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cleaning gold
whats the best way to get gold clean.thanks
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Saturday 24th May
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 24th 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,…
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Realistic weekly spend for family of 3 + pets
I am back again with more questions. Sorry In light of recent rises in food costs what would you say would be a realistic food budget for 2 Adults 1 toddler and 2 cats?? While I was working FT we were £50 per week which was a £40 weekly shop and £10 for top ups such as milk and sandwich meats for two. I am now on Maternity…
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Hard dates
I usually buy Tesco own make dates just to eat out of the packet and they're really nice. Last time I got some though the Tesco ones were out of stock so I bought Whitworth's. They're terrible - hard and have plasticy, flaky skins that are hard to swallow. If I used them for baking do you think they will soften up or will…
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organic/free range realistic spend?
When reading on here so much of the advice is tailored to buying 'value' range type foodstuffs. We're lucky in that we aren't counting every penny and I have the luxury of being able to indulge my principles of happy meat and organic vegetables. Even taking into consideration that I buy free range and/or organic where…
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Oooh, me plums!
:hello: Good evening everyone. I am in need of some assistance please! I have a jar of Mirabelle plums which I acquired in France last June. They are in what I can only describe as a 'heavy syrup' - really thick, sweet & sticky. They need using, or chucking. I know which of the two I'm supposed to do. ;) Can I have some…
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Tescos Value Potatoes
Couldnt find them today in Tescos, used to be 75p for a bag. ASked an assistant only to be told they arnt doing them any more so the cheapest potatoes now are 1-95 a bag :confused:
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ideas please for overseas wedding?
I know this is in the wrong place but I posted twice in the weddings board and not fou0nd the answer yet. Can anyone help? We have been invited to a family wedding of a couple that live abroad, they have a baby (so not sure if they will have the opportunity to enjoy a romantic present). We haven't got the £5k at hand to…
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Serendipity...
Well then, during the recent cold spell I wrapped up with fleeces and avoided putting the heater on as much as possible, but... one evening I just had to. Only to find out that the switch had gone and I had to keep it pressed in order for power to flow to the heating elements. Ok, I thought, will need to get a new one for…
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Double butter from one block
Hi all, I came across this webpage and gives instructions in doubling a block of butter: - http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/how-to-turn-one-stick-of-butter-into-two Have not tried it myself
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Not looking at what I was doing
Hiya This morning I got a pack of what I thought was mince out of the freezer. It wasn't, its stewing steak. Can I stick it in the food processor and mince it up? or will it be too tough? Thanks
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How do you all spend so little?
Hi all Well I'm so impressed every time that I see someone spend so little on their shopping. I have tried weekly shops at all the main outlets, monthly shops, local only shops etc etc but still I am spending approx £100 weekly on food for four. I exactly feel ashamed about this because I know Sammy Kaye can make this last…
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Help making Danish Pastries
Hi, everyone, Can anyone please offer advice/recipe for making Danish Pastries. I would like to do the ones that are like a cathryn wheel, with a stick cinnamon topping, and drizzled with icing. I'm sure I should be able to make them cheaper than shop bought. I can imagine that they will be fiddly and time consuming, but…
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Student DD home from university soon
My DD (19) will be finishing her first year and coming home about the middle of June. Really looking forward to having her home for awhile and looking after her. Because she has eaten so much of he stuff - she has sickened herself of rice and pasta and never wants to see it again! I can't be the only mother in this…
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can you help with menus for 12?
Not been on here befroe but it is regularly recommended over on DFW so Im hoping someone can help. I have got to feed 12 people for 5 days on a boat and on a budget! Im not a great cook but ok with stuff like pasta bake, chilli and similar. my main problem is the cost. i am happy to buy shops own brand stuff. is there a…
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Friday 23rd May
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 22nd 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,…
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Old Stylers wanted for Prima magazine feature
Hi folks A journalist from Prima magazine sent us the following request, if anyone's interested. Thanks Has your scrimping and saving paid off? Are you able to afford the odd luxury thanks to being old style the rest of the time? If so, Prima magazine would like to hear from you. We're writing a feature about women (aged…
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Hand mincer (for meat, not hands!)
My parents have an old iron mincer, that screws to the edge of the table, pop meat in the chute at the top, crank the handle, and voila - mince meat! I think it had different sized holes / blades. Are these still available anywhere?? I'd rather buy meat I can check then mince it myself :rolleyes:
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Mealplans WB 23rd May 2008
Hi everyone :hello: I'm starting this thread for Penny-Pincher!! while she's in hospital. (Hope she's ok.) Here's my mealplan for the week. It's not very specific this week as my mum is visiting at the weekend and I havent got a clue what we're gonna do for meals yet. I have planned all meals while she's here to be either…
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Your best/worst old style idea
On the BBC have your say forum today the question is what do you think is the worlds worst idea? I thought we could adapt this to old style: So what has been your worst old style idea and your best old style idea? My worst has to be making home-made biscuits when we didn't normally buy them anyway. Me and my OH both gained…
