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Ideas needed - asap.
Morning all, Haven't been around here for a few weeks, but I need your help and ideas please.:o I have a total of six people round for dinner tonight (including me and dh) but our table only seats 4. So, I need ideas for food that can be put on the coffee table and managed on knees. All I can think of so far is pizza, but…
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OS Saturday 19 Jan 2008
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. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in,…
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Tisn't this section all to do with frugal living?
where are all the tips on saving money in this section.# all i caqn find is info on which breadmaker to buy or other info which does not help me to save money old skool style. i have seen other forums on frugal living which mention things about buying supermarket branded goods in stead of premium label goods. but none of…
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Pennypincher's Pantry website - have you seen her pantry
I came across this tonight, you may already know this website - have you seen her pantry - I WANT ONE! It has some good meals in the meal planner, but she knows about this site as it mentioned on website - and she is writing a book - it will feature old style tips/meal planning and money saving tips, I wonder if Martin…
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just moved out... need help
heya! Just moved out of home and am on an extremely tight budget. I need to keep my food shopping bill as low as possible. My mum has kindly put some food in my cupboards to keep me going for a few days :j but I need to plan what I need to get each week, I'm in town so have access to all the main shops, the market etc I'm…
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Which size food processor/Magimix help
I've ebayed enough stuff since Christmas to give me the cash to buy a Magimix! :j Thing is, I'm not sure whether to go for the 3200 or the 4200. There are 2 grown ups and 3 small people in my family. Any help/advice much appreciated. I think I want a Magimix because everyone tells me they are the best so I'm hoping this…
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DIY artwork
HI, I was hoping someone could give me some advice. We've recently redecorated our lounge, the walls are a shade of white and i've painted the chimney breast a gorgeous chocolate shade and the rug is in various shades of chocolate and teal. We thought we'd have a go at doing up some artwork for the chimney breast to liven…
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A bonus?
Just scoring a joint of belly pork to roast this evening and I notice .... There are two nipples on the skin :eek: :eek: :D Oh well, that should keep my OH happy and save me a job later on ;) :j Sorry :o
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Help With Cast Iron Pots Please
I have recently moved in with my sister who is an absolutely wonderful and skilled cook but I am not at all and seem to even be struggling to boil water let alone anything else in the range of pots and cookware that she has. She has these French cast iron pots that are so heavy and difficult to use and I am finding that no…
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Tapioca flour
does anybody know where I can find this please. I have looked in the baking sections of Saisnsburys and Tescos but could not find it.:confused: .. I have several cake recipes that need it that I want to try it out. Apparently it is used a lot in ready made cAkes so it is a good ingredient to have about. Thank for any help…
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making a floor cushion
i know you dont have to be einstein to make a floor cushion but i want to make one for the little ones to play with and sit on etc. making the cushion is not the problem its what i stuff it with? i have my daughters old cot quilt could i use this as i dont want to spend alot on stuffing etc but it wont be too deep, i…
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Anyone doing Ramseys Kitchen Cookalong tonight
Anyone? Apparantly scallop sales have soarded 600% :rotfl: Catt xx
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Does chicken go stringy in the slow cooker?
Hi I have now mastered beef casserole and steak and kidney etc (:j ), but when I have cooked chicken in the slow cooker before now it has gone a bit stringy. I usually put chicken breasts with veg (usually carrots, potatoes, swede etc.) in with a thick stock made from onions, stock and flour. What did I do wrong? Did I…
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my no brand challenge
i have decided to set myself the challenge of dropping all the brand names from our grocery shopping so far i have calculated that by dropping a well known creamy cheese spread for the stores own i will save over £37 a year also by switching from branded nappies to store own (now that i have found a store own im happy…
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defrosting mince...
...how long does it take, and whats the best (and safest) way to do it? i froze it on its use by date, it should still be ok to eat shouldnt it? (ive never frozen meat b4, and i really cant cook to save my life, live off ready meals, but am trying to learn to cook :rolleyes: :eek: ) thankies!
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Free Range Chicken
I've signed Hugh Fernley's petition to stop battery farming chickens, and went to Asda to get a free range one but they didn't have any. Does anyone know who sells free range chickens ?
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Individual pie dishes, which work best?
I would like to make a batch of individual pies to put in the freezer. I don't have anything in my cupboards that I think would be suitable either too deep or shallow, so I need to buy some, I think. I have had a quick look through the lakeland cattalogye and nothing lept at me. What would pie makers recommend to use? I…
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Dried beans
Good Morning all, A while ago my DD15 decided she no longer wanted to eat meat, she has never really liked it anyway, has always struggled with the texture. Anyway, my husband and i decided to support her and try this ourselves with brilliant results! We have never felt better and we have all lost weight and generally feel…
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Quick Porridge?
My OH has Scotts Porridge Oats for breakfastwith a little added water and then into the microwave - I want to find some cheaper porridge, but it needs to be microwaveable for quicknes int he mornings otherwise he just won't eat? Any suggestions on brands? (BTW I will be filling his Scotts box up with it as he's 'brand'…
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Poll : Home made vs bought bread
Hi Seems a lot of you make your own bread... was wondering what the proportion is so trying to set up a poll. Bear with me, not sure how this works! editing... sorted!
