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Vinegar and softner
I like the idea of using vinegar instead of fabric softner, however, I still like the smell that fabric softner gives. I was thinking off mixing vinegar and fabric half and half. Has anyone else tried this? Thanks, Dave
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Can someone explain Freecycle to me?
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Setting up for old style
I know that there will be info in the forum on this but i havent managed to find what im looking for. I wondered if a kind person could point me in the right direction - i just don't seem to have the knack of using search :( I am looking when i get paid to set up my store cupboard with tins and spices etc to help me on the…
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Monthly travel ticket
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How To Tell If Your Cakes Cooked
A properly cooked sponge cake should be firm in the middle and have slightley shrunk away from the sides of the tin. It should also spring back when you touch it.
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Household notebook help needed
I'm seriously considering taking up the massive task of creating a household notebook for our family of five. Can anyone point me in the direction of some decent ready to print forms like those at http://organizedhome.com, but aimed for British people, meaning without the Americanisms such as cell phone / page, physician,…
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Cashew nut glut
Hi all. I've got a big bag of cashew nuts, which i managed to get cheap before Xmas. ( i don't normally buy them, as they're so expensive). I'm trying to use them up, as not sure how long they'll keep. We're a vegetarian and i've so far made 2 big nut roasts that are in the freezer. Can i freeze the nuts..or do i need to…
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OS Daily Sunday 13th January 2008
Morning all Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 13th Jan '08. 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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Hole in bread-maker bread. Help please?
Today I made a loaf in my breadmaker and when I took it out there was a hole where the "blade" had been. I always slice the bread and freeze it and about 5 of the slices were spoiled by the hole. Is there a way around this? Any advice would be appreciated.
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You know you've spent too much time on here when...
...your pyjamas match the upholstery! Just made some much-needed cushion covers and had so much fabric (old duvet cover) left over that I made a pair of equally-much-needed pyjama shorts. Still got loads left (half a king size duvet and 2 pillowcases) - at least enough for a couple of dresses... I'll just have to watch…
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Whats on your shoping list/ meal planner? .... I just spent £108 at ASDA for2people
Hi, Right, after doing my first shop of the year and trying to stick to my DFW resolution i have realised that i need to do a meal plan. To be honest I dont really know what to do eg cook a chicken and save some for the next day- thats the sort of thing i need help with i think. I'm sure some time sitting down will help…
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JML Wonderbrush - £1.49 - it's marvellous!
I bought a ML Wonderbush at Tesco yesterday - it's on special offer at £1.49, so thought it would be worth a go and it was great! I've used it on my daughter's manky carpet and it has come up practically like new - it brought up enough hair to make another carpet:p ! It's got loads of other cleaning uses too - here's the…
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Combi Microwave Recipes
Hi Old-Stylers :D I've had a bit of a search and frankly I'm a bit let down ;) :( I can't find a surplus of recipes to test in my (fairly) new combi-oven. The ones I could find were for meringues and cakes - which I shouldn't read as that is not why the purchase was made in the first place :naughty: So if nobody minds and…
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How can I spice up spinach soup
Hi, i have just made some spinache soup following this recipe Ingredients: Serves 4 2 shallots thinly sliced 1 medium sized leek thinly sliced 1 medium sized potato diced 500g of fresh baby leaf spinach 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or a heaped teaspoon of dry 2 pints of water Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Cooking…
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Guacamole
Hello Sorry if there is a thread for this already but any ideas for making homemade guacamole. I buy it quite a lot and it costs £1.99 each time. Thanks for the help. :j
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potentially stupid pan query
Just looking in argos sale to buy new pans as I only have 2 small saucepans. I also need casserole dishes. They have a set of 14 pans 2 of them are stainless steel casseroles, does anyone know if I can use these in the oven as well as on the hob? I'm presuming I can as they are casseroles but wanted to check. Thanks.
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Cooked Breakfasts - Freezing?
I very rarely have time for breakfast in the morning (especially the preparation and cleaning up thereafter), however last weekend I bought so 'breakfast ready meals' that I could just stick in the microwave. Having been having these all week, I've found having a breakfast makes a big difference to my energy - and more…
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Bulking food out with lentils?
right I need some help if possible, I have a pack of dried, no soak lentils, they say to boil for 10 mins then simmer for 50. My plan was to add them to my lasagne/bolognaise sauce to bulk it out, do I need to make the lentils seperately then add to sauce or can I chuck lentils in pan with sauce once mince is browned? If…
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Orange cake ???
Wonder if anyone can help ?? Hubby just announced he feels like Orange Cake :confused: Of course me being the ever pleasing wife would love to bake him one but I don't even know if such a thing exsists !!! :p I know if there is such a thing then you OS-er's will know about it !!! I have looked onthe recipe index under…
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Breadbuns
I'm about to make some bread, but I thought I'd make buns for a change (easier for lunch sandwiches, esp. if, like me, you happen to wield a bread knife like an axe!). Can anyone tell me how big I should make the dollops of dough before I leave them to rise? (Does that make sense?) Also, how many should I aim for from what…
