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Homemade Spring rolls
I have bought the filo pastry and lanb mince to make spring rolls :) . i also bought one of those stir fry packs to make veg ones too I am going to try this recipe for the lamb . never made then before so any hints ? or any other recipes people want to share :D thank you
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Any ideas for cheap Halloween things for trick or treats ?
Just looking for ideas as we are cutting back a lot ! well mostly me as dh is really not on board. Just done a shop on-line to stop impulse buying and it still came to £ 60 :( .
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can a huge hole at seams in jeans be fixed?
hi all my life ive had this problem. Pair of jeans, under the groin area, as thighs rub against each other whilst walking, the jeans rip there, and a hole develops. It get bigger and is noticable when walking, sitting. Ive usually thrown away the jeans when this happens. But now i have a very expensive pair of levis, and…
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How to stop colours leaching in the wash
I recently bought a blue & white striped sweater and on its first test wash (by hand) noticed that the blue colour was leaching quite badly. I'm worried that the white parts will eventually end up coloured with a blue tinge. What's the best way of washing to prevent this happening?
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OS Daily Wed 25th Aug 2010
Hi there! This is the Old Style Daily Thread for 25th August 2010. 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…
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mushroom soup and toad in the hole
Hi all hoping to make my own mushrrom soup out of left over mushrooms can any1 gi me a recipe please. I have mushrooms and veg stock? also can any1 give me a fale safe recipe for yorkshire pudding as gonna make a toad in the hole too thanks in advance
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Portion sizes (meat, fish and other protein)
Can anyone advise me. We don't eat meat but have an old friend of the family staying for a few weeks who does. I have no idea as to what to expect for to serve as a portion when it comes to meat and although I am not mean I think our dear friend may be taking the mick and since we're footing the bill I'm a tad peeved. As…
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Old cot quilt gift for mum
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OS Daily Tuesday 24 August
Hi there! This is the Old Style Daily Thread for 24th August 2010. 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…
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please help with my shopping bills
Ok, i am seriously in need of help with my shopping bills as they are getting out of control and I am finding that i cannot afford to pay my bills. my situation is as follows. 2 adults, 3 children aged 11, 6 and 1 2 dogs. Hubby needs dinners for work. eldest will be having school dinner come sept so £1.50 per day, middle…
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Remind me how to remove a soap lock from my washer please
I've washed the foam cushions from the outside furniture and created the mother of all soap locks in the machine. :o :o Can one of you lovely people remind me what I need to add to the rinsing water to get rid of the bubbles. I've tried vinegar. And table salt. OH has now suggested ketchup :cool: All contributions…
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Using Scone and Doughnut mix to make bread
Has anyone used the Chefs Larder scone and doughnut mix from approved foods to make bread? I did see that someone on their forum has made it and just added water and yeast. I want to have a go at making the white bread rolls from my Fastbake bread maker so do I assume I just use 3 1/4 cups of scone mix to replace the bread…
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O/S often not the cheapest - what's your motivation?
Firstly sorry if this is in the wrong place but a recent trip to the supermarket got me thinking. They were selling a pair of kids' school trousers for £2 which was less than a dozen free range eggs. This seemed pretty crazy to me. I consider myself to be fairly O/S generally and if it were cheaper would really consider…
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wanna do more
Hi. I want to be able to make as much as possible from 'scratch', as I get great satisfaction from the creative process and feeling I can 'survive' well - if that makes sense! I know I can't go the whole self sufficiency way for now, I can hardly grow any veg never mind keep pigs and hens! Hoping to get there with the veg!…
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Can I make my own pasta sauce and "bottle" it-advice re the jars?
Ok I can and mostly do make my own pasta sauce rather than the shop bought type-dolmio etc. However sometimes it is so much easier to use the jars just to bung in for a quick tea. So I would like to make my own sauce in quantity and store it. Now I have frozen it in the past, but if there is a way of storing it withpout…
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I can't get my bread machine to turn out a decent loaf, any help appreciated!
Hi everyone, I was recently bought a Kenwood BM450, which I was so excited about! I have been persevering with it for about 2 months, but I have yet to make a really good loaf. The only exceptions have been french sticks, which I do on the dough setting using expensive 'grade 00' flour, and then bake in the oven, and a…
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Baked bean lasagne recipie - can't find it!
Hi All Could some kind person please point me in the right direction of the baked bean lasagne recipie? I know it's on here, but all my searches have thown up every post with baked, bean & lasagne as separate terms... And there are bazillions! Thanks :T
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Use powder in your washing machine.
Just had the washing machine repair man around (electrical problem), he said I see you use tablets..... He said they can sometimes be difficult to break down from the drawer & can block the pipes & cause floods. I said is it better to throw them straight in the drum, but he said no, can stain the clothes, use powder,…
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red currant pie
Hi My husband has bought some red currants, he wants me to make him a pie, but i cannt find a recipe anywhere. Has anyone got one please.
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red currant pie
Hi My husband has bought some red currants, he wants me to make him a pie, but i cannt find a recipe anywhere. Has anyone got one please. Sorry just realised i put in wrong place!
