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Help - Stewing Steak!
Hi, Hubby decided to help me and brown off some stewing steak for me. My plan was to season it with flour first but he got there first so it's been browned but nothing else added. I've got a well stocked cupboard and a slow cooker so looking for ideas to use. Cheers Lynn
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`Duvet` type jackets- how best to clean them
I have just washed my new M&S duvet type jacket which means washing it on a 40 degree wash and then putting it in the TD with some tennis balls(found 2) Well I did it but cant say it looks as good as when I first bought it. has anyone else bought a similar coat and how did they do it? Please let me know what you…
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I need the model number of an anthony worral thompson bread machine Pls
I just dropped myself right in it with Breville, I emailed them and asked if they would send me a replacement bread pan for my AWT machine when in fact I have a goodmans one which is the exact same except for the silver colour. They just emailed me to say yes we will but we need the model number from underneath the machine…
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Help me organise my life
Not sure if this is in the right place. I am going to fill a notebook with 'everything' i need to know. I.e. birthdays, contact numbers, christmas list, menus, outgoings, etc. Was wondering if anybody had any ideas of what useful information would be good to put in my book of 'everything' to help me organise my life!
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Help cooking Turkey pieces in SC
I just got some Turkey Pieces from the Shop. I want to cook them in my slow cooker. In the past ive noticed that when I cook it with the Jar of Sauce in at the beginning there is always burnt bits of the Sauce all the way a round the outside of the Dish. Can I cook the Chicken pieces in Water and then Just drain and add…
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Manchester Evening News - OS tips!
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/235/235809_top_tips_from_the_age_of_make_do_and_mend.html I haven't read the whole leaflet but this looks like it should be right up the OS street - it's about a leaflet the Manchester Evening News published in the late 1940s and sold for the princely sum of a shilling. A copy…
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Enchilidas
I only used half the spice packet that came with the Old El Paso kit as the first time I made it I found it too spicy, so now I have half a packet left over. So I was thinking, I might just buy the tortillas and tomato puree separately and save meself some money for next time. But... how much tomato puee should I use? Not…
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Daily OS 21st February
As a lot of people seem to like this idea let's get it ready for tomorrow morning. If you're starting a Daily Thread can you copy and paste this into the top post? Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 20/ 02/2007. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s…
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Cleaning rugs
Hi, I have a mainly cream rug, not good idea with a 2 year old! Within 3 days of getting it it had chocolate spread stains on it. Unfortunately being v lazy i cleaned off the worst, couldn't get the rest off so left it (approx 15 months ago) it has completely dried in & has been joined by a few new ones.... It is made of…
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Irn Bru cake
After limited success with my chocolate and coca cola cake, was wondering if anyone has a recipe for an Irn Bru cake? Looking for a delicious but more unusual cake recipe for a baking competition we're having. Any ideas would be gratefully received!! Thanks in advance.
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Anyone with chicken/duck knowledge?
Hi All, Just in the beginning process of organising newcomers to our garden - a couple of chickens and cockeral. The idea is to keep them caged as ducks often make their way through the garden from the river close by. Now my question is 1. Would the ducks present a problem with disease - that's why I'm thinking of keeping…
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Ciabatta bread
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any topping ideas for ciabratta bread please?
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pregnant baking
I'm visiting friends on the weekend, and they're expecting a baby in three months. Usually when i am a house guest i bring wine and bake something tasty, however I've never baked for a pregnant lady before and don't really know about dfetary recommendations during pregnancy - what would be a failsafe cake/biscuit/flan to…
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How to deter dogs from going to loo outside my house?
Hi Everyone I've done a search but can't find anything on here. Does anyone have any tips for deterring dogs from using the tree on the pavement outside my house as their communal toilet? :eek: I've found lots of tips for deterring cats and foxes but not for dogs - do you think the same things would work? Every time I…
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Soy Sauce
Does anyone know of a cheap (maybe online?) source for this please? :confused: We have no Asian supermarkets or anything near where I live and I'm sick to death of paying almost £1 for a small bottle:mad: - and I use LOADS of it
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Singleton Living / Moneysaving Ideas.....
Hi all, I'm single bloke & a quite keen cook (but have average-ish abilities) Don't worry this is not a person ad!!! Ah now there's an idea moneysavingexpert.com/dating .... what do you think? Right here we go...I'm after any tips on living / moneysaving etc... i.e * shopping - weekly or monthly? * what to buy? * Cooking -…
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Don't know what kind of flour it is?!
I've got a jar of flour with no label, is there any way of telling if it's plain flour or self-raising? Or, what can I do with it that will work out which ever it is... TIA
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Shopping Prices - Irritating!
Hi everyone This is my first proper post! I went shopping on Saturday to stock up at Wilkinsons with shower gel, toothpaste etc, bought lots of things on BOGOF which was great. Then went to Sainsburys for my groceries (I buy my veg from a farm shop and meat from the butchers) so anyway, I'm walking round Sainsburys and I…
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Tofu in slow cooker?
I bought some tofu thinking I could do something interesting in the slow cooker, but typical me, now the Tesco man's been, I can't think what! Has anyone any ideas? :confused: I have a shed load of tinned tomatoes (no offer) and tomato puree, we also have some mild curry powder - I've never made curry from scratch but I…
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Making "pink" sweatshirt lighter
A while ago I bought a pink sweatshirt. It's been in my cupboard ever since as it's too pink for me (no sure why I bought it in the 1st place!). What's the best way to wash some of the colour out? Any ideas would be much appreciated.
