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stovies in the slow cooker? anyone tried?
hiya, I have a lovely new MR 6.5lt slow cooker. Last night we had the most delicious, tender, pork and bean hotpot and tonight I fancy stovies. I know how to make them on the cooker but wondered if anyone has made them in the slow cooker?? I think i'll give it a try and I will post how they turn out, however any advice for…
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Sheets of lasagne
Mornin' all I've done a search but cannot find a recent topic on this - Mods, please feel free to merge if there is one............ Does anyone have any tips for preventing lasagne sheets sticking together when cooking or after being drained? I do a veggie or lentil lasagne at least once a fortnight but always get myself…
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Salad dressing -How do you make yours?
Just looking for some inspiration to liven up dull salad leaves - what's in your HM salad dressings and then another questions - how long will it keep in the fridge?:confused: TIA INkie:T
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Rachel Allen's pudding recipe
I am just watching Rachel Allen on BBC one and wondered if anyone copied down the recipe for the banana butterscotch pudding. I have looked on the website and it isn't there. Thanks Anne
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Will Tesco replace...
I got bought a lovely bottle of wine for christmas, Tesco Finest own label Chateauneuf-du-Pape Looked forward to drinking it for ages, planned to have it last night with our lamb, I cut the foil & the cork was damp & red, with a funny smell to it. I didn't open it for fear of it being ruined. The question is, will Tesco…
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Help wanted to get my clothes smelling fresh
My baby suffers from reflux, so my clothes and hers are constantly getting covered in warm milky vomit !! The problem is that I just don't think that non-bio powder quite does the trick - even when things are newly washed I still think they have a lingering smell of damp, warm milky sick. Does anyone have any suggestions…
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Ginger advice please.
I am making Lemon Chicken tonight, and just realised the recipe requires fresh ginger...could ground ginger be used instead? Thanks for your help. Carol
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Freecycle and related sites comments
There is also a Freecycle thread on the Green and Ethical Moneysaving board - perhaps a link to that might be useful as a footnote :)
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paypal shopping other than ebay????!!!!
hi have just seen on another thread that someone had bought their cleaning products from a website using paypal - i normally have money sitting in my account that i end up spending on ebay because i didn't know any different :confused: where can i find out about this please??
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Rusty microwave
The white paint in my microwave is going rusty, particularly under the glass plate. There are also a few small patches on the sides, door frame and "ceiling". Is this a problem or shall I just keep using it regardless? Or is there a way to clean it off and repaint -(long shot I know, just would prefer not to spend…
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The Complete Freecycle Collection
This post is going to be a complete collection of ALL "Freecycle" 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 join that one. I hope you find this thread…
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What to do with lentils???
I like food with lentils in, but have no idea what to do with them. Do you need to pre-soak/boil them before cooking? Are there any fab recipes for lentils? Can I make a lentil curry in my SC? So far I haven't had much luck with my SC, eveything is so watery, it's a bit yuk.
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OS Daily Thread for Saturday 13th January 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 13th Jan 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 welcome,…
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How long is tuna okay in the fridge?
I made a sandwich filler of (tinned) tuna, chopped onion and mayonnaise. It is in a sealed container in the fridge, but how long will it be okay? Thank you
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I've melted clothes to my iron...
I'm about to make my bridesmaids outfits, but I'm not sure which interfacing to use. I want to use a lightweight fusible on acetate satin. The Vilene ones I've seen are for cotton and cotton blends (304) or stretch fabrics (319). Any idea what number I need?
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Letterboxes
Mine is flapping like mad in the wind and driving me nuts as I keep thinking there's someone at the door! Any ideas? It isn't springloaded. Would something heavy taped to the underside slow it down and if so what? It isn't magnetic, and I'm sure pound coins, although the right size, would go missing pronto!!
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Out of date gingerbread at Lidl?
I gave a good friend of mine a packet of gingerbread from Lidl (didn't tell them where it was from!) for CHristmas. He told me recently that he'd had to chuck it cos it was two years out of date. Now I find this really hard to believe, and I'm wondering if it was the date of manufacture instead? What does anyone else…
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Oil for Mayo
I have been making my own mayo the last few weeks and while I have been using Delia Smiths recipie it doesnt taste quite right. Can anyone on here point me firstly at a good recipe as I cant find it in the indexed thread and secondly recomend a cheaper alternative to olive oil or groundnut oil? Stuart
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This OS lifestyle is costing me a fortune
Since reading this forum and others on this site I've spent loads on the following: Lock and lock containers Vac sacs Food Dehydrator Stardrops micro cloths saucepans kitchen bin kitchen scales kettle toaster coffee maker frying pan wok [already had a hand blender, pressure cooker, breadmaker, slow cooker] and am now…
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Is It True That Coca Cola makes jewellery look like a shiny new penny?
Is this true? I don't know how eager I am to dip diamonds in cola when I know what it does to human teeth and tummies, any ideas anyone?
