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Lasagne - how to make it healthier?
I hope someone can help with this. I want to make lasagne to freeze and want to make a healthier version than I usually make/buy. So far I've come up with less meat in the filling, and drain off the fat. Bulked out with chopped onions/carrots and tinned toms and possibly some lentils. What I'm really stuck with is the…
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What to do with sugared grape water???
I have about a litre of sugared grape water left over from last years failed attempts at grape jelly :o I'm going to have another go next year (if I can get free grapes again) but use sugar jam instead of normal jam as I think the amount of pectin was the problem. However, the juice has been taking up space in my freezer…
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Basics Toilet Cleaner, is it up to the job?
As Martin is always banging on about dropping down a brand or two in the supermarket, I thought I'd try the Sainsbury's Basics toilet cleaner. I think the bottle only cost about 40p. Ingredients: disinfectant, perfume and formaldehyde. Do you think it does a good enough job? What's missing compared to the more expensive…
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Pastry
hi hope it's OK to ask this here :) I've got a recipe for pastry for quiche that I want to try for the first time. It says I need lard, is there anything I could substitute this for, or is it best to use this? Sorry if that is a very silly question!!
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OS Daily Thread - Saturday 14th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 14th March. 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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Self Raising Flour
Hi Please can someone tell me if self raising flour which is past it's sell-by date (end of jan 09) is ok to use? thanks, McFilly
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Beef suet
Is beef suet just beef fat? My butcher often gives us a large chunk of beef fat when we buy a roast and I normally pop it on the top of the roast, but I was wondering if I could grate it up and use it to make dumplings.
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Very silly sewing question
I recently got a sewing machine for the first time, and think that I have done a fab job of things so far being a complete novice :T . I was given some school gyms for my 6 year old for school. She is quite dinky so I have managed to take the sides in and they fit her better all in all. My problem is that i also need to…
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Packed Lunches that will keep for 2 days?
Hi , We are off to Disneyland Paris next week- can't wait. :D I am trying to come up with food ideas that will last from thursday to saturday. Apart from the obvious crisps and sweets I was wondering if anybody knew of anything else we could use? We wont have a fridge when we get there.
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Washing machine has died!!how to handwash baby items?
Hi all, Our washing machine has decided to give up, but I desperately need to wash my lo's clothes, as running out of clean ones. Normally baby clothes go on at a higher temperature, so any tips on how i should handwash her clothes?please and thanks
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Washing Machine Recommendation
I think my washing machine has bitten the dust:mad: DH is going to look at it over the weekend and fingers crossed he can fix it - its making a loud banging noise.:eek: Just in case he can't - can anyone recommend a decent one for around the £200 mark. there are 2 adults and 1 child in the house. I don't need a dryer…
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Store cupboard lists
Hi all, I have finally tidyed out my tin/packet cupboard, and found i had 11 tins of TUNA :confused: and 9 tins of mushy peas :confused: So what i was wondering does anyone have a way of keeping track what they have in their cupboards, so that they do not double up on items..... any ideas would be welcome Gonna start on my…
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Salvaging crafting supplies
Hi folks, I'm new to the boards and fairly new to the UK. One of our employees shared MoneySavingExpert with me, and it's already helped me on several occasions. Now that I'm here, I'm excited to start gleaning and sharing some serious cheapskating stories and tips! As for crafting... I often wondered what to do with the…
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is it ham or pork?
I'm so sorry for being totally thick sounding, but i;m not sure what i've cooked!!! as it is just myslef and my DS, who both eat everything and anything, i decided to make an effort to buy cheaper cuts of meat. This week my butcher had pork hocks for £2 so i have put one in my slow cooker today. i soaked it last night as…
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Tonight: Brand v Budget
I just checked on Martin's Appearances thread and saw the prog's already been posted about there, but I thought I'd post about it here too in case any OSers don't know about it! It's on at 8pm Friday 13th on ITV1 and here's the blurb! "Martin Lewis investigates the power of premium brand loyalty, challenging shoppers to…
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Surviving the endometriosis diet!!
I have had endometriosis for several years now, i was diagnosed by laparoscopy about 5 years ago but have probably had since my periods first started at 11. In my case it has grown into my bladder and that is what causes most of my pain. I am also trying for a baby at the moment after a recent miscarriage so i want to give…
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MealPlans WB 16th March 2009
Hi Guys! Havent been around much but thought I would start the mealplan thread agai this week. This week we are having: Monday-Toad In Hole, Mini Roasties, Carrots & Sprouts Tuesday-Shepherds Pie, Cabbage & Peas Wednesday-Fish, New Pots, Carrots & Peas Thursday-Chicken Stir Fry Friday-Egg, Chips & HP Saturday-Chicken Curry…
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OS Daily Friday 13th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 13th March. 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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1950's style recipes needed
Hi hope im in the right place. my parents have just said that they will give £50 for a weeks shopping. But all the meals in the evening plus pud are like youd get in the 50's so i urgently need recipes and inspiration for me dh and ds. the only fish we eat is cod or pollock but the rest need to be meat or poultry. thanks…
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Need help - Stardrops and dishwasher
I doubt I'm asking this in the right part of the forum as it is really a question about dishwashers, but it involves Stardrops and this is the place to come for help with Stardrops...... :D :D I use vinegar instead of rinse aid in the dishwasher, works fine. I left DH in the house alone last night (worse than leaving the…
