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Empty Cupboards
We are moving out on Sept 10th and we will be doing a mixture of going on holiday, staying in spare rooms and house sitting so I want to empty the freezer and cupboards. Tonight Im going to make a list of everything we have then work out how to make it in to meals and what I need to buy with Augusts budget. Any tips or…
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Help with out of date food
I broke my wrist on Saturday and since then yhe kids have either eaten out or had very easy toast type food, and some fresh fruit, and I haven't fancied much. I have now got sorted with a lightweight cast on and am able to do a bit more, but I had lots of food in when I fell and now have the following stuff which is at, or…
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Mealplans WB 25th July 2008
Hi everyone :hello: Here's my mealplan for the week: Thu 24 Jul - S&S chicken & noodles Fri 25 Jul - chilli (from freezer) & rice Sat 26 Jul - salmon & new potatoes Sun 27 Jul - tuna macaroni cheese Mon 28 Jul - sausage casserole (from freezer) & new potatoes Tue 29 Jul - HM butternut squash soup & HM bread Wed 30 Jul -…
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impressive desserts that freeze well!
I'm trying to build up a collection of recipes for desserts that look and taste good and that can be made ahead and frozen. I've tried and tested Delia's Chocolate Truffle Torte which freezes well. All ideas gratefully accepted!
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Preparing potatoes....
Hi everyone... quick question... I am popping home for lunch and was thinking of boiling some potatoes ready to roast when I get home.... can anyone tell me if this would be ok to do?? would I just boil as normal then drain and put in the fridge?? Thanks in advance... not very good at all this cooking lark :o Lyns x
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Bread Maker spares
Hopefully, I will be picking up a Russell Hobbs bread maker off a very kind lady on Freecycle. The only problem is that it is missing it's kneading arm. I've had a look on ebay and Googled for spares but does anyone know of anywhere that does bread machine spares? :confused: TIA
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Energy saving cooking
I know the ultimate energy-saving is to eat a raw-food diet but for those of who enjoy cooking and want to cut down on fuel bills, especially in the current climate, I thought it would be nice to share ideas about low energy methods of cooking. (Am not a fan of the microwave) For instance, I'm thinking of getting a…
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upholstery cleaning
Just had a sofa donated - very grateful for this obviously.... However it smells really strongly of cigarette smoke - to the point where its spread through my whole flat and you can smell it when you walk through the front door. Any ideas how I can get rid of the smell? I'm on a REALLY tight budget. Many thanks. :j
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summer holiday makeover challenge!
I'm hoping to use the days between now and Sepember 1st to achieve my lifelong ambition of becoming finally organised. I need to declutter, I need to clean, I need to do more OS style living generally. I want to do some dressmaking, I need to sort out masses of paperwork both at home and at school and I'd like my finances…
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daily for 24th July 2008
This is the daily for the most important day on the calendar, Haribo Junkie's birthday. Normally this is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. Today the little bit more will be all about how Haribo is another year older yet isn't another year wiser. Normally…
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bed sheet liners for sleeping bags
We are off camping for the first time ever this year and I have a query. I have bought 2 white sheets from the charity shop and was hoping to turn them into liners for sleepin bags, as we have mummy style sleeping bags do theliners have to be the same shape or can I just leave them rectangular? Does it all get a bit…
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Help on shopping tips
Hi Every1. New to this site. Was wondering if any1 could help me on shopping tips. I feed 2 adults & 1 child and finding Im spending over £80.00 a week on shoping including toiletries (This dosn't include dinner's) I spend roughly about £2.00 per day and prob the same my fella. Would be gratefull for the help. Cheers…
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Help please - soggy 'frozen' sandwiches!
Hi all :) I executed a brilliant plan to minimise cooking during the school holidays. I spent a few days cooking endless (30!) family meals for the freezer, along with loads of sandwiches for DH's packed lunches that also went into the freezer for daily selection. I was very pleased with myself. (Fingers crossed we don't…
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OS kitchen tiles cleaning
I want to clean my kitchen tiles using bicarb and vinegar.... do you just mix it half & half and scrub ? :D
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What can I use tapioca for?
I went to Asda last night and saw that a 375g box of Tapioca was only 8p so I decided to buy one. The only trouble is I don't really know what to make with it. Any ideas?
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OS Daily Wed 23 July 08
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 in, put your feet up (although check the…
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Buying Frozen Vegetables
Where do people buy frozen cauli & broccoli & sprouts ? Is there anywhere that has bigger size packs ?
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How do I make my washing smell scrumptious?
Hi all! I need a bit of advice! As I have no garden I am unable to dry my clothes outside and I sometimes feel they smell a bit musty from drying inside (especially the heavier pieces) But now it is sumer and warmer and therefore they are drying quicker but still musty! Well I think the inside drying is the main reason but…
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Help please!! Kidney beans to 1 year old??
Hi all, whilst talking to a friend earlier, I mentioned that I was cooking chilli con carne for dinner - and she asked if my son would be eating it too. I said yes of course, as I no longer cook separate meals for him. She told me he cannot eat kidney beans as, at his age (he's a few months over one), he is too…
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Kids lunches for the holidays?
School holidays start tommorrow, and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about lunches everyday? During term, I pack my daughter off to school with either a tub of pasta, or a hoummous and cucumber sanbo,, but needless to say she won't touch these in the holidays. We normally end up having beans on toast every day.
