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people who have abel and cole boxes ??
i dont want a vegetable thats in this weeks box , do they replace it with another veg or something that is already on the list ??
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Crochet Help
Im teaching myself to crochet using a couple of books and by looking on the internet. I have a snowman pattern that I want to make and will start once Im confident with my crocheting. I was looking at the pattern though and it starts off: Make 5ch join with ss 1st Row - 2 ch *12htr into centre 2nd Row - 2ch. 1htr in same…
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Slow cooker for Darby and Joan
Just for the two of us and worktop space is at a premium. I found two small ones.... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bonne-Cuisine-E821-1-5Lt-Cooker/dp/B000RRWLC6/ref=sr_1_2/278-0666706-1802759?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1254827129&sr=1-2…
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brillo pads
What do you use them for? I thought it was OK to use them in cleaning my sink, But a friend was in as I was doing that and she said they scratch anything like that, and she will not have them in house!!!!! So what do you use them for?
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Bamix Stick Mixer
Hi I lashed out on one of these and all the trimmings and hardly use it. All I use it for is for reducing lumpy soup to smooth and yes, then it's really useful as you can do this in the pan. However rather an expensive option. I have an electric hand mixer and a magimix as well and tend to use the electric mixer for cake…
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OS Daily Thread - TUESDAY 6th October
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 6th 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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easy chicken pie recipie please
Hi all today I bought a fresh chicken that was use by today (reduced :D ). I roasted it and we have had a chicken dinner for tea , however there is loads left as it was large, its now in the fridge. Instead of just cold chicken and chips or something similar for tea tomorrow I want to have a go at a chicken Pie as i've…
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Kids Lunchbox ideas
Hi all Am trying to become more OS and as part of my quest need to get ideas for packed lunches for my son who goes to school full time as of next week. He is not a big fruit fan but will take a banana or raisins as his mid morn snack. Am trying to avoid the crisps and choc bar routine. So far I am thinking of making…
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Fabric Softener Turned Solid
I have some tesco fabric softener that I bought aaaages ago. Then in the meantime, I did some market research for a company that sent me a huge bottle of a new fabric softener to test. I don't use FS in every wash, so that lasted me ages, and I'm now back to the tesco stuff that I've had for months. But instead of being…
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Heating a Steak Pie
Hi all, I have been given a steak pie from a butcher, but I am unsure of the best way to heat it. What do you all think? Should I, remove the pastry lid, heat the meat and gravy in a pot, then put the whole thing in the oven to brown the pastry? Or, should I heat the meat/gravy in the oven then add the pastry lid? Or,…
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Stop me buying a Tefal VitaFruit jam maker!!
I've recently joined Weight Watchers and have received a voucher for £30 off a Tefal VitaFruit jam maker http://linamariepony.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/licks.jpg however this still makes it £70 so I'm thinking of an alternative... The blurb says you use 50% less sugar than shop bought jam which is tempting since less…
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Does anyone use Stork in a tub?
Hi all, I'm a big fan of Twink's homemade hobnobs. :T I've made them in the past with butter and block Stork marg and they were just fab! I tried them again using Stork from a tub and they were sort of soggy/greasy. They never crisped up. Everything else was the same so I think it must have the marg. I see it says that…
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Lamb and beans in pressure cooker ?
I recently 'invented' a very nice recipe. I soak white beans overnight, half cook them in boiling water next day then add them to a lamb shank, chopped onion, celery, garlic,tin of tomatoes, herbs and a bit of stock and let it blub very slowly in a Le Creuset on the hob. Then I take the meat off give the bone to the dog…
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making home made marmalade question
Hi, I am going to make some home made marmalade for the first time. I have got some glass jars with spring closing lids and rubber seals. I was wondering if these would be suitable for the marmalade. as they are bigger jars i got wax discs for 2lb jars but they are too small, does anyone know where i can get them any…
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Pea soup in the slow cooker?
I am hoping to make a yummy peas soup in my brand spanking new slow cooker, I am veggie so there will be no ham. My mum used to make a lovely pea soup with dried peas but I have no idea of the recipe. I have searched the whole board and am either blind or stupid, can anyone point me in the direction if a slow cooker pea…
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Cushion cover help
Hey all I have an A Line skirt that I no longer where but I love the pattern on it so wanted to know how to turn it into a cushion cover. I have an old cushion that I will recover. The old cushion cover is an envelope type secured with buttons, but I just want to make a standard cover. Is it as simple as measuring out the…
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New tescos slowcooker !! for £10
Have posted it on the grabbit forum http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=25689103#post25689103
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help urgent please-rehydration fluid?
Somehwere, I have got a recipe for home-made rehydration fluid. A mix of water sugar and salt etc. But now that I need it, naturally I cannot lay hands on it ! :mad: Does anybody know ?
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apple wine
Hi I have loads of apples on my trees and am hoping to use them for a first attempt at home winemaking, has anyone got any good recipes or tips. thanks Paddy
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OS Daily Thread - Monday 5th October
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Monday 5th 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…
