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What kind of icing?!?
It's dd's birthday party on Saturday and I have somehow been cajoled into making her a puppy cake :rolleyes: Not too worried about baking it but can anyone tell me what would be the best kind of icing to cover it with? It's going to be a dalmation so I need a white (or at least whiteish) base that I can decorate with…
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First day without meat
Good evening all, Well we have had our first day meat free and i mus say it was a roaring success!! We has poached egg on toast for breakfast, well more brunch really, DD had the same before school, then DD had a vegetarian meal at school, pasta with a spicy tomato sauce, then i made a 3 bean chilli with brown rice for…
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Quick meals
I'm about to start a new job which will mean I am out of the house from 7-7 on an average day. Then when I get home I'll have to cook tea. It'll only me be and OH but I'd still like to think of some decent meals to cook which are quick (ideally under 30 mins inc. preparation time). I will have time to do some cooking on…
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Bonfire Cake - Help
A couple of years ago I made a bonfire cake that was the shape of a bonfire and covered in matchmakers, to give the effect of wood. We stuck a couple of sparklers in the top and it was a big success. BUT I can't find the reciepe. I am sure the cake was covered in a cream cheese mix so the matchmakers would stick, does…
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Home made pork gravy
When I roast beef, lamb, chicken I always use the meat juices to make my own gravy. However when I roast pork (loin) I never have much juice just fat, i use this to roast the spuds. Can anyone recomend a good gravy to go with pork homemade of course! :confused: I am having the in-laws to lunch in a few weeks they love my…
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removing baby related stains from clothes!
hi if any body knows it's the wonderful community on here!:p DS has had a constant cold, and now all my t shirts are covered in snot and dribble that don't seem to shift in the machine. I use fairy non bio tablets. Don't really want to repace lots of tops, so wondered if you had any suggestions! thanks so much. Cathy
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Cleaning help please
Hi All, I need help !! My kitchen cupboards seem to have greasy film on them that you can only see in certain light. I've tried Stardrops, Starclene and White vinegar but nothing seems to shift it. Can anyone help please???
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Lost the will to sieve : (
Hi everyone I'm hoping that someone can help out as I'm in a terrible black hole at the moment. The breadmaker used to be on constantly, and I used to look forward to making tea, etc for the kids and OH. Now I DREAD it, my bm is only on when oh says he needs bread for sarnies, and the chickens we have just taken on are…
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New freezer being delivered today
Hi all My new freezer (upright, 170cm tall) is being delivered this afternoon. My old one is still working (OK, I know that might not be so money-saving), but I decided to replace it as it's over 20 years old and is usually full of my 'reduced' bargain meat and home made meals, like Bol, chilli, curry, soup etc and I…
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OS Wednesday 31 October 2007
Good morning Possums, I thought I'd give you a well earned rest from starting the thread N9eav. :D It's hot as hell here today and another storm is brewing atm. Been catching up with housework today and done a bit of baking. My banana cake is a bit sunken :confused: but I'm sure it taste's delicious. :D I blame the…
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Green Canopy
Our outside canopy has gone green and horrible. Any suggestions for cleaning it? (please bear in mind I have to wobble on a ladder to do it!) Thanks :D
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any advice would be greatly appreciated!
i think i need some help in the meal planning and cooking department, firstly, i love fish and my OH is allergic to fish and cream. secondly, OH loves meat and i only eat chicken, prefer quorn or veggie stuff. thirdly, i have a 2 & 1/2 little lad who will eat anything (still working on green veg though) so i want meals as…
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Vegetarian
Good evening all, Great to have the site back!! Anyway here goes, my 15 yr old DD has just announced she wants to be a vegetarian, it is something she has been thinking about for a while. Her Dad and me have decided to give it a go too, my only worry is keeping things interesting. Does anyone have tried and tested meat…
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Clear soup recipes?
Hi I have mastered making soups now and can make some delicious soups very cheaply, but really want to try making some clear soups. Anyone have some tried and tested good recipes?
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Nappy Halloween/and things that "ping" when they should "ring"
mm,well firstly re the title-reading the top of Martins page tonight i thought it said nappy halloween-thats why I am having an eye test tommorrow (its your age dear!). Secondly,I want to rant a bit about KITCHEN TIMERS. Mine (purchased from Lakeland) ,of the wind up variety,has stopped ringing and is now pinging, in a…
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Anyone got a recipe for beetroot curry?
... without coconut milk or cream in it, please? thanks in advance:beer:
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The Bookays Part 3.
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November 2007 Grocery Challenge
Hello everyone, Sorry it's late, but better late than never! :D Welcome to the eleventh Grocery Challenge of 2007. If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your September budget, then keep on posting in the October Grocery Challenge As always this challenge is to reduce…
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Past price increase!
I went to buy a 3kg bag of pasta in Asda yesterday and it has gone up from £1 to £2.20. That's a huge increase and even though I know it's more economical to buy it like this it was a bit of a shock!
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Pre-school cooking with very little equipment
Hi all Its raining non stop at the mo and my two little ones need entertaining. Any ideas on how to cook simple things such as cornflake cakes (does anyone know how to make these?) I have no cake tins etc here just a baking sheet. Advice very welcomed :D MM Any other ideas on what to do to entertain would be good too.
