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Goji berries
Are they nice annd cheap i wonder any views appreciated
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food colouring help
Does anyone know how to get food colouring off hands please?
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Sewing Machine Help
Hi, I'm trying to make my daughter's costume for victorian day next week but my sewing machine isn't playing & I can't find the instructions anywhere! I've threaded it all up fine but the bobbin under the needle keeps getting tangled, slmost like there is something stopping the cotton from going round it properly so it…
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use for glass ramekins
I've been saving those glass ramekins that come with gu puddings (yes not v old style but OH buys them when they are on offer and it's his turn to make a special dinner) soooo could any of you v helpful people on here suggest a pudding i can make to go in them. my inspiration button is firmly off today, father's day is not…
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OS First aid
When I was younger I slightly remember my Nanna putting Butter on a bruise or a sting! (cant remember exactly which now) Is there any old style remedies out there which have been tried, tested & actually works? for either, cuts, stings, colds, bites, etc
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Charity shops - expensive?
Is it just me or do charity shops seem to be getting more expensive? I like to look in them and get the odd thing or 2. Work shirts are usefull as I can get a nice M & S shirt for £3 and save quite a bit . But it seems they are getting too expensive now. I find it a bit annoying that considering they are given everything,…
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OS DAILY SUNDAY 17th JUNE
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 17th June 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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Pack of Mince
Ive just taken a 800g pack of Mince out the Freezer to defrost overnight and then I will be putting it into the Slow Cooker the morrow. After reading a few posts today, thought of a few other Meals I can make, just to add variety. Normally out of a Pack of Mince Id make about 4 or 5 individual Lasagne's, some Spicy, some…
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Packets of stale crisps
Ive found that I have about 4 or 5 packets of Ready Salted Crisps. The date on the packets says today 16th June. Doesnt Say Use By or Best By. Anyway, what can I use them for, other than just eating them straight from the Packets obviously. [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Elusive Buckwheat
I am doing a lot of recipes from my old Cranks recipe book at the moment and several in their call for Buckwheat. (Not buckwheat flour). It's also known as Saracen wheat apparently and is a seed really not a grain, although all that is by the way. My problem is that I can't find it anywhere. Does anywhere know where I can…
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What can I make from these ingredients - eggs to use up!
I have 8 eggs that need eating today, I don't fancy omelette but I do fancy something sweet. Any ideas on what I can make that includes eggs as an ingredient? I have: 8 Eggs Sugar Icing sugar Butter Cocoa Bicarb Baking powder Cream of tartar Ground ginger Plain flour SR Flour Milk powder Milk Golden Syrup If the worst…
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Can i substitute?
Hi, I have a recipe for a sauce using 0% fat greek yogurt, i dont have any & was wondering if it would work if i used low fat natural fromage frais instead or will it split if it's heated? Thanx
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Foods not allowed in pregnancy?
Brother in law and Mrs are coming for tea on Monday. They are both vegetarian, BIL is fussy, doesn't like spicy food, is milk intolerant, and SIL is easier to please but is pregnant (about 6 months now, I think). Any good ideas for 2 suitable courses please?
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Breadmaker > Oven Conversion For Cake
In my breadmaker recipe book there is a recipe for Treacle, Date and Walnut cake. But instead of making it in the breadmaker, I want to use the oven and my rubbery bread pan that I bought a while back. It says to use the bake only option on the bread maker so I'm not sure how long or what heat would be required in the oven…
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Steam Pudding
Can i use a 3tiered stand alone steamer to cook a steamed pudding? Looked but doesn't say in the instructions. TIA
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Fat Free Banana Bread/Cake Link?
Hi I posted a recipe on here a couple of years back and I cant find it at home...can anyone help me locate it:confused: ...have looked but cant see it. Thanks PP xx
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getting trod in dog poo off a cream carpet
Yes, this is the sort of day im having. I managed to get myself locked out of the house before and one of the neighbours kindly broke me in. However, beloved jazmine had kindly toileted on the carpet and said neighbour inadvertently trod it through the lounge carpet. It stinks too :( Anyone got any top tips with what to…
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kenwood chef not working
Hi, I have just inherited a kenwood chef 701 I have downloaded the instruction manual but I can't seem to find how to make the hooks etc. turn. The bit for the liquidiser turns when I turn it on but can't see where to turn the power over to make the paddle etc. turn. I am thinking that there must be a switch somewhere to…
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Pink Stain on Blue Cotton Shirt
I have washed a favourite cotton shirt leaving a red ticket stub from a cinema in the top pocket which has resulted in a stain. Usually I wash credit cards which don't make stains. How can I get rid of this? I don't want to look as though I have been the victim of a stabbing! Any help would be most appreciated.
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HEEELP! What can I use instead of flour for koftas for MIL with coeliac?
Hi everyone! I'm making stuff for my daughters 2nd birthday party tomorrow, and I'm in the midst of making lamb koftas (with beef mince instead, lol!) thinking I'll just leave the breadcrumbs out for my mother in law's as she has coeliac. Then I realised that you use flour to stop them sticking to the pan... Can anyone…
