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Mince Pies
Hi, I want to make some mince pies and freeze them but was wondering whether to cook them first and then freeze or freeze raw and cook when they are required. What has everyone else done in past? Thanks
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Sundried Tomato Chutney
Hi folks, As usual, the search does not come up with anything :rolleyes: Does anyone have a recipe for a chutney made from sundried tomatoes? I have quite a lot :) Thanks!
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Cawl Recipe Please
Right I have lived in wales for around 30 years and I love real cawl...but.. The only recipe i have is my mums which is naff.....(sorry mum but your english and its just not the same):o So if your around 60 ish have lived in wales from the day you were born and was brought up on a farm and have eaten proper cawl since…
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OS Daily thread - Saturday 15th November
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 15th 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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Any Combination Microwave Oven Experts?
I'm refurbing my kitchen and have just replaced my microwave with a combi oven. Living alone, I don't want to put my 'big' oven on all the time. Unless I'm entertaining or doing a 'bulk' cook for the freezer, I've tended to use a 'toaster oven' and my microwave for most meals (but have also just recycled the toaster oven…
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Apple cider vinegar?
Does anyone know where I can buy apple cider vinegar without ordering it online? I can't find in in any supermarkets, and Holland & Barrett only do it in tablet form. I can find cider vinegar, but not apple cider vinegar which I believe is totally different. thanks in advance
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How do you pickle chilies?
I have never pickled anything before so need some help please :D Have found lots of different ways on the web, too many to choose from. so I wondered if anyone here had a tried, tested and quick way of doing it? I have jars and chilies ready ;)
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Removing wax crayon from wood
Hi I am hoping that one of you lovely people may be able to help. My LO has drawn all over one of his wooden jigsaws with a crayon! :eek: Does anyone know how I can go about removing it? Most of the time he is a little :A but give him a crayon and it turns out like this :naughty: !!!
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Homemade filofax pages / diary / wall calendar
Hi all, I guess we are all thinking of cutting back and also being greener if possible :beer: So with that in mind, this coming year is the year I will not: - Buy a wall calendar for the kitchen for around £6 - Buy any Filofax refills at £4ish a go - Buy a diary for my handbag at £5ish Small stuff, but it all counts.…
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Kidney help !!
In the slow cooker I am cooking a load of Beef and Kidney - half will be a stew and half will go in a pie. I have a pack of Lambs Kidneys and just realised I don't know how to prepare them !!! Do I just chop them up and add them or do I need to cut the hard white bits out ??? How daft am I !!! TIA. T xx
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Is Fridge on its way out? Frozen Vegetables in Veg Tray!
I woke up to discover all my veg are frozen and stuck to the tray in the bottom of the fridge part of the fridge freezer. Having pulled out the tray, there doesn't appear to be any other issues other than it being cold. Its a Bosch frost free fridge freezer and is about 10 years old. The fridge temperature indicator is…
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cleaning futon cushions
I have a round bamboo chair with ahuge round futon like cushion. What's the best way to clean it? my toddler has just coloured it in with a blue felt tip pen:eek: I guess i might have to make a new cover for it:rolleyes:
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Old Style Thread - Friday 14th November
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 14th 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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Semolina - where can I buy it?
I have been trying to buy some semolina (not the tinned stuff) for weeks now without success. I have tried both large and small Tesco, 2 Asda stores, Morrisons, and 2 Sainsburys stores without any luck. Does anyone know where else I might be able to try to get a pack? When I have asked in the above stores, I have been told…
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Tapioca flour - alternative?
Hi. Can anyone help me please. My daughter is coeliac and I have been trying to get some Tapioca flour for some of the recipes I have. However, it seems to be hard to come by. Does anyone know if there is an alternative. I have in the store cupboard rice flour, polenta, ground almonds, potato flour. Thanks in advance for…
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Tub of mozzarella pearls
I brought a couple of tubs reduced in Sainsburys but dont think i will be using them in next couple of days and wondered if I can freeze them? I have frozen normal mozzarella before, but not aure about these as they are are in a pot of liquid. If anyone knows if I can freeze em can you let me know asap as need to pop em in…
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Does anyone make fromage frais?or know how to make it???
hi, i have successfully made some pots of soya yogurt and some very creamy cows milk based yogurt, which has gone down really well mixed with honey or hm jam. One of my children only like fromage frais, is it possible to make this?
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Microwaving pasta?
Hello! I am cookerless while my kitchen is being fitted and have a craving (yes, I'm pregant), for tuna pasta tonight. However, with a microwave as my only tool, is this out of the question? I know I can cook rice and cous cous, but pasta? I''d appreciate your advice! Emma
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Hand blender - reassurance needed
I've always used a liquidizer with a jug when making soup, but I've just bought a Sainsburys Basics hand blender and am about to try it out. I'm a bit nervous as I've never used one before and am frightened in case it is too lively and pebbledashes the kitchen with soup! Is it really safe to use one of these in an…
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Recommendations for electric steamers please
I need a food steamer with a proper delay start function:e.g. I can put the food in and set it to start in 30 mins or 2 hours.It is very useful if I'm off doing something else and want my food ready at a certain time. The only one I've found has died on me ( cheap plastic thing). I would pay for a good qaulity one if it…
