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what can I cook?
I have some steak defrosting. What can I do with it? I have loads of stuff in (the usual tin toms, rice, pasta, herbs etc) but not fresh veg or garlic. What do you think? can you do a curry without garlic? PS it has to be nice enough for boyf as well. if it was just me i would have chickpea curry!
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what can i do with these?
i have thought and thought and cannot find a use for the following (something that i usually bin but thought someone on here may find a use) comfi wrap suits, they are tights/vests made out of a bandage type material used for wet wrapping shildren with exzema, i get through at least 4 a month when they get holes in the…
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Cleaning a stainless steel frying pan
Hi there, silly me has burned my lovely stainless steel frying pan. Is there anyway to clean them back (hopefully easily) to as new condition? thanks sam!
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Garlic press
Hi, After struggling to crush garlic manually since I started my 'cook from scratch' :A plan last year I've decided I should just bite the bullet and buy one. There's loads around, can anyone recommend one that works well? lesley_rod
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How does this bread recipe sound?
I have just chucked this all in the bread maker... do you think it will turn out ok?? :confused: I'm not normally one for not using a recipe! Carrot Bread 1 1/4 tsp yeast 250g Strong White Flour 100g Rye Flour ( i had no wholemeal left!) 1tsp salt 1/2tbsp thyme 1 1/2tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp honey 1 big carrot 1tbsp milk…
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Button Jar!
I've started a button jar - to store all extra buttons from new outfits or from old ones that can't be recycled to the charity shop. It's handy for finding an odd button when needed or using them in card-making or even for knitted dolls clothes (mum does lots of knitting for dolls). My granny used to have a button tin -…
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What can i use instead of wine
Hi All, Are there os alternative for using red or white wine whilst cooking?? cheers Pattie :o
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advice for a newbie
firstly hi everyone.. i've posted on a couple of threads before but i thought now was the time to ask for a bit of advice. i recently moved into a flat with my bf after living with in a houseshare at uni. we both work, i leave the house at 6.45am and get back around 7.30, and he is out at 8.30 til 5.30. i seem to be…
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Olive Oil for Moisturiser
Has anyone got any tips on how to do this please? :D Do you just have to put it on your face or do you have to mix it with something?
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Overnight bread
I don't have a bread maker but would really like to make fresh bread for breakfast. Does anyone know if there is a recipe where you can leave the dough overnight in the oven (switched off) and set the oven to come on, say half an hour before you get up so that the bread is ready when you get up?? Thought I might just give…
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Any ladies out there who use an Epilator?
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How do you store cooked packed lunches?
I mean things like stews, cottage pies etc... I was wondering about lock&lock but I need about 12 containers so that would be a lot of money! The containers need to be freezer, dishwasher and microwave safe so I can cook in bulk, freeze in portions and then each morning get one out from the freezer and reheat it in the…
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Menu Help ... How do i?......
Make stuffed jackets? Id love to do this but not sure what to stuff them with im a very plain cook so any insperation would be great! .. Also HM Burgers? how do i make these im sure prepacked arnt good for you so would love to make my own, andddd..... Potato Bakes? always sound lovely but have no idea where to start! Many…
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Cutting out chiffon
I bought some chiffon fabric to make a top, but it's really difficult to cut out, as the fabric stretches and 'moves' when you try to cut it. I did think of trying fabri-baste, but I'm not sure that'll stabilise it enough. Any ideas?
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Daily thread14/03/2007
Hi this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday the 14th 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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Startips and Starclens in SE England?
Hi, Cant get Starclens or Startips ANYWHERE down south! We can get Stardrops but the other two remain elusive! I have contacted Thornton Ross who searched for me but there`s nowhere:confused: They suggested I contact one of the managers to tell him how difficult it is. Anyone find these products in the South East please…
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Needed recipe for crustless bread
I have a breadmaker,but would love to have a recipe for a CRUSTLESS loaf.Any ideas. many thanks craftyali
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Quick! need help! no conditioner!
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Ladies Only! Advice needed please!
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Cleaning a dirty grill pan
Any OS tips for cleaning a grill pan that is very dirty. Have tried soaking it in soda crystals and am currently trying a paste of bicarb - any other tips?
