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does mashed banana keep?
Bit of a dim question (am not an expert on bananas as have never really liked them!) but I am trying to get my baby daughter to eat more fruit and she seemed to like the mashed banana I gave her the other day - if I give her some again and she doesn't finish it does it keep ok in the fridge?
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HELP with a gammon joint please
I have picked up (at a v good price) a huge gammon joint 4.7kg. I want to cook it to use as sliced ham for sarnies etc and also for ham, egg, chip type teas. It is too big to use in one go but am unsure whether to cook whole and then slice/ freeze or cut into 4 and freeze joints uncooked? If whole, should I roast it or…
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Daily OS thread - Sunday 8th Feb
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 8th Feb. 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…
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How to increase a knitting pattern size
Hello, hope a seasoned knitter can help me out please I've come across a stash of wool that I'd like to try and turn into a jumper for my DD by this (or next) Christmas, I know my limitations :rolleyes: I have a couple of easy-looking patterns for children, however, they are more for younger children, and I was wondering,…
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I need your help ladies!
I've got this lovely brown jacket kind of suede effect which is dry clean only. My cat was unwell and I wrapped him up in it and took him to the vets beccause that was all I had to hand and now it smells of cat pee. I've had it dry cleaned but it still smells really bad. Any ideas? Thank you in advance. If my granny was…
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oh dear what have I done wrong?!?!
hi, I have just been going through my cupboards and come across some kidney beans and some butter beans I bought ages ago with a view to bulking out food with them. I've never used them before but it says on the instructions that I should put them both in water for a few hours (12 I think) and then cook them from there....…
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tray bakes. Line tins?
I never used to line my tins but several new recipes ( namely flapjack and cereal seed type bars ) tell you to line them. When I do this, I leave the baking to cool completely then mark it and score all round the edge of the tin, turn it upside down and find the top layer comes out but leaves the bottom half of the baking…
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Alternatives to dry cleaning.
Hi, I would normally post on the green and ethical board but I figure I'd get a greater response here. I have to pairs of curtains that were given to me and are dry clean only They are M&S curtains and made from 83% cotton / 17% nylon. The lining, not detatchable, is 50% cotton / 50% polyester. The cost of dry cleaning I…
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me and dh and ds need desperate food shopping help
Hi. Me, dh and ds have just had our income reduced and need major help. I have £30 a week to do breakfast dinner and tea. My dh hates fresh fish but will eat breaded/battered and also dislikes cous cous. I dont like fresh tomatoes but will eat tinned, jarred etc. Has any one got any ideas for cheap meals or free plans?…
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Help! Beer used in pie filling too bitter.....
My husband has just made the most amazing steak and mushroom pie filling but the beer he used has left it with a bit of a nasty after taste. We now realise if he'd used the lighter ale it would be ok but what can we do to salvage tonight's supper? Have tried a tablespoon of tom puree, a teaspoon of sugar and a load of…
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Eating Well V's Eating Cheaply??
I always love reading though other peoples foodplans to see what everyones eating, sometimes it gives me good idea's of food to serve my own family. However sometimes i admit i cringe when i see some peoples meal plans some of the things people feed thier family make me wonder at what point eating cheaply overrides peoples…
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what could I cook with this?
Sorry if this is in the wrong place, have been searching for the correct thread and can't seem to find one. I've got some creme fraiche and mozzarella on the turn that need using up, also got some gnocchi, would it work to make a kind of cheese/creme fraiche sauce for the gnocchi (I've got mushrooms, onions etc as well).…
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Have I killed my le creuset?
Ok, a little while ago OH cooked curry in one of my beloved le creuset (the 24cm, perfect sized for most things one) & he sort of forgot about it, on a medium-high heat on the ceramic hob. Cue-VERY burnt curry(which didnt taste too bad if you ignored the black bits!) and VERY burnt le creuset interior :mad::mad:. You could…
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6 people - 4 kids - 3 vegies. Meals for <£1
6 people - 2 adults + 4 kids - 3 veggies (one of whom doesn't like vegetables). Any ideas for Meals for <£1 (total) My main staples at the moment - 6x Tesco Vlaue noodles (=6x10p) + some peas/sweetcorn - 6x Sainsbury value Pittas (2x6 for 70p so 35p) with puree (5p worth) & cheese (about 100g £2 for 400) - Baked potatoes…
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Easy casserole recipe please!
Hi this probably sounds silly but i need to know just how to make a basic casserole i have veg and pots but not sure what way to start it! so if anyone can give me a recipe that would be great! thanks ash x
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'rusty'chrome
I got a chrome uplighter standard lamp, but the base has got rusty spots on it. I don't want to buy a new one as the rest of the lamp is OK, Have tried loooking for a spot where I can still use the lamp, but not have the base on show but haven't got one. So has anyone got any 'bright' ideas on covering up,…
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Thoughts and tips please
I am working full time but I will out of a job by 1st April. I am trying to squirrel money away to tide me over until I find another job. I feel that I am fighting a losing battle though. 1. We have 3 cats- they only eat Felix or Gourmet pouches - I will happily buy cheaper cat food and just give them dry stuff for a few…
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Daily OS thread - Saturday 7th February
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 7th Feb. 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…
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Homemade Febreze :)
All you need is an empty spray bottle, rinse it out. Add 4 fl.oz of fabric conditioner, rest water and there you have it!! :) Its done me for a good few years. Hope that helps! :T
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Juno's adventures with knitting needles
I want to make a scarf. I'm not quite sure that this can be classed as "money saving", since so far I've spent more than any scarf would cost, but it's fun. I have a pair of 5mm knitting needles. I have 3 balls of black and white wool. I have a lot of spare time. I have no idea what I'm doing. Does anyone have a beginner's…
