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what to pack in an operation overnight bag??
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The Feed 2 for As Little As Poss Challenge!
Hi all, Mr EL and I spend on average £35 a week on shopping, to include cleaning materials etc. I wondered if any other couples out there wanted to join this challenge to save some money? Singles are also most welcome - you can use the recipes to make double the food you need and freeze the rest. We could post meal plans,…
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hello I was wondering if you could help please?
Hi, I am the lucky owner of a lovely car but the other day hubby took some raw meat to his mums and as a result there has been a lot of blood soak into the seat. they did their best to clean it up at the time but it doesn't seem to have worked. I have also tried carpet cleaner on it to no avail. Any suggestions as to how I…
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Bacon with green tinge
I hope this is not a really stupid question but after being veggie for about 18 years I decided about 2 years ago to start eating meat again, anyway to cut a long story short it means that I'm clueless when it comes to cooking meat. I've been cooking bacon fine for the last few months but today DS opened the pack and…
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Where to buy silk to make waistcoats?
Hope someone out there can help. We've been invited to a small wedding over August Bank Holiday weekend. DD has been asked to be an usher, and I've bought her a lovely dress. I'd like to make waistcoats in a similar coloured silk for DH and DS. I used to but my fabric from John Lewis (their selection is now tiny in…
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OS Sunday 13th May
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 10/05/2007. 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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Ironing a shirt..... with no iron!!!!!!
Hey there. I'm a student (which is enough said for the most part of this thread) and am appearing in a dvd on monday. Am required to wear a black shirt. Which I have, full of creases. So... any good nice easy ways to iron the creases out though not posessing any type of iron haha Thanks ^-^
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Whats the closest we have to Italian Panchetta bacon?
Which English bacon is closest to Italian panchetta? My italian friend says that in Italy they only have one type of bacon, so I was wondering which of ours would be closest, or whether I could reproduce it somehow. He wants some to make carbonara with. Many thanks.
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Help-I've cooked my chicken from frozen-meant to defrosted!
Please help - I've bought some chicken drumsticks in a bag, DH has put them in the oven (see how I'm passing the blame lol, he really did though), just looked at the packet and it says not suitable from cooking from frozen:eek: and they've already been in 45 mins! Are they still edible? Or do I just chuck them? :confused:…
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Made veg soup wed night, ok to freeze?
Hi, mum's not around to ask so I thought of the next best - ask you lot! :D I made a huge pan of very yummy veg lentil soup late wednesday night, meaning to freeze it in portions. However I put the whole pan in the fridge and forgot about it! Is it still ok to freeze? Do I just portion it now or would I have to boil it…
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Meal for 8.. with what.....!!!!
Have been cooking a meal for friends one evening a month instead of eating out. Now the small group has grown to 4 couples......which is a great night. The snag is....... the friends we were going to next week have cancelled due to something cropping up.....they have swapped with us. So..... we are catering for two couples…
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Okay, I am crazy and now I need your help
I love baking and even if I do say so myself I am very good...UNLESS it is scones :eek: I had a call from Sadam Hussain last time I made them asking if he could buy them for ammo!!!!! Now, don't ask why but I have offered to make 100 for a cream tea party (why am I so daft) anyhow looking forward to a challenge but…
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Make your own chocolates?
Hi I have searched the index collection but can't find a recipe for chocolates/truffles. My DD has to make chocs for school this weekend. Does anyone have good easy recipes for making choclates? Thankyou
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How I am saving on Kleenex Ultra Balm (got a cold)
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Ultimate (Embarassing?) Money Saving!
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Any ideas for using haricot beans?
I have a tin of haricot beans in my cupboard that have moved house with me twice:eek: I must have bought them once upon a time for a recipe but have no idea what that recipe was LOL What can I make with them please? I live on my own so any recipes that can be frozen would be ideal as I doubt Ill be able to eat a whole tin…
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Old Style Saturday 12 May
Good morning everyone! Had a lovely evening yesterday to mark the end of DD's exams :T :T . She's glad they're over. Next year (for the start of her GCSE) several courses (including maths and science) will be modular, with exams spread over the 2 years. She also does RE a year early (in a year's time). DH got back from the…
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Removing Pen Ink on Walls?
Some horrible 2 year old visiting us last night drew on our lovely walls! (Biro Pen) The wall were re-skimmed about 2 years ago, and are painted magnolia. How can we remove the ink squiggles - he had the pen in his hand a good 20 secs:( Very desperate. All suitable sugestions will be thanked :beer:
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recipe suggestions for diced lamb + passata
I have some diced lamb + passata that need using. I thought of an italian style meal served with pasta and salad but welcome any suggestions. theres these herbs + spices - basil, oregano, mixed herbs, black pepper, ground ginger, cinnamon, fresh garlic. lamb stock cubes. I could also use half a lemon, onions, carrots, tin…
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3-course dinners for under £7
Hi all, I'm just curious, has anyone ever tried this... My OH and I regularly go out for meals, but we're never hungry enough to get a huge portion of food - especially as it's about £10 for just a main dish. I've recently discovered that many places have a children's menu, where it has always cost under £7 for a 3-course…
