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Blood clot type thing in mince beef?
I've just had my shopping delivered from Tesco and in one of the packs of mince it looks as though there is a blood clot in it, i don't know what it is exactly as i haven't opened the packet. Is this normal? I have never seen it before... It's probably about the size of your little fingertip. Do you think i could just pick…
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large pork leg in slow cooker?
Hi all Have read some of the slow cooker posts, but have a specific. I am going to cook a 3kg leg of pork tommorrow, to serve at 5pm. I would love to do this in the slow cooker, can I? If so what are the cooking times? Plus, water or no water? Any help? Thanks Vader
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fillet/rump can you slow cook?
Hi, I have guests coming tomorrow, and I decided to cook thai yellow beef curry, which I usually do with stewing steak and slow cook. However I got a real bargain on some counter offcuts of fillet steak and rump... I thought it might be special for them, but how do I cook it and keep it tender, but not be slaving over a…
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Need help marzipaning cake
We are snowed in and I need to put the marzipan on my Christmas cake. Trouble is I have no apricot jam. Has anyone ever used anything else?
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Horse rug repairs help!!
Morning....not sure this is in the right place but I couldn't find anywhere else it might fit!!! I have 2 horses, the smallest one has torn her rug, she's now wearing the spare but its not as warm so I want to get the other repaired and back on her asap!! All the people round here who do it are shut for xmas and won't be…
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OS Daily thread 18th December
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 18th December. This 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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Fancy Dress Party Ideas??
I've left it really late and have a fancy dress party on boxing day! arrghh! Please help! I have very little money (I've been looking on ebay and even second hand outfit go for £15 or so!) Can anyone give me any ideas for outfits using things I would have already or would find cheap? I can sew a straight line just about…
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Help - Xmas treats - no dairy no soya no nuts
Hi all I'm hoping you can all help me. I have friends coming to tea on Saturday who are allergic to dairy, soya and nuts. We are planning party type food - sausage rolls, cakes etc, suitable for children, but I am stuck given the allergies. All OH can suggest is chopped veggies and fruit Please can you suggest - or point…
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Black Cherry jelly
Does anyone know who stocks this?. If not any ideas how I can make it?
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recipe hamper/starter pack for friend
my best friend has expressed an interest in learning how to cook (finally!!) because she wants to make fairy cakes with her ds i want to make her a little pressie to get her started, bearing in mind that currently all of her food comes out of a tin/box i was thinking that as it was the fairy cakes that got her started that…
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Seen any gingerbread house cutters?
I know Lakeland has a set but has anyone else seen any others? Thanks!
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how to calm down homemade sweet chilli sauce
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20139/sweet+chilli+sauce today i have made this, but it is HOT! i ony used 200g of fresh chillis and some dried ones as well but it is very very hot. what can i do to calm it down please!!! also it is still quite runny. any ideas?
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Is there a 'craft' forum that I'm blind to?
Hi all, the issue (question doesn't really fit the bill) is that I have some unused canvases that I bought to make some pretty artwork and be creative with when we moved into our flat. 2 months on and they're still sitting there. I have brushes and acrylic paints in various colours, I just need to be creative! Does anyone…
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German Christmas meals ?
Hiya We have decided to have a slightly different christmas this year and havea traditional German on to cheer ourselves up as its been a hard year. We have probably decided to have Goose on christmas day- and Lidl seem to sell these cheap. Some ideas we have at the moment are for xmas day- goose, brussels sprouts &…
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Best time to do the washing
Silly question time. I am not on economy 7 or the like. Is there a cheaper time to run the washing machine if just on standard service with water/elec Thanks for any advice
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Where would I buy a ginger bread man cutter
:D I'm finally getting Christmassy (aside from accidentally dipping my finger to check the caramel :rolleyes: ) so want to be making some gingerbread tonight. I have no cutters and was wondering where you would get one of those? Many thanks! MK
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Recipe
[FONT="]Chocolate Orange refrigerator cake[/FONT] [FONT="]Ingredients[/FONT] [FONT="]No cooking. Can be made in advance.[/FONT] [FONT="]Serves 6 [/FONT] [FONT="]50g/2oz shelled, skinned hazelnuts[/FONT] [FONT="]2x175g Terry’s chocolate oranges (you only need a few segments of the second one)[/FONT]…
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How do I get rid of a squashed chewed sweet on a clothe sofa?
How do I get rid of a squashed and ground in chew sweet from a clothe sofa?
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Meal Plans WB 21 December 2009 - Christmas Week!
Good morning :D I have continued planning as normal for the Christmas/New Year period & am finding that it is making life much easier :T Penny Pincher Hope that you are having a good few days with your friends and are feeling more rested? :xmastree:We are having: Monday - Chicken Sweet & Sour with Rice Tuesday - Pasta Bake…
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How do I cook steak in gravey?
Hi, I do not really cook with steak but fancied the idea of cooking steak in gravey how do I do this? Do I brown meat first then put in tray and pour gravey over and place in oven and if so how long do I cook it for or is there another way of doing this? Thank you
