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Cheap Family railcard and cheap phone line for ppl on benefits
Hi I got these two pieces of info through a bulletin I receive at work, have already posted each in the relevant bit (railcard under transport and families, BT under home tel.) but I thought that I'd also post them both here for my fav. forum, my Alma Mater, the OS forum! Here they are, hope they help lots of people: Until…
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Donut Maker Sticking
I was planning on making the kids some mini donuts for pud.But for some reason all my donuts are sticking really badly.I've tried greasing it with cooking oil but it hasnt helped.Has anyone had this before because I havent and I've had my donut Maker for ages.I'm beginning to wonder if the coating has just got old but I…
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Very small cake tin substitute
DM is in a residential home and only wants a very small christmas cake this year instead of the 1lb tin size I usually make for her. We're making them today so it's reached desperation levels. Finding a suitably sized one has proved to be mission impossible so today I went to the very expensive cookery shop as my last…
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Which brand of butter tastes best?
I have decided to go back to butter for cooking and spreading. I just can't abide any brand of marg - they seem to lack any flavour. There have been other threads about the merits of butter/marg and this is NOT another one of those. I just wondered if the butter lovers among you would share which brand you like best. I…
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problems with cooking chocolate - advice please
Hi I offered to make a load of cupcakes to take to a halloween party soon:confused: why i dont know, Anyway i did some tester ones last night, and as i'm trying to be careful with money at the moment, i bought just value white chocolate(Mr S basics @28p per 100g) well when i melted it and out it on top of the cup cakes it…
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Leftover spuds in farmers field...advice on etiquette sought please folks!
Hi everyone! Call me too honest for my own good...but we have a farmers field behind us which has had spuds in it which have been harvested. But they've left quite a few behind in the corners where the machine missed... Would you think it's ok to use them? My dad said so but he also said that they spray the leftover ones…
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OS Daily Thread - Saturday 25th October
Hi, this is the OS Daily thread for saturday 25th 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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ironing press ?????
I've been interested in an ironing press and wondered if anyone has one and are they any good?? The one i've seen is put on the table shaped like a mini ironing board, then you put the top down and violla !! In theory anyway? Can you do big things like bed linen on them and are they easy to use and do you get good results…
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Dinner for two....
Been mega busy recently, so not really been on - however some vague form of weekend freeness this weekend - so going to do OH a nice dinner and evening in etc etc :j However...bored of usual repertoirs of food - want to cook something he will be like :D at... My normal food lists are: Stir fry, bolognaise, chilli con…
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Flavour
I LOVE making homemade stews, casseroles etc but only when they have strong flavours. I can never seem to get a nice strong flavour to them and just end up throwing loads of onion gravy granules in to give it more flavour :o What herbs, spices, sauces would be best for basic stews? I tend to throw in beef (either minced or…
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Does anyone recognise this Homebase throw?
ooops pic the size of the empire state building!!!!
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healthy desserts
Hi all, Ive been lurking in the background of this forum for a while now and finally decided to add my first question! so here goes. What im looking for is an alternative to my regualr evening desert........(a bar fo chocolate) for something healthier, but not just a fruit salad as through the day i would generally eat 2…
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Musty smelly laundry
Hi All Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but here goes. I am having issues with laundry (mainly jeans) smelling VERY musty after being washed and I was wondering if anyone had any good washing/drying tips to help me a) rescue the clothes that already smell and b) stop it happening any more. I have just moved…
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Mahogany unit with a scratch
My mum has just purchased a Mahogany sideboard but has a slight scratch. Any ideas how to get rid/cover old style?
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OS Daily Thread Friday 24th October
Hi, this is the OS Daily thread for Friday 24th 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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Do you have to clean the washing machine out every time when switching detergent?
I was thinking about trying this product www.charliesoap.com but what surprised me is that it say it's a must to run an empty machine load to get rid of previous residue and then wash clothes couple of times as well for the same reason. "(For First Time Users) Run an empty load (or perhaps some old rags) with the…
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Baked doughnut recipes
Hello, A few months ago I bought a mini doughnut maker (tempted by another thread) but I can't really be bothered with it . I really didn't like hanging around making batches of six teeny doughnuts that were gobbled up before the next batch were ready. Anyway in Lidl's today I bought some doughnut tins (not mini-more fairy…
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OS Challenge - Findus Crispy Pancakes
OK so I thought I was getting a bargain cos they're on BOGOF at the moment with Mr T, so I filled my freezer. Only I've just opened the first box & they look vile. Are they? I mean, they look the absolute epitome of processed food. Not entirely sure why I allowed the BOGOF sign persuade me to buy them, but I did & I need…
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Smokin' Hot Potato's
Hi, Just had to share this potato recipe I found today. They look lovely. I will try them tomorrow. http://noblepig.com/2008/07/12/smokin-hot.aspx
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URGENT help needed - i put the chicken on grill not oven
help, i bought dine for £10 chicken from m and s and instead of putting the oven on i put it on the grill setting. it said to cook for 1 hr 40 and i had it on grill for approx 45 minutes. i have put the oven on now but how long should i cook it for or is it ruined. help please - kids won't get their tea til really late
