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What to do with apple jelly
Last year I was given a big box of bramley apples which i turned into apple jelly. It is really delicious, however as I don't eat pork, I am struggling for idea of what to do with it. I still have a couple of jars left which I will give away as presents, but have one large opened one that I have not a clue what to do with!…
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OS Daily Thread - Valentines Day
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Sunday 14th February.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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What to teach kids?
Hiya everyone Just want to pick your brains please! I want my girls (8 & 4) to learn skills that will help them later in life, I'm trying to include them more in cooking and have found someone that does knitting lessons - although DD1 has already had knitting at school, she still struggles with it. I just wondered, what…
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No buttermilk :(
Hi, Wondered if any ladies or gents with some baking experience might be able to help me. I'd like to make some blueberry muffins and have everything needed in the recipe except for buttermilk :mad: Had a look on google for buttermilk substitutes and found tips to add white vinegar, lemon juice, cream of tartar or yoghurt…
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Cake icing help please.
Hi there, I am attempting to make a birthday cake for a friend whom is a transformers fan. This has no relevence to the help I need... The picture below is of a face I have made. (sorry for the poor quality) The trouble I'm having is that the icing has started to crack and look a bit rough where I've fiddled with it whilst…
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OS Lemsips - possible?
My OH has a thing for Lemsips - as soon as he starts to get a cold or sore throat he'll start taking the Lemsips to "ward it off". He believe a day of taking them may stop them coming on (hasn't worked so far!!). Anyway, we always have to have Lemsips (of Beechams) in just in case. When I am ill I just use 16p paracetemols…
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Lamb stock
Hi Doing my bit for tommorow and the recipe states i need lamb stock Which i couldnt find any at the supermarket!! We have in beef, veg and chicken. Would any of these do? Im imagining not as its for lamb casserole - but really i dont have a clue!!!:o
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Will this food be ok?
Ive just had a clean out of my freezer and found what looks like thin bits of steak which has been in a carrier bag sealed for about 8 months and soem chicken portions, also sealed, for about 5months Will these be ok to keep? I hate throwing food away but obviously dont want to poison us all!!
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help with my bread
something as changed!!! i havent changed the bread maker, flour, yeast, anything but my bread has started,more often than not, to come out rubbery. i know it sounds strange, but it is heavy, rubbery and actually feels dampy to the touch. toasts wonderfully but it isnt right and i dont know whats causing this. i weigh all…
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Help, please - What's Mary mean?
I should know this but the answer escapes me atm . . . There is a cake I want to make out of the Mary Berry book today and I've got a question. The recipe calls for 400g cooking apples - peeled, cored and grated. Does this mean 400g of apples and then prepare, or does it mean 400g after prep?? There would be a big…
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Recipe wanted
I once had a recipe I had printed from the net, for chicken breast stuffed with goats cheese, wrapped in pancetta (I think), and tomatoe and red pepper sauce. The sauce was so good. Unfortunately, I can't find the recipe, either the printed copy, or online. I'm still searching, but although I can find recipes with chicken…
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Did the hairy bikers do a book for the Hairy Bakers series?
Did the hairy bikers do a book for the Hairy Bakers series? just watching it on sky now. Can't find a book though.
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A trick with pans
I recently ran out of hob space...one was playing up and needed fixing after a spill so I was one short for making a meal. I thought I'd try using my set of stainless pans that sit inside each other when a smaller one is on the hob and the lip fits the base of the next size up very nicely....use the boiling turnips to warm…
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OS Daily Thread - Saturday 13th February 2010
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Saturday 13th Feb.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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For all you knitters out there
Hi there if you are wanting to do a random striped pattern in your knitting then check out this site.. http://www.biscuitsandjam.com/stripe_maker.php You select your colours then the number of stripes, you can select more than 1 then click on generate my stripes. If you don't like the pattern then push your refresh key and…
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what OS stuff can i use to celan my over and grill pan
Ok - im embarassed to say that my oven and grill pan look like something out of 'how clean is your house' and finally plucked up the courage to clean them -Has anyone got any tips on what to use to get them like new again? (besides elbow grease) Thanks
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I never enjoyed vegetables but want to eat more...
That kind of sums it up really. The vegetables I had as a child were horrible, over cooked and soggy to the point of no return. This has meant all I've ever really eaten are carrots, peas, cumcumber and tomatoes. A few years ago I started branching out and now eat some salad leaves (I really like fresh baby spinach and gem…
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Cookbooks
I am looking for oldstyle or wartime cook books, or even very frugal cookbooks :D I want to do more veg, but not vegetarian because that's always complicated and I hate cooking very much. I just want to cut down the amount of meat we eat - but he can't eat pasta or carbs --hence the veg bit :( So anybody got any titles of…
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Home made tea stain cleaner anyone?
Hello all! I have a quick question. Does anyone know a good home made cleaning remedy for getting rid of tea stains from mugs?? All the ones i've seen involve bleach which i'm not keen on! All ideas greatly received. :D
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Lakeland freebie
Hi All I had a mailing from Lakeland the other day but i can't find the leaflet that came with it. I am sure it had a code for a freebie. Does anyone know the code? Thanks :)
