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can i freeze raita?
Just a quick question. Last night I had friends over for a curry (homemade MSE style of course). I made a raita out of yoghurt, cucumber, mint and other dried herbs. I have loads of it left.... can it be frozen in small amounts? thanks in advance, Ging x
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MealPlans WB 9th March 2009
Hi Guys! Another week has flownnnnnnnnnnnnn past and I cant believe we are nearly a third through the year already:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: This week we are having: Monday-Chicken Curry (Leftover chicken) & Rice Tuesday-Shepherds Pie, Cabbage, Carrots & Peas Wednesday-Steak Pie (Reduced), Mini Roasties, Brocolli, Peas &…
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OS Daily TGIF 6th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Fri 6th 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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buffet ideas
me and my fiance are having a engagemnet party in 2 weeks Does any1 have any money saving buffet ideas for me to do i think am goin to do the buffet for around 40 as not evey 1 eats at a party do they So any cheap suggestions will be welcome
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Help! Is my slow cooker broken?
Today I set a lamb casserole away in my slow cooker on low heat. It was on for most of the day. I was out during the afternoon and when I got back it was just about dried out! I only made a small portion, with about half a pint of stock (usually I do a bigger one with about a pint of stock). Should that have happened? Or…
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LP storage how do you store yours?
I have boxes of LPs in the garage and I'm going to get them out, dust them down and start listening to them! (very OS!) One thing though, I wondered if anyone can come up with a great way of storing them? I have looked at Ikea, argos, dunelme and the shelving seems pricey for what it is. I would be extremely lucky to drop…
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OS Daily Thursday 5th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for wenens4 March 2009. 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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Organic food
Hi After a long time debating, I have decided to go for it and move us (me, OH, and 5 year old twin DD's) over to organic produce. :j We already have organic dairy produce and I intend to replace any other non organic products with organic ones as they run out. It won't be 100% organic (probably be about 70-80% of our…
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Require Knitting Book - help!
Hi, its my mum's birthday in a couple of weeks and I was thinking of buying her a knitting book as she enjoys knitting. Does anyone know of any good books which I could purchase? If this thread is in the wrong place apologies.
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Oh my! Sewing machine won't stitch and my dress is needed for Friday! Please help!
Hi, first post but desperate for some advice. I got my sewing machine out from the depths of the cupbaord to make a dress for friday - set it up to the best of my memory and it won't do it! I have loaded the bobbin and the threads are sorted but when i ask it to sew the needle just leaves little holes and no stitch! Cant…
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Fake Cake Recipe
OK, I know this is a weird one, but knowing what a resourceful bunch you are I thought I might get a sensible answer here. I am looking for a recipe to make non-edible fairy cakes to practice decorating on and for display. I have trawled the web and not been able to find any useful information. Does anyone have any ideas?…
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OS Daily Wed 4th March 09
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for wenens4 March 2009. 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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Nail varnish + leather sofa = HELP!!!
Hoping someone can help me, please! My DD spilt dark purple nail varnish on our dark brown leather sofa at the weekend!:eek: It didn't spill directly on to the sofa, but went through a throw. she didn't tell me she'd done it so by the time I discovered it, it was already dry!:rolleyes: I tried to rub it with baby wipes &…
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Slow cooker newbie
Hi :wave: I have just been given a 2nd hand swan 3.5l slow cooker from my auntie after tidying out her kitchen. Really chuffed about getting it, wanted one for ages!!! It's really dirty and not sure what to clean it with as my auntie isn't the cleanest/tidiest person ever so it has probably been sitting in the cupboard all…
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Kefir Cider Homebrew
Hi Guys On my recent trek to the health food shop I have been elightened about Kefir. A naturally occuring probiotic thats used mainly for making cheese and milk. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir The guy gave me a free peice already in apple juice. It had been friged and was dormant but was a little alcoholic. I was…
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make my own!
i have decided to become even more of an mse than before and wish to make my own cushions, alterations etc so need to know which is the best type of sewing machine i should buy for a complete beginner and also same requirements for a bread maker. the easiest to use for both the better as never even looked at these products…
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Depression Era Cooking With Clara
Just wondered if anyone else has seen these videos on YouTube of Clara, who is now 93 years young? Link: Depression Cooking With Clara She does a recipe from her childhood, plus you often get a little story too! :) I enjoyed them so much I subscribed to the channel just in case she's still filming!
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What Else Can You Do With Bath Salts?
Having just got around to clearing up after Christmas :o , putting my presents away etc., I have a gift of bath salts that I don't know what to do with (apart from send to the charity shop) - I always shower and don't know anyone else who uses bath salts - any clever moneysaving ideas out there?
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Easy Storecupboard Meal Plan Ideas?
Hi everyone, My little sister emailed me today asking about easy healthy meals she can make for herself. She lives alone and claims that she never manages to use up fresh fruit and veg before it goes off, has no time to prepare 'complicated' meals and lives off of ready meals, as a result she has all sorts of tummy…
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Lasagna Recipe for Slow Cooker
Just wondering if anyone has any recipes for the tomato + mince etc sauce for lasagne. Am planning on making it tomorrow when people come over for dinner and thought this way it can be doing its magic while I'm at work!! Went to buy various bits and pieces this morning, ricotta, basil etc and then realised I hadnt actually…
