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can I freeze this?
I'm trying to make something interesting that can be a nice packed lunch during the week. I saw this recipe and not sure if I can make the pesto type sauce and freeze as I have plenty of rocket in the fridge. Is it possible to freeze and then take the amount I need for out the night before and mix with fresh pasta in the…
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Food crisis - help with meal planning on limited stocks?
Hi all, I've got a bit of a challenge for anyone who's interested. I can't drive and it's now (at 7mo pregnant!) too far for me to walk to the supermarket (even the local shop is a mission!) especially in this heat. I don't have access to any money so can't shop online and the only way we are getting food in at the moment…
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Wear on trousers
Wonder if there is anything i can do about this. DH isn't overweight but he has quite meaty thighs:p and is wearing through the insides of his trousers very quickly. he's gone through three pairs of cords since March :eek: . Apart from buying all his trousers off sales rails in bulk, this is costing a lot of money. His…
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Solo student living!!! - New start
I am hoping to move into a brand new flat shortly. I am currently into my 3rd month of my debt repayments, so money is tight. While the flat has white goods it is missing everything else! As I intend to live within my budget. I am hoping to get all my required furniture through my local freecycle. But I need to start…
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Jam/jelly making
I was simmering loganberries to make jelly and then put them in the muslin so that the juice could drip through. I read now that I was supposed to simmer them in some water! can I add some water at this stage just before I add the sugar to dissolve, or would that not work?
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OK, for a laugh - my shopping list(s)
First: I am not posting this as a request for how I could spend less. I could spend less if I really wanted to. I'm fine with what I spend, as it is less than it used to be. I just thought that there are quite a few of us who cook OS, but aren't on such a tight budget, and I was curious to see where the money goes on these…
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Daily Wed 30th July
Morning. Just off to get the sticky(hope I can do it)
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oh no! it's happened again. any advise?!
i just popped out to my 'big' freezer in my shed only to find that one of my sons has left the door v. slightly ajar.(about an inch)where a trowel handle had fallen in the gap as they were shutting it.:eek: neither one is admitting responsibility,suprisingly (they are 13!) i'm not sure how long it has been like this but it…
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Drying a very wet book!!!
Stupidly left my book outside yesterday after enjoying the sunshine, then last night all that rain came down :( What's the best way to dry it out without pages clumping together or going all wrinkly??? Was quite enjoying it and dont want to buy another copy due to own stupidity :confused: Thanks.
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Need some inspiration
I have just been looking through my bank statements and in 7 weeks i have spent £1021 in Tesco on our grocery shopping, i am shocked but my OH seems to think this is ok. There is only me & oh, a 2 year old and a newborn baby. Im a stay at home mum 23 year old and i cant cook to save mylife, the only things i can really…
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ideas for family meals please
hi everyone i am looking for some ideas for family meals everyone on here seems very clued up on things we have a few problems though i am allegic to onions ds cant eat dairy produce or any kind of dairy substitute,or potatoes any thing like that makes him violently sick dh cant eat anything with tomatoes ,couscous or…
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chilli con carne
I put mushrooms in mine. You need the moisture from the tomatoes - you could try baked beans and puree???
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Feed your family for a fiver CHILLI
I have tried searching the Sainsbury's webite for the 'Feed your family for a fiver' Spicy Chilli but I can't find it! In the 'Feed your family for a fiver' section - it only has a few new recipes..... Is it just me or are they gone? Would be really grateful to anyone who could point me in the right direction. I am looking…
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chilli con carne
made some chilli con carne yest. what was left has been left in pan with lid on. is it safe to reheat it and eat?!! cheers j.oliver
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Joint Of Pork - What to do?
Hi All, On Saturday I took a joint of pork out of the freezer and defrosted for Sunday roast, however it was too hot and we ended up having salad instead. The joint is uncooked in my fridge. I have to cook it but don't have time in the week to do a roast. What can I do with it? After it's cooked can I freeze some of it?…
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Any one have a recipe for home made airfreshner/febreeze?
My font room smellys a bit fousty (could be a combination of a bowl of cereals ds dropped yesterday and some potty training accidents) We cant use conventional sprays as dd is allergic to alomost anything but thankfully not to my stardrops/vinigar/water mix :j I have plenty of esential oils so though i might try making my…
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How would you spend a £10 M&S voucher?
I am on a very tight budget, trying to feed a family of six on next to nothing. I have just received a £10 M&S voucher and wonder what's the best way to use it? Any suggestions welcome.
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OS Daily Tuesday 29th July
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 29th July. 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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cleaning flask/travel mug
DH takes a stainless steel flask and one of those travel mugs (stainless steel on outside, plastic inside) with coffee to work. Problem is he says if they go in dishwasher or you use w/up liquid on them, he can taste it :mad: How I can get rid of the coffee staining and coffee smell? I regularly put bicarbonate of soda and…
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Cooking oils are cheaper in Watrose
Cooking oil has become very expensive recently, so I wanted to let everyone know about cooking oils in Waitrose as they're significantly cheaper than the big three supermarkets right now. Sunflower oil: Sainsburys £1.56 a litre (3 litre bottle) Tesco and Asda £1.32 a litre (3 litre bottle) Waitrose £1.13 a litre (2 litre…
