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Store cupboard comfort pudding - FAST??!!
Ok so i'm sure i'm not the only person that often fancies a pudding or something comforting after a rubbish day at the office or just generally wanting something incredibly bad for me :D Are there any recipes out there that are quick, easy and can be made from the basic store cupboard. Apologies if there is already a…
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Salt in food?
An interesting discussion with a British friend led to this question - How much salt do you put in your food? In Poland, we seem to pour salt into everything - a dish just isn't a dish without some sort of salt added. Of course, we use fresh ingredients much more than the UK does (frozen/pre prepared food is a similar…
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Yoghurt maker help
Sorry for asking so many questions recently, I'm just trying to figure everything out and you guys are so helpful! Ok so this time I want to know about yoghurt makers... The two main types I've heard of are easiyo and an electric one, so my first question is how does each one work? And I've had a little look in lakeland…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 18th January 2010
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 it! Following requests to start things steadier for…
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can I make flapjacks out of some museli?
I have a large bag of unopened museli which is going nowhere. I love flap jacks so thought I could make flap jacks but I can only find recipes on the internet which mention oats. the museli has rasins, nuts and bits of fruit in it. i dont have any syrup, but do have sugar, low fat butter, honey and some extra rasins what…
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Does anyone know how to get permanent marker out of carpet?
My darling dog decided I wasn't paying him enough attention and got hold of a balck permanent marker - 10 minutes later, one pen destroyed and one stairs carpet with dog grafitti on it:mad: Does anyone know how I might be able to get this off?? TPA
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Any flour experts?
A few months ago I satrted making my own bread - basic farmhouse type, up until the last batch I've always used Allisons flour (either premium or standard strong). Because my local supermarket had sold out the last batch of bread was made using a supermarket own brand. The flour and dough looked slightly darker than normal…
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Royal Game soup recipe?
Hi guys I love Baxters Royal game soup but it's a bit pricy so would love to make my own (would probably be healthier too) Do any of you have any idea how to make it? I've googled it but no joy... Gx
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£20 for food for the month
Hi all, I have had my final LBM this month and worked out i am 36k in debt. I have had to majorly budget this month and only have 20.00 for food till 26th Feb. Not too bad as i have lots of food in the freezer and i have plenty of dog and cat food. Plently of cereals. I guess what i am really asking is whats the best…
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Freezing sausages...
I wonder if someone can help me. I'm cooking a sausage casserole tonight but as there is only me who will eat it, I wondered where I stand on freezing. The sausages are frozen, will be defrosted then cooked. Is it classed as re-freezing or does the fact that they have been cooked between freezers stints make a difference?…
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HM Crisps?
Hi, can anyone give me a healthy hm crisp recipe? i just know there must be a thread here somewhere but can't turn it up Thanks WCS:confused:
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Vegetarian Quiche
I have just seen that I have a pack of shortcrust pastry in the fridge which needs using up and thought I might make a quiche/something that will do for a main meal. I haven't ever made one before - just like the idea. How do I make it and has anyone got any recommendations for a filling - many thanks.
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New mag Good to Know Recipes for newbie OSers/meal planners
Bought a new mag yesterday, called GOOD TO KNOW RECIPES. http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes Its brilliant:D Lots of popular recipes from famous chefs AND a ready done monthly meal planner with weekly shopping lists:j:j:j:j:j Saves having to DIY:T:T:T
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Delia's Frugal Food - anyone have the older version?
I borrowed this from the library yesterday and have just flicked through it and it's great! It's full of the sort of unfussy, simple food that my DH loves and I fancy buying a copy for myself. I was wondering if anyone has the older version that was published in the 90s because I can find it very cheap. Does anyone know if…
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Sour milk and scones
I have tried to search through the threads with scones and sour milk in the title to get a good recipe to use up some sour milk before it splits... can I just use the recipes that people have previously posted and where it says milk, i use the sour milk? I have now spent a good couple of hours looking for a recipe and keep…
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one whole chicken - one slightly lost vegetarian!
Hi Im after a bit of help, im currently cooking three meals a week for my nana who is very elderly and in need of help (im granddaughter meals on wheels for the days the real thing doesnt come!) In my freezer i have one whole roast chicken which i bought to be used at xmas but never happened. its got garlic and herbs on it…
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OS Daily Thread Sunday 17th January
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Sunday 17th January. 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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Giant Yorkshire Puddings
I tired to make these the other day (in sandwich tins) and I ended up with two flat pices of batter. Which tasted fine but looked nothing like what I was aiming for! I can only assume I didn't use enough mixture and/or have hot enough oil. Does anyone have a recipe for these, preferably with the suggested quantity to use…
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Why am I static??
Quick question I hope someone can help me. I recently bought a new dressing gown for £30 out of my bd money. A very nice dressing gown! I put it on and within an hour I could feel loads of static and was crackling as I moved. I tried washing it but still static and giving myself electric shocks - ouch they hurt! Now gave…
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Nylon scourers
I bought one of these not all that long ago, cant remember where. Now I need a replacement they seem to have disappeared off the face of the earth. Tried the supermarkets and all they have to offer are some silver coloured non-scratch pads costing over £1 :eek: Tried local cheapie discount store, no joy there either. Any…
