks, Soz
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Slow Cooker Novice help needed please!
Ive been reeding through the slow cooker recepies and they all sounded so good it inspired me to buy a slow cooker! The problem I have is that I have brought 2 breasts of lamb (they were reduced!!) one is in the freezer and the other I will cook on sunday can I slow cook it? its in a roll shape no bones, do I brown it…
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can i refreeze a leg of lamb once its cooked?
i've got a frozen whole leg of lamb and i was wondering if i can refreeze it once its cooked as we will never eat all of it?
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Help with food - no money!!
Right, here is the situation. I have about £10 left in my bank account and about £10 worth of Nectar points to last me for the next two weeks. I need to feed me and other half mainly out of what we have in the cupboards. So I was hoping if I list the food I have got you could give me some ideas of things I could make using…
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Tips to help when using Freecycle
I have started this thread as some of us who have been using Freecycle for a while, possibly have several pieces of advice and tips that can be passed on to newbies. When offering* Don't agree to giving the item to the first person who replies - some people seem to spend all day on line ready to respond. If you wait a…
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Jam jar cover thingies for home made jam - where to buy?
Where can I buy those jam jar cover thingies you put on the top of jam jars before closing them? I want to make some marmalade but I think I will need these covers? Or can I just close the jars without? Any help gratefully accepted! :D
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M&S bargain beauty!
Just been into my local M&S and wanted to report that they are now doing a range of beauty products (coconut, aloe vera, cocoa butter and vanilla etc.) for a pound each! Just got two coconut body butters for £2 (obviously!). I love the Body Shop ones but they have just gone up to £12 each from a tenner and I'm seriously…
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Home made shish kebabs
I am hoping to make my own chicken shish kebabs, like the ones from the kebab shop. Does anybody know what kind of chilli sauce the kebab shops use and where I can get something similar? Kebabs just aren't kebabs without chilli sauce!
