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OS Daily for Saturday 3rd May
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 3rd 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 welcome, please…
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Pannini and ciabatta
Picked up some pannini and ciabatta at Asda when they were on offer as they looked really yummy. Never had them before and now I don't know what to do with them :o Any ideas for veggie ones for me and anything for hubby :rotfl:
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Ideas for using peperonni?
Hi.. I've got some sliced peperonni that needs to be used by tomorrow, just made some pizzas with it but stuck for ideas to use the rest.. Any ideas appreciated.. Thanks..
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old fashoined pulley maids
Just want to spread the word. I use an old fashioned pulley maid to dry my washing on wet or damp days. It hangs over the landing at the top of the stairs out of the way and the heat from downstairs rises and drys the washing. It cost me £40, but with 4 kids in the house ( 5 if you include my husband) I reckon I've got my…
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Is it suitable... edit .. looks like it was, see pic!
Hi editing... meant to put more in the title, but didn't manage it and I can't see how to change it. I got a pack of mixed olives/mushrooms/tomatoes sort of delicounter antipasto stuff a couple of days ago. You know, in little plastic tub, was 9p from £1.39, couldn't resist. I have some bread dough in the BM at the moment,…
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OS Daily for Friday 2nd May 2008
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 2nd 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 welcome, please do…
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Soup making
Tried my hand at it today In a pot went: peelings from 4 potatoes tops and "insides" of 2 peppers peelings of 1 butternut tops of leeks 1 sliced onion 3 carrots Topped up to the brim with water and simmered for an hour.....strained out the solids to get the liquid "stock". Solids given to chickens in back garden as a treat…
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Strong Flour 48p at Asda
I just noticed today that the price has been "rolled back" from 75p to 48p for 1.5 kilograms! :j
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feeding the pet vegan/veggie on a budget
Just thought this may be of use to some - as some here already know I have a pet teenager who is a vegan and I am on a very very tight budget. In wandering around the stores and reading umpteen labels here are few bargains that all the family can eat (not sure about gluten or nut allergies) and that will be great in the…
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I really need help
Hi everyone I really need help to get my housekeeping budget under control. I have reduced my debt by 6k over the last 8 months - now have about 5 k left to clear. I have today been reducing insurances, phone bills ect in a big push to get this down again. I have been ebaying and carbooting to get extra cash , the shopping…
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Children And Warts
Hi i hope someone can help and i apologise if this is in the wrong place.My 8yr old has a couple of warts on her thumb,ive been using bazzuker which i got from the chemist but its not working,shes had the warts for a long time.Ive also used another product in the past where u sort of freeze the wart but that really upset…
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Dyeing Cashmere - anyone tried it?
Hi OSers. Have any of you tried dyeing cashmere and if so with what results? I've got a pink cashmere jumper which has gone a bit 'grey' and faded. There's nothing wrong with it apart from looking a bit tired. Seems a shame to sling it and I was wondering if the colour could be freshened up with dye. Thanks in advance.
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Breadmaker question!
Hi I have just aquired a MR breadmaker but I need to ask a question! I have some sachets of quick acting yeast, think it says 6g in each pack. Is this one teaspoon (thats what It needs for the recipe) or do I need some other kind of yeast? Thanks Jillica x
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MealPlans WB 2nd May 2008
Hi Guys!! Another week gone!! This week we are having: Friday-Chinese (sp) Saturday-Steak, Onion Rings, Salad & garlic Bread Sunday-Pizza & Salad Monday-Chilli Con Carne Tuesday-Lamb, New Pots & Roasted Veg (Onions, Peppers & Carrots) Wednesday-Egg & Chips (+ Bread & Butter) Thursday-Shepherds Pie & Veg What are you all…
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Royal Icing powder for piping, HOW?
Hi, I am making 2 cakes. One for my daughter's 6th birthday and one for my Twin boys confirmation on sunday. I have the cakes made and buttercreamed the fillings, I have used ready to roll fondant to cover the cakes and they are now sitting waiting for the detailing to be added. Previoulsy I have just used buttercream to…
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Bacon Chops Any Ideas??
hi have just come back from shopping and have managed to pick u 4 bacon chops about 1 1/2 inchs thick for £1.29 and am not sure what to do with them? i would like to serve them with a sauce with veg etc. thought about a parsley sauce as we have that with boiled gammon sometimes for a sunday dinner but fancied something…
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Using breadmaker on the delay timer
I got a MR fastbake for christmas and made a few loaves during the day and these were fine then I tried to make some bread using the delay timer so I prepared it before bed for it to be ready in the morning _it turned out horrible. I put the bread amker away for a few months - my kitchen's tidy ( thats a joke i meant…
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slow cooking a 1.5 gammon joint
Hi, I would like to cook a 1.5kg gammon joint in the slow cooker for my fussy husband tomorrow. :confused: He doesn't eat any vegetables at all and doesn't like any sauces so I was wondering whether it would be possible to slow cook it in a bit of cider and water. If so how much cider/water should I use? I have heat…
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OS daily thread Thursday 1st May
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 1st 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 welcome, please do come…
