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discovered a new dish
:j Needed to use up my bacon and didnt know what to do, normally it would go in the bin but trying much harder to not waste I par boiled some tatties then fried them up in butter and pepper with some onion and bacon and then served up with grated cheese, v. tasty brunch!!
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Another sewing question
Has anyone made scrunch cravats? If you have, could you recommend a pattern and what techniques to use? I't's proving difficult to find cravats in the right colour for my fiance and his BM and we've only got six weeks to go, so getting two made by a company is going to be pushing it.
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How about this for an OS mother's day pressie?
I got an allotment!!!!!!!!!! I mentioned it as an aside a while back...and now i'm going to look at one in about 25 minutes.... Frugalpie xx
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Making pies?
I have just done my meal plan for this week and it included pie. I would love to make pies but not sure what to do. I know it sounds stupid but what kind of pastry does everyone use? Also do you have to bake the pie shell first and then add your filling? One last question, can I use those foil pie dishes for making my own…
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Nice Cake / baking ideas for packed lunches
Hi I have started getting into home baking and id like some ideas to put in DD lunchbox. our school has a strict no chocolate policy which makes it quite hard. DD is also not a big fan of dried fruit. I have done banana muffins and cheese muffins and mini iced cakes. Does anyone have any other easy ideas?? thanks Claire
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Quick Slower Cooker Question
I have an approx 4kg Boned Rolled Shoulder of Lamb in one of those string vests. I had planned to cook it in the slow cooker ala keftiko style. Do you think that would work or is it to big. Intended to put it on in the morning and let it cook for about 8 - 9 hours. I planned to put it on a bed of new potatoes, carrots,…
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Os 18/03/2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 18th March. 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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Chicken Stock From SC Leftovers
Stuck a whole chicken in the slow cooker today with a bit of water, some white wine, olive oil, 3 small onions and 4 cloves of garlic. This might have been to much as the chicken was swimming around by the time it'd cooked. Anyway, it was very nice, tender and moist! So with the left over juice, onions and garlic I thought…
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Can't find gammon hock recipe!
I read a recipe on here last week, someone's mum did a hock in the slow cooker (overnight????). Was so inspired by it I bought a hock but now can't find recipe!!! Have searched on index with no luck so maybe it was just on main board. Can anyone help please? Thanks.
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Born Survivor - Hard Core OS
Anyone watching Burn Survivor on C4? Only been watching it 10 minutes but that fella is proper hard core OS. So far I've seen him eat a small live frog and lots of tiny minoe type fish. Not sure I'd be prepared to go that far to save money, but interesting all the same...
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cheap meat
i usually only buy fresh meat from the butchers or iceland, but was wondering if it makes a lot of difference buying frozen meat such as the type they sell in iceland. all the meat i tend to buy is mixed with other things for things like spag bol or curry etc, but i am on benefits now, and am determined to keep my shopping…
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peeling potatoes
does anyone know of a device that can peel potatoes? i keep maiming myself with the knife and i can't get on with a potato peeler.....wondered if there was something that does it for you? ( and don't say oh coz he's hopeless) thanks :o
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Messages for Shirley Goode
Just read on her blog that Shirley Goode is in hospital - hope she gets well soon. If you want to leave a message you can post a comment on the blog and apprently these messages will be given to her: http://shirleygoode.blogspot.com/
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Mealplans WB 18th March 2007
Hi Guys Here is my mealplan this week: Sunday-Mcdonalds:D Monday-Chops, boiled spuds, cauli & carrots Tuesday-Toad In Hole, mash, carrots & cabbage Wednesday- Chicken, roasties, peas, parsnips & cauli Thursday-Shepherds Pie, cut beans & sweetcorn Friday-Egg & Chips Saturday-Buffet (have friends round) Sunday-Round another…
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Freezer burned chicken
Hi, My sister gave me some chicken portions a while ago which i have taken out of the freezer this morning to defrost for a slow cooker casserole tomorrow however all the bits seem to be freezer burned. I know its not my freezer that has done it so i have no idea how long its been burned for. Im not sure if its all the way…
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how to use combination oven / microwave?
this mightn't seem exactly OS, but still a case of making the best of a circustances I've bougth a does everything Pansaonic combination microwave oven to replace dangerous fan oven. http://www.johnlewis.com/Kitchen/Small+Appliances/Cooking+Appliances/Microwaves/540/230364942/Product.aspx however it's really complicated !…
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help need ed from the stain removing gurus on vintage dress
dont know if any of you guys know.. but i collect and some times sell vintage clothing and accessories... my interest or fetish whatt ever you want to call it.. started about 25 years ago... and now i have been lured back into hunting out the old clothes... i aquired a dress..which is from the 60's is a cotton weave...…
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How to clean a gold & diamond ring
Hi I've done a pretty comprehensive search and can't find the answer to this. I need to clean a 9ct gold & eternity ring - quickly! Can anyone suggest anything? Do I dare try Stardrops?? Or must I buy something for the job? thanks
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Anyone see 50 facts about food on tv last night?
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Recipe advice- urgent
Hi. I have some friend coming tonight for a meal. But at the moment I lack ideas. I have 2 whole 4LB fresh chickens to play with.... What do you recon?
