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Sauce for prawn cocktail?
I have done all my shopping but have forgotten the seafood sauce for the prawn cocktail that OH insists we have on Christmas day. Have done a search but can't find out how to make it.....does anyone have an easy recipe?
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Lentils in the slow cooker
Hi all I'm planning on making a sausage and red lentil casserole. The lentils I have don't require soaking. Am I ok just adding the lentils unboiled at the start of cooking or would I be better boiling them first? The slow cooker will be on for about 5 hours I think, so is that length of time ok for them to cook?
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OS Daily Monday 20th Dec
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Mon 20th Dec. 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.…
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Meal help
I need some help meal planning, I don't usually plan out for the week(s) what we are eating but do have a vague idea of what I can make, I'd rather plan it all properly so that I don't have to keep nipping out as it costs a fortune!! I have done a list of everything I have in, there is loads! I didn't realise there was…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 20th December 2010
LAST THREAD BEFORE:xmastree:....CHRISTMAS.... :xmastree: Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to…
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Soap making
I have quite successfully made some soap however some of it has not come out quite as I would have liked shapewise. What's the best way to melt it so I can reshape it?
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Help fabric conditioner gone thick
My fabric conditioner has gone really thick so much so the washing machine won't take it. I really don't want to waste it esp as there's approx 84 washes :eek: can it be saved?
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home made sauces how long will they keep in the fridge?
Ok loads of recipes on here and the web for various cranberry and apple sauces and I know both can be frozen, but as I have been trying to freeze ahead for christmas as much as possible I am beginning to run out of freezer space. So for a basic cranberry/apple sauce-I usually add some sugar and spices plus a squeeze of…
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Royal shortcrust pastry recipe help
Does anyone here know/have a recipe for royal shortcrust pastry? I believe it is terribly yummy and includes icing sugar and corn flour among other things.... Any help appreciated.
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Store Cupboard Lists/Ideas Threads
One question I'm seeing asked a lot is 'is there a store cupboard list I can use' - I thought it might be useful to bring all the links together in one place. I'll add to this as I find more and please feel free to point out any I've missed :D baking and the storecupboard Building up store cupboard Dithering - shall I keep…
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Cleaning dusty flower arrangement
I have a bunch of beautiful (and very realistic ;) ) fake roses. They've become dusty and I'd like to spruce them up :) They're made from fabric, so washing isn't an option. Any ideas anyone? TIA :A
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Home made crackle logs?
My uncle has an open fire, and has been using the occasional crackle log - the sort where you light the corner and it burns away for two or three hours. The cheapest I have found these is £1.79. I am sure that there is more than just kindling in them, but I am not sure what.…
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Mums know best Christmas Special
Just a heads up that The Hairy Bikers Mums Know Best Christmas Special is on tonight at 8pm on BBC2 I loved the series earlier in the year and I hope that this one is as good x
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I've run out of laundry detergent
And since Im snowed in...I'd love to get my 5 loads that are sitting waiting for me done. Anyone got any ideas whether I can use a few squirts of Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo? I have heaps of that lying around and it NEVER gets used.
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A big xmas 'thankyou' to our board guides and everyone who posts on here...
I know we are all busy this week with christmas, but I just wanted to say a big christmas "THANK YOU" to the board guides on the oldstyle board, as they work so so hard all year. They not only keep all the threads neatly together and organised so we access them easily, they also point us in the right direction to find…
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OS Daily Thread Sunday December 19th
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sun 19th Dec. 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.…
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Mixed meat stock?
I need to free up some space in my freezer and have some bones I was saving to make stock but don't really have enough of either to make a decent amount so I was wondering... Would the flavour be good if I make stock from a mix of lamb and chicken bones to make soup? If so, what other ingredients shall I use? Thanks OSers…
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OS Daily Saturday 18th December 2010
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sat 18th Dec. 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.…
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os sweets/candy recipes please
ive made fudge and covered brazils with choc but was wondering if anyone would like to share the treats and recipes for homemade sweets, candy and truffles please thankyou.
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Christmas swag/garland help needed please.
I've already posted this on the Christmas board but it was suggested that I post it here as well because you all have a wealth of experience. I guess it is OS and it is definitely money saving. I've been out and collected loads of evergreen foliage, some ivy, holly and some other stuff I don't know the name of. I've also…
