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Scuff marks on doors how to remove?
Hi I've tried an eraser and used to have a high density sponge which did the job but can't get hold of a new one. I've had a look at the cleaning thread but can't find it mentioned there. Thanks
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Slow cooker inspiration needed
I have seen some lovely recipes that I want to try in my brand new and unused slow cooker. The only problem is that I am absolutely SKINT and cant afford any ingredients so have spent this month living of the freezer! However the freezer is now looking incredibly bare and I only have chicken thighs left in there. Have most…
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Fool Proof Jam Tarts?
Can anyone give me a fool proof recipe for making Jam Tarts, mine always seem to end up as jam frisbys :rolleyes: Thanks :beer:
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Recipe idea needed please
Hello All Languishing in freezer I have a packet of quorn fillets. Kids and OH aren't keen on the texture but I want to use them up! Also have almost a full bottle of Sharwoods plum sauce (given to me by my mum - heaven knows why she bought it in the first place, but it needs using up today :confused: ) Sauce says suitable…
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Half a pig questions...
Some questions...:p 1. Is £40 a reasonable price for half a pig???? 2. How much pig am I getting...will it fit into a normal upright fridge freezer(OH says not but I don't believe him!!!)??? 3. What format does the pig come in...is it just joints??? Thankyou everybody;)
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Bitty Bitty
Not what you think!....My wife bought me a Dressing gown for xmas but it's a complete nightmare with black bits of fluff coming off it everywhere. I've tried washing it (about 6-7 times now) But still fluff everywhere. I also tried getting a lint roller on it but still no joy. Any tips? Thanks, Pete.
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Removing Shoe Polish from Shirt
Help-I don't know how I did this but I have black shoe polish on my partner's pink shirt collar (and no I wasn't standing on his head at the time).:eek: I've tried vanish in the wash and rubbed on Fairy Household Soap. Although it's faded the shirt is not wearable.Apart from recycling the shirt has anyone any other ideas?…
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Juggling Act - Help Needed
Hi All As most of you know from the daily thread, my Mum goes into hospital tomorrow for an operation. When she comes out, she won't be able to do anything (housework, cooking etc) for 3 months. So I'll be looking after Nan, Mum, the dog and working full time on various shifts, either starting 5.30am or finishing 6.30pm,…
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lentils in chicken curry?
can i pad out a chicken curry with lentils and what else to do with them ive read in here about using lentils to pad out a meal but have never used them and i want to get food bill down even more so im going to make loads more and freeze also what do they taste like sorry for the silly questions
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OS Tue 23rd Jan
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tue 23 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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Mushrooms
i've got some mushrooms that are looking a bit dried out, slightly hard and the skin feels a bit papery, does anyone know if these are alright to use?
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Is it okay to make....
cheese sauce with self raising flour? Cheers
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Where's cheapest place to buy OS supplies - vinegar/essential oils/etc???
Been trying to find somewhere to find essential oils at all and can't seem to find them at all? Anyone know best place to buy them especially for value for money? Also what's best place to buy other OS supplies especially in bulk?
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returning mouldy food
Not sure if this is the right place to post We bought some fresh meat on offer recently. It was 50% extra free, and the use by date is the 25th. I got it out to use yesterday and it's completely mouldy (it wasn't when I bought it and is still in the fully sealed pack)! And has loads of little white specks all over it which…
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cleaning cream settee's
I have a fabric cream settee that is looking grubby. I can wash the covers in the washer (hopfully) but the arms of the settees do not zip off so anygood ideas how to get these clean. Just grubby and dirty with day to day living though one has a water mark on it. Any OS remedies im thinking stardrops, or other…
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my messy cupboard
I have a cupboard in my house that I can access from my kitchen and my hall, it's long and narrow and has a door at either end - a good big cupboard approx 3 metres in length and 1 m wide. At the moment it holds the following but I think I could do a lot more with the space. Currently in the cupboard: 2 x laundry baskets…
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OS Stain devils?
I've got a couple of grease spots on a lovely top that the washing machine can't shift. Rather than getting a Stain Devil to remove them, can anyone think of an old style equivalent? I've had a look through the search but can't find an answer! Thanks in advance!
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one healthy new cheap start
I have eaten all the xmas chocs ( well almost) and my finances could do with looking at, not that I have debts, credit cards but like most live life on the bread line. Need ideas for a cheap menu for the week/ month. I find fruit, dairy products quite expensive or is this just me, but have childrens lunch boxes etc to make…
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Organic food in Buckingham area
I have just done a comparison of organic veg with Tesco and www.ethicalfoods.co.uk and although a few veg were cheaper at Tesco or same then my over all shop ended up MUCH cheaper from the Ethical company and I can either have it delivered locally or pick it up and their fruit and veg are very good (had some last week) -…
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Cornflour Substitute??
Hiya, I am just about to attempt to make my first ever pie!! I am doing a chicken and broccoli one but the recipe asks for cornflour. Now i assume this is only to thicken the sauce?? The thing is i don't have any! Can normal flour be used instead?? I have tried using the search but its just bringing hundreds of threads up…
