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Picking OS brains!!!
Hi all, Many moons ago, I went for a weekend to the lovely Stapleford Park (the weekend was a present from friends) and before dinner, when we were enjoying our drinks (oh! the memories!!!) we were offered some guinness and stilton pat! with some lovely crunchie black super-thin biscuits. I was wondering if anyone had made…
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Oniony milk
Hi OSers! I'm going to attempt these battered onion rings (thank you ViksB) to go with my cod. I've got homemade wedges in the oven so I guess it's turning into a HM chip shop dinner! I've got the onion rings soaking in milk but I'm wondering if there is anything I could use the milk for afterwards? I don't tend to make…
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Home baked pressies?
Hi people. I am seriously unable to afford to splash out at all this xmas, so, I thought maybe I might bake instead. Some nice xmas biscuits, rum truffles, flapjacks etc and package them up nice in small boxes or cellophane and make like a little hamper, then that way its alot cheaper than buying things and its alot more…
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SERIOUS plea for help!!
Hi all, I am desperate to find a recipe for a dish my mum ( and grandma ) used to make. It was a meat ( and possibly potato? ) pie. The difference was, it had a suet crust top, instead of pastry. I want to make this for my children ( 20 and 22!!) and, as my mum and grandma are no longer with us, I don't know how. Have…
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Anyone use as Hostess/Buffet Server/Hotplate type thing?
Hi all, does anyone have or used any of these types of food warmers, if so can you tell me your thoughts whether its worth getting one. Are they just another gadget or do they really useful by keeping food warm for a few hours? Can anyone advise please? I only want a table top type one, not a trolley, don't have the room…
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How much to re-line a suit jacket?
I want to get my OH's jacket lined with some snazzy material and I was wondering if anyone here could give me a really rough idea of how much this is likely to cost? Cheers in advance!
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Help!! Does anyone have a "Rival" 6l slow cooker
REALLY stupid question, for which I apologise. I've not used mine for ages, and I can't find the instruction booklet. On the dial, is I the low setting or is it II? Told you it was stupid, and it probably should be very obvious, but I can't figure it out!
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bread machine tea loaf question
the BM book has a recipe for a nice tea loaf, with sultanas and nuts. Can I make that in advance and freeze it (for xmas ) ?
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children's treat recipe
Hi all, I need some ideas for an easy to make cake/cakes/pudding for children for a Christmas Eve 'do' -I promised my m-in-law I'd contribute. The problem is it can't be chocolate it has to be simple and transportable, and my oven doesn't do biscuits. I'm not all that good at baking and tend to rely on a few tried and…
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Mandoline
I have invested £60 in a professional grade (stainless steel - I think)Mandolin and I just cannot get on with it at all. I can't seem to get the results I want and I find it so awkward to use - nothing like as smooth and easy as the professionals make it look. I fear I will have an expensive 'white elephant' sitting in the…
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Liver and onions like mum used to make!
Morning all - hoping someone can help. Looking to make liver & onions (just like mum used to make yum!) from what I can remember she used to coat liver in seasoned flour, stick in roasting dish with onions and cover with water. Only problem I cant remember at what temperature or how long to cook! Hope someone can…
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New baking tins
I seem to remember reading somewhere that you should prime new tins by brushing with oil and baking in the oven before use. Is there any point in doing this with new non-stick tins? If so, how hot and for how long? Thanks, Ness.
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Chocolate Cups
Im started making chocolate cups to fill with cream and strawberry slice on top. I had thought of adding a small amount of baileys to the chocolate but does anyone know if they would set. Thanks Jay
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witterings on OS life
Husband & i were talking (:D we do sometimes) about how much life has changed since the 50s when we grew up, and how hard it still is. Then we decided that people sometimes make it harder than it needs to be.. for instance - growing up in the 50s, you had one fire in the house, usually coal. Your mum stayed at home and…
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MealPlans WB 7th December 2009
Hi Guys! Just over 2 weeks too Xmas:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: This week we are having: Sat-Spagbol & Garlic Ciabatta (reduced best beef to 39p and garlic ciabatta 15p) Sun-Pork/Crackling, Mash, Roasts, Sprouts, Yorkies, Carrots & Cabbage Mon-Sausage Cassarole(peppers, mushrooms, onions, beans & peas) & Baked Spud…
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Leek & Potato Soup
I get a veg box every two weeks and now have one potato to last until this coming Monday so I'd rather not use it in leek and potato soup, so has anyone used instant mash in their leek and potato soup in place of the potato? Does it work? I will be blending the soup after so it won't affect the look
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OS Daily Thread - Thursday 3rd December
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Thursday 3rd 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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It's Delia again! Radio 4; Thursday, 10am
She's everywhere :rolleyes: :p Tomorrow at 10am on Woman's Hour, Delia Smith will be answering listeners' cooking questions. Will you be ringing in :confused: And more importantly, will she give us some new recipes :D Penny. x
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Grouting between bathroom tiles turning orange
What do i need to use to turn it white (ish) again? I've tried to costly products but they only work a tiny bit. Ther must be a OS tip that will clean it up alot please? Thaks
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need a soft icing for cake please
I´ve just made an orange cake, and poured in a syrup (bit like you do with a lemon drizzle) and left it to soak in. I want to add a soft creamy icing, using some sort of flavouring (don´t know what, perhaps brandy) and using icing sugar with quark, marscapone or cream cheese, but I need some ideas and inspiration please…
