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Daily OS 06 February 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 06/02/07. 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 come…
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Peroxide - what to do with???
I used to to hairdressing and have some bottles of hydrogen peroxide left and wondered if there was anything I could use it for. I tried using it on mouldy stuff on window sill but did not work. Do you think I could use it for washing my whites/stain removing?
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How do I make lentil Bolognaise?
I have been reading a long thread by Black Saturn on her meal planner. Somebody added their meals that included a lentil bolognaise - I think it was Zombie Cazz? However the actual recipe was not included, does anybody know how to do this? I am brand new to cooking and experimenting with all your great recipes, so thanks…
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Odd Earrings
Yet again I've lost one of my current favourite earrings. Whenever this happens I always hang on to the other one for ages, just in case the lost earring turns up again, but it rarely does. However, I can't for the life of me bring myself to throw the odd earring away and I now have a jewellery box with lots of strug…
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How much baking powder to convert plain flour into SR?
Hi I only buy plain flour, not SR flour, so that I get through it quicker and avoid getting flour bugs! Can anyone remind me of a general rule of thumb as to how much baking powder I need to add to plain flour when wanting the flour to be SR? Apart from 1 very old cook book, all new recipes always refer to SR flour! Many…
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In my fridge I have....help?!?
Ok so between my fridge and cupboard I have the following: 2 leeks 1 yellow pepper 3 sticks of celery 3 large mushrooms a couple of cloves of garlic 2 tins of chick peas The above have been loitering for a while and will need to be used soon before they get chucked! Sadly I have very little else, or I've been able to…
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I've burnt my breadmaker - tips please!
We got a lovely BM for a wedding gift. I put it on last night and the loaf rose and flopped over the sides of the baking tin (I had new yeast so maybe I put too much in? :confused: ). I got most of the dough out but there is some that is burnt solid onto the insides around the metal heating element. Can anyone suggest a…
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ooohhh good idea for using tuna cans...
Hello everyone I just thought i would just have to share this with you. When you want to make any individual cheesecakes etc and you need bakers rings (which can be expensive). Use an empty can of tuna/pineapple rings (any short can) give it a really good wash and take the bottom off then grease the inside so it doesn't…
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Mouthwatering dish: Tuscan Chicken
So, here is a recipe for Tuscan Chicken, which I found recently among some old papers. Sounds complicated, but that's because I'm long winded. Ingredients 2 garlic cloves 1 sprig of fresh rosemary 1 lemon 1 tbsp black peppercorns 6 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin is best) Chicken 1.5-2 Kgs (3-4lb) 300g tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato…
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Morrisons and Microfibre cloths
Apologies if this has already been mentioned or is on the wrong Board - Morrisons currently have microfibre cloths on BOGOF. I have been looking for some for ages so was very pleased :j
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Sainsburys Value Bio powder?
Hi all, Is the Sainsburys Value washing powder any good? It's the bio one, white box, orange writing, only about £1.60 for 3kg I think. I now have gone old style and bought soda crystals and wondered if the cheap Sainsbury's bio is OK to mix with the soda crystals for a real low-cost solution, without compromising on the…
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Sultana cake recipe?
Hi I have searched the index thread but there is nothing under eitehr sultana or fruit cake? (:eek:) I have a glut of sultanas in my cupboard, already made eccles cakes this afternoon, quite fancy doing a sultana cake now, anyone got a treid & tested recipe please? Cheers;)
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Sewing question
I want to make this top: http://www.habithat.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/9026 The pattern envelope says the floaty tops are for stretch knits only. I'd like to make one in chiffon. What's the best way to go about? Should I just make a toile in cheap woven fabric, to see if it works?
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Cheap Chocolate Treat
Hi All - well made the most delicious and cheap chocolate cakey thing this weekend and thought i would share recipe = :j Tesco Value Digestives - 22p 2 x Tesco Plain Chocolate - 2x 46p = 92p Golden Syrup - 66p Butter (probably have in fridge) Total - £1.80 (but golden syrup will do several batches) Put packet of tesco…
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Jacket potato in oven - how long?
Hi I searched as much as i could, i have only ever done jacket spuds in the microwave and was wondering how you do thm in the oven, do you have to !!!!! them first and how long do they take?
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Delicious Magazine
the new issue out now has 12 pages of everyday meals for £5. Now i know that a lot of you cook meals for far less than that, but for people just starting off on the OS route it might be a way of easing in gently! i've cooked 3 of the recipes so far and all are yummy! recipes include: salmon fishcakes, paprika pork, beef…
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are you losing faith in the food industry ?
hope the mods dont mind me posting this... but i thought it would be nice to hear peoples views and opinions... and maybe solutions...if not please delete.. with the latest food/ animal disease to happen ..with bernard mathews......to add to the long list of things that have happend over the last few years..... within the…
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White wine uses?
Hello, Following on from the numerous ideas of what to do with half a can of Stella, does anyone have any suggestions for half a bottle of white wine? I will drink a lot of things but this was really bad!! but it seems a shame to throw it out and it's taking up valuable room in my fridge! All ideas gratefully received!
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Frozen pasta - is it OK?
I bunged some fresh pasta in the freezer a while ago just as it was about to go out of date and now I've just found it again. Is it alright to use? It says nothing on the packet about freezing it, yet I've used other makes straight from the freezer with no problems!
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Postive and negative comments on breadmakers please?
Hi all, I know there is a lot of threads on bread makers, but I dont there is one that covers my questions. Ok I have been thinking of getting a bread maker for agesss now, but I dont want to get one and it be yet another gadget that gets left in the cupboard, although I hate having to pay £1+ for a loaf of bread at the…
