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Felting old sweaters to make a scarf
Just read this really interesting article on recycling old sweaters in Prima online: "Use only wool garments and felt them by washing in the washing machine at 60 degrees. This will shrink them, which means they can be cut up without fraying. Don't use a higher temperature as this could cause colour loss. Steam press when…
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Stock up vs Use up?
At the moment I'm starting to build up my store cupboard for winter, like many people, with things like porridge, tinned tomatoes... but then I suddenly have the urge to use up the stuff in my freezer to have a restock for Christmas.... Does anyone else ever do this really contradicting thing or is it just me being odd?…
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Jamie Oliver; Ministry of Food
hi, jamie oliver is on a mission again, he is trying to take a whole town back to old style cooking! he has already visited several families that buy 4 takeaways a week and do not know how to cook. looking forward to watching him take them back to basics!for anyone that misses it it should be on 4 on demand tomorrow.
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Diced Lamb
Hi everyone. I bought 1/2 lb diced lamb from the butchers, which I have pulled out of the freezer tonight, hoping to hve it for tea tomorrow. I have a well stocked store cupboard, and am looking for something to do with it. Anyone got any ideas? :money:
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Smashed Eggs!
Heelo all advice nreeded as a matter of some urgency - my son wants scrambled eggs for his tea! Bought a dozen eggs saturday afternoon and they fell off the parcel shelf and smashed. I shelled them and put them in a tupperware straight away and meant to eat them for breakfast on Sunday but forgot! Do you think they'll be…
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How does a slow cooker save money?
Hi all, Ive been thinking of getting a slow cooker, mainly to reduce the fuel bill from cooking on a gas hob or electric oven... but how will a slow cooker save money? Dont you have to leave it on for most of the day, isnt that going to use up a lot of electricity?
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Boiling Bacon
years ago I used to buy a bit of boiling bacon for a really cheap meal but I have been looking for it in the supermarkets and it seems to have dissappeared altogether does anyone remember it or anm I going doollally at last:D If I remember we would eat it with pease pudding or mushy peas and mash
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OS Daily Tue 30th Sept 08
Hi, this is the OS Daily thread for the 30th September. It 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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Food Budgeting
It's been a while since we budgeted for food properly, but we really have to start doing it again. I have a few issue that I didn't used to have though. One is that I'm disabled and I can't cook very long or too often at the moment especially and the other is that we don't have a freezer. I was wondering if anyone had any…
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Maximising candlelight
Does anyone know a way that I can maximise candle light? Im suspecting it would involve mirrors. Or even better make my own carry candle thing like they have in old films, so that I can wander about without setting light to my hair/curtains thanks
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bulk buying chocolate
Hi there, No, its not coz I have a bad chocolate addiction but I have decided to make chocolates for xmas presents with my new silicon moulds (lakeland !) Where would the best place be for buying good quality chocolate in bulk at a good price? I wondered about aldi or lidl but not sure. Also any good receipes for…
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Fidget Pie
Here's a receipe using spuds, apples and gammon - it might be useful for those who like using this cheap cut of meat. Prep Time 30mins, Cooking 1hr 15mins Ingredients; 450g Potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 350g diced gammon, rind and fat removed 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 3 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and…
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Cake Decorations
My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks. She is flat broke so wedding is going to be really small (about 14 people). To keep costs down she has decided not to bother with a cake, but I know she is really sad about this and is just putting a happy face on things. I am going to make a cake as a surprise....BUT I am…
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Hob top 'roasting'
I've been offered an oval metal/enamel pot with lid, described as a 'roaster'. I've seen them around before but never tried them out. Wondering whether this would be a more economical way of doing a small joint or chicken than using the oven. Any comments from people with experience would be welcome.
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meatballs & beefburgers
Hi, Tomorrow I plan to make beefburgers and meatballs, but, im not sure if I should freeze them raw, or freeze them once ive cooked them. CAn anyone give me any info on this? Jackie
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Meal ideas for 8
This seems like the right place to post, you all seem to have great meal ideas and I could do with your help! Me and my boyfriend are having a 'cook off' with my brother and his girlfriend, my sister and her boyfriend over the next 3 weekends (sunday dinner) to see who can cook the best dinner. Me and my boyfriend are…
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Difference between oatmeal and oats?
I searched but can't find the answer to my question. We made some Staffordshire oatcakes at the weekend using oatmeal, however, in a bid to make then a bit more economical we've bought a bigger bag of oats. Is there a difference, apart from the size of the oats, and is it possible to use my food processor to make them…
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OS Daily Mon 29th Sept 08
Hi, this is the OS Daily thread for the 29th September. It 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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Bicarb question
It is cheaper in Mr T if I buy it from the cleaning shelf as opposed to the baking shelf - is it all the same? Thanks, Wendybird
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Liquid washing detergent recipes...any ideas???
I am a money expert virgin but love the idea of making things to save money...you've probably read and replied to this 100's of times, however, does anyone have a recipe for a liquid washing detergent containing soda crystals???? All replies would be greatly appreciated and used...:hello: Thanks again!!!!