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Vertical or Venetian Blinds?
Which blind would you recommend? I know venetian are cheaper to buy. Are thinner venetians easier to keep clean? Which would keep the heat in more?:confused:
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Lamb with freezerburn?
I've been through my garage freezer today and as well as a LOT of bags of unnamed food (we could be having a 'surprise tea' every week for at least 2 months!) I've found a couple of packs of YS lamb which looks like its been in there for a LONG time. Obviously I will make sure its not gone off when I defrost it but if it…
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Anyone got a Moulinex Gelati? Or other icecream maker???
Hello chaps - I was given an icecream maker through Freecycle which is fabulous but it doesn't have a manual. It's a Moulinex Gelati. So can I ask: a) does anyone have a manual and can tell me how to use it or b) if not, does anyone have a similar machine they could tell me how to use? I imagine you put a bit of it in the…
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curryqueens curry...help!
i printed her recipe off the other day. a lot of hassle getting a blender so once i got that sorted i proceeded to chop the onions and put htem in the blender as per instructions only.......they wont blend? couldnt be bothered hanging around since it was 4.15 before i started so i omitted the blend at the start and just…
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Can you tell difference btw Self Raising and Plain Flour????
Hi Sorry for the stupid question, but I wanted to make some fairy cakes. I've got some flour in a tub but stupidly dont know if it's SR or plain!!! Last time I tried to make them, I put some baking powder in. As soon as they went in oven they raised, spread all over the show and I had to bin them.......so does this suggest…
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Using tinned kippers (i.e. John West) in fishcakes
Hello all Just thought I'd ask a quick question. I've got a real hankering for smoked fishcakes tonight and I'm aware that I've got a couple of tins of John West smoked kippers (either in sunflower oil or brine, can't remember at the moment) in the cupboard. Anyone know if I can use this fish in a fishcake? Or will it be…
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can someone find me a direct link please?
or even give me some idea on slow cooking cooking apples?! i've been given a big bag full by a work colleague and would like to slow cook them for pie filling? i have done a search and its going to take me days to trawl the results! :o thanks in advance! :cool:
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Help with chicken stock/soup please.
I put a chicken carcass in the SC with carrot, leek, celery and some potato. I think I've added too much water as it's really thin. Is there a way I can thicken it up? I don't like thin soup! Thanks.
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Anyone have any good freezable recipies?
I am a busy wife and mother to a toddler and am looking for some recipies that can be cooked in advance, frozen and then reheated in the microwave. If you have any recipies then can you please also state how long they can be frozen for and the time it takes to reheat a portion from frozen (you can probably tell i'm not…
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Trinidadian Fried Rice, recipe please???
Having visited Trinidad last year I would love to know how to cook this. What type of rice? What vegetables do you use and what spices? I have a sachet of Chief Brand Fried rice spice mix but want to know what to use when that runs out, thanks waiting in anticipation so i can cook it again and let the flavours bring back…
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beef consomme?
hi everyone! is there an alternative to beef consumme? i'm chucking some pork chops in my s/c today but the recipe requires one can of beef consomme, i'm here at home with a poorly ds so i cant go anywhere! any ideas?
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posted in quick question- no reply as yet.. help!
Can I please ask a quick question from anyone in the know :-) I put my slow cooker on this morning (beef stew) and I thought I'd put it on low, turns out its on high and my stew is done (been on since 7 this morning). What shall I do? turn it off and re heat later, or put it on low now and leave it on until we eat (bout 5)…
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Red Velvet and Chocolate Heartache
Has anyone used this cookery book. The reviews on Amazon are glowing so I bought a copy. The cakes look lovely but the writing style is extremely annoying, never mind though I thought and started off with carrot cake as a safe opener. It came out like a thick and very heavy pancake, nothing like the carrot cake I usually…
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Cooking my 1st loaf in breadmaker !!
It arrived 30 mins ago and the 1st loaf is underway :j will update later !!
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Dried out chicken
Had some asdas cook from frozen chicken fillets last night and they turned out really dry.. dont want to throw them away so stuck them in fridge and covered them with natural yogurt( dnt ask me why) thought it might help... wot can i do to save them? x x
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Kenwood processor help....
Hi i am wondering if anyone can help me, i am quite in to making my home made soups for me and my little boys and invested in a kenwood fp216 food processor and i love it, but since i have had it and i blend my soups i get a very strong burning smell from the machine and am wondering if this is normal or is mine a bit…
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OS Daily Wed 9th Sept
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 9th September. It 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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forgaged rosehips, hawthornes and elderberries
on saturday but a few family issues have stopped me from doing stuff with them straight away........... they are all still in the various carrier bags in the kitchen and am worried they will be going off or ruined.....any tips on a better way to store until i can make cordial and jellies ?
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cake on the bottom - crumble on the top???
Hi there, had something a while ago and would like to give it a go. Was a sweet tray bake type thing that was cakey or bready on the bottom with fruit filling and like a sugary crumble type effort on the top. Any ideas???
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making a dessert from leftover basmati rice??
Hi, I have a small portion of cooked basmati rice left and I love rice pudding! :o So I had the idea to turn it into a small homemade rice pudding by adding some milk and a little sugar and I think I have some sultanas, if I did this and then baked it in the oven for a little while, what does everyone think? Has anyone…
