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Do I HAVE to have a bag in my henry hoover?
Hello, I've been given an old henry from my BF's Mam, she only had one bag. The bags are fairly cheap on ebay but it seems so wasteful, i looked and found these reusable washable bags. so i was thinking i could invest in one of these but then thought I could make one myself? with some old fabric, they look really basic. I…
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Hard Toffee
I have some really hard toffee (it was a gift) and was wondering if there was anything I could do to soften it a bit to make it 'chewable' rather than 'suckable'. I was going to heat it in a saucepan and beat it for a while to try and get some air into it and possible add some condensed milk during the process but I am…
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Ideas for soba noodles
I've just cleared out my kitchen cupboards in an attempt to use up what we've got and found an unused packet of soba noodles. I obviously bought them with something in mind but of course, I can't remember what it was :o Any yummy ideas of how I can use them up? Thanks :cool:
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Recipe for lime loaf cake w/e of 27th March either Times or Telegraph magazine
Good morning folks! Just wondering if anyone can help me find a recipe I saw in either the Times magazine or Telegraph magazine on the weekend of 27/28 March for a lime loaf cake. It looked lush, with big thick white icing on top of it in the picture? I have searched everywhere I could online to find it as my dad threw…
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OS Daily Thursday 8 April
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 7th April.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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which challenges?
Being a newbie, I have only taken on one challenge so far the £2 coin one. Usually I try to do everything at once, but I feel ready to start another MSE challenge, which one would you recommend for a newbie? :o
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Ok guys the perfect loaf
Hi all I have used and loved so many recipes on here I thought it was my turn to repay.So if your looking for a lovely white chewy loaf,that is perfect for sandwiches,toast,or what ever here it is. I have been messing with bread for 2 years and never been satisfied with the result,I have researched and finally come up with…
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Homemade Orange Jelly?
Hi, I wondered if any of you OS's could help me as my internet searching isn't getting me anywhere. I have some oranges that have been neglected and need using soon, I thought I could use them to make a jelly (the desert type not the preserve) but I'm not really sure where to start, I do have a jar of liquid glucose. I was…
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5 ingredients
Hi all, This is my 1st time posting on OS. I was just thinking back to a food program where all meals were made using 5 ingredients or less. As i, and many others, are trying to cut down food bills I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions. I am terrible at following complicated recipes & so seldom cook anything…
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OS Daily Wednesday 7th April
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 7th April.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 do I measure this sleeping bag in Togs?
Have just bought a new 16 oz sleeping bag in a charity shop which will double up a great spare duvet but I can't find out what the equivalent Tog rating is for 16 oz. Can anybody help please?
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OS Daily Tues 6th April 10
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for today.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. Everyone’s…
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Banana Curry Pizza?
Hi all, On holiday in Turkey several years ago we found a restaurant that made Banana Curry Pizza. Sounds gross, I know, but they were fantastic and I have been looking for a recipe ever since. Does anybody on here have a recipe for this, so I can make my OH's day Fingers crossed! :)
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Icing for biscuits that hardens
I make empire biscuits quite a lot and take them into work. They are yum but the icing never seems to set! I just use icing sugar and water. By the time I drive to work and they have bumped about a bit in the tin they all stick together. Anyone got any suggestions as to how to make the icing set? Ta Emma
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Anyone have a recipe for a cake using peaches?
Something nice and simple please as I'm not the greatest at cakes.
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Asda nut roast mix.
I have loads of these from approved food, what can i add to the mixture to make it nicer.
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Leftover Veggie Roast
Hi, As above really. I'm a fairly new veggie. Had the Linda McC roast for dinner yesterday and as I'm the only veg I have 3/4 of it left over. Any ideas please for what I can make? I thought of Veggie stovies, but not very inspired! It was really nice & can't stand to waste it. (thanks).
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Recipe for (Scottish) butter biscuits?
I have Googled for this recipe, but the only ones which have come up are shortbread and other sweet biscuits. Although there is sugar in these biscuits (according to the packet), it is only a very small amount, and they are really savoury. Can anyone help, please?:)
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Slow cookers
Having just been browsing that no knead recipe on the Web - they are saying that its very important to use the right size/shape of container to ensure the bread rises okay. The suggestion was made of using slowcooker inserts for this. I do have two slowcookers - both ceramic (one with a Pyrex lid and the other with a…
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Os Daily Monday 5th April 10
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Monday 5th April.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.…
