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Kenwood Gelato Instructions
Hello - I'd really like to start using this again - but in my stupidity I've thrown out the instructions (& the paddle) :mad:I've found a site selling parts :jbut I can't find any instructions. Can anyone help please? Thanks so much Mx
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kids leftovers?
Crusts of sandwiches with the odd bit of processed cheese in and leftover chips are pretty common round here, as are toast crusts with marmite on and I cant stand marmite. Is there anything I can do with them?
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Pls help ,very limited diet but limited budget
Hi I have been reallllly poorly since xmas and getting sorted seems to be taking an eternity ,latest tests seem to point to very severe reflux with damage to my throat +the possibility of some inflammation due to coeliacs or similar. I have cut out all fat and tea,coffee ,alcohol ,garlic,onion,meat ,just about anything…
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cooking dinner soley from a microwave?
I've just moved into a house which me and my other half are currently renovating. At the moment our kitchen is in a state of disrepair and we do not currently have the gas connected so do not have a useable oven, our only cooking apparatus is a microwave. We do have a working fridge/ freezer so can store food. I'm getting…
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Three Bean Salad
I bought a bowl of salad bits for my granddaughter yesterday in Sainsbobs and as it was one of those help-yourself type of bars she chose a bit of everything .One of the ingredients was a three bean salad, and she absolutely loved it.As she has been very helpful to me this week mowing my lawn and weeding, I thought I would…
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Sofa Stain
Hi all, Bought a brand new lovely sofa in April. Its cream and a kind of waffle material. DH is incredibly clumsy and its all ready been stained quite a lot (all on the side he sits on I hasten to add!) I'm looking for any tips to get the stains off. The first stain is on the main cushion. I believe it was some kind of…
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URGENT,I need 70's costumes for my teens, charity event
I'm desperate for help! My twin boys aged 13 are performing in 1970's themed Charity night on friday night and I cannot afford to buy any costumes. I kept asking them if I needed me to try and pick up some bits n pieces to make an outfit but they said they didn't know what they needed. Now 3 days to go and they've told me…
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OS Daily Wednesday 24 June 2009
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 24th 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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pink and white cotton jersey washed with blue jeans!
ohh I am so so fed up! My daughter was 18 last week and Ibought her a riding top I could ill afford but it is lovely. Pink and white stripes with a pink collar and cuffs. Hubby put it in the washing along with other whites anda pair of dark blue jeans. Heaven knows what took hold of his senses.. Washing is the only…
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Salad spinners?
We finally managed to grow a decent and continuous crop of lettuces this year :j. Ok...basically, I'm lazy and usually I am holding a baby/toddler in my arms...so in view of those two fascinating facts is there anything that would aid me in my lettuce washing/drying needs? Needs to happen daily as we eat salad every day.…
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Newbie
Hey All!! I'm new to the website and looking for ideas to cut back - specifically on food bills. I know I spend and waste far too much when it comes to food and want to know what to know what you thrifty savers do with regards to cutting down your food bill. I have started growing my own veg and herbs and I watch out for…
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how to recover an office chair?
reclaimed an old office chair from a skip (with permission), though the seat cover is very worn- about half of the fabric has gone, with foam underneath.. anyone know if its easy to re-cover (without resorting to gaffer tape!..) any tips welcome!
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Potato Farls.....
Hi all, I love to eat potato farls toasted for breakfast with poached eggs on top :o Unfortunately I have just realised that the Ian Rankin potato farls cost more than twice as much as the eggs :o So I need some recipes and some advice please :D I want to make my own potato farls and cook them then freeze them and just…
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Can I get rid of the smell of soot? And general staleness?
I have one of those cast iron multi fuel stove thingys in my living room instead of an open fire. It is well maintained - proper ventiliation, chimney swept regularly, etc. But in the summer months when its not lit, I often get a stale soot smell in the room. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can tackle this? Its a…
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Musty smells in a corset! Tee hee!
Hee hee! Sounds filthy but it's not! I have a satin steel boned corset that I want to sell on ebay but it smells musty as it was kept near a damp wall for a while. Not sure how to get the smell out and give it an overall freshen up / clean without damaging the satin. It's black satin if that helps? Any suggestions?! I'm…
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stain help please
hi guys, after doing a white wash i've noticed a couple of stains on 2 of my partners shirts and can't think where they've come from:confused: they look a bit like rust stains and i've tried everything to try and get them out to no avail. i can't think where they've come from as one of the shirts has only been worn once…
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OS Daily Tuesday 23rd June
I hope this is right because I've never been up early enough to start it before! :D Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Mon 22nd 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…
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Gooseberry Jam - how to seal the jars
I've just made my first 4 jars of gooseberry jam! :D (all from my allotment!!) I've put the jam into kilner jars and have cut out some greaseproof paper rounds and sat them on the top. They sit ok but its not a tight fit. Will that be ok? What should I do now? let them cool and close the jars up.. or just close the lids..…
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Material for Lavender Bags
My 6 yr old DD has decided she wants to make lavender bags for her teachers & friends as end of school presents :j. Very happy that she's doing this, but we don't have any suitable material in the house (or know anyone that is 'that way'). Can anyone suggest a reasonably priced website where I could get some offcuts in…
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Domino's Texan Barbeque Pizza
Does anyone have a recipe for this type of pizza topping. Their pizza's are expensive but to die for. I can make my own pizza but would love recipe for this topping. Anyone any ideas? Thanks
