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Mealplans WB 23rd March 2009
Hi Guys! Thought I would get started on next weeks mealplan....and this is what we are having: Monday-Toad In Hole, Mash, Cabbage & Peas Tuesday-Shepherds Pie, Sweetcorn & Peas Wednesday-Chicken Curry & Rice Thursday-Egg & Saute Pots Friday-Stir Fry Saturday-Steak, Chips, Onion Rings, Salad & Corn on Cob Sunday-Chicken,…
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Daily OS Thread - Friday 20th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 20th 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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Quick, someone. Need help with curry now!!!
So I planned to make curry for the first time. The onion/ginger/garlic part is almost done, the tomatoes, turmeric and paprika are ready to go in, the veggies are steamed and I have leftover brisket... Just checked the recipe and I don't have any garam masala!!!!! Can I still make curry??? Help!
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Help!!!! Birthday Cake Disaster!!!!!
Oh my goodness!!!! It's all a big mess :o :o:o Please help fellow OSers and save my DD's birthday cake!!! I was trying to do a chocolate swiss roll and then turn it in to a hedgehog using chocolate fingers for spikes and smarties for face. I made the sponge this morning before work and rolled it up with baking paper inside…
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gammon shank
i bought it from morrisons for £1.49 and was wondering what I can do with it. I have a slow cooker and a pressure cooker. I bought some scotch broth mix as well incase I can use the meat for soup. I would like to try somethin different (not spicy though) Ta
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BM dough option question.
I've decided to make a french stick today using my panasonic BM. Its preparing the dough now! When its finished I need to 'Leave to prove'. As I understand this means leaving it for a while in a warm place to rise:o (This is confusing me because in the French Dough program part of the process includes a long rising period…
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Panny getting very noisy
My beloved panny is now very very noisy when it kneads. As we usually run it overnight to finish about 7.30 thats a problem. (I dont like running it when i am out due to an incident with a teabag catching fire in the BM once) i dont really want to replace the BM, or the pan if I can help it. Anyone know how to quieten it…
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Help with Chicken Chop Suey
Hello everyone :hello: Can anyone help with a recipe for Chicken Chop Suey? I have searched in the recipe section but had no luck :rolleyes: I have chicken pieces, mushrooms, beansprouts, bamboo shoot and water chestnuts. I am struggling with how to make the sauce and would love some help. Many thanks, Thrifty
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Searched but can't find answer - how to keep bread fresh
Hi, I have done a full and proper search - honestly I have - but I can't find the answer I'm after! (Searching would be so much easier if we didn't have so many words in our wonderful English language!) I'm one of those lucky, lucky people with a Panasonic bread machine but I'm trying to cut back on bread which means that…
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OS Daily Thur 19th March 09
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 19th. 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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Slow cooker/Remoska or Halogen Oven?
In order to stay in a job :rolleyes: I'm going to be living away from home during the week in a room in a shared house. There is a fair amount of freezer space (I'm told) and my plan is to do a smaller version of batch cooking whilst there and to do stir fries etc. so I don't have to spend all night cooking. I'm torn…
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Wanted: Orange Biscuits/Cookies Recipe
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Uses for bolognese sauce leftovers?
I made a huge batch of bolognese sauce for use in a lasagna. As usual I made too much of it, and had loads left over after I'd assembled the lasagna. Now I'm trying to think of uses for it. So far I have spag bol and a topping for a jacket potato... oh and another lasagna..! Are there any other ways I could use it? Thanks…
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£40 to last 2 weeks!
The title says it all really, I have £40 left in the bank which has to last me and my OH 2 weeks and I'm panicking! Out of the £40 I have to buy guinea pig food which is £5 ( dry food ) as well as fresh food I buy them on a weekly basis which costs around £2 a week so thats £9 gone. I owe £17 on the credit card, but this…
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Rubbery grease on baking tray - best removal?
I really hate this stuff when washing up. I don't have a dishwasher and will usually let things soak for a while so that you can just wipe them with a dishcloth and they're clean. What I can't find an easy fix for is this white/grey rubbery grease that's left on the baking tray after some foods. When I scrub with a scourer…
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DIY Underwear - am I crazy!?
So in the spring cleaning I found huge amounts of stretch lace in hot pink and have decided to make underwear from it. It's the right width to make some rather nice underwear I think and after researching online (And finally finding some free patterns) I'm going to give it a go later on today. So has anyone else tried this…
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help with alternative to takeaway
my darling other half wants a pizza takeaway for tea but as our family cant afford it i said i could do one at home thats just as good. i have managed to make a pizza but im stuck on how to make the cheese and bacon stuffed potato skins. i really need some step by step instructions as i get confused really easy. i have…
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Trying to Lighten Demin Jacket
Hi all, Dh has a dark blue denim jacket which i am trying to lighten for him (save money by not buying a new one) I have washed it several times in the washing machine, but it's still the same colour. Does anyone have any ideas on how i could do this please. Thanks in advance.
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Recipe Journal
OK Ive seen a nice recipe journal in Marks and Spencer last week in Bristol but I live in Newport and forgot to pick one up. I've tried to order it in my local store as it was only £7.50 but they can't get any as its out of stock in the distribution center. Does anyone know any other cheap Recipe Journals or have any other…
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Dinner Ideas for Tonight: Quick Fry Beef
Hiya I'm not very inspirational with beef as I'm not a great lover of it, but will eat it if it's there. So, last night I took out of the freezer some quick fry beef that we've had for a while planning to make beef tortillas for dinner tonight when I got home. I'm now off work for the day with a sick littlie, so have a bit…
