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Calling all bread makers ....Expired Yeast?
Hello all My Panasonic Bread maker has arrived and I have just completed my first 'Rapid Loaf' however it came out a bit pale and although the texture is nice it seems a little sticky... I checked the troubleshooting and it said to check the expiry of the yeast... low and behold it went out of date Oct 2010. :o Didn't…
MealPlans WB 6th December 2010
Hi Guys! Where has 2010 gone?? This week we're having: Mon-Toad In Hole, Mash & Mixed Veg Tues-Chilli Con Carne Wed-Chops, Roasties, Yorkies & Mixed Veg Thur-Egg, Chips & Beans Fri-Curry & Rice Sat-Friends Sun-Friends So what are you all having? PP xx
Storing spare duvets
I was putting some duvets away and the vacuum pack bags that I normally use have mostly split. Just wondering how other OS-ers store spare duvets? Mine were vacuum packed, under bed things. Would like something that lasts a good few years too please.
Which pastry is used for savoury pie?
I want to bake a pie at the weekend but how do you make the pastry ? Is it the same pastry as used in quiches? And do you just glaze it with an egg or something?
Cleaning stained blazer sleeves - help please!
I posted this in another forum, but thought there may be some old fashioned remedy for this so posting here too..... My 11 year old has a very unpleasant habit of wiping his nose on his sleeve. At school this means it is on his blazer sleeve. Despite washing, the marks are not coming off and it is looking pretty…
glut of citrus fruits
I know this might seem a strange question as most of you are dealing with snowy conditions, but I am in Cyprus and it is unseasonally warm. The fruit trees are laden and people are giving away bags of grapefruits, limes, lemons etc. Also, tomatoes are about 40p a kilo at the moment. Any suggestions as to what I could do…
Old style daily thursday 2 december
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 1st December. This 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.…
What to do with plain flour
I was going to make some cakes for a fair but just realised I only have plain flour and it's really snowy outside has anyone got any suggestions apart from cookies. TIA jay
please help to break my pepper habit!
In our house we cook all our meals from scratch and make packed lunches but are still noticing the price of everything rising! I tend to use red/yellow/orange peppers to add bulk to sauces and also put them into wraps for packed lunches. But they are so expensive now but I am not sure what I can replace them with? :( (I do…
Keeping chocolates?
I have a box of chocolates that was opened yesterday. There are lots of chocolates left. The box lid was torn when they were opened so I can't just leave them in the box. I'm wondering how/where to store them now? I don't want to throw them away. Any ideas?
OS Daily Wednesday 1st December 2010
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 1st December. This 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.…
Free part cooked pie but I don't know how long to re-heat
Can anyone help me? My dad gave me a sausage meat & veg pie yesterday (not sure exactly what is in it), that he said he part cooked for 45 mins. I am very grateful as our money situation is not good at the moment. However, i haven't a clue how to long to re-heat it or even finish cooking it as he said it's only part…
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