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Cracked wheat
Hi everyone i was wondering if some one could tell me what Cracked wheat is. i had it as a child and enjoyed it allot but when i have tried to find it i cant. Is it actually called something else normally and thats why i can't find it. Any Ideas what it is i was young and my mind may be confusing the real name of it.…
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Acidic Rhubarb
I stewed some rhubarb last night but it was really acidic.... What have I done wrong?
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OS Daily Thread - Sunday 3rd May
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Sunday 3rd 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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What OS sewing have you done today?
I know lots of us here on the OS board use our sewing skills to save money -anything from small running repairs to a major dressmaking project like a wedding dress. Let's share successes, gain inspiration and encourage each other to save some money. Today I made a table cloth out of one end of a single flat sheet and a…
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Want to start cooking - help!!
I had a quick look to see if there was a similar thread to this, but couldn't find one, so here goes. Lately I've got into bad habits with cooking, and tend to re-heat things rather than cook from scratch. I'm 3 months pregnant and have been feeling 'off' loads of food, so I've just been eating stodge really. I also have a…
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wee on my wooden floor - taken the colour out!
Hi all, my DD of 4 and a bit months has wee'd over my wooden floor (laminate) and I now have a lighter coloured patch right in the middle of the floor! is there anything i can do?
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birthday sponge cake for 30 people??
I just know one of you lovely ladies (or gents!) will know the answer to this... I enjoy baking and am not bad and as i now have a little boy i have started making novelty cakes.. its fun. A friend has asked me to make a cake for her grandsons 1st birthday, football themed (not a problem, i have a great idea) but i am not…
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Making a quilt?
I want to make a quilt, and was wondering if it'd be okay to use old clothes and material to make it, or should I buy material for it?:confused: Also what can I use to stuff it? I'm a complete newbie at making quilts, so I've actually not got a clue what to do xD any help? Thanks, VH.
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do you think it is possible?
for a single person to live on a food budget of £10 per week if they were able to make everything from scratch? with setting up in a new place, the £10 from the beginning would have to take into account all food and accessories needed, eg oil, salt, etc.
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O/S Daily Thread 2nd May 2009
I have just come home from a night out with the girls and my ears are ringing but I am tired now and need to get some sleep. J is working over the weekend and we are just going to see each other when we can. O/S tomorrow will be tidying up and cleaning my windows
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How do I make fresh breadcrumbs without a food processor?
My first post so apologies if i make mistakes!! This maybe a silly question but want to make some meatballs receipe says to use fresh breadcrumbs and I do not have a food processor. Can someone let me know the best way to do this? Many thanks:D
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Freezing/Defrosting small tinned tomato portions
Hi, I have been cooking more and more HM meals recently, as it's both healthier and cheaper. I have been making pasta sauce using a base of tinned peeled tomatoes. I use a hand blender to liquidise them then add other ingredients as and when. However, I live alone and find that one standard tin will get me FOUR servings of…
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Making a pie in advance?
Hello! I'm going to make a chicken and leek (and possibly bacon) pie to take over to my dad's for dinner tomorrow evening. Would I be better off making it just before I go tomorrow (I plan to actually cook it there), or would it be ok to make it all today and leave it in the fridge until tomorrow? I wasn't sure if the…
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Birthday cake filling
Hello I have made a plain sponge this morning. It has now cooled and I am thinking about filling it. So far I have filled it with a layer of jam. Do you think I should add a layer of butter icing as well or leave it as it is? Thanks in advance J x
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£15 how far can i make it go?!
Ok i have £15 in my purse .. i can if needed take more money out of the bank but i keep going over my food budget and im determind this month is going to be different. I would like to see exactly how far i can make this £15 go because i suspect with the amount of food i have in my cuboards i can actually go pretty far, the…
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Homemade Vegetarian Sausages
Has anyone made tasty vegetarian sausages? I mean ones made with a meat substitute like the Cauldren or Linda McCartney ones that you can buy. Cauldren sausages are now in packs of just four for £1.50, they are extortionate in my opinion so I would like to have a go at making some.
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Pulled Pork
When ever i go to a Mexican restaurant (not very often! lol) i order quesadilla which is filled with stringy pork and a bbq sauce with cheese - totally lush. Well after reading some old treads Ive worked out how to cook the tortillas but im wondering now which kind of pork joint to buy and how to cook it to get that pulled…
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MealPlans WB 3rd May 2009
Hi Guys! Bank holiday weekend:j:j:j....this week we are having: Saturday-At Friends Sunday-Lamb, Roasties, Mash, Yorkies, Cauli, Brocolli & Carrots Monday-BBQ? Tuesday-Shepherds Pie, Cabbage & Peas Wednesday-Quiche, New Pots & Roasted Veg Thursday-Baked Spud + Tuna/Salad Friday-Steak, Chips, Mushrooms & Corn On Cob…
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All New Shabby Chic Thread!
The existing thread (click here ;) ) has got very long, so this is a new shiny thread for you all :j I did contact the OP of the original thread asking if they wanted to start a new one, but they don't appear to be around any longer. Penny. x
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OS Daily Fri 1st May 09
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for !st 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.…
