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Worrying over packed lunch for 4 year old veggie!
Hi all! I'm having a bit of a panic as DD1 starts school "full-time" on Monday, she will be having packed lunches and I want to make sure she has variety but she can be a fussy little one at times! She's veggie. When we make sandwiches at home, she's a bit of a one - she won't eat them if you put the filling in the…
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New to bread-making
PLease can anyone tell me how to ensure a soft crust? My father is a bit dentally challenged and dislikes both crusty and chewy crusts.
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cream cheese how to find?
I want to make a cheesecake but I think Philadelphia might make it too expensive ... no? What do I look for and where as a cheaper but just as good alternative to Philadelphia? Also I've noticed some recipes ask for double cream, some substitute condensed milk, some use both! Some don't use either. Is it good without the…
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How do I make a Broth?
I have bought some broth mix and am currently soaking them in preparation for making a fab nutritious and cheap soup tomorrow like my mum used to make but unfortunately she isn't here anymore so I need some help! How do I turn the soaked lentils into soup?
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leftover chocolate cake
I have a LOT of leftover chocolate cake (in bits now) from the first 2 disastrous attempts at my daughters birthday cake - what can I do with it? We've got the good cake but we've also got 2 cakes worth of bits which didn't turn out properly. Ive thought of black forest gateau trifle - any other ideas? I know it's unusual…
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what can i sew now?
i've just bought a 2nd hand sewing machine and i'm raring to go, but i can't think of anything to make!! i'm only a novice, and i've just had a go at making some mini ''sleeping bags'' that we can climb into on the sofa to keep warm when the weather gets colder, and i've also made a matching doggy bed i can only think of…
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Not 'Tea at the Ritz' but 'Tea at the Kips'....
My DD's aged 8 & 10, decided to arrange an afternoon of tea and cakes for their grandma and aunties. They have sent invitations, which they hand made, and banners etc ready for tomorrow. They have even chose the background music (High School Musical music). I thought it would be nice to whip up some cream to serve with the…
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Can you still get 'blue bags'? Plea from mum!
My mum has searched long & hard for somewhere to buy 'blue bags' that she used to put into laundry to keep the whites looking white, but she can't find them anywhere. Does anyone know if you can still get them please? She's just exhausted the ones we found in my Nan's cupboards when she passed on - quite a few years ago…
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Heart Shaped Cake tins
Hi Just a quick post, I have done a search but just realised the time and I need to get on with my work :S How do I measure a cake tin to find out the size? is it from top of the round bit of the heart to the bottom point, or is it from the point where the 'round bits' meet to the bottom point... oh trust me to be awkward…
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Tesco mackerel in lime/ginger/chili marinade
I bought a couple of these fillets from the fresh counter the other day and they were absolutely delicious. Only a couple of pence more than the standard fillets. Would anyone be able to let me know of a recipe for a marinade like this? I found it a little on the hot side so we can forget about the chili in favour of…
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Something else other than Turkey for Christmas dinner?
I know its early days yet but I normally cook for 14 on Christmas day. I really dont want to be cooking a Turkey again this year, its too stressful for me to make sure it does not go dry. Is beef really ok to have on Christmas day? Can I still make it "christmasssy"?? Tips gratefully received!
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Canned new potatoes - why can't I fry them??
Hi all. I have been given a large can of new potatoes. To be honest, they don't look particularly appealing, so I thought I would slice and fry them. However, the side of the tin says they are not suitable for frying. Why would that be? I'm sure I've got memories of my mum doing exactly that on camping holidays.... Will…
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Ultimate old styling????
To bring back memories and to track down old style products www.carbolicsoap.com Not just carbolic soap but Reckitt's Blue, wash boards, Pickles ointment, dolly pegs, fly papers and much, much more! [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Trainers worn at heel
Hello guys, I have a fairly new pair of trainers, one of which has unfortunately worn to one side at the heel, I assume this is down to how i walk :D the other is fine. My qu is what can i do to prolong there life, as apart from this they're in good nick and were quite costly when bought?
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Daily OS thread - Friday 12th September
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 12th September. 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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Storing Frozen Food
Sometimes I find when I freeze stew, chilli, or bolognaise type foods, it gets freezer burn very quickly, even in a Lock & Lock. It doesn't look very appetising, am I doing something wrong?
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How long do rice krispies cakes last?
Made way too many chocolate rice krispies cakes (I know, how can you have too many?!! :rotfl: But I might be sick if I eat anymore!) How long do you think they will last for? I could freeze them but not sure if they wouldn't go soggy. I sort of think they would be ok in a cake tin but wanted advice from the Font Of All…
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Link to 5 minute chocolate cake in a mug!
Well I DID manage to find the recipe online, and as it is so easy and delicious I thought I'd re-post with the link. I hope you all enjoy it! http://www.desktopcookbook.com/recipe.asp?ID=29882 [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Mealplans WB 12th September 2008
Hi Guys! Another week has flown past. This week we are having: Friday-Liver & Bacon Saturday-Chinese Take-Away (Late birthday meal for 3 of us) Sunday-Lamb chops, Roasties, Yorkies, Carrot/Swede Mash & Peas Monday-Fish, New Pots & Roasted Veg Tuesday-Shepherds Pie & Veg Wednesday-Chicken Curry & Rice Thursday-Toad In Hole,…
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"Recipe book for children"
Of all the daft money wasting ideas thought up by this government, this must surely rank as the daftest.:mad::mad:
