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HELP - how can I rescue my nougat?
I've been doing home-made sweets for gifts this year, and thought I was doing well - until the nougat! I did everything by the book, used a jam thermometer and timer rather than my usual way of making it up as I go along, so I honestly don't know what I've done wrong, but instead of a nice hard block to cut up I've ended…
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frozen pork joint - to cook frozen or defrost first
I got one of the meal deals from Morrisons last week and froze the pork joint. Now I don't know the best way to cook it, as I know you have to be careful with pork and poultry. Am I best to defrost it thoroughly first, and if so, which is the best method? Whenever I try to defrost meat overnight in the fridge it is still…
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Am new here, need tips on feeding family of 5 please!
Help, I am trying to get on top of my debts which means admitting I spend way too much on food for my family.... I am a bit stuck on how to feed a family of five, including packed lunch for 3 children and two adults (inlcuding a shift worker) for £80 Is it possible?! :confused: ps I am scared of cooking but willing to…
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OS Daily Tues 15th Dec 09
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for 15th December. 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 already.…
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Pastry
Has anyone got a recipe for shortbread pastry, or is it just shortbread used as pastry. Thanks:j
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Pork Loin Question
Hi There, I managed to get the Morrisons Festive Feast Deal at weekend which included a small boneless loin of pork. I am not the greatest cook in the world when it comes to meat but I was wondering if I could cut it up into steaks and just grill them? Or will I have to cook it whole? Can anyone point me in the right…
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Best coffee maker?
Hi, I would like to make a Christmas pressent to my hubby who wants a coffe maker. I never had one and dont even know anyone who could recommend me make/model. I would like something that can make latte and capuccino from real coffe (not flavours, like Nespresso) and would coust not more than £150. :A can anyobne share…
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egg wash for pastry?
Can I do this with just egg white? Am seperating 2 eggs for pastry and not in mood for meringues, so wondering if I could glaze my sausage rolls with just egg white, or maybe milk too? Or is the yolk essential for that lovely shiny finish? Thanks :)
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Tomato-y Rice?
Hi everyone I would love to make a healthier and not so burnt to the bottom of my pan version of tomato-y rice and wondered if anyone had any ideas? I'd like to use my rice cooker if possible as I've never mastered the art of boiling rice the 'normal' way :o I very rarely make a scrummy Gambian dish that I've been told is…
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Collar of bacon, in slow cooker?
Hi all, I have an unsmoked bacon collar joint in my slow cooker to have for dinner tonight (with mash and cabbage yum yum) but just have a couple of questions.... Once its cooked, can I use the stock to make split pea soup? Or would that really only be with smoky ham stock? And does anyone have any idea of exactly how long…
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Need baking advice please
Hoping some of you more experienced pastry cooks can help me out. I’d promised to make the mince pies for work on Wed morning (don’t know why, I’m still a pastry novice!). Plan was to make them tues night but I’ve just found out courtesy of OH that we’re out then. So. Have a choice. Make tonight and biscuit tin until Wed…
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Monday 14th December
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Monday 14th December. 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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Stollen recipe
Many many years ago I knew a German woman who gave me this recipe for stollen. It doesn't have the marzipan middle that we usually think of with stollen, but it has become a family favourite. My son even asked me to send him the recipe. Thought I might share it with you: 500g S.R.Flour 200g Sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla Essence…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009
WOOHOO IT IS :xmastree:.....DECEMBER..... :xmastree: Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy…
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Help- OS gluten free, slimming world. Is it possible?
I'm fat. I'm unhealthy. I'm also grossly restricted on time and money due to being in debt and a full time student, mother to 2 under 5's and a husband who works very hard. So, I want to be slim and due to my new diagnosis of being coeliac, I want to remain gluten free. Is it possible to feed 4 people, 3 hens and a cat for…
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Can anyone help me with a recipe please?
Hi, My dad was telling me that Jamie Oliver make some tomato and basic chutney the other day on the telly. I missed it and he would love to make some but cannot find the recipe. Can any of you lovely lot help me in the search please?
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2010 Old Style Calendar
Hi all, Just a reminder that the free 2010 Old Style Calendar is ready for download for anyone interested here: 2010 Old Style Calendar It is in PDF format. This was based on the excellent Old Style Diary thread from last year: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1328695&highlight=money+saving+a…
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OS Daily Thread - Sunday 13th December
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Sunday 13th December. 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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Which herbs/spices would you add?
I bought some coconut oil recently. I'm planning to make something tomorrow with it, by frying some onion and chicken in it, adding some tomatoes and simmering, but not sure which herbs/spices would go with it. Am thinking more of the spices really, was thinking of a spicy dish but not a curry. I have ginger, tumeric,…
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Baking :(
So, I've had my new oven for a week and decided I was going to bake a quick cake. Except I didn't realise until it went in the oven that I used plain flour and not self raising. Result : very solid lump of banana and raisin. It's edible but most depressing. Sorry, tis a bit chatty and I couldn't find a baking disasters…
