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cleaning yellow stains from glass lamp shade
I just bought a very wonderful 1950s ceiling lamp. The glass shades are made of 2 layers of glass, one white one frosted. On the outside of the glass, there are yellow stains. I have tried cleaning them with baking soda but it hasnt worked. Any other suggestions?
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Porcini mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes -help
just come back from hollydays holidays-and bought 500 grams of dried porcini mushroms,and 1kg of sun-dried tomatoes,only problem is,i don't know what to do with them!!This looks quite a lot would welcome any suggestions for how long they keep, how to store,(same thing?) What dishes to cook? ps trying to eat healthy,and…
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Your Favourite Recipe
Hi, I wonder if you lovelies could help me. I have volunteered to make a favourite recipe book as a fundraiser for my daughters playgroup. The recipes from the other parents haven't been rushing so was wondering if you could give me some of your favourites! Thanks:p
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OS insect repellant
we went camping at the weekend. For some reason I seem to have this invisable sign over my head that says "insects - 24 hr all you can eat buffet" - its has always been the way , sigh. Is there an OS way to deter the little blighters. due to health concerns I dont go anywhere near the standard insect repeallant chemicals,…
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What do you use to line cake tins
I do mine with greaseproof paper and I hate it, especially when you get near the end of the roll and it's all curly. here in Spain i haven't seen anything other than greaseproof paper, but OH is visiting England in a couple of weeks, so he can get me something more up to date What do you recommend.
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Hovis bread tin
Hello - I'd really love one of these, but I don't want to go to e bay (I don't like it - long story) - please could anyone help me source one?? thank you. ps - yes its for baking bread in!!
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Can I Refreeze Fish Once Cooked?
Hi peeps :hello: Tonight I'm going to take some cod and salmon out of the frezzer, I'd like to make a fish pie tomorrow, does anyone have any recipe idea's please. Also, once it's cooked, can I refreeze half of it for next week? Thanks
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Burger Baps
What is the best way to make burger baps? My 3 children are all having friend over tomorrow after school for tea and i said they could have burgers so i need to make the baps they go in but i want my rolls to spread like baps rather than rise too much like my normal rolls but how do i go about getting this to work? any…
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Anyone that uses cat litter?
Hi Guys This is going to seem a little extreme and probably isn't for the weak stomached.... Firstly does anyone use tesco cat litter and can they tell me which one is 100% natural clay, if you have any - i would appreciate you checking the bag :) ok - so I spend £1 a time on clay mask sachets, but I read online, that…
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what size is my bread tin
Being new to bread making, how do I tell what size loaf will fit in my bread tin eg 1lb or 1.5kg etc. One or tins is 8cm x 29cm x 7cm deep, the other is 9cm x 20cm x 8cm deep. Neither is the same size as the bread pan in the breadmaker
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How do you braise in the oven? Please help.
Hi all, I am a useless cook most of the time. I found a recipe on Netmums for pork chops and apple casserole. The only problem is I have my ingredients in a dish ready to go in the oven but have no idea how one is supposed to braise it? I have poured cider over it and now have so much left I don't know what to do with it…
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Pasta Recipe Please
Hello peeps I'm starting to do home cooking, I'd like to have a go at cooking a low calorie / healthy pasta dish, does anyone have a pasta recipe with in instructions please? Thanks
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value/bascis flour for cakes ect
just wondering do any of you use value flour for cakes ect and does it work as well i dont normally use the value flour but with both brownies and school fayres coming up wondering what if any tips u have to keep costs down thanks jenster
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Alternatives to Mosquito Repellent for Kids
Does anyone have any alternatives to mosquito repellent. We're going to Greece next month with our 2 under 5's and would prefer to protect them from bites with something as natural as possible and preferably as cheap as homemade chips. I'm not sure whether I should have posted here or in the families board - so please let…
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Tonight ITV End of cheap food
Did anyone see the Tonight programme Monday night end of cheap food? That family went from £150 a week shopping bill to £50 using a rubber shoulder of lamb. The food looked lovely and was enjoyed by all. Just what the folks on here have been doing for ages. In my office its become the new black to become frugall.
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OS Daily Tuesday 13/5/08
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 13th May, 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 do…
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Basic meal planning foods?
Hi I'm looking to buy my own flat soon and was just wondering if anyone could give me advice on what 'staple' foods to buy when food shopping in order to meal plan and create batch cooked dishes? My mum n dad are on hol at the mo so i popped to asda 2nte to pick up some bits and pieces for my brother and I and was suprised…
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Anyone watching Tonight (ITV)?
Looks like OS could be "old" no longer... Although they were starting off gently, every change makes a difference. I've never seen someone look so amazed at the concept of re-using meat :rolleyes::p (For those who didn't watch, it was about beating rising food costs, so family of ready meal eaters was given a shopping list…
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cheap recipie for chocolate mousse wanted
DD loves chocolate mousse and I would like a recipie with cheap ingrediants if possible many thanks Kathy
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christening cake
Hi guys I'm after a bit of advice if that's ok. I'm on the look out for a christening cake that doesn't cost the earth! It's for my little boy who is 10 months old. I live in Essex so if anyone knows of a good cake maker with reasonable prices or alternatively some nice decorations I can "do up " a tesco celebration cake…
