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Kniting Advice
Apologisies if this is in wrong area. I have just bought some wool at a bargain price ( Abakhan fabrics - mentioned elsewhere). I have 12 balls of King Cole Monte Carlo, which knits on 4mm needles - is this same as dk? Also I got 8 balls of Sirdar illusion which knits on 6.5 mm - what will knit up as? I want to use them…
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How long will these cakes keep?
I got a load of Tesco choc cake bars very cheap yesterday. They are chocolate cake, buttercream, real chocolate and an icing plaque - I guess I can't freeze them. Will they keep for a while given the cake is covered completely in chocolate?
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Pressure cooker recipe using leftover sausages and beans
Just threw a load of ingredients into my pressure cooker and came out with a lovely sausage stew for very little money. Ingredients: 2 tins of tomatoes 1 tin of flageolet beans drained(any beans would do) Good two splashes (maybe 2 tsp) Worcestershire sauce. A level tsp salt (I used sea salt) 1 tbsp sugar Chilli flakes…
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Sticky toffee apple crumble
I saw a recipe for this yesterday, think it was in the tv guide for daily Mail. We were coming back from hols and unfortunately paper was left at accomodation. Does anyone have details for this or any other good ideas for a halloween/bonfire party (recipees or games etc) we are having next weekend.
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OS Daily Sunday 2nd November
Hi, this is the OS Daily thread for Sunday 2nd November, 2008. 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…
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Cast iron fireplace
Hi, I have a black cast iron fireplace that I have to admit I have neglected for quite a while (except for dusting). I have noticed that it is starting to look a bit shabby and I would like to clean it up, but I have no idea what to use. Could anyone one help me please. :beer:
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Anyone make your own christmas food hamper for at home?
I know alot of you guys have "stores" with food etc stashed away but wondering if anyone else does what we do at christmas. We have a box (or 2/3 lol)in the cupboard (this year next to my store inspired by OS :rolleyes: ). We but extra items and items that are christmassy or wouldn't be bought the rest of the year as we go…
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Oatmeal or Oatbran?
Hi all :hello: I'm realy wanting to make my traditional Parkin for Bonfire Night but can't find any Oatmeal anywhere :confused: . I've tried Mr T, A and S but no one has any. Could I use Oat Bran instead? is it the same thing and would it have the same effect? Any advice would be fab (have had a look but couldn't find any…
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What are those pan lid things called and do you still get them?
I remember my Gran having a smallish mitt type thing (smaller than the mitt on an oven glove) that seemed to be made out of something that looked to me like thick string all stuck together, that she used to hold the hot metal handles on her pots and pans. I'm sure it wasn't string, lol...but from a child's perspective,…
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buying muslin
hi everyone, this is my first post, so apologies if its the wrong place for it! i want to start using muslin for face cleansing instead of buying face wipes but I'm confused about whether the stuff for babies is the same as the stuff sold specifically for face use? I can get more for my money when buying the baby stuff,…
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How to make a quilt, what size etc!
Sorry I did do a search but couldn't find what I was looking for! Now it's getting colder I was thinking about making some quilts for the children's beds. I seem to have far too much linen so I was going to chop some that I'm not really bothered about up and make it into some patchwork quilts. However I just can't bring…
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Cheapest Marg for Baking
Hi, I'm finding the cost of margarine is hitting us quite hard at the moment and it's putting me off baking. I really hate the value spread for sandwiches so use the Asda own brand above that. It isn't butter but I can eat it without gagging. I want to do more baking and pastry dishes from leftovers but I know when I made…
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homemade "cook in paste"
I used to buy Knorr "Stir it Up" jar of paste that you used cold to coat chicken and then cooked in pan. They have discontinued it and hubby and I are distraught because it was so yummy. Anyway thought I might have a go at making my own. We really liked the Italian tomato and herb variety so do you think I should use…
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OS Daily Thread Saturday 1st November
Hi, this is the OS Daily thread for Saturday 1st November, 2008. 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…
