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Need advice on baking bread
I currently buy mixes from supermarket wrights are 65 p and hovis 35 p a pack. They are really easy all I do is add water and mix with spoon, shape by hand rise the bake. I have a bread tin to make a loaf and make rolls too. Would I be better off making breda from scratch using a breadmaker? The packs im using say they can…
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Bacon and egg pie
Hi does anyone have a recipie for bacon and egg pie I tried the one from an old bero book I used 4 eggs but the egg mix disappeared! Got the pastry just right but the filling was a disaster. This is for my son as I can't eat it as on low carb.
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Non-boozy Pimms alternative
Anyone got any suggestions on how I can make something Pimms like but non-achoholic My mate is a Pimms addict and coming over shortly, but is preggers and is really missing it! I want to make something Pimms like for her :-) Any ideas xxx
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Keeping wine bottle lables?
DH would like to start keeping wine labels off bottles of ones we have enjoyed bu we are having trouble working out how to remove them to file/stick in a book.....any ideas?:confused:
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Sharpening my cutting out scissors?
Morning all. I am in the middle of making the 3 Minors towelling swimming tops (for when they come out of the pool) and have hit a snag. I have a lovely pair of cutting out scissors that came from John Lewis about 10 years ago. I've had them sharpened once, by a mobile knife grinder who all but destroyed every blade in the…
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Quickjell
My wife cannot find anywhere that sells Quickjell,it seems to have vanished from the shelves of Tesco - Somerfield etc. Has anyone seen any lately? Thanks
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Extra oven shelves to cook more at one time?
As my oven is fan assisted would it make sense to get another shelf or two so when making biscuits/traybakes etc. I can cook more at one time, or wouldn't the heat circulate properly? Also... where to get them from, the original manufacturer's ones cost £26 plus delivery *cough splutter*. There are some adjustable ones in…
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OS Daily Sat 26th July 08
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday. 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…
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Rice bowl in Steamer????
I just got a steamer from freecycle :j It came with a white plastic bowl which I understand to be a rice bowl, does anyone know how I use this to cook rice??? Thanks.x.
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keeeping a static caravan smelling nice
hi whats the best way of keeping a static caravan smelling fresh without using them overpowering plug in things and is there anything i can use that will keep condensation out while its not in use? thanks:confused:
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Aldo Zillis Beef sausages in a tomato sauce with Mash
On a recent Thompson flight I had one of Aldo Zillis inflight meals that was really nice:o Beef sausages in a tomato sauce with Mash I've searched on the internet for it, but I can't find it. Does anyone know where I can find it?
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Peas - Help!
Hi, I don't post very often, more of a lurker but now I need your help! My lovely childminder has given me a big bag of peas from her allotment and I don't know what to do with them! Do I need to shell them? I have started shelling some but the peas seem very small so could I get away with just boiling them in the pod? And…
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Help with birthday cake?
My daugher is 4 on Sun and even though she really wants a Disney Princess cake I'm making a pink cake at home! It will be a victoria sponge with pink buttercream topping jewelled with sparkles and dolly mixtures. Hoe afr in advance can I make it? Was thinking tonight for Sun - will it be dry/sweaty buttercream by then?…
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Meal planner with an ingredients/recipe list?
Hi all, long time lurker and decided to register. I am after the above, any ideas on where i can find one? I have done a search both on here and on the internet but no real joy!!:confused: Ideally what I am looking for is something like a spreadsheet that will allow me to add meals with full ingredient lists, on the meal…
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UHT whole milk - organic?
Has anyone come across organic UHT whole milk? I can't seem to find it anywhere? :confused:
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Knitting supplies question
Hello, Dunno if this is in the right place:confused: Can anyoneplease tell me if they've used angel yarns to get their wool delivered? Are they reputable? I took a mad fit about a week and a half ago and ordered from their website (and subsequently threw my budget out of kilter) They sent me an email saying there was a…
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Can you help me flavour this pasta dish?
I found a recipe yesterday for a pasta dish consisting of creme fresh, spinach and mushrooms. Basically this is what it said to do: 1. Cook pasta 2. toast some breadcrumbs and then mix with lemon juice, garlic and parsley and set aside 3. Gently fry mushrooms 4. Add the mushrooms, spinach and creme fresh to the pasta and…
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Old Style 25 July
Morning :j Just off for the sticky......... Don't know why I'm up at silly o'clock, but I'm having a pint of water, then back to bed ;) I have another busy Old Style day. We have friends for supper, so I have: * 2 puddings to finish * meat to buy for the barbeque * salads and coleslaw to prepare * bread to make *…
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shower curtain cling.....
How do you stop it? Drives DH mad and I have to listen to him :rolleyes: I thought about sticking curtain weights on it ? would that work? what type of glue? what weight? do they come in sizes:confused: Any ideas welcome:D
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yogurt raisin recipe??
Can anyone help me with a recipe to make yogurt raisins? My two love them, but they cost a fortune from holland & Barrett, so I'd love to make a batch with them as something to do during the summer holidays. any help would be much appreciated!
