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cleaning chip pan
Has anyone got any tips on cleaning a stainless steel chip pan that has got really greasy and grotty looking please. The electric bit does come off so I could soak the main bowl and basket. I've had a look in the Mega Index and the wonderful Thrifty ways book but couldn't see anything. sue
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Zoflora
Hi I am sure there will already be a thread about this but I just don't have the time to go through them all. The problem is, I can't use rubber gloves as I have an allergy problem. Bought and mixed Zoflora with my Stardrops today and totally microfibred the bathroom (Bouquet by the way). My hands are now totally stinking…
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Rice ???
I Was just wondering if any of you knew how to make rice like they do in turkey ?? we went last august and the rice is amazin id love to be able to cook it at home, it sempt to have a noodle type thing in it alto not sure what it really was lol any help would be brilliant and would please my partner no end lol many thanks…
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Freezing H/M bread
Now I fully appreciate that seeing either 'freezing' or 'H/M bread' in any thread title is enough to make any O/Ser groan, let alone the two together but..... After 45 minutes of using the search and reading the 'Home Mode bread' links (loads of great tips there) I am still stuck on this one. What is the best 'wrapping'…
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Any Ideas?
Hi im fairly old to this website but for some bizzarre reason have never seen this board before.....DOH!! I was wondering if anyone had any ideas what i could use 1x bag of porridge oats 1x half bag of rice crispies I dont mind buying other things to go with them. I was having a clear out and my kids have decided that they…
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Mould - v bad, I want to cry- can anyone help?
Have had visitors on and off since just before Christmas. I had some foam seat cushions made with fitted covers - at great expense, which converts cleverly into a guest bed. I have just dismantled it and the underside of the cushions has got v damp (condensation - i should have aires them :mad:) The covers are REALLY…
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Fruit Juice
Hi Not sure if this is the right board for this, but sure you`ll be able to help. Which is best value? Am I best to but supermarket value or own brand? I used to get it at Lidl but without a car at mo, so not an option. Also is the stuff made from concentrate ok? Read somewhere that your best to buy the proper stuff.
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kenwood breadmaker opinions wanted!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-Breadmaker-Prog-White-BM250/dp/B000G3JTTE/sr=11-1/qid=1168011862/ref=sr_11_1/026-6100794-0925259 I want a cheap breadmaker, and this seems about the cheapest inc delivery. Anyone got this one? Or anyone got one cheaper? I've joined pigsback and quidco but can't find amazon on there for…
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Self Sufficient?
Just wanted to let everyone know that the Book People have The New Complete Book of Self Sufficiency on sale at £6.99. Link to the book
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Rug is driving me up the wall!
I bought a nice new hand knotted wool rug in the sales before Christmas but it is driving me daft. The instructions said not to hoover it "For Some Time" It is producing buckets and buckets of "Ghost Poo" - It is going everywhere, fluff under the furniture, on me piccies on the wall and is now excaping into the hall, the…
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Left over veg
Sorry this is a probably a very stupid question!:o When we have veg (peas & carrots) left over from Sunday dinner I often keep them in the fridge overnight to bung in with left over meat & gravy next day to make a casserole. Can you freeze left over veg? I was thinking that if it did freeze then I could just pull some out…
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Washing Machine Slime Help Needed
We are trying to be a bit more eco-friendly this year (as well as wanting to be more economical!) so I've bought a box of ecover washing powder and a bag of washing soda and intend on mixing half and half to use in the washing machine. We had started using those soft tablet things which you put directly on top of the…
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your fav recipe for TASTY soups suitable for Detox
I'm relatively experienced at soupmaking but usually I use a stock cube as well as tinned tomatoes and my veggies, I'm trying to avoid using the stock cubes as I am seriously in need of a detox. The reason being is that I've been eating too much crap lately along with all my homemade baking it's a struggle to get my boots…
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OS tips in today's Guardian
Some good ones (and some I would never ever do:o) here
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Can i make soup in a pan?
Hi I would like to make soups to take to work in a flask etc. But i dont have a blender or a slow cooker or anything like that. Does anyone know any recepies that are good for making in a pan? Or the oven i suppose? Or should i really invest in a cheap blender? :confused: Thanks!
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Ideas for jars of dips, please?
My mum gave me a couple of jars of Morrisons Dips which were left over from Christmas. Since we don't like dips and I don't want to waste them, has anybody got any ideas what I could do with them? One is Cool Tomato Salsa (tomato and pepper based) and the other is Garlic and Herb (mayonnaise type). Any ideas would be…
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Water stain on curtains
Has anyone got any ideas on this one? My darling cat jumped on the curtains I was making and left a muddy footprint. :eek: So I got a wet cloth and dabbed it gently until the mud dissappeared. But now it's got a dry water stain instead. :( Right in the middle of the width on a cream background. I'm loathe to wash them as…
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BBC Two Tonight 8.30pm "Grow Your Own Veg! "
Saw this advertised on telly last night. "Series in which Carol Klein proves how easy it is to grow your own. She helps first time veg grower Louise and her family get to grips with their new plot and prepare the ground." :beer:
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off shopping in a mo
and was clearing out my fridge , and ive just chopped up all my old veg and bunged it in the slowcooker , so i will have homemade soup to take to work normally i would have thrown it away , but its ok looking veg but not to serve up with dinner
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cheapest place to buy a easyio yoghurt maker
i want to try making my own yoghurt as inspired by the current yoghurt thread , we have a very small julian graves but i believe the sale finished tuesday , any other places that do them , dont mind buying it online . thanks
