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Creases in fake and real leather
Hello! I have recently bought a fake leather jacket and am delighted with it. see http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=735881 However it won't be such a bargain if I never wear it because of the packing creases:eek: I also have a similar problem with a soft leather jacket. Any ideas that are likely to…
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chocolate and bananna muffin recipe anyone?
Hi all has anyone got a recipe for some chocolate and bannana muffins please. I said I would do some baking with my DS who is 5 tommorrow and this is what he wants to make. Any ideas anyone? Many thanks in advance.
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Runny marmalade
I made my Seville orange marmalade and it has come out runny :mad:. (I haven't tried marmalade making for years and now I remember why.) Can I add more pectin and boil it up again? Or am I stuck with marmalade puddings for weeks.
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Diary 15th February 2008
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 15th February.. 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…
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Posh lunch ideas for friends please.
I've got some friends coming over for lunch on Saturday. The last time I visited them, she did a fancy mozzarella and pesto type salad which she seemed to knock up in about 2 mins. :rolleyes: So, has anyone got any ideas for something quick but sophisticated? Don't think a cheese sarnie is going to cut it!
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Turning things off...
Is it enough to turn things of at the plug or should I unplug as well? I'm terrible at this and should make more of an effort. What do you switch off/unplug? And does it make a difference in your usage? Thanks.
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Colemans spaghetti bolognaise packet sauce
Well, I thought I would be lazy and make a quick spag bol for tea using the 'bish, bash bosh' of Colemans packet sauces well never again!!!!! It was awful!!!! even after trying to improve the flavour with a few more herbs and stuff it was just awful, I was so upset that i had inflicted this onto my DH, even the dog…
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Souffl!
The OH is making the dinner and I am going to have my 1st attempt at a Souffle. I have a recipe but I hear these things can easily go wrong. Any tips ? Edit: The forum removes the accented "e"
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Mealplans: WB 15th Feb 2008
Thought I'd start the new meal planning week having deviated from my plan twice this week. Spaghetti carbonara and chicken and bacon pie (mash topping) replaced HM chicken nuggets and fishcakes. So here goes........ Fri: Fish and chips (first takeaway of 2008!) Sat: Fish pie Sun: Roast beef, Yorkshires and veg Mon: Cold…
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Waste and the West
My husband is Turkish and I only really started thinking about how much food we used to waste when his mother came for 6 months 9 years ago when I had my first child. She used every last thing in the fridge and made some amazing meals out of virtually nothing. She bought a large jar of homemade sundried tomator puree paste…
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what do you have in your fridge?
Hi, i am trying to cut out all the rubbish that we eat as a family and really just want to buy the basics foodwise. There are four of us, two adults and two young kids. I keep wasting money on "treats" and never having enough proper food in. Just curious to know what everybody else classes as "basics" that they keep in…
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Barm Brack
Years ago I used to make a barm brack but I have lost the recipe and the modern ones just aren't as good. It was nothing fancy but it was really moist and fruity and froze well. I remember that I had to soak 1lb of mixed fruit in 1 pint of cold tea overnight and I know I used sugar, an egg, and SR flour but Ican't remember…
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Cooked beef - What can I do with it?
Hi all, We have half a joint of roast beef left from the weekend any ideas what we can do with it for tonights dinner? We've had the usual cold meat with veg, mash and gravy, but would like some more ideas please. Thanks
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Question about microwaving meals!
Hi! Apologies if this doesn't belong on this board, but I wasn't sure where to put it.. I'm a student currently trying to cut down on food spending (and spending in general!) by making super cheap meals and freezing portions of it. If I freeze them in those plastic tubs you get, can I take the tub out of the freezer and…
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Anyone use a steam press for ironing?
Hi all I seem to have bags full of ironing where-ever I look! I've got a steam generator but still find it takes ages and is boring. Anyway I've seen those steam presses and wonder if they are any good? The blurb says you can do a cotton top in seconds because it only needs two presses... thats enough to sell it to me lol!…
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Home made skin care
I am planning on a small pamper party for my 12 year old DD's birthday. I have previously read some posts on here (but can't find them now) for recipes for face masks, creams etc, that I would like to use. Does anyone have any ideas please?
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What to buy - empty cupboards for brand new Old-Styler!
Hello all I've been lurking for a while, reading through all the ideas and tips on the O/S boards, and am about to buy my first house on my own and put them into practice! Soooo, empty cupboards, bare of any food/cleaning supplies/anything at all! I'd be really grateful for your top tips of essential items for O/S living.…
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Can you recommend somewhere to buy...
Hi Im sure there are discussions about this but im not sure where to lookor what to put in a search. Could anyone advise the best places to get in bulk: flaked almonds rolled oats sultanas Also where is cheap for dried pulses though it wouldnt want to be in huge quantities Does anyone shop at costco? do you know if they do…
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LITE mayonnaise recipe
My kids are big mayo fans and I generallly buy the Hellmann's Lite/extralite, full fat mayo being extremely high in cals and fat, albeit 'healthy' fat. The way they slap it onto potato wedges, tortilla wraps etc etc. has anyone any idea of what you can do to make a 'lite' version of HM Mayo please?
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OS Daily Valentines day 14th Feb 08
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 14th February.. 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…
