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Metal marks on crockery
A while back I bought some of that cheap plain white crockery from Marks and Spencer - it's called "Andante". It has gradually built up lots of what appear to be scratch marks, which I assumed to be a consequence of buying cheap. However, some of the marks are quite broad and look like grey pencil marks. Also one bowl has…
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keeping mashed potato warm
How do I keep the mashed potato warm while we eat our starter and have a breather in between courses? Any advice welcome please. Thank you
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OS virgin.
Hello! I'm a bit of a lurker on this board and I'm always inspired by all you domestic goddesses. I am a million miles away from being OS but I really want to be! So, today I'm taking the plunge and I have made.....wait for it.... bread (with free fresh yeast from Mr T which I found out about on this thread. Thank you!)…
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How to freshen up dry-clean only silk?
Help! I bought a gorgeous top from Ebay for a Christmas night out but when it's arrived it has a strong smell of sweat _pale_ It's marked dry-clean only, the fabric is silk and it is covered with lots of tiny pleats which apparently are not permanent but need to be ironed back in. For this reason I'm reluctant to wash it -…
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Salt Beef?
Hi everyone. I know there are hundreds of posts with recipes, but I can't plough through all of them at the moment as am trying to pretend that I'm actually doing some work ;) I bought a joint (?) of salt beef yesterday, and would love to cook it overnight so I can have it in my sandwiches tomorrow. Only problem is....I've…
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Full Fat Cream cheese
Morning All, I have a carrot cake recipe (yes, THAT one, Freya's Mum!) :D which for the topping requires full fat cream cheese. Looked in Morrison's and they have only f/f soft cheese - i.e. Philadelphia and no f/f CREAM cheese. Is this the correct cheese or should I be buying something else? :confused: I don't want to…
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winter squash
I bought a winter squash yesterday, it's green and looks under ripe to me should it be this colour or should I leave it in a sunny spot to colour up a bit before I use it. Thanks,
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Not meal planning, but cheaper...
Prior to the last couple of weeks I'd been meal planning. I'd do a fortnightly shop, then top it up with fresh items as needed. Then I started a new job, and it became a little harder for me to meal plan as I couldn't get to do that fortnightly shop, and was getting home a bit later so some of my menu steady items were…
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Old Style 14 November
Am I really first :confused: Off to get the thingy.............and it's not there :D Goooood morning eveyone! My last day at w*** for this week, so I'm happy. Did a short day yesterday, as I needed to run DD to a friend's house as they were off to see My Chemical Romance in concert. DS was in a swim competition, and won…
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Old Wax Crayons
Does anyone have any ideas as to what I can do with old wax crayons.:confused: I have an icecream tub full of them but the kids just don't seem to want to use them anymore (got too old really). In true OS style I don't want to throw them if I can do something else useful or creative with them.:think: Many thanks
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Soft drinks without sweeteners
I packed up drinking alcohol a fortnight ago, so have been buying lots of soft drinks instead. I always buy the non-diet ones, in the belief that they don't contain too many nasties, but on reading the labels I notice that most of them contain "sugar and sweeteners", including the dreaded aspartame. I am annoyed about…
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Jams/Marmalade with Alcohol In.....
I am thinking of attempting to make some nice jams for Xmas gifts this year - put them in nice jars with stickers/ribbon etc etc.... Anyway would like to make more 'special' ones than the norm and recently saw a strawberry and champagne jam and an orange and whiskey marmalade. I will be making them in my breadmaker and…
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Chicken in red pepper and chilli sauce recipe?
Hiya, I saved a few recipe posts in my favourites last week, just come to make dinner tonight but can't find the recipe! I presume it's because of the site tech problems. This recipe was for chicken in a red pepper and chilli sauce, I remember the sauce had yogurt in but not sure what else! Does anyone have a copy of the…
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Lard
Hi Can I just ask what is lard??? I wanted to make some mincepies but dh forbids!!! me to buy lard, can the pastry be made with all butter?? OR is there a healthier way to make the pastry Thank You in advance...... Mel x
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Do conkers keep away spiders??
Hi All, Not moneysaving more of a query. I'm going to move into a house soon and in every room there is a pile of conkers. I asked why and apperntly they are to keep away spiders! i have never heard of this before, is it true and if it is how does it work?? Has anyone else heard of this??
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help bread maker
hi i have just brought the morphy richards bread maker and i have followed the instruction with the bread maker to the letter but it comes out more like cake than bread what am i doing wrong these are the ingredents for a basic loaf i am doing this to letter water 3/4 cups skimmed milk powder 2 tbs sunflower oil 2 tbs…
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Oh, where are Kim and Aggie when you need them ...
My flatmate has left the top of the cooker in a disgusting mess, and I just can't stand it any more ... can anyone recommend an OS method of cleaning it? I think it is burnt-on cream, so basically caramelised ...
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Glue to fix boots
Dear all Does anyone know what sort of glue i need to use, to fix up my winter boots. I'd love to buy some new ugg type, but can't afford these. However, my old fabric boots are fine, except the material has come away from the sole at the side. I'd obviously need some sort of glue thats both waterproof and flexible. If…
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Tuesday 13th November 2007
:j:j:j MSE IS BACK ON LINE :j:j:j Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. 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.…
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Any one online to ask?
I've just been and done my shopping and bought a ready cooked chicken. I was thinking of having it for lunch, but a change of plans means I can't. Is it possible to keep it warm till tea time, or wil I need to re heat it, and if so how would I re heat it?? I know it may sound like a dumb question but what can I say!!!!:D…
