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Archives for December 2007

baking session..
ive just finished a mamonth baking session! Ive been following these threads and kept meaning to take part and something would come up but ive made a firm commitment (see signature) to do something about it this year! I have just cleaned out the cupboards and listed all the contents and use by dates and was in a tizz when…
three cheese sandwiches ...
when we drove back from scotland today, we brought some cheese sandwiches with us, but we didn't eat them. My best idea so far is to put them in an oven dish and pour beaten egg/milk over them to make a savoury bread pudding. Any other ideas? I don't have the gadget for making toasties ... I don't have any gadgets…
Fairy cakes
I made some earlier for DS but forgot I put them in the oven :mad: so they are rock hard on top :rolleyes: I have made him some more which are alot softer :D But I dont want to just throw the first batch away...So is anyone got any ideas what fairy cakes with hard tops can be used for? Thanks :) xx
Happy New Year !
Just wanted to say Happy New Year to all of you.I'm fairly new to this site and have found it so friendly and everyone very helpful. I'm learning so much.Hopefully next year I'll be in a better financial position and also have a better quality of life. Bless you all ! HAPPY NEW YEAR & MAY 2008 BE A GOOD ONE FOR EVERYBODY…
Could we all travel back to the old times?
A lot of you could if your used to this now, but do you think we could travel back and return to the old times when we had no choice but to scrimp on our spending? How would we cope without a washing machine etc, do you think we would survive going back and doing without these luxuries? I do wish sometimes i could travel…
Minced beef in slow cooker - Do I need to brown first?
Hello, I'm yet another one who has had a slow cooker for Christmas and doesn't exactly know what to do with it.:rolleyes: I would like to make a big batch of bolognese sauce with minced beef, but am not sure whether I need to brown it before adding all the other bits and pieces and putting it on the slow cooker. Could…
using shampoo as soap
I have a glut of shampoo in the house. Would it be ok to use it as liquid hand soap? One of my sons has very sore hands due to not rinsing/drying them properly when he washes them. Would it be too strong?
Help! Wanna do a stew in slow cooker, how long on what setting?
Hi all. I now have the following slow cooker but am a complete slow cooker virgin! http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4207593/Trail/searchtext>SLOW+COOKER.htm I plan to use it tommorrow for the first time to do stew and dumplings. I want to use it before I go back to work as I know I'll be paranoid leaving it…
could you take a look at my shopping list
afternoon everyone well ive been lurking on this for a few days now after realising that me and H have to really tighten our belts this year..:eek: after a serious overspend this year we are in a bit of amess so need to cut back on lots and actually start saving and budgeting we have a few pasta bake type meals in the…
peelings in stock
I make loads of stock but normally use the normal stuff( the usual suspects-onion ,celery carrot etc) but I am sure that I read that you can use peelings is there anything I can't use? I have a large cauli can i use the green leaves? Is there anything that I can use but should avoid? Will be very grateful for advice.…
Help please, living room smells like an ashtray!
It's weeird isn't it? My OH smokes rollies which I can just about tolerate (as an ex [heavy] smoker of 8 years I hate the smell) but we had a friend here for a few hours last night who smokes tailor-mades and the room REEKS :eek: this morning. Even though its only 5C outside I've got the patio door flung open and I've…
Help needed - chocolate mouse
Hi All I am trying to make a white chocolate mouse for dinner tonight. I have followed the recipe but when i whisk in the melted chocolate and double cream to make it peak the mixture goes kind of lumpy like it has curdled. Any ideas where i am going wrong - it still tastes ok but does not look nice. Thanks
Turkey and breadcrumb leftover recipes
One for leftover turkey: Turkey Tetrazinni [sv 6] 8zo spaghetti 3oz butter 8oz mushrooms 2oz plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 pinnch black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 tsp Worcs sauce 1 clove garlic chopped fine 1 pt chicken broth or stock 3 tbsp cooking sherry 80ml milk 16oz cooked turkey or chicken cubed 4oz parmesan cheese…
OS Daily 31st December 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 31st December 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 welcome,…
Leftover turkey
Had a huge turkey on Christmas day. It has been sliced up and kept in fridge. Is it still ok to eat or should I throw away now? Was planning on making a casserole tomorrow. Also have made a soup from the bones. Can this be left on stove and just reheated tomorrow or am I pushing it?:confused: Thanks for your help.
Weekly Flylady Thread 31st December 2007
Welcome to the weekly flylady thread. Of course what will be the first thread of 2008 :D and the last of 2007 :D 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…
£53 a week for the next 2 weeks....
After some tips i guess. I've just worked out what money we have left until i get paid again, which seems a very long time away, 22nd Jan. My OH usually gets paid on the 25th but the company pays everyone early in Dec, so he got paid on the 15th, which was nice and at all the time, mean't we could do Xmas shopping earlier…
Whipping cream to use up. Ideas?
Cooking a 3 course meal for parents tomorrow night, everything sorted except desert. We have a large pot of whipping cream that didn't get used boxing day, and hope to incorporate this in tomorrow's desert. Any ideas? I'm popping to Asda in the morning, so can pick up any ingredients I may need. Thanks in advance for any…
Gluten and Dairy Free Waffle Recipe Ideas
Hi After being inspired by reading this board I've bought a doughnut maker and waffle maker to makes cakes for my daughter (who is autistic and on the gf/cf diet) instead of paying between £1.50 and £2 for 4 little cakes!! which she will eat in one sitting!! Unfortunately I can't find a easy recipe for the waffles - can i…
Can I freeze swede
I bought half a swede 3 days ago and I have just noticed that it is out of date today could it be cubed and frozen? Would I need to cook it first? Thanks :)

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