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wher can i buy sweet scoops??
Hi all, i was thinkin of making my own sweets in jars, as the ones in the shops are sooo expensive, and i wanted to attach a mini scoop as a finishing touch. I have looked everywhere and have come up with nothing, was wondering if anyone knows where you can get these??? thanks in advance clumsy_cupcake
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To Yeast or Not to Yeast.....?
I'm hoping all you stollen makers out there can help with this please. I want to make stollen for Christmas and all the recipes I've found bar one include yeast. However, the one without yeast looks the nicest. So the question is, do I really need yeast to make stollen or not?:confused: Thank you:rudolf: :xmassign:…
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ALDI Shopper's Meal Ideas
Hi, I have shopped weekly at ALDI for a few years now but more and more I am spending an additional £15-£25 elsewhere, as although ALDI offer good quality foods, they never seam to change. As a result, my kids get a bit fed up of eating the same old meals (hence the extra spend). Are there any ALDI shoppers out their who…
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Needed. Florist
Hi Some of you may have seen the message I posted yesterday about using what I have in the house already for Christmas presents, rather than going into automatic pilot lazy mode regarding stocking up on christmas cards, gift wrap etc etc. I normally sent my aunt in London a floral arrangement at Christmas. I would like to…
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Pressing/ironing a suit?
I have a job interview tomorrow and have dug a suit out of storage (haven;t had to wear one for years) and it is really creased. It's hung in the bathroom for two days with no results and I'm not sure if I can iron it? Any suggestions? I don;t have the time or money to get it professionally pressed.
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Spicy stock cube substitute
I have a recipe for spicy rice that uses oxo spicy stock cubes. Was wondering if anyone has suggestions for what to do instead. If I remember to take my glasses to the shops I could look at the ingredients list, but I suspect that it will be general and say 'spices'.…
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Cleaning carpets - what OS solution works?
Hello! I need to clean our cream rug (not expensive) before in laws arrive in a few weeks. What have you guys found that works, please? Vanish carpet shampoo just doesn't do it anymore. thanks! x
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MealPlans WB 5th December 2008
Hi Guys! Another week has flown past. This week we are having: Thursday-Baked Spuds & Beans Friday-Girls night (friends coming over and treating me to an Indian) Saturday-Roast Chicken, Roasties & Veg Sunday-At Friends Monday-Toad In Hole, Mash & Veg Tuesday-Lamb Stew & Dumplings Wednesday-Curry & Rice So what are you all…
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OS Daily thread 4th December
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 3nd December. 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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smalls room???
hi ladies anyone heard of a smalls room?? just got a new place and its deco or just after war it has a small room with a window off the bathroom but no electricity supply it has a shelved alcove similiar to an airing cupboard approx 31/2' x 4' plus alcove, not an airing cupboard as house has one on landing. the door is…
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Help with foreign object in food
Have spent ages wondering where to put this question, please move if necessary!:o I bought a food item which DS bit into yesterday and there was a piece of very sharp stone. There was a huge cracking noise as he did so! I am obviously concerned that it could be a faulty batch or may need a product recall. The store will…
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Help! Self cleaning cooker not cleaning
Hi Can anyone help, my cooker desperately needs cleaning and is suposed to be self cleaning? It's not cleaning itself though and I was hoping someone would be able to offer advice on the best way of cleaning it. Washing up liquid, bicarb etc Thanks:beer:
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HM bread question
have dug my breadmaker out of the cupboard and have started to make my own bread but find its not as sweet as shop bread, is it just the taste of additives i am missing? can you add something else? even tried milk bread as thought that might be sweeter than a normal white loaf but it wasn't. thank you in advance for any…
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What can i make with failed mayonnaise mixture?
I tried to make mayo but it's just resulted in a liquid consistency(same as oil). The mixture has in it: 2 egg yolks 225ml veg oil 75ml olive oil Any ideas greatly appreciated!
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Help us mealplan, and eat more healthily and cheaply...
Hello All, Im currently overdue our 1st baby (due last friday), our income will decrease and I am also hoping to breastfeed. What I am looking to do is make our grocery budget go alot further (both me and OH allocate £100 each, every month-so £200 per month but we never seem to have much in-and also I would like to eat…
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Green Bean Chutney?
Sure I heard that you could make a nice chutney with green beans, so I bought 4-5 packets of trimmed ones yesterday on special offer :p Have searched but can't find a recipe on here, can anyone recommend one?
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Best Way to Clean a Fridge?
Evening All :) Apologies for the huge beginner's question :o , but what is the best (and cheapest) way to clean a fridge?? I really have to clean mine tonight whilst it's bare. I normally use hot water and bleach. Is the the best way or is there an even better way? Many, many thanks in advance S x
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Indian food lovers
I just discovered that Pataks have some "how to make" videos on Youtube. It has things like chickpea curry and tarka dahl, bombay potatoes etc. I dunno how to do the linky thing but the recipes look scrummy. Farf x
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xmas biscuits advice needed.
Want to attemt to make xmas biscuits as presents so has anyone got cheap shortbread recipie or cheap gingerbread. Also where can I get xmas shaped cutters have tried woolies/wilkos and instore want a tree or star shape be nice. Anyone else doing same?
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OMG...Never even knew you could buy canned minced beef...
lol I did not honestly! My brother emigrated on Sunday and gave me 2 MASSIVE boxes of store cupboard items. Threw most of it as it was not just out of date, it was older than him! But there are still things in date, but things I never knew existed! Can't believe he has eaten this rubbish ewwwww Anyway, only thing i'm…
