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Egg fried rice
My DD1 loves egg fried rice. Does anyone have a good recipe. I would love to have a go at making it .Thanks
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OS Daily Wednesday 18th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 18th June. 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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Decluttering clothes for children
What would you say are the bare bones amount of clothes for children at school. I was thinking 1 coat school shoes and trainers knickers and socks 7 each 2 play outfits and one for best 1 coat The cost of clothes is supposed to be rising so want to cut back to the very basics, they end up with so many they never wear them…
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What fat??
Hi, I've been put off baking cake etc lately by the high price of the ingredients, mainly fat. I used to use normal butter but since its now twice the price haven't bought any for ages. What fat do you use?? I see lard is loads cheaper and it does say perfect for baking, but the name "lard" puts me off. Does anyone use…
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Help! B/M
Hi all i would just like to say that for the last few months i had a M/R fastbake B/M but for some reason it stopped working so it went back and after reading about panni b/m i thought id give it a go but iv tried twice to make a breadloaf and both times its failed it comes out not risen and stodgy. I have got the SD-254…
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Vanish stain remover
Does anyone know if there is a cheaper alternative to Vanish that does the same job? I need to buy some more but begrudge paying so much for a stain remover.... On another note - I had an Indian this weekend and stained my favourite jeans... Will a scoop of Vanish get this stain off? I've already tried the Vanish spray and…
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Help me with tidying my room!! Hang up or fold?!?
Hey, i am trying to tidy and sort my room / clothes out as i havent for a while and i have nice amount of clothes that i wear, and i am a guy lol. Right what is the best way to store T-shirts and Polo Shirts? Better to hang them up? or fold them in draws? They always seem to get so creased either way? Also the same for…
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What can i do with a tin of pork luncheon meat??
Hello, DH went fishing the other day and brought a tin of princes pork luncheon meat home with him (he was going to use it for bait????) but i have no idea what to do with it?? any ideas folks??
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Gluten Free & Dairy Free Receipes for little boy?
My friend's little boy cannot have gluten or dairy!! She is a single mum and is really struggling to feed him and keep within the guidelines of what he can/and can't have. I would love to pass some receipes onto her that might help. Does anyone have any receipes for savoury or sweet meals? Thanks so much
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Oh dear- £22 to last 9 days...
:o And with the £22 we need nappies as well as food... Any ideas for seriously cheap dinners please... Also any recommendations on cheap nappies- I usually use boots but the only way I can afford them this week is on my boots advantage card which I'm not sure you can do :confused: How embarrassing!!! Thanks in advance xx
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Table-top halogen ovens
I keep looking at the adverts for the table-top halogen ovens and I wondered if any of you out has one, and if so what are they like to use. Do they live up to the hype of the adverts?
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birthday cake ideas for my 10 /11 year old
ive decided to make his cake for next week but im stuck on recipes and ideas. ive looked through the colelction and cant find anything suitable tbh :( hes into pokemon and the simpsons i want to do my normal victoria sponge but thats as far as ive got :o ideas please lol
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Washing Powder without strong smell
I have been using Persil for years but the new boxes and liquid with "just washed feeling" on them, to me, makes my washing smell as if its been washed in Bathroom cream cleaner. Thought I'd have a change, but when I looked at the bewildering array on the supermarket shelves I didn't know where to start. Any suggestions…
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OS Daily Tuesday 17th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 17th June. 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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DDs party on Sat, food ideas!
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Mashed potato gone 'sticky'
And other stuff too... DH managed to make rather too much mashed potato the night before last, so I stuck it in a bowl in the fridge intending to make some fishcakes with it. My mother gave me some leftover takeaway curry last night so I didn't make them then, and I have just taken them out of the fridge and they are very…
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Fruit Punch
Hi Can Anyone Please Tell Me Any Recipes For Fruit Punch ( Alcohol Free) As Its For Children, We Are Having An Open Day And Thought This Would Be Better And More Exciting Than Squash
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frozen onion rings ood can i still use them??
Just found some frozen onion rings in the freezer, out of date Feb 08 is it safe to use them?? They've not been opened at all.
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No kitchen...microwave only foods.. HELP
I've having a new kitchen fitted :j , but along with all the other work I'll be without a kitchen for 4 weeks. It's only day 1, and already the thought of microwave meals for the next 4 weeks is making me feel very sick, not to mention the huge cost. I have a normal microwave, not one that grills, a toaster, kettle, a tiny…
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HELP. Can I buy one week's groceries for £10. Really need some advice please.
Hi, we are really really short of money at the moment (all related to health problems and I don't want to borrow money that I then have to pay back etc etc etc). I have £10 and I need to come up with a way of feeding 2 adults and 1 child for a week with that. Does anyone have any suggestions? I usually cook from scratch,…
