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Cleaning old style
I have a microwave and a deep fat fryer that are crying out for cleaning, and I don't want to spend a fortune on elaborate cleaning products unnecessarily. Soooo ...... are there any old style tips for cleaning these appliances? The fryer has a non-stick stainless steel interior, and it says you can't use anything abrasive…
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White wool blanket - help how do I get it white again?
I lent my friend some baby blankets almost eight years ago and have just got them back! Unfortunaelty they've seen better days and aren't really white any more. Please help me to restore the whiteness into them. I've washed them through hoping a good wash would do the trick but to no avail. HELP!
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Raspberry jam cakes
Hi Am looking for a receipe that I used to make years ago. Its for raspberry drop cakes. I'm sure it was a rubbing in method. Mis ingrediants together, place on baking tray, flatten down, make indent with your thumb and then palce the jam in the indent. Does anyone have this receipe. Thanks
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repairing leather clothing?
HI My husband has just arrived home and he has caught the sleeve of his leather jacket causing a v shape tear, as you can imagine he is gutted. Can anyone tell me how I could repair it? or if there is a repair kit I could buy to repair it. It will probably cost more to have it repaired professionally than I can afford at…
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Caribbean outfit?
Hello all, The school my daughter goes to has just dropped the bombshell that instead of wearing red for red nose day they are dressing up with a caribbean theme :confused: I haven't got the time or money to go looking for outfits, any idea what I could do? Keep thinking of a flower garland but thats hawaii isn't it. Damn…
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Economy Meals question
I have often look through the meal planners for inspiration but find that they are often made up of stuff we aren't keen on. My OH loathes pasta dishes accept spaghetti bolognese and macaroni cheese and my family consists of all grown ups so 1 chicken (even a big one) does not do for 3/4 meals and I personally do not class…
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Food Presentation and Garnishes
Having been avidly watching Masterchef on TV for the last few weeks I want to try and improve my food presentation, does anyone have any good ideas for how to set out food and what garnishes to make? Pics would be great if anyone has any :D thanks
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Advice needed for washing curtains
We are painting our sitting room and so its time to wash the curtains, never been washed before. They are ring top and are made of polyester with cotton lining.They dont have any washing instructions on them so i was going to get them dry cleaned, just come from local shop who will send them off but the man said they may…
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Storage for plastic bags
I am wondering if anyone knows of a template for a storage sleeve for keeping plastic bags in. I have them all crammed in a box in the corner of my Dining Room at the moment and have seen these sleeves around but wondered if there was a template anywhere to make one. I have some spare material I could use. Thanks for the…
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Deep Fried Brie
I have been given a huge piece of Brie, I would like to make 'deep fried brie' like you have for a starter with cranberry sauce. But I havent got a deep fat fryer!! Any ideas??
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Help!! dishwasher not cleaning pots
Please help my dishwasher isn't cleaning the pots anymore. It makes all the right sounds and water is moving. I haven't changed my tablets and I have cleaned the filter and run an empty wash with white vineger at its hottest temp. Any ideas of what else I could I try, Thanks…
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What will be my next OSMS discovery?
I am new but have been reading your posts for a while and I wanted to say how useful is the information I found! The MSE website has changed my life and I'm proud to list my achievements: - in the process of reclaimimg my bank charges :D - Started using my slow cooker - Batch cooking / freezing - HM Pizza (the best in…
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Budget wedding party tips - Glossy magazine needs your help!
Wedding Ideas magazine is looking for great tips on how to transform an ordinary venue (garden / barn / hall) into something fabulous. Did you decorate your venue on a small budget? Got tips to share? Get in touch: beinatopmagazine@yahoo.co.uk
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What to do with bacon
Was given loads of bacon but dh doesn't like it much so any ideas as to what I can make and disguise it too ;) Thanks
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Body 'detergents - shower gel, liquid soap, bubble bath - what's the difference?
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Cakes, Biscuits and Buns
I want to start baking cakes, biscuits and buns (and anything else that you can suggest) to go with our pack lunches. Can anyone recommend some fairly cheap and easy recipes - particularly ones that keep or freeze well? I'm new to OS money saving but this seems a good place to start and I used to enjoy baking when I was…
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Slow cooker
Having read people on here rave about them I ordered a slow cooker - and it arrived today! Looking forward to using it now, hopefully it'll make my evening meal easier (and earlier as by the time I get in it's not till 9 that we eat!) :j
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OS daily thread Thur 15th March
Hi this is the Daily Thread for Thursday the 15th of 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…
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remove blue biro
can anyone help my 2yr old has wrote on my cream lampshade with blue biro. any suggestions???????????
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Pudding SOS!
Now there's a phrase I didn't think would become a regular part of my vocabulary:D:D:D:D Am preparing pudding for 10 people for a 'posh _party_do' next week (my church are raising money as part of the bicentenary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act and I'm getting together with people by having a dinner party and…
