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eggs & potatoes- lets get our heads together!
Hi all Yesterday I bought a box of eggs & a bag of potatoes, with a view to using them for meals this week. I got to thinking , these are some of the cheapest ingredients - that most people on a budget can afford, and surely the most versatile! What combos can we come up with for these 2 ingreients of kings? I found myself…
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Carrot cake recipe translation please!
:hello: I've been threatening to make a carrot cake for ages, so I thought I'd have a bash today. :D lil_me sent me a recipe that she got from Crazychik, so that's the credits taken care of. ;) This is it: 2 eggs 1/2 tea spoon ground cinnamon 1/2 tea spoon bicarb soda 2 medium carrots, peeled & roughly chopped (6-8oz) 185g…
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Crinkle Blouse
I got a bargain in M & S, a Per Una Crinkle Blouse for £1 in the sale. There was a mark on the back which came out when I washed it. I washed it by hand inside out and squeezed the water out and then tied it in a knot as suggested on the label to retain the crinkle effect. It is 51% cotton and 49% polyester. It has taken…
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OS Daily Sat 09 Sept
Good Morning all! (well, barely!) And its Sunday! Woke up a while ago and tried to go back to sleep, but couldn't. Have now found out we do 'break wind' in our sleep - my DH has just done so (silent but deadly) and I had to vacate the bedroom due to the smell..................... He isn't allowed to have wine 2 nights in a…
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biological washing powder
is it ok to use biological washing powder to wash baby clothes? i have always been told that i should use non-bio, but i am really trying to watch the pennies as my 2nd baby will be here very soon! if it is ok to use, can anyone recommend which brand? are the cheap supermarket brands ok to use? thanks in advance
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Cheap Slimming World Recipes ideas
Hi there, I've stolen this idea from Moneypanicker, thanks hun, who started a thread re weightwatchers recipes. Well I have just *ahem* restarted Slimming World and although it's early days I just need that failsafe few favourite recipes (cheap of course) to whip up when I feel uninspired. So I wondered if any of you good…
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How to alter clothing at home?
Hi... I've lots of suits at home that are slightly too big for me now, and I was wondering whether anyone knew how to alter waistbands on trousers and shortening the length of jacket sleeves. It seems such a shame to have to go and spend a fortune buying more suits. Have looked on the web but can't seem to find any sites…
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MealPlans WB 9th September 2007
Hi Guys!! Another week gone.................... Anyway, here is our mealplan for this week: Sunday-Chicken, Roasties, Yorkies, Parsnips, Cauli, Runners & Cabbage(will make extra for my lunch next day) Monday-Gammon, Cauli Cheese, New Pots & Roasted Veg (make extra for my lunch next day) Tuesday-Sausage Cassarole (loads of…
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Dried Shallots- any clues?
Hi all I went into chinatown this afternoon and bought a few bargains! One of which was a large jar of dried sliced shallots. ( 39p!!!) Thought this might come in handy, but all trhe intructions are in chinese ! Anyone know how Id use these, eg, would I put them in sauces as they are, or do they need to be soaked first?…
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deep fried doughnut recipe
Hello everyone, I would love to make doughnuts tonight if poss. I have searched and searched but can only find recipes that include cups like the one below.... anybody got any recipes in ounces or grammes or failing that ..... can anyone pls tell me what a 1/4 cup of butter is as the other ingredients I can work out…
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Lemon dressing
While i was out the other day , i had a salad with what im sure was some sort of lemon dressing. I couldnt taste anything else , just the smallest hint of lemon on the lettuce leaves , no oil or anything else, but it was so subtle i cant think it was just lemon juice that had been squeezed over it ?
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How to replace eggs with soya flour in baking?
We have run out of eggs and DD wants to make muffins. I am sure I have read in the Tightwad Gazette that you can replace an egg in baking with soya flour (which we do have) and water? oil? I can't find the details in the TG as it has no index and I haven't had any luck looking through it. Any help gratefully received. L x
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getting by on the bare minimum
Hi... I'm wondering if anyone can help give me any ideas.. Basically I've had a big unexpected bill come in and I'm now left with £60 to feed me and my kids till the end of the month. I'm sure it can be done:confused: I don't spend lots of money on food shopping anyway, but I'm a little worried how I'm going to manage, so…
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Help me, I've slipped!
Morning all :D For the past fortnight i have had no energy, felt really sorry for myself and have let everything slip! I have been happy to blame my pregnancy, as for the past fortnight i have been able to eat virtually nothing without it representing itself as something completely different so have blamed that on my lack…
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Irrational fear of empty cupboards
Due to an upbringing where the earner of the family worked 9 months of the year and then had no work an no benefits for 3 months of the year and the budget did not allow for saving for this, I grew up with good store supboards being a way of life. My cupboards are full to bulging but I will still nip out to the shops for…
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Crunchy Nut - ludicrously tasty and ludicrously expensive!
My sons have just discovered the Crunchy Nut cereal so I went in search of an own brand version but cannot find one anywhere. Does anyone know of anyone that does it or currently has it in special offer, please? I had just stocked up on Weetabix when it was on offer as they eat loads of that but now suddenly it won't do. I…
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Nigella Express: 6 Free Laminated Recipe Cards
Get six free laminated recipe cards - and a wallet to put them in ;) - at offersinthetimes.com/nigella *** Board Guide Edit *** Sorry, but the only place that codes should be posted in on the Discount Codes 'n Vouchers (online & offline) board. You can see the site rule about this here:- CODES/VOUCHERS: By all means post…
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Freezer door left open over night
When I got up this morning I noticed the freezer door was not properly shut last night. Got some water on the floor (small amount) and Icicles hanging from the freezer draws. I checked the food and it seems like it is still frozen ish... don't know what to do really. I got diced chicken in there, thinking of throwing that…
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Dressmaker advice
This is my first time in here so please be gentle. I have decided that I would rather just buy material and get clothes made now. The only problem is I don't sew. Where would I i begin to look for a dressmaker. Obviously I am trying to save money so please bear that in mind! I am based in London if that helps. Thanks in…
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OS 8th September 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 8th Sept. 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…
