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Calling OS Gods Please :)
Hi All, I went to the market last week for some veg and it was great, except i think i went a little ot and now have a few bits that need using up and as its a tight month i was hoping that you could help me please? I got the following that needs using and if i could make something for DS lunches or mine or anything that i…
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Strange home made wine recipes
Hi all you home brewers:beer: I was wondering if anyone has tried making coffee wine (using instant coffee) or basil or mint wine? And if so, what was it like? Any comments, recipes tips and hints gratefully received. I made an elderflower and mint last year and it is not bad at all but a bit 'thin'. I wondered if basil…
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OS Daily Thread - Saturday 6th June
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Saturday 6th June. 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…
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What to do with these ingredients please
I think I have seen a link to a site that tells you what to make with what you have, if anyone knows it could they please post for me. I have to feed 2 veggies tomorrow (as I usually do) I have a pack of cauldron tofu and half a tin of ratatouie. I have lots of other stuff as well. The ds gf is gluten intolerant so bear…
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New Look for Stardrops!
Just to let you all know (as we all love the stuff on this thread!) Stardrops is going to have it's own website: stardrops.co.uk. I'm wondering if you'll be able to order it directly from them and if they will show their other products - is it startips? Anyway, on this website (that is not up and running fully yet) the…
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Recipe for Lamb Fillet required please
I bought some whoopsied lamb fillet and want an interesting idea/recipe for slow cooker - any suggestions please. I have already got Curry Queens curry sauce, so combining the two would be good. as an aside, I was just watching a cookery programme, and the chef used anchovies instead of salt - looked interesting as well.
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White shirt, no longer white!
Hi I have a white shirt which i need to wear for an interview next week, but it is no longer white. I have no washing powder as went on to eco balls about a month ago. I do have bicarb, vinegar ,bleech and soda crystals. Do not realy want to have to buy a new one. Thanks
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Freezing Sausages
Another date question!! I bought some pork reared sausages from Sainsburys, taste the difference. I didnt think i was going to use them before the best before date, so the day before they went out of date i froze them. Im now being told by people that if you intend to freeze things you're supposed to do it a few days…
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Quick count 89 cook books and use about 5/6 recipes regularly.
Just done a very quick count up of my cookery books (there's more, they're hidden everywhere :o ) and I have 89 cookery books and honestly I must use only very few recipes. Jamie's Oliver's lasagne Nigellas creamy potatoes are the two that spring to mind.......gawd I have a problem on compulsive cookery book…
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to blind bake or not
I've lined my quiche tin with my pastry and then thought I might not need to blind bake it. My new cooker which seems to have 101 functions has a 'bottom heat' function and another function 'pizza' the later being base browning in conjunction with the fan. If cooking quiche using these methods do I still need to blind bake…
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OS DAily Friday 5th June
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for 4th June. 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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HELP! Fondant icing has lost its sheen
Hi All Hope you can help, I am making a birthday cake for my Grandads 80th birthday and just in the middle of icing it. However the fondant (ready to roll) icing which I have coloured has a dull coating of icing sugar on it (from rolling) how can i get rid of it? I have tried rubbing it with my palm and it does not seem to…
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Mouli / Food Mill?
I am looking to buy a food mill or Mouli (are they the same thing?) for making my preserves. Trouble is there are so many different types and prices. Which is best - stainless steel or plastic; "cheap & replace sooner" or "more expensive & lasts longer" ? Has anyone got any recommendations, and also which ones to avoid?…
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Gone off Chicken
I bought some chicken last week, and the eat by date was yesterday. I opened the pack, and the top smelt fine (Skinless chicken breasts x4) but the underneath of them smelt a bit eggy. I took them over to my brother, whos a chef, and he smelt them and said they 'were starting to go' but would be fine if i cooked them up…
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MealPlans WB 8th June 2009
Hi Guys! I know its early again, but have done my mealplan, so thought I would start the thread. Monday-Sausage Cassarole (peppers, onions, mushrooms, peas, beans) & Baked Spuds Tuesday-Shepherds Pie, Carrots & Cabbage Wednesday-Quiche, Couscous & Salad (lettuce, HM coleslaw, etc) Thursday-Fish, New Pots & Salad (as above)…
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OS Daily Thursday 4th June
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for 4th June. 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 to do with haddock 'offcuts'? asap please
i have just been given a big bag of fresh haddock 'offcuts' :D theres about 600g in th bag and they are all at least 'fish finger' size and varying thickness. i would like to use them tonight but am really un-imaginative whn it comes to fish. its too sunny for fish pie and i am on a diet so dont want to fry them, i have a…
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Stale smelling bed linen.
Hi there, i have a real problem with my bed linin. I wash it, line dry it and it smells lovely and fresh, marvellous. I put it in the airing cupboard and the next time i go to use it (i've got a few different sets so it can be some time) it smells blinking awful, a really strong stale and nasty smell. The house is only 6…
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Pressure cookers-GREAT for indial daal + a question re:prestige (old)ultra cooker?
Hi all! Bought an old prestige ultra cooker (booklet looks circa 1975!)...got a pressure relief valve (no whistles or weights!)-FAB for indian daal (cooks channa daal in 10 mins soaked-only 2 mins or so more for unsoaked-chickpeas in 20 minutes!)....remember stirring pots before for an hour -sometimes (if using say kidney…
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Slow cooker - Pork Recipes needed
Hi all Does anyone happen to have any nice ( but cheap ) recipes for Pork Joints in the slow cooker? I think its Belly Pork ( could be wrong LOL ) I bought it cheap from the local butcher ( huge thing, locally produced, £4! ) Any help much appreciated! xx
