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Lopsided loaf
Hello all I wondered if any bread bakers out there have any suggestions for how I can stop my loaves of bread turning out lopsided? I used to make my bread by hand but alas, carpal tunnel currently prevents me so I now use my kenwood chef for making the dough and then give it as much of a knead as I can manage at the end.…
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Why do onions make you cry?
I know this isn't OS and i apologies :o DD was 'helping' me make spag bog sauce and we both had tears streaming down our faces and i explained it was the onions so now she wants to know "why do onions make you cry?" thanks mrs w xxx
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Proof That OS Ways Are Best When it Comes to Cleaning?
I've had a quick look, but can't find reference to this research so forgive me if I'm duplicating it. Seems that studies carried out by a team of academics from the Health Protection Agency and various universities, including Cambridge, published on 1st February 2010 show that OS ways of cleaning such as using vinegar,…
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How to ripen plum?
Any ideas on how to ripen plums. Leaving them sitting in the kitchen just seems to make the skins go leathery & the inner part soft & tasteless.
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OS Daily Thread - Wednesday 10th February 2010
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 10th 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…
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How to get fake tan marks off?
Can anyone help please, I have several roll necked jumpers which all have a stained collar grrrrrrrrrh! (I know my own fault for using fake tan). I have tried Oxy stuff, spray spot remover, and finally bleach! but nothing seems to work. I thought I would ask on here before I am forced to throw them away.
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What to do bake with this mix of ingredients?
Hi, I was making Midnight Cookies, and in my haste, instead of creaming the caster sugar and the butter have put the caster sugar into a bowl with the plain flour, cocoa and baking soda. I've made another batch, correctly this time, but am wondering what I can do with my mix of original ingredients. Any ideas? I have milk,…
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What to do with Wheat free Lasange Sheets?
Apart from Lasagne? ;)
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Got five mins to test a sexy new tool
If you have please read this http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=29737145#post29737145 And feedback there not here Thanks in advance :) Martin
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family meal inspiration help please :-)
hi, i'm giong to do my shopping this weekend for the rest of the month (will just top up fresh veggies, fruit, milk and bread weekly) and in need of inspiration! we are on an incredibly small budget after me losing my job so need all the tricks in the book - have read on here already about padding meals with lentils etc,…
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Avocado meal for 1
So I am on my own tonight, have no more loner meals in the freezer and a glut (5) of avocados that are ripe. What can I do with these? I'd rather not use tuna as I am pregnant and have eaten a lot recently, but my tired brain would love some other ideas! Thank you!
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making a teddy or blanket to remember
OK this is a strangeone but here we go Bit of quick history tried for 8 years to have a child after a lot of treatment we were blessed with twins but sadly we lost our precious during the pregnancy BUT were blessed with his twin Henry. i have held on to every second with henry and now feel that as I doubt we'll be blessed…
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Fish past Use by Date...
Hello All, I recently bought Mackerel from Sainsburys and its 'best before date / use-by' was yesterday (8 Feb 10). Is it still good to cook or should I just throw it in the bin? I hate wasting food and I'm not entirely convinced with this whole use by and best before dates. Any help / suggestions will be greatly…
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8 people coming for dinner! Help needed!
Hi all, somehow we invited 8 people this Saturtday for a dinner/lunch. I am terrified as I have no idea what to serve. I am not a very good cook, I am a beginner in cooking and also on a budget.:( Can anyone hel me with ideas and recipes what can I cook.. something easy! I imagine it will be rice, but with what? Please…
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breadcrumbs best before 3/09
I planned to do some breaded chicken for supper tonight however the paxo breadcrumbs have a best before date as 3/09. They are unopened, I have opened them and they look and smell fine. Gut instict is to use them, what do you think?
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OS Daily Thread - Tuesday 9th February 2010
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 9th 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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Take up something Old Style for Lent challenge!
It's Shrove Tuesday next week, so Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 17th February. Traditionally, Christians use the period of Lent as self-denial in preparation for Easter. I've never been one to deny myself :D so try to take up a new skill for Lent. Two years ago, I taught myslef to crochet. This year DD has asked for a…
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help with recipe?
saw a recipe recently for a casserole-type thing using butternut squash(have in fridge,been there 3 weeks but seems firm) some chorizo and beans.......bit can't remember what else! any ideas?also,if i put it all in slow cooker,would the squash need to be boiled first so it cooks along with rest of ingredients? THANKYOU!
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upside down cake recipes ?
Hi I remember finding these recipes a while back but cant find them again :( . Can any kind person point me in the right direction please.
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Winemaking esp Blackcurrant
Is there a winemaking thread? I can't find one for wine, I could only find beer threads ... Also I started my first ever wine yesterday - blackcurrant! I've put it all in the fermenting bucket with a lid on as per recipe (Mollie Harris - A Drop O Wine) but I'm concerned about explosions .... will the wine be ok if I let…
