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OS WED 14th VALENTINES DAY daily thread
Quote: Hi, this is the Daily Thread for walentines day 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…
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cake in a jar + update
My hubby is US Military, and on a support forum some of the ladies were talking about sending a cake in a jar in their care packages, sounds like a great idea. I want to do this, but not sure what Jars to use which are the UK equivalent, would Jam Jars do, and if so where can i buy them, with the lids to seal them…
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Mandarin Sauce or other chinese ideas
Hi, I am searching for inspiration for a valentine meal. Our local chinese takeaway do ribs in a very rich mandarin sauce. Does anyone have a recipe for this sauce or any other / better meal ideas. I have searched but can't find anything for mandarin. Thanks Carrie:)
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Baby Gingham
Just been over on the Discussion board and it has been announced our lovely board guide Gingham Ribbon had a baby boy on Saturday :j (Hope no one minds me posting this)
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do u have to defrost chicken before.....
starting to cook it in my slow cooker or shall I defrost before putting in the slow cooker?
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How to stop chili-con-carne sticking to pan??
Hi everyone. This is bugging me somewhat. I just found out the delights of chili-con-carne (I'm a fussy eater :rotfl: ) I love it and enjoy making it as its so easy. I buy the jars of sauce as opposed to making from scratch because if I thought about all the tomato paste etc I'd have to put in it it would put me off, with…
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Bread bag...tchibo...also alternative uses?
If anyone is interested Tchibo are selling bread bags in a pack of 2 for 3.50. I bought 2 packs thinking they would be quite small and they are huge bags. (would fit 4 homemade loafs) I did look at Lakeland and their bags are 7.00+ for just one. So now I have 4 bread bags :o Anyone know of any uses for these apart form…
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Hair Conditioner
I've been told to use E45 hair shampoo due to eczema, but what can I use as a hair conditioner? E45 don't seem to do one. Would a dash of vinegar in the final rinse work? My hair goes all over the place without conditioner so need to find something unperfumed and kind.
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How do I get the smell out of inside of rubber gloves?
I've got some True Blues from Lakeland...basically very sturdy (and very expensive) rubber gloves. I've had them for over a year without any sign of deterioration but the issue is that my hands STINK when I take them off. Can anyone think of a way of deodorizing/sanitising them please?
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cleaning the oven
I just tried Ovenmate (the one with the bag) For my shelves it was brilliant but for the inside of the oven it hasn't worked at all on the sides, just on the bottom. Any one reccommend a really effective cleaner that doesn't stink? [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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velcro rollers need cleaning
Hi I have tried and failed......stardrops didn't work!! knew there would be something it didn't clean!! How do you clean velcro rollers, got bits of hair/cotton wool and god knows what else on them!! DD took them without asking, just dug them out of her bedroom :mad: and they are not going anywhere near my hair until they…
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Lentils with Curry Spices recipe
No animals products were use in this production. Prep: 10 mins. Cooking: 45 mins. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 potatoes 2 carrots 100g frozen peas (optional) 2 tbsp groundnut oil 2cm fresh root ginger 1 tbsp garam masala 1 tbsp curry powder 1/4 tsp ground coriander 275g red lentils 750ml veg stock juice of one lime fresh…
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What to do with Rich Tea Biscuits?
Any receipes for using up two and a half packets of Rich Tea Biscuits? Something chocolately for a meal would be nice.
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Drying fish
Hi Sorry if this is posted in the wrong forum!! Move if needs be or if you think it will get better response else where. I know this sounds really bizzare but just got a sample of dried fish for dogs. I was wondering if there is a way we could buy fish from the supermarket and dry it ourselves or is the fish we got from…
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OS TUES 13th FEB
Good morning to you all, well as you can see another night i cant sleep !!!! i have been up since 3am, but been awake since 1am !!! i have just washed out and emptied the fridge, washed the conservatory and kithchen floors and im about to do the last tiny bit of irioning... am i mad ? today will be the last day that i will…
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cake recipe help
Hi everyone, Thanks in advance for any help with this. Am searching and searching online for what I would describe as a loaf-cake-type sponge, but most websites don't have pictures of their end results. I've had a look through some cake recipe books but it all sounds a lot more complicated than I am needing. Basically I'm…
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Hair dye! Help!
Hi :) I have been a bit clumsy...! I've managed to get hair dye on my bathroom wall :rolleyes: Which wouldnt be too terrible, except i rent my house! I tried to get it off as soon as i saw it, then i tried bleach. But it wont budge! Its black as well! Please help me!! xxx
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Slow cooker smells a bit odd ?
Hi I've got a DeLonghi slow cooker which I've had for about 6 months,and I use it maybe twice a month. Its quite big, not sure of the model, but I deliberately bought a large one so I could batch cook and freeze, or cook for a dinner party. Anyway, its always pretty successful, but the house has a really weird smell when I…
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What to serve with Lobster Thermador
Any ideas of what to serve with Lobster Thermador please? It's my husbands birthday on Saturday and we are having family around for a meal, bought lobsters a few months ago and have decided to cook Lobster Thermador but never having tried or cooked it before I don't have a clue what to serve with it and can't find…
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Sauce idea please
Hi all, I have just made Cajun chicken with cous cous, onion, stock, bacon & yellow pepper and it is really nice but a bit dry, can anyone reccomend a sauce that would go with this please. Thanks in advance
