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OS things you never thought you'd do.
I never in a million years imagined that I'd feed my family dog food. Walking past the butchers today I read a sign "Dog Bones 20p donation to *local* hospice" in I popped thinking oooh the dog will like that. Then I discovered how big the bags were and what was inside them. I donated 50p to the local hospice and left with…
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Storing Ham
Hello Folks I have ham (and maybe other cooked meats) as part of a couple of my work days lunch. Up to now I have been buying said products from the supermarket deli counter either on a Saturday or Sunday and they will stay in the wrapper until needed. The wrapper tends to be polythene type stuff and does cause the ham etc…
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Which magimix food processor is best for being OS?
I have been looking at getting a magimix food processor in order to eat more healthily and cheaply. I know the magimix processors are not cheap but feel it will be a long term investment. Have looked at the 4200 and 4200xl. Has any one any advice?
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Failed Mayonnaise - can I do anything with it
Hi, I've just atempted to make garlic mayonnaise and it is just runny liquid - even after trying a second time (i.e getting another egg and adding the original failed stuff to it - very slowly!). I really don't fancy trying again so just wondered if anyone has any ideas for what I can do with my runny mixture of eggs,…
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Recommended simplicity books.
Which author has inspired you with their views on simplicy, decluttering etc? My best book on the subject is by Elaine St James. Are there any other authors worth investigating?
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Made list of what needs using up - now need recipes please
Someone said to make a list of all the perishable foods in the house and to use them up first, so have done that and planned some meals for the week but need some recipes and suggestions for the following please? Have put them in the order that they need to be used first: 4 egg yolks (from yesterdays cake) 3/4 pack of ham…
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Does anyone have a recipe I can use in the MR FB for an oatmeal dough?
Marks and Spencer do an Oatmeal loaf that is divine but it's VERY expensive... so I'd like to make rolls in the same style that I could then freeze. I've made wholemeal rolls before but found them a little bland - lovely when fresh out the oven (and slathered with butter, mmm) but not so great for lunches. Can anyone help?…
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OS Daily Tues 3rd June
Good Morning All........off to get the sticky Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 3rd June, 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…
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Clotted cream surplus
I have a huge tub of clotted cream left over after we had cream tea for our weekend treat yesterday. Has anyone ever cooked with clotted cream? I'm thinking omelettes and quiche for which I normally use double cream. Any and all suggestions gratefully received.:A
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Fairy cakes...how long will they last?
Instead of mini chocolate bars I want to make fairy cakes for the children to take to school. Usually I make a batch of 24 in the evening and they've disappeared by the next morning so I don't know how long they'll keep for. Because I don't want to be making 24 every night we're all going to have to be good! So if I make a…
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how much food is left in cupboards /freezer
hi I am quite good at moneysaving in all areas except when it comes to food. Dont know where all the money that is put into my shopping as extra goes. Here's my question. At times when i do my weekly shop my freezer is packed and i have to cram more in. At the moment due a food shop and i have enough food to do 15…
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what can i cook in a slow cooker?
hi i've got a slow cooker had it for a wedding present 18yrs ago, never used it because i dont know what to cook. Any ideas? thanks x
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OS Daily 2nd June 08
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 2st June, 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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Aldi kitchenware
I've just got back from our local Aldi and wanted to ask opinions about their kitchenware... They have a huge range in at the moment; Slowcooker Dishwasher Kettle Toaster Toaster oven Convection oven Stick blender Electric mixer thingy (like a small kitchenaid) Hot water urn Now, most of it is of no use to me, but I had…
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Rice pudding - how to make it solid?
OH and I love rice pudding so today I made some as per the instructions on the packet - 2oz rice, 1oz sugar, 1 pint milk - but it was quite runny and we both prefer it solid, so you have to cut it to serve. Does anyone know how to make it like that? I don;t want it to burn with too little milk but it wasn't as nice as it…
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Bleached whites have gone yellow!!!
I bleached a couple of collars on my Husbands work shirts, and also a white top of mine (had gravy stain on front) and now they have gone a funny yellow colour. Tried a boil wash and more soaking, but the yellowness is still there. Can anyone help?
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How to clean porcelain tiles?
DH and I have just about finished our new bathroom. DH has done all the tiling himself with me doing the grouting. We chose Porcelain tiles with a mosaic type travertine border. Most of the product I have looked at say they are not suitable for this type of tile. Can anyone reccomend something that will work? I have…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd June 2008
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! Following requests to start things steadier for…
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sc biryani?
anyone got a sc biryani recpie? had a search and can find the questions but no recipies, googled it and it says to use cooked rice can youd it with uncooked??:confused: tia:o
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How long can I leave the slow cooker for?
Hi everyone, I have a slow cooker and I wondered it it is feasible for me to turn it on at 7.45am and leave it on low all day until my OH gets home about 6-6.30pm. I think it is too long really bu just wondered if anyone else did this and it works ok? Thanks
