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office cakes- no time to shop
:wave: My turn to make cakes for tomorrow. Can't shop before then. They asked for apple cakes :rolleyes: I have: the usual flour, eggs, butter, sugar. ready made meringues 3 small eating apples dried fruit ... and very little free time :) I thought welsh cakes and :confused: any brainwaves for something really easy with…
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Real flowers as cake decorations: what can I use?
Hi, I am making a cake and want to use real flowers from the garden on top for decoration. They don't have to be edible, but if they aren't, I need suggestions for ones which won't leave say a poisonous sap or something on the surface of the cake. Thanks.
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are there any sloes about this year?
went to the place I normally go to see how they were going and there is nothing! not a single sloe. Dont think they have been got at but just think they havent prodeuced any this year. has anyone seen any this year or is it just in this one place that there are none?
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OS Daily Thursday 11th September
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 11th 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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Out of date produce in supermarket
A couple of times I've noticed out-of-date food in the supermarket, pointed it out to the staff, and they've chucked it away. However yesterday scouring the shelves for the ripest most pungent Camembert in Sainsburys I saw that one had a 3 September expiry date. I almost showed the shelf stacker before realising it was…
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toddler biscuit recipe not full of sugar
I usually feed my daughter for treats those expensive organic toddler biscuits made from grape juice instead of sugar. Can anyone suggest of any recipes so I can make similar at home? I would just try it but I am not the worlds best cook!!! Any help would really be appreciated Thankyou:confused:
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breadrolls from my panny
is it possible to make breadrolls with that 'crustless, fluffy, bakery t-cake' texture? my 3 year old has packed lunches and wont eat my attempts at 'soft bread rolls' from the recipe booklet. they were still dense and quite chewy. is it possible or will i have to still buy them :eek: thanks, vix
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Wasp stings! Help quickly please
Hiya, just been in the kitchen to make the bairns their milk before bed and stood on what I thought was glass as it bloomin hurt! lifted my foot up to take out the glass and it was a wasp. OUCH! I never remember it hurting this much as a child. Inbetween my little toe and the one next to it is where I have been stung both…
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cooked too much cauli - what can i do with it
Well i bought a massive cauli yesterday and had a brainwave to cook it all but now i dont know what to do with it and it is stinking out the fridge lol any ideas gratefully recieved
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How to use up Golden Balls cereal??
My dd decided she was going to eat cereal - got 2 packs of Asdas Golden balls and she had now decided she doesnt like them! Has anyone any suggestions for what else we could do with this cereal? Its not bad tasting but I am a bran flakes kinda gal and I wouldnt eat them just with milk...
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Low fat AND low sugar dessert?
I have invited three friends round for dinner on Friday. The plan is to cook chilli the night before and serve with rice and garlic bread. But I need a dessert. One friend is on a strict diet, and my OH won;t eat certain things, mainly cheesy thing. Does anyone have a recipe? I don;t want to be doing loads of cooking as I…
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Plums and Pears?
Hi everyone, Anyone have any recipes for jams/chutneys/curds/cheeses etc using plums and/or pears? Mr T has some good specials on them so was thinking to get some and make ready for christmas gifts. Shel
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OS daily thread Wed 10th Sept
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. 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,…
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HM Tortillas - best way to make/store them
Hi I need some help. I am planning to make tortillas this weekend. I would like to hear from people who had recipes, advises... The plan is to make tortillas and filling for my lunch break, all week long. So I need to know the best way to store them : if I make them on Sunday, will they be ok by Friday for example. What is…
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silk thermals - any advice?
Hi, I'm cold nearly all the time & don't want to have the heating on high thiswinter. Any one got any advice about silk thermals? Is this warmer than other vests or leggings? The sets I've seen are £30-40 for a sleeved top & leggings. Worth investing? What about silk glovce liners? Feeling chilly just thinking about the…
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Quick and a little bit urgent question on cooking times!
I am a bit late putting a casserole on for supper, it's supposed to be cooked slowly/gently for 2.5 hours on the hob. Would it be quicker in the oven but still on a low heat? Thanks in advance! x
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DIY frozen veg steam bags
I want to make my own frozen veg bags, the sort that Captain Birds Eye make which contain rice, sweetcorn, peas, broccoli and you just chuck the bag straight in the microwave. These are great but really overpriced and also are pre-seasoned and I prefer to avoid salt where possible. Do you think this will be relatively easy…
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Smelly preserve jar rings.
Last year I went pickling mad and bottled loads of different preserves.Most of them are now finishing and I'm finding it impossible to get certain smells like onion or garlic out of the plastic rings that give a tight seal.Others are stained by tomato based sauces.Can I get these out or do I need to replace the rings?I…
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Help please - Kidney Bean Question!
I've just done something very stupid - i've put a chili in the slow cooker for tea, and added the dried kidney beans that were soaked overnight without boiling them first! I've painstakingly picked out every last one, but have i ruined the whole kilo of mince? I don't know whether to chuck the whole lot away, or if it will…
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Kids paked lunch for under £1.85 per day
Hi, i have posted this somewhere else, sorry am a bit new, will sort my self out!! Anyway, i was wondering if i could provide a better and cheaper pack lunch for my little boy? He is five, at the moment he has school meals and they cost £1.85 per day, but he always says he doesnt like the food, even though he eats most…
