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Help with fitting a new press stud!!!
Hi all, Hope it's ok to post here with a sewing query? :confused: Bought DD7 some age 8 jeans for Xmas - costing £22 :eek:!!! I'm normally a Primark shopper but these were lovely and thought they'd be great for special occasions etc. So, she put them on for the 1st time last week to find that they wouldn't fasten! :eek:…
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help,rabiet,pigs tails.pork trim and salmon!
hi i found a new butcher today that sells lots of old style meat, i got a rabiet,pigs tails, and pork trim and oxo liver for £3 is this a cook price? also went to mr t and got some samon, well ivenever brought thease before so whats the best way to cook? i fought i would bung the rabit in slow cooker with veg do like a…
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leeks, white wine, frozen fish?
Hi all, I want to make leeks braised in white wine, and serve with fish (frozen arctic char fillets) Can I do leeks in oven in in casserole dish and stick fish on top? (it says to bake for 35mins from frozen) or even better could I do the leeks in the bottom of the remoska and do the fish on the rack? Do you think this…
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renovating suitcase
Just got our 'fibreglass' type suitcases out of the garage and given them a dust off. But they look a bit shabby (after effects of many baggage handlers). I don't want to go to the expense of buying new ones as basically they are still very functional and sturdy. They are dark grey Delsey cases and I've washed them and…
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clearing the Playroom
We're very lucky to have a playroom for the kids. It has a bed settee in it and loads of toys EVERYWHERE! Its really getting to me, that I spend so much time tiding up. I have clear storage tubs which we use. I need some ideas to get the kidlets involved in keeping it tidy and easy solutions to keep it that way! Obviously…
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Moneysaving OS 4th Feb 2009
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Weds 4th 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 already.…
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Making Cheese topped baps
:D Can anyone tell me have they ever made these cheese topped baps in a breadmaker? Like the ones you get in the supermarkets in packs of 6. Would be greatful for the recipe. Thanks
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use the snow to clean up your rugs!
:money: Whilst there's still snow about, take advantage of it and freshen up your rugs! My mother told me about this today and im going to try it tonight! there are several websites about it, which i found through google: http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/5572-How-to-Clean-Area-Rugs-with-Snow- taken from the webpage…
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Quick help please; apple & wine sauce?!
Hi all, I was planning to do chicken in an apple sauce tonight (to make the sauce I usually use apple juice or cider with slices of bramley apples in)... but I've forgotten to buy any apple juice! I've got plenty wine (white and red) which I never drink, and as I've bought the apples I really should use them up. So.....…
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Ideas for fish
Very unusually, I've come to a dead end with tonight's meal. I have some fish (pollack, haddock, trout) poaching in vegetable stock in the SC, but haven't a clue what to do with it beyond that :confused: (bad planning, I know.) Has anyone got some ideas? Can't do my usual fish pie since I've no potatoes. I'm kind of…
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Whole chicken - best size to go for?
Small ones seem poor value for money, have you found the best size for value for money and flavour? or can a chicken never be too big?
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Pimenton
I acquired a small tin labeled Pimenton when we were travelling (either France or Spain) - is it paprika? I need some smoked paprika - how close is it to. I want to have a try at the Hugh Fernley W's Chorizo pork, and it needs sweet paprika, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. I've googled pimenton, and came up with…
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My bargains of the week
My dd1 works for Morrisons, and at the end of the night a lot of stuff is reduced, well last night due to the snow the place was deserted and i think her manager was feeling very generous, she came home with satsumas and tangerines, 2 bags for 19p ( we have 6 bags :eek: ), white cobs, 2 pks for 9p ( again 6 pks) a large…
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Griddling chicken - where am I going wrong?
I eat alot of chicken and griddle a large % of it. But, after months of doing it I'm still rubbish at it. And I've ruined the griddle. After scrubbing it clean I've taken all the non-stick dooh-dah off it so it's rubbish. I tend to burn the outside before the inside is cooked. I normally put a sprinkle of olive oil in the…
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Out of date schwartz packet mix
Hi, I was just clearing out one of our cupboards and found two out of date Schwartz packet mixes lurking at the back (bought in the days before we were trying to be OS!) One is a Moroccan Lamb Casserole dated BBE Dec 2008 and the other is a Mexican Chilli Chicken dated BBE Jan 2009. Not wanting to waste them, would these…
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Lots of eggs to use - easy fruit cake?
I am hopeless at making cakes, but I can see half a dozen eggs going in the bin unless I do some baking! I have some dried fruit (out of date as well but what the hell). I need an easy recipe for a fruit cake if anyone can help. I also have a tin of pears and a tin of strawberries (bought as they were cheap). Any…
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How to wash a vintage Witney blanket
Does anyone have any suggestions how to wash a 100% wool blanket without ruining it or turning it into felt? I can't afford to have it dry cleaned at the moment. It was new in it's packaging when I found it, but dates back to the 50s or 60s judging from the label. I think it may too large for a normal washing machine as…
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Home Made Alcohol
I have spent the last year making my own wine using 7 or 30 day kits and it has been very successful. We never buy any wine at all and make bog standard cheap stuff for us at home but always have some of the more expensive stuff for visitors. Does anyone make the spirit kits.? I know they are only 20% and distilling is…
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OS Daily Tues 3rd Feb 09
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tues 3 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 already.…
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Cake Wrecks: when professional cakes go horribly, hilariously wrong
Cake Wrecks: when professional cakes go horribly, hilariously wrong (or why, sometimes baking your own cake is better) Some good ones here : :D http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/ Insert By Martin Thanks so much for this, hilarious. My particular favourite is image 4! [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
