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Dyeing polyester?
I've found an absolutely gorgeous designer dress in a BHF charity shop - only problem is that it is oyster coloured, and as a blonde, it makes me look really washed out! Can I dye it? It's polyester, and hand wash.....I don't know whether the colour would take! Thanks, Floss x
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OS Tuesday 27th November 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 27th November. 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,…
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Semolina pudding curdled
Hi, I though I'd be very MS tonight and do us some semolina pudding in the oven at the same time as the shepherds pie. I made it exactly as per instructions. Milk and semolina freshly bought today. However the result after 30 minutes in the oven was very unappetising and had to be binned. Not sure what went wrong, any…
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Fish & "good practice"
Appealing to all fish lovers out there.. my OH loves fish & seafood and i've always been scared of it - both cooking and eating it, i hate bones in my mouth and so on. However, because he loves it i'm determined to try - not just eating them myself but cooking fish more frequently.. I'm aware its also very good for you…
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Bulk loads of Seeds and Herbs etc
Hi Can anyone recommend, where I can buy big amounts of any kind of seeds (for baking and snacking), also big amounts of Herbs (I am using lots of Oregano and Basil) and big bags of lentils etc? Thanks a lot Egon
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freezing passata
I buy cartons of passata from lidl as they are cheaper than smaller cartons in other supermarkets and only ever use about half can i freeze the remainder or how long will it keep in the fridge once open
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Chipped Le Creuset safe to use?
One of my Le Creuset pans has chipped enamel on the inside, right down to the cast iron (my own fault, I put it on a solid ring that unbeknownst to me was hot, left it and the enamel went pop, literally). Is it still safe to use?
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pasta bake in slow cooker
Right - I know you lot like a challenge and I can't be doing looking thru old threads (too lazy...) can you make pasta bake or indeed any pasta thing in the slow cooker? If so, how? Thanks peeps!
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Am so impressed just had to share
ok so its not that spectacular did my healthy eating course again today. We made Chicken korma and chipaties (not sure how you spell sorry) all from scratch, well it was delicious i have never made from scratch before jar girl for curries before today that is as i am not going back. dont know why i was so scared to make…
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Cleaning the arms on a fabric sofa
I've just washed the cushion covers from my sofa in the washing machine and they look great but it really shows up how grubby the arms are. I've tried cleaning before with spray and water but it didn't really makes a difference. Does anyone have any tips to make them as clean as the cushions please?
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Crochet patterns, anyone?
I used to do a lot of crochet, and am keen to start again. I've been searching for patterns (esp freebies) online but am mostly coming up with American ones.Does anyone have any links to UK sites or any other info?Thanks, Pam
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Bread and Butter Pud
Hi I've got a glut of bread that needs to be used so I'm thinking of making a big bread and butter pudding but can anyone tell me whether its OK to warm up later (theres only 2 of us so there might be leftovers and i hate waste of any kind) :rotfl: :rotfl:
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Got to get my shopping bill down need help
Hi Guys, I have seriously for to get my shopping down. Basicaly my partner is away all week (he is a lorry driver) he comes home Friday nite sometimes late and leaves very early Monday morning. We seem to be spending a stupid aount on shopping, this weekend i went shopping and spent £80 and feel like i dont have a lot to…
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Ginger cookies
I want to make some ginger cookies, the soft squidgy ones. I have found an American recipe but want it to have ginger bits in too. What do I use for this, candied ginger or something else? And whilst we're on the subject can anyone tell me the difference between root and stem ginger? I like to try and use the natural…
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New To Meal Planning - What are good meals?
Ok, I'm in the middle of drawing up a meal planner that means we're not going to be eating the same things all the time, is easy to cook in big amounts (there are 8 of us, youngest is 15) and can be repeated every three weeks or so. Most of the family eat meat but there are two veggies, we have a smallholding and most of…
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Does anyone have a worktop/compact dishwasher??
I'd love a dishwasher, but don't have the room for an under worktop one. I've looked at the worktop/draining board ones loads of times but wondered how good they are? It's just the two of us, although I cook every night and I work at home so there is always a pile each day. Also - how are they plumbed in?? I have a mixer…
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Monday 26th November 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Monday 26th November. 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,…
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Gluten free sweet pastry
Hi all, I want to make some sweet mince pies for a relative. They have just been diagnosed with wheat intolerance. Does anybody have a good pastry recipe I could use ? Thanks
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Delia Smith - How to Cook
As many of you know, I'm a big fan of Delia Smith's recipes :D . My main problem, though is her How to Cook series of books. I was given the trilogy, one book at a time, by my in-laws, but each book has its own index. Today, I was looking for an almond and apple crumble recipe. I knew it was in one volume, but no idea…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 26th November 2007
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! Following requests to start things steadier for…
