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Frozen pastry question
To save time I bought some frozen pastry. I bought a 1kg pack, which contains two 500g blocks. Problem is - I stupidly didnt think of this when I bought it -I only need 200g at a time. You have to defrost each block before rolling it out and I think it is too frozen solid to cut. Can I defrost a whole 500g block, just use…
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getting white spirit smell out of clothes
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post or not - but you're all very good on here, so i'll chance it. :) My husband was painting today and left a jug on the bathroom floor, which had brushes and white spirit in it. My 11yo daughter took a shower before she went to bed and just threw her clothes into the corner, and…
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plucking a duck!
Hi I have been given two ducks! only problem is i have to prepare them myself, I had a go with one but could not get all the little downy hairs off and made a real hash of it so just took of the breasts and will hopefully having them for tomorrows tea. Does anyone know of a full step by step guide in preparing the duck?…
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recipe for brussel sprout stalks?
Has anyone got a recipe for using up brussel sprout stalks please? I got a big 'branch' of them in my veg box today and once the sprouts are off it there seems to be loads, can it be eaten? Thanks in advance :)
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Chicken stock,spleughh
Just made some chicken stock in the slow cooker with the chicken carcus and it tastes absolutely vile.Just dipped my finger in the bowl for a taste. I`ve drained it into a bowl and there is about half a cm of what I think is chicken grease floating on the top.If I store it in the fridge over night will it set or stay a…
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Help - Custard
We are trying to make custard but it's curdled, any tips to how to stop this happening?
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Supplier into liquidation. What should I do?
Last week I had some solid fuel delivered and they dropped an invoice off with it. The following day, the firm went into liquidation. What should I do? If the firm has gone bust, will I contacted by the liquidators for the monies I owe them? Should I send a cheque to the firm even though I know they have gone bust? Or ....…
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What is on your staples shopping list?
I am trying to get organised for my move and am writing a shopping list for my first tesco order. I have done a meal plan but i would be interested to see if i am missing off vitals or spices... or really obvious essentials for my cupboard.:beer:
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huckleberrys
any OSers ever cooked with huckleberrys apparently they are just like blueberrys and can used in any blueberry recipie but im dubious, ate a few raw and i honestly wouldnt rate them
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Recipe for munchy seeds?
I'm (almost) sure I saw a reference in one of your posts about making nibbly seeds ..... just wondered if you would mind posting the recipe please? I've got some seeds I need to use up and thought these might make a change from popcorn for healthy snacks for the family. Thanks in advance :beer:
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Hellllpppppp!!!!!!
Have just found stuffed in my son's pocket a letter from school saying he needs to go in a 'spotty' outfit tomorrow to raise money for children in need. I am probably the least creative person ever have no money and no ideas any help you can give me would be mucho appreciated!!!!!!:confused: :confused:
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Advice on refridgerating cooked rice
Hi, I am planning on making egg fried rice for dinner tomorrow night. The recipes I have read have said it is best to use cooked refrigerated rice so it doesn't stick together. My question is - could I cook the rice tonight and leave it in the fridge til tomorrow night? Or am I risking bacteria taking hold?? Thank you in…
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Vegetarian Savoury Banana Recipe anyone?
Morning all, I bought loads of cheap bananas yesterday (50p for 23) and after eating some and making 2 lots of catowen's banana cake I still have 7 left! Does anybody have a veggie banana recipe that I can make for tea tonight? Many thanks Mamashaz
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Shopping Budgets? What's yours?
Hi, I saw a thread that was talking about how much everyone spends on their food shopping. I was inspired when I saw that people managed to feed 2 adults and 2 small children for a week on £40. Does anyone know where that thread has gone - or anyone have any meal ideas that keep the costs down. Oh for winning the lottery!!
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Jim Lahey's No Knead Bread
Apparently its a genuine artisan type bread thats taking America by storm. Will be giving it a go - though my own bread recipe is foolproof and WAY better than shop bread - am always looking for ways to do things easier. http://drew.vox.com/library/posts/tags/jim+lahey/ also…
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OS Daily Thread Thursday 15th November 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 15th November 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…
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Is anyone up? Lunchbox question
I have just been very organised and made myself a pasta salad for tomorrow as I have an early start. We didn't have tomatoes (ban on extra shopping during week) but I have put together pasta, runner beans, broad beans, artichoke hearts and tinned salmon. I am also going to add a boiled egg. Here's the question: is it ok to…
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Cooked chicken, frozen?
As yet another stride towards a healthy, nutritious, and cheaper lunch(box) I've been thinking of making my own honey & chicken pasta pots (rather than buy them ready made from Mr T's). The problem is the chicken - if I don't store it somehow, I'll eat the whole chicken after it's cooked! If I cut it into strips after…
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Rack of lamb - What shall I cook to go with it?
Hi everyone, My OH announced tonight that he's invited people for a meal for this Friday and he's also done a deal with our butcher for a couple of racks of lamb :eek: I have never cooked a rack of lamb ever! the OH has asked the butcher to have it all nicely trimmed and posh looking like they do it on TV which he's gonna…
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tough stew - help!
There was a special offer on stew a few weeks ago at the butchers. I cooked a third and put the rest in two lots in the freezer. I made a curry with the first lot, and despite cooking it for ages, it was a bit tough. Any ideas on how I can cook the rest? No way is it going in the bin - tough or not!
