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Weekly cook challenge
I am just wondering with ll this with Jamie Oliver saying learn to cook something and then pass it on, that maybe we should try to each week someone comes up with a receipe for us all to give a go. Give the ingredients needed and of course how to make it then we could all say how it went and if it was easy or not and how…
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Turning the sheets inside out (sides to middle)
Hi all Today I have made myself proud as an OSer and really wanted to pass this on! The bottom sheet of our double bed tore right in the middle because it is very old, but it is a good quality very large 100% cotton sheet (we have a very large bed as we both like loads of space). To buy another one new would have cost us…
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Water Marks
Does anyone know how to remove water marks from upholstery - my rear car window was slightly open the other day and the rain got in and left a really horrible mark on the seat. Presumably more water might leave a bigger mark? It looks like someone has had an accident! Cheers
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HELP White vinegar and Bicarb of Soda
Hi All, Just heard Martin on the Jeremy Vine radio 2 show and a caller said to use White Vinegar & Bicarbonate Of Soda for cleaning, unfortunately i did catch the whole of the conversation could someone tell me what the mix would be and what you can use the solution to clean. Are there any other home made cleaning fluids…
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Musty garlic taste
Hi everyone, got a bit of a dilemma:o I made a GIGANTIC chilli but without really thinking about the consequences used 2 LARGE cloves of ever so slightly OLD garlic which smelt a bit musty. I foolishly thought it would be killed by the cooking but no...the whole pot is smelling and tasting badly of this mustiness. I have…
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OS Daily Friday 3rd October
Hi, this is the OS Daily thread for the 3rd 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, please…
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Red Bananas
Just seen red bananas for the first time in my Morrisons. Has anyone tried them and what are they like? Any different to the normal yellow ones?
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I need spice jars
Hi I need some nice new spice jars to organise my herbs and spices.... I don't want a spice rack just some nice little glass jars that I can label myself. Any ideas? :beer:
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Old Style Radio Phone In Fri 1pm to 2 Radio 2
Hi folks, On radio 2 tomorrow we're doing an old style moneysaving phone in for people to call in and share their tips. It's be great to have some real Old Stylers call up and show the world how seriously you savvy you are with your cash. It's radio 2 from 1 to 1.45 tomorrow (Fri 3 Oct 08) but if you're listening from…
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Blackberry Overload!
Hello, Living out in the country, I 've managed to pick lots of Blackberrys. I have about a pound but can get lots more. What do you think I should do with them? I've made apple & blackberry crumble and pie but has anyone got any good other ideas and recipes? I'm a new wife who is newly trying to be wifely - if that makes…
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Martin On radio 2 Friday - 1pm
Just heard that Martin is on your money and your life on radio 2 Jeremy Vine tomorrow. It is about old style money saving. The show is on between 12 and 2pm. Not sure what time Martin is on. Yours Calley
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What can I do with veal mince that I can't do with beef mince?
Defrosted some veal mince for tonight, was going to make Jamie Olivers Meat Balls, BUT before I turn veal mince into meatballs is there anything I can I do with veal mince that I can't do with beef mince (or thats much better done with veal mince)? Thank you.
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Inspiration needed
Hi All I managed to bag a deal for slow cooker 4.5l on the grabbit board recently and it was delivered this morning :D I would like to starting cooking with it on Monday (once ive been shopping) and use my slow cooker each day next week making a different meal for our tea. I have read the slow cooker quick questions thread…
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Grease stain on leather suite
Does anyone have any tried and tested methods of removing grease on a leather suite please? I have had a friend ask me this morning and i dont want to give her advise if it will make the mark worse.
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How to make our bed more comfortable?!
Hi Folks Well the title says it all really. I have been suffering from aches just about everywhere for the past few weeks and Im trying to eliminate what is causing them (basically would feel a bit stupid going to the docs saying I ache from head to toe andhave no idea why!) One thing I am thinking is that maybe it could…
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Suet Pudding
Hi peeps :hello: Whenever I make a suet pudding when I come to take it out of the dish it always seems to stick :confused: even though I grease the dish with butter, any suggestions please?
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Chocolate custard and chocolate icing?
Can you spot the theme? lol Just wondering if any of you lovely people had a recipe for a scrummy chocolate custard (like what you used to get at school dinners) and a tasty choc icing (hm) Thanks everyone.:beer:
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Cleaning Stone
I've not seen anyone else post about this - but apologies if it's been done. I've discovered the Lidl W5 Cleaning Stone and it's absolutely brilliant! Forget the word "Stone" as that's completely misleading. If you like Astonish, think of a solid dry block of Astonish in a pot, with a sturdy sponge. Wet the sponge, rub it…
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MealPlans WB 3rd October 2008
Hi Guys!! First week of October:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: This week we are having: Friday-Pizza & Salad (Dominoes doing pizzas @ £1.99, so we'll buy 2) Saturday-HM Lasagna, Salad & Garlic Bread (need to buy the beef) Sunday-Chicken, Roasties, Cauli Cheese, Yorkies, Carrots & Green Beans Monday-HM Fish Pie, Carrots &…
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Os Daily Thurs 2nd Oct 2008
:) 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,…
