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I made bread :-)
I made bread:j:j:j:j:j It looks like a proper loaf:D I've only made it once before & it was like a brick:o:o:o I'm so proud:p I bought a Panisonic SD255, after reading the reviews on here. The hole in the bottom from the paddle is tiny & nothing to worry about (I was worried this would spoil the loaf). I did a rapid loaf…
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Tapestry help please......
HI, I'm just about to start a new tapestry but one thing I'm not sure about. The thread looks quite thick, should I split it as you do with embroidery thread?
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recipe for multi coloured sweet rice?
Hi, At Eid we were given some rice that was all different colours and tasted sweet. It was lovely and I was going to have a go making it but I can't find a recipe. Does anybody know what it's called or have a recipe please?
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Thermos flask rice pudding recipe?
Does anyone know how to make rice pudding in a thermos plask please? I'm sure it is possible, I have a hint of information rattling around in my brain about it, but now it's really starting to bug me. I can't help thinking it might be good for a packed lunch in winter, or to start off first thing in the morning and have…
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When good coffee goes bad...
I have this recurring problem with coffee. It shrivels up and eventually becomes a solid lump. I just can't afford to keep throwing it away. 1) What can I do to stop it happening? 2) What can I do with the lump of coffee? Thank you.:rotfl:
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Pillow Ticking
Does anyone know where I can buy pillow ticking on-line? (ie. the featherproof cloth that pillows are made of). I have asked at numerous drapers/fabric/haberdashers, but have had no luck at all.:(
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Is my breadmaker playing up?
Hi, I've always bought hovis white bread mix and it gives me the biggest tastiest loaf. However, the last two weeks every loaf ive made has been half the normal size and very dense in texture. Ive phoned hovis and they have checked the batches but they say all is ok and to be fair, i have bought the bread mix from…
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Is there any way to clean the inside of a toaster?
Hi, My problem is that I saw a mouse jump out of my toaster.:eek: My guess is the crumbs at the bottom attracted him. The toaster works perfectly but I haven't used it since Mousegate. Can it be cleaned? The tray can be removed so that's not a problem, it's the bit where the bread goes I'm worried about. I'm not a…
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Changing freezers
I have bought a new fridge freezer which is being delivered tomorrow. I have a large fridge freezer and a freezer in the garage. Both freezers are packed full( OK I know- should have bought them weeks ago before I filled them with the garden produce) Have emptied them both and put all the must keeps in the garage freezer.…
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Lamb Chump Chops
Hi all, I've managed to get 4 of these on whoopsie from the local co-op, but it's not a cut I'm familiar with. Could someone please guide me in the best way to cook them? TIA
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bone marrow
apologies if this is somewhere already, but I couldn't find it I have some on the bone stewing steak to slow cook as a casserole for tea tonight. The bones obviously have a supply of bone marrow inside. Should I use it? If yes, what for? Also wondering how fatty/calorific it is as I'm trying to watch my weight Many thanks…
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OS Daily Thread - Wednesday 7th October
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 7th October. 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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Pizza stains on a white shirt
We bought a pizza the other night after DH had been having a wee whisky or five. Unfortunately he never listened to his sober wife and proceded to munch his way through the pizza whilst wearing a brand new white shirt:rolleyes:. Of course now the shirt is covered in yukky tomato stains etc:eek: Does anyone have any idea…
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getting the balance right
I was wondering, for those of you who are frugal in order to put money into savings, rather than because you absolutely have to be, how you decide what's the right level of frugality? (For want of a better term!) I find myself always frantically trying to save every last penny to deal with hypothetical future emergencies,…
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Is it possible to dye suede boots?
I have a pair of cream suede biker-style boots with sheepskin lining. They look really dirty and marked (I have tried washing them in the machine). Has anyone ever dyed a pair of suede boots before (and, if so, what kind of dye did you use and did it work?!!) Many thanks
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lamb- do you think it will be ok?
evening ladies and gents, I have made a bit of a boo boo.. the other day i got given a £10 m&S voucher, so I went along and was pleased to get 2 slow roast lamb joints and a chicken for my £10.. trouble is ive mucked up and used the wrong lamb first and i've just gone to cook the second lamb joint and realised it was use…
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Help with a zip problem
Can nylon spiral teeth zips be shortened from the top ? I know how to shorten them at the bottom, but can the same method be used at the top? I have a new skirt with a very wide waistband and the zip goes all the way to the top of it. It's very uncomfy so I'd like to make the waistband narrower which would mean shortening…
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most economical crochet stich?
Am currently crocheting scarves for xmas pressies but am wondering which stich is most economical in terms of the most scarf for my money. I know knitting uses less wool but I have never taken to knitting.
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Help re steam generator iron first use
Received my Tefal GV7150 and used it for the first time today. Am a little concerned as the bottom of the iron seems to have gone a bit brown. I'm not sure if I had it a little too hot as it did seem to stick and drag on a couple of items. May take a bit of getting used to how powerful it is as old iron was pretty poor by…
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My really wierd dinner - seperate or mix together??
I'm doing pretty well at my OS I think, but today is a bit of a wierd one! So for tonights supper I have: Just over half a portion of split pea and veg 'mush' (was gonna be curry but realised had no curry powder!) About 2 tablespoons of baked beans Some frozen peas Both the mush and the beans have already been frozen, and…
