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Can you freeze.... gypsy tart mix
Gypsy tart mix, I'm trying to be a dfw and food shopping is one big spend to change, I've just made a gypsy tart for DH to have instead of shop bought puds as its quite big and lasts a while, but I made to much mix, do you know if it can be frozen, I dont want to waste it.
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discount code for Cardiff airport parking
Does anyone know of a discount code for parking in Cardiff airports long stay car park? I will be going on holiday in june. Thanks in advance Pink Princess*
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Gas Hob - Smallest ring
The lowest setting on the smallest ring on my gas hob is not low enough for me, you know when you want it really low to caramelise onion etc. Does anyone know any safe way of reducing the flame (flipping modern cookers!) Thanks
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How much??!!!
Im not sure if this is the right forum for this post so I apologise in advance! I was reminded about the Tupperware Multi Server / Rice Cooker (known as the insulated multiserver on the Tupperware website) when I went to my mums for tea the other night. It was something I used quite a bit when I lived at home so thought I…
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Dried Cranberries or Blueberries
I have two small bags of sweetened cranberries and two bags of blueberries. Can anyone suggest a recipe to use these up. I could add them to cookies as I have a small bag of white chocolate buttons but I think I would rather make a cake. Lots of recipes that I have seen have nuts in them, I don't have nuts in my cupboard…
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OLD STYLE Thursday...7th May
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for 7th May. 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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2nd hand rug smells of dogs - any ideas??
Hi, After decorating my lounge (cheap paint, sofa direct from factory on local industrial estate and some poundland cushions) I was after a huge spaghetti style shaggy rug which usually sell for £100+. After trawling ebay I finally found a very cheap used one of perfect colour and size, and got it courier'ed down for next…
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Lamb for a curry
Hi everyone, I'm making a lamb curry on Saturday night from a slimming world book and the recipe just calls for 1kg "lean lamb". What do you think I'd be best using? It's simmered for 2hrs so I was wondering if I should just get a boneless lamb leg or shoulder? If so, what weight do you think I'll need to get 1kg without…
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Dress making help please
can anyone help me please? I'm sure this is obvious, but I don't want to make a mistake. I have laid the paper pattern for my lovely new blouse on the material and pinned it in place...... Now, do I cut exactly along the paper or am I supposed to cut 1.5 cm away from the paper. What I mean is, is the seam alowence built…
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Food to take on holiday in a caravan?
Does anyone have any ideas what I should take for a weeks holiday in a static caravan? We will be having some meals out, but want to cook a lot at the caravan, as we're trying to watch the pennies. We will be taking bread and milk, tea and coffee, and cereal. Any other ideas? We will probably have breakfasts in the…
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Vegetable Steamer for cooking Rice?
Hi does anyone use their vegetable steamer for cooking rice, I'm on holiday at the moment in my caravan and I'm desperate not to use the gas but I did bring my steamer with me! Thanks Gin :j
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Infused Oils?
Im trying to make some garlic infused oils to save time on cooking. What oil do I use. I normally use olive oil and extra virgin olive oil for cooking with. Can I do one of either? :confused: or are there any specific ones that are best? Thanks :T
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Has anyone tried Wizz Oxi powder?
Hi, I'm not sure of the exact name of the product but it's a powdered oxy bleach by Wizz. It's a lot cheaper than Vanish or Tesco's oxy powders and was wondering if it's any good? I use soap nuts for my laundry but would like to have something to add for really tough stains. Thanks!
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Self raising flour in soda bread?!
Hi. I'm meant to be making wholemeal soda bread in the bread machine at this moment. It's a panasonic sd254 and it says self raising wholemeal flour along with bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp, salt 1 tsp, 2 eggs, buttermilk. I don't have self raising wholemeal flour. I know I could make some with baking powder, but how many…
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Best way to clean my worktops
I got my new Ikea Kitchen fitted around 6 months ago and this might sound daft but my worktops now look completley dull and always look streaky. Can anyone give me a good tip on the best way to clean them. Also my stainless steel hob is the same?? :confused:
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WEDNESDAY 6th May (I think)
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for 6th May. 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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sewing machine troubleshooting
Bought a sewing machine at the weekend (car boot sale, very mse) :money: Made one cushion cover with it and it was fine, then had to wind a new bobbin. now, it keeps jamming, and the stitches are all loopy and messy at the back. Any suggestions? it is threaded up right, the bobbin ousing is in the right place, and I…
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hand knitted egg cosy?
has anyone seen or does anyone have a knitting pattern for some egg cosy. i have lots of bits of wool lying around and thought they would make a great gift?
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Can I Use Milk as the Liquid in my slow cooker??
Have just been to the supermarket before it closed and bought a nice big pack of casserole beef reduced to £1.70 and some marked down bags of mixed veg....so I want to cook it all in the SC to make meals for my baby (7 months)....my question is, do you think it would be OK to boil up some milk and add this to the meat and…
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Any dressmakers? Help with ribbon!?!
Hi I'm mostly an Old Style lurker but I've learned so much here and am hoping some of you sewing divas might be able to help me find what I'm looking for. I am going to a wedding next month and am trying to customise an existing dress (how very MSE ;) ). The dress currently has a removable silver ribbon under the bust. I…
