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spice mix for fajitas
Hi folks, First post so be gentle with me! I buy my fajita spices from Costco - they do the big catering jars ~500g for a couple of quid - worth it if you have them regularly. I don't have a recipe for mixing your own but I can tell you that these big jars list the following ingredients (if you want to have a go…
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Treacle sponge
Hello everyone, does anyone have a quick (microwave) recipe for treacle sponge? Thanks Carmen x
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Pen mark on leather shoe, how do I get it off?
I bought a pair of green leather shoes for my DD. I noticed what looked like a pen or marker mark but there were no other ones in her size. Asked the assistant if she had something to take it off, she didn't but gave me a discount:j Is there anything that will take if off? It is not very big, but I know it's there. Thanks…
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Meal Plans WB 29th January 2007
Hi This week we are having: Monday: Chicken Pieces, Roasties, Yorkies (HM frozen), Carrots, Green beans Tuesday: Lamb Stew & Dumplings Wednesday: HM FishPie, Peas & Cabbage Thursday: Shepards Pie (will make 2-1 for the freezer) Friday: Egg & Chips Saturday: HM Curry & Rice Sunday: Roast Lamb, Roasties, Yorkies, Carrots,…
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Confused about making homemade lemonade
I just bought a giant bag of lemons and I've been searching the web but there seems to be so many different ways of making it! Delia's seems to take forever, some only an hour. Some use the zest, others don't. Has anyone got any tried and tested instructions? :confused:
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Re-moulding Deodorant Sticks?
:confused:Does anyone out there have any suggestions on how I can make use of that last bit of stick deodorant you can never get out of the tube?:confused: I've tried moulding it into another tube but the fragments don't want to cohere. Warming? Microwave? I know it sounds just stingy but when a stick is about 5cm long and…
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Spong Mincer
We are moving soon so having a sort out and I have just come across a Spong Mincer. I have had a look on ebay and its not worth much, but thought I might keep it as it might come in handy. What could I use if for besides mincing meat? Any suggestions?
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Sewing - Making clothes where to start.
Ok, I have just got a freebie sewing machine and want to make something useful with it. I would love to start making my own clothes (tops, skirts etc...) but havent really got much experience in this! I have had a go at the machine on some old fabric and got the hang of it ok. Can anyone give me any tips on where to start?…
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curtain sizes
Hi , just a quickie! I am trying to buy some blackout curtains but I'm not sure which measurement is which :confused: If it says 66x90inch which one is the drop? Thanks
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strange request!
My school is having a safari/african day in support of UNICEF on Friday as it's their Day for Change. Since i am organising it can anyone suggest what i could dress up as? Ideas so far has been a safari suit? Thanks
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Cheese& pot pie..can i freeze?
Sorry that this is a bit of a 'thick' question, but i'm sure someone will help me. Can i freeze a cheese & potatoes pie and if so how do i re heat it, how long for & which gas mark? The pie is in approx 8 inch pie dish. I never make things in bulk because i don't know how to reheat...can anyone help me? :confused:
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OS SUNDAY 28th January 2006
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sun 28th jan. 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, please do…
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Not sure what there call but where can i buy
those foil trays and dishes thingy's. that can go in freezer and in oven. i do buy them from a cheap shop locally but they onl sell about 3 different sizes. so was wondering if anyone knew of a place online that sold them cheaply. like this http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/!2514_2515_2516_2517 but cheaper , i can get…
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Spice For Beef Olives
What spice do you use to make your own beef olives. :j :j :T
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fruit and veg ( and hi :o )
Hello all :) First posting on this board :o I have been reading the board for a while now and would really like to get a grip on my food budget. I am starting to cook from scratch but would like to do more!! We are a family of 6. Kids are 10, 9, 3 and 18mths, the 3yr old being very fussy. I'm veggie but hubby LOVES his…
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Getting bras white again
I have a some bras that have gone grey in the wash and I cant get them white again. Has anyone have any tips of what I can use again Many thanks Emma
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Dried Mango cheaply?
I've become very addicted to dried mango recently, but its so expensive! Does anyone eat it here and have a cheaper place to buy it than the supermarket?
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Old style or microwave meals?
I this months Somerfield Magazine it states that over 10% of brits have passed off a supermarket meal as their own! Would you?
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Freshening mattresses
Hi all Whenever I change the bedding I leave the matress bare for a few hours and then give it a good spray with Febreeze but I'm sure there must be a better way to do it - and one that doesn't just 'mask' problems ...... so has anyone got any top tips for refreshing a mattress old styleee? I was thinking that maybe tea…
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Kettle for Aga
Hi Don'y know if this is the right board, but probably the best to try first. Please can anyone recommend a kettle for an Aga. I want to buy one for a friend but dont want to spend an absolute fortune. What should I be looking for ? Will a normal stove top kettle do or does it have to have something special about it ? Any…
