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Dishwasher that doesn't wash
Hi would be really grateful if someone could advise me on this very annoying issue. We have a zanussi dishwasher that is about 4 years old. The tablets that we use or the Finish powerball with calgon etc. But the dishes still come out with food stains on them and look like they haven't been washed at all. The water goes…
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Looking for inspiration
Afternoon everyone! I'm trying to plan out what shopping I need for the month which means that I have to plan my Christmas Day meals. This is where I need inspiration and help though. Christmas Day will be here for me (won't eat peanuts - I'm not allergic to them I just hate them!), dh (who is veggie-but won't eat…
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Washing machine drawer full of water
Hi all, Does anyone know how I can solve this problem - when I've done a load of washing my conditioner compartment of the drawer is full of water, I have to take the drawer out before each new load to empty it. I have done an empty drum wash twice with only bleach (2 capfuls) and have cleaned the water channel that leads…
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paramentier potatotes ????
Sorry prob spelt it wrong , u know those little cubes of crispy potatoes how do u make them ? thankyou lol
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'Odd Ingredients'
Hi You know when you buy packets of stuff that you end up throwing away because you haven't done anything/not sure what to do with them? It's about to happen, so all suggestions gratefully received. Items are so far: Millet flakes Quinoa grains quinoa flakes.
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Arghhh ridiculous stock problem
So any clever ideas for me? I like to have bottled stock in the cupboard, and recently came across Oxo concentrated lamb stock which I thought would be handy for the slow cooker. But the stuff is so thick, you can't get it out of the bottle - thought it was my cold kitchen but I've had it on the counter all week with lots…
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OS Daily Thread - Saturday 29th November
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 29th of November. It is is an ‘over the garden fence’ type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
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Wild Duck Breasts and Belly Pork - Help!
Hi, I have 2 wild mallard duck breasts which I have no idea how to cook. They need to be moist, healthy and not chewy, are they best slow cooked? Secondly, I have a peice of belly pork for hubbys dinner tomorrow, how do I cook it? Thanks
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Ice cream maker help needed please
I have just bought a second hand ice cream maker and am trying it out as I speak. It is the kind with the bowl that sits in the freezer overnight and attaches to a mixer for maker the ice cream. My problem is that it says on the box that the ice cream will be ready to serve in 20 minutes....so far mine has been going an…
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Baking Help!! No Bicarb. of Soda
Help please! I'm having a baking week and have just been to Tesco's but they had no bicarbonate of soda...at least none that me or Tesco blokey could find! I've got 2 recipes for cookies that I was going to do this afternoon, but both require it. What would happen if I bake without it?? I've not been baking long enough to…
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OS Daily Friday 28th November 2008
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 28rd of November. It is is an ‘over the garden fence’ type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
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Asda own brand Quorn
Im told that Asda do there own brand of Quorn pieces/mince Can anyone please tell me if this is true and whats its called so I can find it on Asda.com as I cannot find it Thanks in advance
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Can I heat rice three times?
I am quite busy in the evenings, so when I get some time in the kitchen I tend to make a whole load of meals, and re-heat (or finish) them later in the week when I have no time. On Monday I had some time, so I half-cooked a big pile of risotto. I finished cooking it in a few mins tonight, but I misjudged it and there is at…
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Is Brandy Cognac?
I am making a cake that asks for Brandy as an ingredient, is Brandy Cognac if not can it be used in its place? Thanks
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December 2008 Grocery Challenge
Guidelines for posting on the Grocery Challenge thread. What is the Grocery Challenge thread? This is a thread where people who are taking part in the Grocery Challenge can post for help encouragement and support and talk about anything related to grocery shopping. We ask that you try to keep on topic and post things that…
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MealPlans WB 27 November 2008
Penny Pincher doesn't seem to be around, so I'll start this, for those of you waiting :D My plans seem to be all over the place in the last couple of weeks, but this is my plan for the next 7 days :p Thursday – spinach and ricotta with pasta Friday – calzone pizza and garlic dough balls Saturday – parsnip soup, HM bread…
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crayon & felt tip on (nice) wipe clean tablecloth
I have a nice wipe clean tablecloth. It's not a totally plastic wipe clean one, but a proper white tablecloth that has an acrylic coating (& wasn't cheap :o ) The label says 52% cotton, 48% polyester, acrylic coated, & it can be washed at 40oC. My darling DS is never very careful when doing his homework, and has, on…
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The ultimate kitchen accessory
My OH sent me this link this morning and it made me :rotfl: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/27/tob_kitchen_computer/ I mean it came with two weeks of training, why would anyone pass it up?
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OS Daily Thursday 27th November 08
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 27rd of November. It is is an ‘over the garden fence’ type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
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How to dye a dressing gown
Does anyone know the name of a dye that can be used in a washing machine to dye a white cotton dressing gown Thank you.
