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broken oven - brownie help
My rather old gas oven is on it's way out I'm afraid. Unless it's set to 250C the gas flame goes out, and cannot be reignited. This isn't a great issue - most things can be done on the hob or in the slow cooker if they need a lower temp but I'm a bit stuck when it comes to brownies, which my OH loves. I guess I could just…
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Vitalite
I started using Vitalite spread, as opposed to Flora/Utterly Butterly spreads. It seems Vitalite is very good for you. Even suitable for Vegans, and only costs 83p for 500g tub. I am finding it tastes great, spreads easily, good to cook with too. The empty tubs are good containers too.
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Uses for chickpea cooking water
Does anybody know what the water that dried chickpeas have been cooked in can be used for? Can it be used as a stock? Does it have any nutrional value?
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Chicken, Ginger & Garlic
Hope someone can help. I oven cooked chicken breasts with onions, olive oil & a paste of garlic & ginger (came in a jar)I found in the Asian shop. It's a bit runny & too oniony for me. Was thinking of blending liquid & onions down & maybe adding some of a coconut block I also got in Asian shop. Do you think this would work…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 16th February 2009
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! Following requests to start things steadier for…
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Fatty beef
I bought some brisket which I boiled for 5 hours with star anise, cinnamon, white cardamom, szechuan pepper, garlic, ginger, chinese wine, and beef stock. Unfortunately while the result was ok, the beef really wasn't as fatty as you would get in Asia. Any ideas about a fattier, more sinewy cut than brisket, suitable for…
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Homemade pickling vinegar
As it's in season I have in mind to make some beetroot chutney. I've got plenty of white vinegar and thought I could make my own pickling vinegar but am unsure what to do. I'm fairly sure I have pickling spice. The recipe calls for a pint of white pickling vinegar. Please could anyone advise me what to do and quantities?
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Help Needed Please - Electric 28cm non stick Prestige Multi cooker
Hi All I wonder whether you could help me please? I've been given a Prestige multi cooker but have absolutely no idea what to cook in it? :o :o :o I've been harping on about wanting to try a slow cooker (having read what everyone else seems to be eating/doing with theirs) and wondered whether this does the same type of…
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Dinner Ideas for 10 people
I'm looking for inspiration and some of you Old Stylers to help out. We're having a dinner party for 10 people in March. Dh likes cooking so happy to make everything from scratch but just looking for ideas. Obviously needs to be prepared in advance so he doesn't spend all the time in the kitchen. Any ideas would be…
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Help with OS recipes
I am hopeless at finding stuff and despite searching for over 40mins i cannot find what i want here! So, can any one help me - i am trying to go a bit more OS and wanted recipes for the following if anyone can help PLEASE: Yorkshire puds Sweet n Sour sauce Chilli (as in chilli for cooking in slow cooker) Any hearty soups…
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When Is an Oat Not An Oat? (for flapjacks/cereal bars)
So, there I was, in the oats aisle for the second time, wanting to make cereal bars/flapjacks. But there are lots of things there and I spent 20 minutes reading all the bags and thinking about "when is an oat not an oat". There seem to be three sorts: - porridge oats - muesli - crunchy oats, e.g. these…
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A question about widening the neck on a knitted jumper
I've got a couple of jumpers for the children that fit in the body but I struggle to get them over their heads, I think my lot have big heads! Was wondering how I could go about widening the necks without the whole thing coming apart. Thinking maybe if I sew some fabric onto the shoulder I can cut through then put some…
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Freezing rice and pasta?
Hello :) I've just started [sort of] batch cooking, and I was wondering when I make meals with rice and pasta in them, can the rice and pasta be frozen after I've cooked it, or should I just freeze the sauces and make the rice or pasta as I go during the week? Freezing the whole lot would be easier, but I'm just not sure…
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OS Daily thread - Sunday 15th February
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 15th February. 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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Knitting Pattern Wanted
Hi, Can anyone help me? Looking for a knitting pattern oa a CROCHET pattern for A Creme Egg Chick or HEN ? Dawn
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Has anyone used an egg coddler?
I've found a thread about what an egg coddler is, but there doesn't seem to be any advice about using one. I got a lovely Royal Worcester one for £1.25 from a charity shop (list price £15.50!) and have just tried to use it. I put a bit of butter in the bottom and broke my egg into it, then screwed the lid back on and stood…
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Dried beans help please
I bought a packet of dried mixed beans intending to make a flan/tart like I used to years ago. But now I can't remember how I did it? Has anyone got any ideas please? I've got plenty off eggs etc and can knock up some pastry if need be. I think I used to do like a fritter in a heavy frying pan, but I just can't remember.
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Cleaning Advice - a bit delicate.....
One of my cats poo'd underneath the computer desk this morning :mad: and needless to say it went all over the wires, plug & trailing leads :eek: I spent a good half hour on my hands & knees cleaning it with Stardrops & bleach, unplugged everything & wiped every individual lead but I can still smell it :confused: I cleaned…
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help with new household??
Hi Im new to money saving expert and am amazed at how well you guys seem so organised. Im 20 years old an recently got engaged and moved in with my partner and have no idea where to start with running a household. Was hopin for some pointers as its seeming fairly expensive at the mo. Many Thanks a very confused katie…
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How do you use a Bamix ?
I've just been given a Bamix by a friend who can't get on with it. It has no instructions, but I have managed to identify what the bits are for from their website. I have also found a few recipes online (mayo without egg, diet whipped cream, fresh fruit foam,TOOTHPASTE, avocado face cream and a dressing for salmon). I can…
