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Mystery salad veg in weekly box....
I have eaten this before but I can't remember the name - mustard leaves perhaps? They have a peppery, spicy taste a bit like rocket but stronger. Looks like flat leaf parsley or coriander but obviously it's neither of those. Delicious just with some olive oil and tomatoes. Picture here (the green leaves obviously, not the…
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food by paypal?
:D I saw in here somewhere, a mention of a butcher who offers paypal. Somebody else was asking re groceries or other sites who take paypal. Did anybody ever make a list and if so where is it ! I float around here and see fabulous things then lose them forever !!
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How do you get chocolate out of sofas?
He doesn't want to eat the damn stuff - just let it melt and use it as a decorating accent :rolleyes: I love DS more than I love my furniture, but any suggestions about getting chocolate out of carpet, chenille chair covers, off sofas would be appreciated.
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using soy yoghurt
I'd like to make a casserole recipe that I picked up from dad but it uses greek yoghurt. About a year ago my OH decided that he was dairy intolerant :rolleyes: and despite the fact that he won't go and get this checked out, insists he can't eat dairy. If he had this verified I'd be happy to accommodate him but it's…
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wrong yeast
Hello, I bought the wrong yeast! Instead of the breadmaker stuff I have the allison one that ypu add water to. What can I do with it please? Thanks
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Coffee substitute?/Redbush tea?
I can not drink tea and coffee.sob. I have found redbush tea is a good substitute,it has no caffeine(lidl do one with orange) so looking for any other redbush recommendations. Also,I can't drink decaffeinated coffee either,what else is there.Just ordered some of that camp coffee with chicory to try, any other suggestions.
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Tuesday 6th May OS Daily
Off to get the sticky Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 6th May. 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…
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Can't afford a Panny S255 - Can u recommend a cheap BM
As I said in the title, I cannot afford a Panasonic S255 but am desperate to buy a good breadmaker. What does everyone recommend? You advice would be greatly appreciated.
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muddled
We are in between benefits, and were told to expect a 4-6 week delay until we get a payment, then it will be backdated . So we will use our savings , & put it back when the money comes through, but we havent got a lot so need to be careful. My problem is do I sit and work out basic menus then do one huge shop & top up…
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Who can answer a question on "my supermarket.com"?
Hope I haven't made a mistake here. Just been on My supermarket,through I points,to take advantage of a £10 off code on a £50 spend. at tesco I have placed the order. Once you have placed it,and booked the delivery slot,if you go back to the site and play around with the order,it doesn't change the order you have placed…
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why do people buy meat allready stuffed ?
even though i love my butcher..... well his meat...lol... i never buy any meat which is allready stuffed... when i tried telling my firend it is cheaper to make or buy the dried packs of stuffing she looked at me as though i had two heads:eek: itried telling her as an example if the meat is £4.50 per kg.... then the…
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Where are the Rag and Bone men gone
I have noticed over the course of a few months that a van keeps coming to the back of our shops and collects all the metal from the skips. Obviously collecting for the money value. Those of us old enough remember Steptoe on his horse and cart, and I certainly remember the rag and bone man going around our streets in…
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Meal ideas needed please
Hi I've just found some roast beef chunks lurking in the bottom of the freezer! I seem to recall the joint of beef in question was quite dry at the time, what can I do with it for tonights tea? I also have some Thai Spiced sausages from Mr A's. Normally I just roast/bake the sausages in the oven and serve with chips/mash -…
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Dye question - pattern/fabric
Hello :D I want to dye some old tops of mine black, two are plain cotton so no probs, but one is a) patterned and b) made out of a viscose / polyester mix. The pattern isn't printed on the surface (like a transfer) but it's not "woven" either. Has anyone had any experience or disasters with patterns or this fabric? Not…
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My bread is too soft!
First of all, feel free to more this post if it would be better off within another thread. Made a loaf of bread using the instructions on the back of my Hovis fast action yeast. Its delicious, and really light and airy, but so soft as to be almost unsliceable. My DH can't slice at the best of times, but even I had trouble…
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Minimal/no spend week (£0for me) 18 May!
Week 3 Week 2 was a bit of a disaster as I panic bought for n spend week ths week! Definately doig better with week, rather than month, chunks! Easier to digest! Week 2! Well I've almost done it - one day to go & other than petrol (allowed as need it to get to work!) & stamps to send my circle journal have spent nowt…
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chocolate pudding
Hello all, Am making this chocolate self saucing pudding for dinner :j http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7789/chocolate+self+saucing+pudding I made it last week and it was delicious. It makes enough for 4 (or 5 really) and as there's only 2 of us I was wondering if I could freeze half of the batter (? seems the most…
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Old Style Monday 5 May
Good Morning Old Stylers :A Off for the sticky.................and a pot of tea :beer: That's better :T Busy weekend up to now. We gardened Friday and Saturday. DH and I went to the nursery and bought some tomato plants (they're now planted in the polytunnel) and some shrubs for the garden. I did loads of weeding, planting…
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whole day cooking thread ?
Somewhere on here I read a post where somebody spent the whole day cooking then froze it in batches. Can somebody direct me to that thread or similar ones ?
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Dying clothes
Hmm im toying with the idea or dyeing some of the boys clothes (stuff thats far too good to throw away but they have ended up staining in one way or another) would this work? im mainly thinking t shirts, tops wouldnt do anything with too much detailing or with a transfer picture on it
