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Meat
So, browsing the local Asda the other day I wondered how they can charge different prices for the same cuts of meat. I stood, in one hand a Smart Price Pork joint. The other hand a Asda Pork joint both similar in weight but a considerable difference in price. I looked at the codes, both slaughtered in the UK. Different…
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Frozen Turkey
My freezer recently blew up and we are now without one (it was the oven last Christmas and the TV two Christmases before that!). Anyway as it looks like turkeys may be in short supply this year, I was wondering, if I bought a frozen turkey at the weekend how quickly after it had defrosted would I have to cook it. Would…
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Figs & Honey?? - Valentine Warner
I know it was some weeks ago, but the lad did something 'licious with figs & honey. It's not on BBC Food, so did anyone write down the recipe? & would they mind sharing it please? (& am I even posting in the right place?) :)
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Weird but wonderful mint slices
I just cannot believe how moreish these are! They sound disgusting I know but go on...be brave...try them! 1 box Ritz crackers (BOGOF in most places at the moment) 300g plain chocolate peppermint flavouring to taste (I used 8 capfuls of the Supercook one labelled 'natural') Melt the chocolate. Add the peppermint. Taste.…
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How much pastry?
Hi, I've a vegetarian Brie and Mushroom recipe that uses frozen puff pastry which I've done every year, but I want to make my own this time. The recipe asks for a 12 oz packet. Will this be a total weight of all the ingredients do you think? Or should I make it using 12oz of flour + the butter? :confused: How long does…
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Wednesday 17th December
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for wednesday 17th December. This 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 many slices has yours got?
i can remember a few years back allways counting how many slices there were in my loaves of bread. so i could work out how many loaves i needed for the week i dont know why, but i bought hovis best of both medium sliced this evening and for the first time in ages i counted the slices ( not including the crusts) and there…
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melon balls in port..
hello, ive searched old threads but can anyone give me quick tips on melon balls in port? how to soak etc.. do you do this once they are balls or before? will serve with parma ham. Ive trawlled through old treads but keep getting side tracked on things i see!! x x
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Ideas to stop draught from Catflap
Hi, I'm new to posting in this forum but have been reading and have been picking up loads of tips, so thanks especially for the Homemade Xmas drinks, I love the Baileys one! Anyway, back to the problem, bear with me while I explain the set up... In our kitchen there is no base unit at the end next to the wall so we have a…
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OSers please help with preparing pheasant!!
Hi all, wonder if you can help? I've been offered a pheasant from my step-dad when he comes down for xmas, I'm not squeamish at all to cook & eat it, but I'm a little confused about the 'hanging' process. I understand you're supposed to hang game birds for a while to help with the flavour but for how long? Do you prepare…
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Need some inspiration.......ok just need some help!
Hi All Hope you can help me. DH was complaining that there is nothing 'nice' to eat in our house. By nice he means cakes or biscuits or something naughty! We are on a seriously tight budget at the minute.........actually that is an understatement, we just dont have any money! Soooooo I have decided that I will try my hand…
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How do you cook two joints......
I've noticed on here that some of you are having turkey and another joint, ie beef or gammon, for your xmas dinner....how do you do this?...My oven is full with just the Turkey and when that comes out then in goes my roast pots/ parsnips/pigs in blankets etc. So how do you do it?...Have you all got double ovens or hugh…
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Old Style Tuesday 16th December
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday16December. This 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 already.…
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HM alcohol free Christmas puddings?
Does anyone have a good recipe for HM christmas puddings but ones without alcohol? thanks in advance
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buffet ideas for 100+ on a budget?
Hi all Its my MIL's 60th soon and she would love a buffet with her party. She doesn't feel able to ask all invited to bring and share, soooo on a small budget what can you clever lot think of? many thanks MM
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food for someone with nasal tube
Help please My husband has been sent home with the tube in, he connectss it for 6 hours daily for feeding. Have been told he needs a soft textured diet to regain his swallowing eating ability. Can you suggest what I can give him Made beef tea and soups but want to give fruit and veg Thank you
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OS Daily Monday 15th December 2008
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Munday 15th December. This 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 already.…
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Christmas Day tea?
Hi Guys I am asking for ideas for christmas day tea, I have family coming back to my house for tea and would like some ideas on what to serve up? We are all going out for christmas lunch so will probably be stuffed but I want to have a nice tea in case anyone is hungry, I do intend to cook a turkey and slice it for cold…
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Starbucks style egg nog latte
I have a SERIOUS and very unMSE addiction to Starbucks egg nog latte - thank goodness they only sell it in December, but even that makes quite a big dent at £3odd a cup! I was wondering if any of you knew of any way to make the egg nog base stuff? I have googled it and the recipes I have found either use fresh eggs and…
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Korma Soup
HI, Wondering if any1 can help me , a friend & i where in a cafe 1 day & got korma soup & it was lovely.....we even asked for the recipe but never got it:eek: wonder why/? ..........we did have a cheek asking;) anyways any1 have it?.......... Thanks in advance.........hope some1 can help..........
