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Preserving pan? DO I need one? Recommendations?
Hiya, I've just started to make jams/chutneys this year.. Unfortunately the largest pan I have only does about half a kilo a time.. Is it worth me getting a preserving pan? and if so what type.. I'm sure I read somewhere that alluminium can taint the flavour - but may well have dreamt it.. lol Or shall I just get a large…
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Defrosted Salmon Fillets - Edible?
I bought some Birds Eye Salmon Fillets on Tuesday and then realised I had no room for them in my freezer so they have been sitting chilled but defrosted in the fridge, If I cooked these tonight would they be safe to eat?
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Cooking/preparing food in advance question:)
I normally only cook in advance freeer stuff, but I'm struggling this weekend and I'm trying to pace my self (have a house ful of people, not feeling brilliant and timings to collect from different train stations etc. Could I now prepare a salad for tonight? (raw veg dressed with lemon juice) or would it taste ''not…
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HELP - bbq this weekend
Good Morning everyone Got a phone call last night from my Mam, to say my brother and his two teenage children are coming up for a few days, and suggested i do a bbq on Sunday. :eek::eek::eek: I never done a bbq, before well i have for the my kids and hubby..... does anyone have any ideas what i can do Will be going…
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Oreo cookies to be used up..ideas?
I have a small pack of oreo cookies to be used up. Was thinking of bashing them up and adding them to muffins. But does anyone have any other ideas?
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What do you do with crumbs at bottom of toaster?
My toaster has a crumb tray which I empty now and again; I also give it an upside down shake to get rid of any stragglers but I'm still left with several years worth of stubborn crumbs. I'm sometimes tempted to poke around with a knife to dislodge some but am concerned about damaging the elements. What do others do? Close…
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Ready made pastry help
I bought four packets of jus roll ready made pastry in my tesco shop and i've just discovered that my husband has put them in the cupboard! They're supposed to be kept chilled. I've now put them in the fridge but do you think that they are ok to use or should i throw them away? They were in the cupboard for about a day and…
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French bread Pan- how do I use?
Bought one of these a while ago with the idea of making lovely baguettes but it didn't come with any recipe/instructions. I'm probably being reeeeally dense but how do I use it? Am feeling productive and want to be a domestic goddess. I have a breadmaker so assume would make dough in that - then what. Many thanks.
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Amazing Cake?
On our way to our summer holiday, we stopped off at Waddesden Manor. We treated ourselves to afternnon tea, and one of the items on the menu was Amazing Cake. It looked like a fruit cake and claimed to be egg, sugar and fat free :confused: Anyone have any idea what sort of recipe could produce such a cake? Needless to say,…
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OS Daily Thread - Friday 21st August
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Friday 21st August! 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 dry curried chickpeas?
I have some of these, purchased from the Asian section at the supermarket. They are not raw chickpeas, you can eat them as a snack as they are IYSWIM. I assume they have already been cooked, then seasoned and dried out again so they go crunchy. However they are VERY spicy and a bit stale as they are quite old. I was…
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Has anyone tried Fresh Pods?
I noticed Fresh Pods advertised on one of the shopping channels the other day:o. (OH was flicking, honest:rolleyes:.) I was just wondering if anyone had tried them? I know quite a few people use the keep fresh bags, and also wondered how the price would compare. I throw far too much over ripe fruit and veg away and really…
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My own designer chook coop - what would you include?
I've been overwhelmed by the variety of coop designs available to buy and would seriously like some advice from experience keepers about what a coop does and does not need so I can design and make my own. I have a rectangular site, 3m x 2m, I'd like 4 birds and the chickens will have to stay in the coop/run on the days I…
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Can anyone recommend a mediterranean cookbook?
Hi all, Does anyone could recommend a good Mediterranean cookbook, at the moment I cook a lot of traditional British dishes but would like some fresh ideas. I'm also looking at the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. TIA
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Starting a blog
Hi I am thinking about starting a blog about frugal cooking for a family, growing your own fruit and veg/keeping chickens and organic living generally. Does anyone have any tips or advice for me? Many thanks Donna
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where to buy oxygen absorbers in UK?
Hi, I've been reading on US forums about drying fruit and veg, and they seem to keep their dried produce in jars with oxygen absorbers but I can't find a stockist in the UK. I have tried googling it and checked Lakeland but no joy - anyone else know of a place I can buy them please?
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MealPlans WB 24th August 2009
Hi Guys! Only 2 more weeks left of the summer holidays here. I love my DD, but will be grateful when she gets back to school and back in a routine:o I have done a 4 weekly mealplan (starting 16th Aug) for this months grocery budget as we are trying to use up what we have. I have jiggled some meals around. This week we…
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Cooking too much spaghetti
Every time I make this I cook too much ! Correct me if I'm wrong but there's very little appeal in a gloopy mess of cold spaghetti. I wonder why I insist on putting in extra because it doesn't look enough:confused:
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2 questions about cleaning with bleach!
Being old fashioned and frugal I like to use diluted bleach to wash floors and surfaces but I have 2 questions I am hoping someone here can answer... 1 - when you make up a diluted quantity how long is it good for? I usually mop it about and throw it away but if I keep a bowl on the side with dishcloths in will it keep…
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Fixing leather boots
I bought a pair of boots from the states, I've been hunting for them for nearly a year and eventually found a stockist and bought his last pair. Sadly when they arrived today, I zipped one of them up to put them away and the leather came away from the zip. How can I fix them? I don't want to send them back for a refund,…
