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OS Daily Thread - Sunday 8th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 8th 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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Homemade chow mein??
Hey all I love the plain chowmein (soft noodles) with beansprouts that you get in Chinese restaurants/takeaways and was wondering if anyone knew how to recreate them at home. I know I need noodles and beansprouts, but what sauce and cooking method is best? TIA x
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cake recipes
hi everyone i was thinking about starting to bake and wondered if anyone could help with recepies. thanks in advance
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Chilli with oats..
Hi all I am going to make chilli con carne soon and going to add porridge oats this time to bulk it out as many tipsters on here have suggested! Just wondering do I have to cook the oats separatley first or just add straight out the bag? Thanks
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Sewing Patterns
For the first time in many years I have decided I want to start sewing again. I b ought a sewing mag. and saw some adverts for Simplicity patterns. When I went online to check them out I was horrified to find that they now cost around £5.40.:eek: :eek: I haven't even started to find out how much the fabric is.:eek: I have…
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preventing mould in wardrobe?
My Ex moved into a flat last April and when he moved in October he had damp and mould in the back of his Ikea wardrobe. We cleaned it up and he moved it ot his new flat. Now he has the same problem again. Any ideas how to deal with it?
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Mexican Cornbread without Polenta/cornmeal
I am making cornbread for dinner this evening and I can't get any polenta anywhere. I can only find the ready made stodge in the local supermarkets. Can I substitite this for something else? I have 3 recipes and I have searched the net but it seems to be a critical ingredient. Can't believe that none stock it.
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Cook on tv
http://www.beonscreen.com/uk/tv-shows/audience-entertainment/dining-stars-2430.asp
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Delia's Complete How to Cook?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0563539070/ref=s9_subs_c5_s1_p14_t1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1E241PAE50ZG0Y0XTP7K&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463374953&pf_rd_i=468294 Delia's Complete How to Cook: Both a Guide for Beginners and a Tried and Tested Recipe Collection for Life, is this a combination of her…
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Storage furniture - what works for you?
I'm not sure this really belongs on this board but it's not about DIY, and I think that the flylady people might have some helpful ideas for me. We are moving (hopefully) in a month or two, and the house we're moving to doesn't have any fitted wardrobes and doesn't even have an airing cupboard. So I need to purchase…
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Cutout (shape) biscuits recipe needed please
Kiddies want to bake some biscuits this afternoon. Can anyone recommend any good easy recipes for biscuits - the type they can cut out with cookie shape cookers. If there are any eggless recipes that'd be great (DD allergic raw egg) but not necessary (only means she misses licking bowl) . :beer:
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Worst food product ever?
Pork Brains In Milk Gravy. With 1170% of your daily cholesterol per serving. Yum! :D http://consumerist.com/5161202/the-worst-food-product-ever-may-have-been-found
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OS for Saturday 7th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sat. 7h 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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Semolina powder - what the heck?
hi, I noticed in Morrisons the other day that Semolina was quite expensive per can and there were no options to buy cheaper versions so when I saw the powder in the food weigh house I bought some ,,,, I have ust attempted to make it and its terrible!! I used milk as I would imagine you would and just mixed it to the…
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Tea pot Question!
Lately OH and I have been drinking more tea and less coffee, and I have noticed that 2 tea bags will happily make 3 mugs of tea, (but I don't think 1 bag is really good enough for 2 mugs), anyway, so I was thinking maybe a teapot would be a good idea, but I have no idea how & where to find one that is cheap and will pour…
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yoghurt making- a few questions
hi all, I have been given a yoghurt maker and wanted to have a bash at making some. my question is, how long will homemade yoghurt keep in the fridge for? also, can i freeze my starter yoghurt in ice cube trays for the next time too? will this work or will the live cultures have been killed by freezing it? thanks, hayley
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Mouse in the pantry! Can I still use food stored in there?
I definitely have a mouse in the pantry! It's nibbled some fairy cakes. :eek: I also have wheat grain in the pantry in a large 25kg sack. I have a grain mill and usually grind the grain to make bread. Should I *gulp* throw it out? There's about 10kg in there. There aren't any signs of rodent visits though. What would you…
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Where to start cutting back on food bill?
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Liquid Mascara all over beige carpet and up the walls!!!
Please help ~ my friend's son has thrown her liquid Mascara down the hall in a temper (long story!) and it's accidentally gone all up the walls and all over their beige bedroom carpet :eek: Her other half has taken most of the liquid off by using hot water and elbow grease but there is still a stain on the walls and…
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Half a lamb - any ideas to make use of lamb fat?
I have just picked up my order of half a high peak lamb (hogget to be exact) from our local butcher.:j Most of it has been stashed safely away in the freezer. I am now trying to work out how to get the best value out of everything - this is the first time I've bought meat in bulk like this. :eek: I have been given a bag…
