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recipies
Hi, I don't know if this has been done before, but I think it would be a nice idea to start a thread with recipies that we use, & know they work. It could be anything from basic cakes to curries. The only thing it needs to be is MS!!!!!! Heres one to start! Lemon Maderia 4oz marg 4oz sugar 2 eggs 1oz ground almonds heaped…
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OS Daily for Wednesday 2nd April 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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OS Daily for Wednesday 2nd April 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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OS Daily, Wednesday 2nd April 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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Anyone know who sells Cherry Cheese Cake?
We recently went on holiday and was served Cherry Cheese Cake, it was really yummy, have looked in the shops but cannot find anywhere that sells it, has anyone got any ideas? Many Thanks
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yippee i just found out my hubby is a closet os'er
it just goes to show... after nearly 14 years of marriage i am still finding out things about my hubby...lol... we were watching the coalhouse re-visited on bbc2w about 3 familes that went back to 1927 and living the coalhouse cottages etc.. anyway there was a part where they showed the parents tucking in the children into…
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I have finally got a SLOW COOKER...
:T:T:T I bought a Tefal all-in-one rice cooker, steam cooker and slow cooker. I christened it tonight by steaming some broccoli and curly kale. Great job it did too. :D Tomorrow I'll be out from 11 am until 7:30 pm, and I have already set aside all the ingredients for a nice beef and onion in red wine, to put in the sc…
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Tinned fruit
I buy tinned fruit (and fresh) and have noticed a big price difference between the supermarkets' basic range and branded tins. So far, I've not found any difference in the taste. Why is there such a difference in price when the quality is similar? Has anyone bought basic tinned fruit with an awful taste? Have I just been…
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Dried prune glut - tempt me!
Okay, I bought a huge bag at the wholesalers thinking everyone would love them (because we all like dates) but they're 'wetter and squiggier' than dates and NOT a hit. But they are full of iron which is much needed here at the moment SO... What do you put them in? Any good recipes? Having them with custard is a no no -…
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Can I freeze a chicken carcass?
I can't use it at the moment and since coming here I'm loath to bin it! Is it ok to freeze it and use it for stock at a later date? Thanks.
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inspiration?
hi all need to make an intrestin edible dinner chicken breast taglitellie mushrooms cream cheese cottage cheese onions pots 1 red pepper all out of ideas please help me put this together i feel the chippy callin if i cant! tia kate
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Cleaning: Stardrops vs. Homemade cleaners?
Hi all, I've been using Stardrops for years - my mum used to use it for EVERYTHING way back when I was little :) Lately, I've been considering making my own cleaning products using OS ingredients like borax, bicarb, white vinegar etc., but I'm not sure how this would stack up in the cost/effectiveness department. I'd love…
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Is it possible?
:hello: I just wondererd if it was at all possible to feed a family of 5 on £30 a week including extras like milk and bread?? There is me, dh, 2 ds (4 1/2 and nearly 3 year old) and dd 6 weeks. This doesnt need to include milk for baby as we bulk buy for month when get child benefit!! But does need to include nappies, we…
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Any OS tips please for these circumstances?
Hi All I have been avidly reading the OS board & lots of old threads & have come in search of inspiration & advice. I have a vaguely complicated domestic set up & wondered if anyone could suggest recipies and/or ways to cut my food bill fairly dramatically. I spend a fortune on food & really need to cut back. Apologies if…
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quick banoffee pie question....
I really want to make one for tonight, looked up some recipes and have just put a tin of condensed milk in a pan of water to boil.. then I read somewhere it might explode...then I saw a few other recipes where you add the condensed milk to butter and sugar and stir.. it's not to late at this stage to take the tin out! But…
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you naughty OS'ers
you have made me not finish my tesco order in time i had 1/2 hour to add the last few things before they come tonight and i missed it by 2 mins as i was too busy laughing on here. oh well has saved me money and i have now have to go refreeze some water after putting in the bm with some stardrops, if that fails i will have…
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Stardrip Uses
Ive done a search down 2 threads and cant find it Any tips on using my new bottle of Stardrips please im at a loss:o
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Easy way to get your 5 a day.
I've been struggling to get my 5 a day lately and took a while to work out an easier way to get on top of this. So, here are my top tips: The raisins in a Tracker bar. Tomato ketchup on my chips. A packet of Opal Fruits. Cherry coke. A slice of lemon in a G&T. I hope that helps. Anyone with more easy ideas, please include…
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Can you refreeze water?
This might sound like an odd question, but the Small Penguins had juice last night and took a tray of ice cubes from the freezer. They then left it in the kitchen overnight, and the ice has melted. I hate to waste anything, and as the trays are fancy shapes (stars and hearts from Ikea) the cubes were more valuable than…
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Lumpy Things in Drinks
You know me Im not the most domesticated person in the world:rolleyes: so I turn to my gurus for advice. I was amazed and amused when out with friends this weekend to have a cold Baileys. :eek: It was mostly down to the little square lumpy things that were bobbing around in the drink. I discussed this with my friends and…
