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Archives for February 2008

Quick questions on bread making
Hiya, We have a large collection of threads on bread makers. Lots of recipes, tips, and questions. So your first port of call may answer your query, and if you spot a thread that is very similar - then by all means join it and ask. (We do not consider follow-up or additional questions to be "hijacking" somebody's thread.…
Perfect Pepper Slices
Q: How do you get straight slices out of a vaguely spherical sweet pepper? A: Cut off the top and bottom. Remove the middle bit and the seeds. Then make a cut down the now cylindrical pepper. Open it out. The pepper is now rectangular. Slice away.
Mealplans WB 29th February 2008
Hi Everyone!! Gosh....we are into March nearly already:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: ...it will be Xmas 2008 soon:D Here is our mealplan for this week: Friday-Scampi & Chips Saturday-At Friends Sunday-Chicken, Roasties, Yorkies, Cabbage, Carrots & Sprouts Monday-Pie, Mash, French Beans & Sweetcorn Tuesday-Lamb Stew &…
March 2008 Grocery Challenge
Hello everyone, Welcome to the third Grocery Challenge of 2008. :hello: Where is the time going? :confused: If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your February budget, then keep on posting in the February Grocery Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own…
Laundrette first-timer!!!
I'm sure someone here will be able to give me some advice :-)I've never been to a laundrette before but am going to have to go there tonight as I'm still waiting for my landlord to fix my washing machine/tumble dryer (grrrrrr). I haven't got a clue what I need to take with me though (apart from dirty clothes,…
OS Daily 28th Feb 2008
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 28thFebruary 2008. 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…
A Realistic budget??
Can I get some help please please please???? Familly of 3, two adults and one toddler two cats. What would you say to be a realistic monthly shopping budget?? Reviewing our bank statement we seem to be spending £400+ a month just in supermarkets :eek: :eek: Not including us both buying lunches while at work :eek: Can…
Need ideas for OS strawberry dessert!
Hi all As we all know its mothers day sunday and here at my house we're having a special tea for mum e.g. yummy mini sandwiches with crsut removed, sparkly bottle of asti etc... I had the idea of making a dessert for her as a surprise... problem is I don't know any! :rotfl: I need some ideas please! I would like a cold…
cooked chicken
I have just cooked a chicken for sunday lunch and I would like ideas to what to do with the leftovers i often do a eggfried rice with chicken and prawns but would like a new ideas
Cooking a Chicken then saving the rest
Hello all, after reading on here about a whole chicken being best value than chicken breasts. We decided to buy a whole chicken, with a view to having some as roast and the rest with salad the next day. I'm abit of a fuss pot about food safety and as yet can't possibly get my head around freezing some of it and re-heating…
Tesco £2.47 chicken ???
Hi we buy a tesco chicken every week, we have the chicken breast that night while it is still hot, and then make a few sandwiches for work the next day and that's it. I pick the carcas for the dogs but it seems such as waste and was looking for ideas of how you all use the leftovers up. :confused: Thanks all.
all purpose flour?
Got a recipe to use, and it says "all purpose flour" is that plain or self raising? I presume plain? :confused:
BREADCRUMBS - Recipe Ideas Please!
The other week I was very pleased with myself for not letting some bread go mouldy as I whizzed it up to make breadcrumbs. However, they are now in the freezer waiting for me to think of something to do with them! I love making puddings, and my OH and I are meat eaters, so anything chicken or sausage or beef related would…
how do i make coconut ice
is it easy to make as i have a bag of designated coconut to use
Hot cross buns - with icing?
An American friend of mine swears hot cross buns have a cross made of icing on the top. She even says she's had them in the UK! But I have never seen icing-topped hot cross buns, only the normal pastry topped ones. Anyone shed any light on this?
I want to make apple bread - do I need to leave the dough to prove/rise at all ???
I want to use the recipe that I've seen on Sammy_Kaye's £100 monthly budget thread but I'm not sure if I need to make it and then leave it before putting the filling in and cooking it? Can anyone help please?
Have I ruined my BM by immersing the bread pan in water???
I'm sure I read somewhere that you shouldn't do this but not sure where... I haven't used my BM for quite a while but would like to get back into it again :D It's just that I did immerse it once when I washed the pan. I did it without thinking coz I was doing a load of washing up and just picked it up as the next thing and…
How does your job affect your OS lifestyle?
and how does it impact on your OS ways. I'm on Mat. leave and intend to try to do OS. Wish me luck!:D
Help with cooking Conger Eel
Has anyone any experience of cooking with this. I have bought 4 steaks of it for Friday night, and did a search on google where I have found cooking in cider. I'll buy some in if this is the only way, but wondered if there were any suggestions.
uses for cereal packets (the bag inside)
OK you lot - please can someone tell me why I am collecting the packet bag inside a cereal box when it is empty:rotfl: I have a stash of them but cannot for the life of me think what I am saving them for. I know I must have read something on this forum:rotfl:so can you all help me out with your uses for cereal packets? :T…

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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