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why don`t people use the SEARCH facility
The number of short threads is rapidly increasing. It doesn`t take much effort to look for what you want eg for me `sourdough` `dehydrator` `dishwasher` etc Perfectly good points are getting lost down the line
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Velcro
Has anyone any ideas how to get fluff of velcro? just washed my coat and my dd coat, and the velcro is full of fluff. tried picking it but it takes ages and can't get all of it out, any ideas? tried and search and didn;t bring up anything, so apologies if i;'ve missed a thread somewhere about it. 160
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daughters cookery lesson
My daughter needs to make an italian meal for food tech. Any one got any ideas for a quick meal for around a fiver max. Thanks.
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os mon 22nd jan
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for mon 22nd 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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Potato cakes
I was just wondering if anyone has a recipe for potato cakes. My mum used to make them When we were kids and I would love to give them a try because I remember them tasting so much nicer when I was a kid than the shop bought ones I get now. She also used to make cheesy ones too which I've never seen to buy. I've asked her…
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you are what you eat
as the title of this thread suggests yesterday i bought this book as asda its an eating plan to change the way you live your life etc (you might have seen it on tv). i read the book and was utterly fascinated i suffer from digestive problems, depression, seroiusly overweight etc. the book makes sense to me So what i want…
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Scones - Cookery homework
I made scones in school last week - delicious However I missed 30 minutes as I had to go for my Flute lesson during Cookery. Homework has to be researched either in Library or on Web. I asked my Mum though - but did she give me the right answers!!!:rotfl:* Why is it difficult to know exactly how much liquid to add to your…
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burgers.....what can i do with 'em?
i bought some cheap frozen burgers the other day....and they're HORRIBLE!! Don't really want to throw them away, so i just wondered if anyone had any ideas what i could do with them, to make them taste a bit better?
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Getting rid of milk smells in car
Can anyone help. I managed to lose a milk carton in my car under a seat (rolled out of a shopping bag) and it finally exploded and the whole car stinks, it is really offensive. The car has now been cleaned with soap and water and antibacterial spray, but how do I get rid of the smell. I heard bi-carb, is that the best? How…
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Deep fat fryer help
Hi, I have just been given a deep fat fryer and after a lunch of burnt fries and scampi I want to give tempura, or just anything in batter a go. However the instruction booklet is full of safety information, which is going to hinder my cooking. Can anyone shed some light for me. Can I use the fryer as a normal pan of oil -…
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Appearance of a whole chicken...
We have a whole chicken that we've just got out to cook for Sunday dinner. The bits of the breast and legs where the plastic is a bit tighter look pale and creamy yellow, compared to the rest of the bird. I would have used it without a second thought, but the OH is getting in a tizz about whether it's fresh or not (it's…
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Foam Separater For Juicer?
I have a cheap juicer and although the juice is nice, it's really foamy and thick. I have noticed that expensive juicers have a "foam separater" on a jug, is there anyway of recreating this Old Style? You place a glass under a hole where the juice comes out. Glass approximately 1/2 pint in size Any help gratefully recieved
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Cheese Souffle Recipe Emergency!
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if any of you have a cheese souffle recipe that you use? The thing is I love this and my Mom always used to make it for me, she gave a copy of the recipe to my hubby, but now we cannot find it and I have a deep craving for cheese souffle for my dinner! I can't phone my Mom because she is…
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Anyone got an easy savoury rice/risotto recipe
The family are sick of potatoes and want a change, something ricey to have with fish or chicken breasts. Has anyone any good and easy recipes, but also need to be tasty, I have made it in the past but it always seems a bit bland. Thanks
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Can you get stock pots for ceramic hobs?
I want to get a stock pot/casserole pot for my ceramic hob. They've got cheap one's in Argos for about £10 but it says they are only suitable for gas/electric hobs not ceramic/halogen. My ordinary pans are Tefal non-stick ones suitable for ceramic hobs but the largest one isn't big enough. What would happen if I used the…
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Where to put my kitchen essential gadgets
Since making a lot more HM food I am finding that all my gadgets need to be near at hand. My kitchen is not huge and they are taking up most of the worksurface. How does everyone else cope with this?
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Help needed today please - veggies to use up including cucumber!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Need help cos I read old style thread but not as good at following old style methods...:o :o So hope you don't mind helping me??? Anyway got a head of celery, half a dozen medium sized carrots, 5 largish leaks and a huge cucumber (been there a while but untouched so still feels quite firm) - can you cook cucumber? What…
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Help cleaning shoes
I have a pair of shoes. Nice smart ones, not expensive, but I don't want to chuck them away just because they are looking a bit grotty! They are a very light brown leather, but have a slight pile on them. Not enough to use a suede brush on but the first time I wore them some (nice person in the pub) decided to spill theire…
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Would this chocolate/chili/sour cream-cake work?
I have to make a cake for tomorrow. I am usually good at cakes but this has to be a very, very good cake for a competition at work. So far everyone has made chocolate cakes. My idea is to make a marble cake, have the chocolate mixture flavoured with chili and the other mixture flavoured with sour cream or creme fraiche. Is…
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Soya flour recipe for a breadmaker please.
My mother-in-law is trying to go gluten-free and so she is looking for a recipe that she can use in the breadmaker that uses soya flour. Can anyone help please? S.
