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Archives for April 2009

Childminders Weekly Meal Plan
Hi, I've done a search but can't find anything along these lines. I'm trying to do a weeks meal plan to add to my Diploma in Homebased Childcare Healthy Eating Policy which is also as cost effective and OS as poss. But am running out of ideas fast and was wondering if I could have any ideas you have pretty please. I'm…
Slow Cooker Ideas for Summer
Ello, I had my slow cooker on at lest 2 to 3 times in the winter with things like casseroles and stews and bolognaises but struggling to think of summery things I can cook in it - any ideas? Thanks! Burp x
homemade food business
I know this should probably be on the small biz thread but to be perfectly honest I wanted the opinions of OS'ers first. 1. Do you think there's a market for homemade food, such as chutneys, mincemeat, christmas puds, cakes, melt in the middle chocolate puds etc? 2. Does anyone actually know anything about the legal side…
Lamb's kidneys - bought without thinking
I'm making a bid to eat more offal for variety and because it's often quite cheap. Anyway, I made an impulse buy yesterday of 4 lamb's kidneys :eek:. I also bought some single cream because I had a vague :confused: idea that the two would go well together. Anybody got a simple recipe that combines these two? I've never…
Ways to use up powdered soya milk??
I have purchased a tin of ecomil instant soya. A instant soya milk drink. I think its discusting. I tried to make custard with it and it tasted so powdery. Has anyone had any success with this and can suggest ways of me using it up. It cost so much, I don't really want to throw it. ANy suggestions thanks in advance Sandra
restoring waterproof trousers
any ideas on how to restore waterproof trousers, i have a really expensive pair that were a presents and i used them for gardening and laying stones and now they are all covered in marks, i've washed them however i can't get the marks out, any ideas
Altering cake recipes
My son does not like nuts or dried fruit, a lot of the recipes we like seem to contain nuts for example date cake, carrot cake etc. Would it make a big difference to the cake if I left the nuts out?
Thursday 30th April
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Thursday 30th April. 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…
Alcohol and chocolate
Hello! :) For a party I've been invited to, I've been asked to bring something along, so I'm thinking about bringing along some chocolate-covered marzipan balls. I'd like to make them alcoholic, but I'm not sure if there are any spirits that do or don't mix with chocolate too well. (Or with marzipan, for that matter) For…
Laziza, Shan spice mixes
I was just wondering if any Asian posters use these spice mixes? My main question was if they are the lazy asian cook's product like some people use bisto to make gravy or whatever or they are used widely ? I use them a lot, but do find they make dishes taste similar.
looking for inspiration
Can you give me nice cheap easy sweets to make ? I feel like I can't look another jelly in the face...:eek: Next, easy things to do with lentils ??:D
Feeding two Chinese boys
I'm guardian to two Chinese boys from Hong Kong. They have asked me if I can cook them "English" food and apart from the obvious roast dinner, I'm struggling for ideas! I've spent a lot of time cooking what I thought was pretty good Chinese food so they're obviously not impressed with my efforts! I don't have a lot of…
slug in the fridge
omg i have just been in the fridge for the first time today and on the top shelf was a big fat slug :eek: well i nearly had a heart attack i hate all slimy things Do you think my food will be ok?
coriander....
I just got a HUGE bunch of coriander whoopsied for 6p. Now I love coriander and when I picked it up was sure I could think of a hundred different things I could do with it..... But my mind has gone blank! :o Can anyone give me some inspiration. I have lamb mince (but its minced breast so pretty fatty) diced shoulder, whole…
Cinders from the fire?
This may be a daft question but - are cinders from the fire OK to put on the compost heap? What else can I do with them? Thanks
Can someone do my mealplan and shopping list ?
I have read,I have done lists,I have counted what I have , I have TRIED to meal plan and it is not working :mad: one does not like meat, one does not like fist ( except form chippy at £4.50 a piece) I could go on but won't bore you lol I have loads in freezer, well loads of same things ...........................…
best way to store fridge and washing machine?
Good morning, We are due to go into rented accommodation soon and the house provides all the kitchen 'whites'. We do not want to sell the fridge, washing machine or dishwasher because they are only between 1 - 2 years go and we may find ourselves back on the housing ladder in a year or two. We would have to store them in…
OS Daily Wed 29th April
Off to get the sticky...................Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 29th April. 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…
where can i buy calcium carbonate ????
do you of you please know where i can buy calcium carbonate from please :confused: i am at a complete loss many thanks jo
frozen lolly mould
hi all anyone know who sells the ice lolly moulds? cant see them anywhere at mo. you know the ones you fill with squash and freeze cheers:j

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