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Any emergency help for first time slow cooker meal?
Sorry i have left this a little late in the day but after hearing about the joys of the slow cooker, i bought one this week and today i would like to use try it out. I have bought some stewing steak red wine and lots of root veges but what do i do with them now? Please help x
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Using Tumble Dryer Sheets In Holiday Cases
We're off for a few days soon and I'm away to pack our cases..I've bought some tumble dryer sheets because I want to put them in our cases to make sure our clothes stay smelling nice, but I'm worried they might leave greasy stains on our clothes..is there any way I can use them without them doing this? Thanks!
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Refilling gas in blowtorch
Pls move if posted in incorrect place! I've bought a chef's blowtorch at a boot sale and need to refill with lighter fluid. As I have no instructions, help!! I gather I can get the fluid from the newsagents, but do I need to remove anything from the blowtorch?:confused:
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Storing (and displaying) fruit - dish?
We go through huge amounts of fruit every week but even although it gets used, there always seems to be one piece of fruit that ends up at the bottom of the bowl starting to rot and needless to say we don't see it until it's smelling and affecting the rest of the fruit. I keep the bananas separate, on a hanger thing but I…
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OS Daily Thread - Sunday 26th July
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Sunday 26th July! 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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Do any of you NOT have a fridge?
A colleague mentioned today that he doesn't run a fridge any more...he says he keeps milk etc in a cool cupboard and shops more frequently to avoid things going off. when I'd finished snorting with derision he pointed out that it saves him loads of money in electricity. Do any of you do this and/or what are your opinions…
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August 2009 Grocery Challenge
Guidelines for posting on the Grocery Challenge thread. What is the Grocery Challenge thread? This is a thread where people who are taking part in the Grocery Challenge can post for help encouragement and support and talk about anything related to grocery shopping. We ask that you try to keep on topic and post things that…
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Thinking of buying steamer set
I have been looking at sets of saucepans for steaming. I don't want those clear plastic ones and I don't think I want those metal ones that you plug in & use separately. I currently have a cupboard full of saucepans and I do steam loads of veg. I have a couple of those little stainless steel collapsible baskets which I…
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MealPlans WB 27 July 2009
Hello, everyone! There have been people asking after the thread, so thought I'd start it. Sadly, my plan is in my laptop, which is currently poorly, so I'll add it later :D We're barbequeing tonight, and quiche and salad tomorrow. HM smaoked mackerell and horseradish pate, with HM granary bread and fruit for weekend…
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Potato pastry
Hi, i have been trying to find the recipe for potato pastry but have had no luck.Could someone please help me? Thank you Shelley
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Walnut Pesto
Help needed please My OH likes to linger at the expensive foodie items section of our supermarket. About 3 months ago he came home with a reduced jar of Walnut pesto. I have no idea what to do with it - any ideas greatfully recieved Thanks Trin
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Family Barbecue today - any hints and tips?
Hi everyone We are having a family barbecue today taking the benefit of the sunshine while its out for a short time :mad: First time we have done this - any hints and tips on what to buy/cook?? :confused:
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Lightweight good quality pots and pans.
Is my title an oxymoron? I have back and neck problems and want to replace my pot and pan set, but it needs to be light because I cannot manage anything too heavy. Any suggestions?:confused:
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OS Daily Sat 25th July 2009
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Sat 25th July 09 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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Greggs steak bakes..........own recipe?
Been talking about these and we all like them at home , also at work we quite often buy them but I think we can do better HM, if not beat cost at least quality. So I am thinking that to make the 'steak in sauce' I would try this Lean braising steak Onions finely chopped Oxo red wine or guiness? black pepper chuck in slow…
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Apple recipes?
Hello! :j My next door neighbour has a lovely apple tree and it is full of apples. Every year, they fall from the tree and are left year. I can see lots of them there now, lovely and red, and I'm wondering if I can use them in anything. I'll ask the neighbour, and even offer to give her some, she's lovely and I'm sure…
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Leather coat smells musty. Any advice please
Sorry if this is in the wrong thread, but as a newbie, I am still working my way around the site! I brought a lovely vintage full length leather coat from a charity shop. A bargain at only a fiver! But it smells really musty. I hang it outside most days to get a good old fashioned dose of fresh air through it and although…
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Really stupid question..................
Hi All, Im trying to cut down on our grocery shop and have spent all morning reading the Food and Grocery thread and the article on 'dropping a brand'. I always buy branded but am willing to try anything to save money on food. I made a list of items people recommended on the sainsbury's basic range and have done my…
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Help with fruit salad for lunch please
Hi Those individual fruit salads you get at the supers are really nice but very expensive for what you get. I want to send my ds off to work with a cut up selection of fruit in a tupperware type bowl, but I just wondered if anyone can tell me how you stop apples going brown? Do you put them in water or juice? I am…
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OS Daily Fri 24th July
Off to get the sticky Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Friday 24th July! 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…
