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Cleaning my pressure cooker
Ok, so I got a pressure cooker for my wedding back in June. Finally broke it out to steam some veg, and it boiled dry (I did two batches and didn't think that all the steam coming out of the first batch would be all the water in the pan). In fact it boiled dry to the point that its gone a funny colour now I've got all the…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 13th October 2008
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! Following requests to start things steadier for…
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nigella christmas
hiya has anyone got nigella christmas had a quick flick through yest in woolies, looks good but looking for recommendations x
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Chicken stock question
I've got some frozen chicken stock, from the last lot I made. However, I suspect it's a bit weak, because it's not very jelly-y. If I make more stock today, can I add the frozen stock to it to strengthen it? i.e use the old stock as the liquid of the new? :confused:
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Potato Pudding - has anyone tried this before?
I found this recipe for Potato Pudding in a charity cookbook from a few years ago. It's a recipe donated by the actor Paul Scofield and I wondered if anyone's tried it or had something similar before.....and if so, was it any good?! POTATO PUDDING 1lb Potatoes (when peeled) 3ozs sugar (I would imagine caster sugar) 3 ozs…
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How to remove paint from vinyl tablecloh ?
My little people have been painting today and i forgot to swap the vinyl tablecloth with the "painting" one so we now have some paint that needs removing. It has basically left stains on the vinyl tablecloth (which is days old:mad: ). They used acrylic paint and washable paint but both seem to have left the same kind of…
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Toaster Pockets
Firstly they work really well. And taste great. :j. Had cheese and onion, ham and cheese, Cheese and cooked bacon bits so far and all work really well. secondly paid £1 for a set of two at the pound shop and seem comparable to the JML ones that are £3-£4 for a set of two. Used the £1 ones about 10 times now and they dont…
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British names for American pulses
I have a couple of American vegetarian cookbooks and I was wondering if anyone here can give me a hand working out what these beans are known as over this side of the pond :) Navy beans White beans - think these are butter beans? Limas Red beans - are these Kidney beans? They also mention kidney beans so not sure Pigeon…
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OS Daily Thread - Sunday 12th October
Hi, this is the OS Daily thread for Sunday 12th October . 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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Removing Black mould / condensation Stains
Hi peeps :hello: Following some excellent advice on another thread, before I treat the wall I need to remove the condensation stains, I’ve tried removing them using bleach, but the black marks are more stubborn that I thought, any suggestions please how I can remove these stains?
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Best way to get rust spots off our kettle?
Hi, Looking for some advice we have small rust spots on the top of our (very expensive) kettle. What is the best way to remove these from it? Thanks
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Dried Fruit
Hello everybody, I'm now looking for various dried fruit please. I want to take a bara brith or fruit loaf of some sort to take to Wales next weekend. I've found the smartprice 500g packs; Mixed fruit 40p Raisins 54p Sultanas 55p But they don't do the currants on the smartprice range, the normal Asda ones are 75p which…
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Elevenses ideas
Hello, I need some inspiration. My boyfriends brother, sis-in-law and niece and nephew are coming over for elevenses tomorrow and rather than going out and buying cakes and stuff (far too expensive) I would prefer to make them, but I'm not really sure what to serve and how much is expected. So far I had thought of making a…
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OS Daily Thread - Saturday 11th October
Hi, this is the OS Daily thread for Saturday 11th October . 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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400gms+ of iffy Sultanas (raisins actually) need to use them up - suggestions please
As per the title I have just over 400gms of Sultanas that seriously need using up before they turn to wine. They expired in August and I just found them but I am allergic to chucking stuff away. I did a little google but to no avail. Any of you clever little cooking people got any cool and groovy ideas, preferably biscuit…
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Anyone know how to make foul madamas?
Hello! We tried to make foul madamas (Egyptian breakfast with fava beans) last weekend, but it came out really wrong. Although the beans were soaked overnight, they didn't cook properly. Would be really grateful if anyone had a recipe or any tips! Thanks :-)
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frozen quiche question
ok, so i have sorted my freezer and found 7 frozen quiches!! so.. how long does a quiche last in the fridge once it has been defrosted? thanks jodie
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OS Daily Thread - Friday 10th October
Hi, this is the OS Daily thread for Friday 10th October . 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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An Old Style gesture of support for Martin
Here on Old Style we treat each other with respect and dignity, and I felt it would be the right thing to do to offer an Old Style gesture of support for Martin during these difficult times. So if like me, you appreciate the true meaning of all the work Martin, and the Moneysaving team do then please add your messages…
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Very Sticky Prune and Date Cake
Hi I recently had this cake, and was told it was a Delia recipe. Could anyone suggest a substitute for the condensed milk, as my daughter is on a dairy free diet. I intend substituting the flour for spelt, as she can tolerate this
