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Burnt out motor on Kenwood?
Help! I have a Kenwood Patissier and last night I was kneading some bread dough with the dough hook attachment and the phone rang. I answered it and got talking and completely forgot that the machine was on. I realised as I put the phone down after about 35 minutes that I'd forgotten it and when I went into the kitchen the…
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Help with biscuits
I want to make some biscuits for Valentines Day. As I am at work Thurday and Friday I have to make them either today or tomorrow. What sort can I make that will keep ok? Thanks
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Mould / Dehumidifers
Hi , It my first post here and am looking for some advice. We have real bad condensation in our bedroom so bad that the windows are always wet . I open them every morning but i now have black mould spots all over the walls near the window. I have stopped using the radiator in there to dry clothes and am now thinking of…
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Cake making query
Its my daughters birthday on friday and i'm doing her cake in the shape of the number 10. Would it work if i just made one large cake in a big roasting tin (say quadruple my cake mix and just adjust the timings accordingly?) any help would be appreciated
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What to do with tinned Octopus tentacles
Have found a tin of tentacles in the cupboard, any suggestions before they go to the Cat.
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Impossible pie?
Sorry for starting a new thread. I have been through the index collection and can't seem to find Aussies recipe for impossible pie. Can anyone either let me have the recipe or tell me where to find it please? Many thanks Ann x Pink/P.P. sorry:o for additional work please feel free to move this. Thanks. Ax
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How long may I keep H/M pies for
I made some little mini pies yestersay with a tin of stewed lean steak I had to be used up How long will these be safe to eat for please? Ive wrapped each one individually in cling film and am keeping them in the fridge and boy are they yummy!
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OS DAILY Tuesday 10th February
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. 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 that we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we have achieved already.…
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urgent inspiration
hi. im in desperate need of meal ideas that include main course, a side and pud for a maximum of £5. My ds wont eat lentils or soup but wil eat stews n casseroles. my dh will only eat fish if its white and coated in breadcrumbs or batter. i dont have a slow cooker but i have no problems leaving the oven as i want as much…
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Meaty/veggie meals
Does anyone have any good ideas for meals that are easy to adapt for the meat eaters and veggies in my house? Tomorrow I will probably do toad in the hole, so thats easy with veggie sausages for the vegetarians. I make the bolagnaise, chilli, shepards pie etc with one beef one tvp or lentil. But..does anyone have any more…
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Hugh Fernley Whittingstall - Chorizo recipe
On one of the HFW programmes, Hugh made a chorizo sausage mix, which could have been made into sausages, but he used as tiny meatballs. Does anyone have the recipe please.
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Getting dye tinge out of cotton
Hi everyone, We have white cotton pillowcases with some black decorative stitching. I dye my hair red and unfortunately some of this has transferred onto the pillow as I've slept, they've turned a light pink. I was wondering how I could wash them to get out the pink? I was thinking a bit of bleach in the washing machine…
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Chinese style birthday cake advice
Hello, As some of you may know, I am chinese. So it's a friend's birthday soon and instead of buying her an expensive gift, I wanted to make her a chinese style birthday cake. Pictures of the style I want... here here I've had these before and I know it is mainly cream with layers of cake, similar to a gateau. Now, I'm…
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Storing root ginger
Hello I have a stick of root ginger that frankly its going to take us months to get through! any tips for storing it? I thought about chopping it into thin slices and freezing them. Any other ideas or reasons why this wouldn't work? Cheers
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Using hand blender in the stockpot
Just a quick question (which may seem stupid!? :D ). I've been making soup recently and use my hand blender to whizz it all up at the end. I do this in the stock pot that I cook in which has a non-ctick coating. Hoever, this has now got multiple scratches. Do you blend in your stockpot or put everything in a large bowl and…
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Question on slow cooking
Have had a quick look through the numerous slow cooker threads but cant really see the answer im after...so here goes... Im going to cook a shoulder of lamb in the slow cooker soon (I have a real craving cos ive been looking at recipes) but ive read so many different ideas/viewpoints that im struggling to know what to do…
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Cereal Thriller!!
Sorry about the title - just wanted to grab your attention! :o Just found two boxes of un-opened Granola/cluster type cereal. OH bought them but now says he doesn't fancy them :mad: and I don't eat the stuff! Any ideas on how to use them up? I was thinking Twink-type biscuits or flap-jacks but don't have a recipe. Have got…
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Tips for using new cooker
Hi Everyone... My new cooker has finally been connected up... its an double oven... electric and fan assisted.... eek!! I have only ever cooked with gas before so am a little bit lost... Has anyone got any tips for me... I just know my first few meals/bakes etc are going to be awful!! Thanks in advance Lyns x
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Tesco website
Hello - I know a lot of you good folk use the Tesco website. I can't get into it this am to check my shopping (tomorrow) anyone else had problems? Thank you
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Using sweetener in bread making
Does anyone know if i can just substitute the sugar in my bread recipes for sweetener?:confused: I use a bread machine. Wasnt sure how it would effect the bread rising or the crust forming? I know with cake baking the sponge doesnt brown like normal with sweetener and you have to use a glaze. thanks!
