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Dying Zapp Pushchair Covers & Hood- HELP!??
I have a Hot Pink Quinny Zapp pushchair.... unfortuantly i now have a boy! I love this little buggy and it lives in the car and we have been using it in travel system mode with the car seat but Lewis's head is about 1cm from the top of seat so will have to change to the stationary seat for the car to keep him rear facing..…
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Monster Cakes
We are havig a Red Nose Day bake off at work on Tuesday and I want to win!! (not that I am competitive or anything...) Now while I am a good baker, I am not so good at making them particularly pretty. I was going to make a dragon cake which I have made before but I am not sure if that is "monstery" enough. Any ideas?
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suggestions for meals for friend
Hi all, my friend has just had a baby and I was after some meal ideas to cook for her to make her life a bit easier. Her boyfriend is hindu but will eat chicken and she has gone off curry since being pregnant so can anyone suggest some good wholesome inexpensive meals that will freeze and reheat well?
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OS daily Sunday 20th March 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 20th March 2011. 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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Dyeing bedlinen
Hello everyone, have been away from the forum for a while, have got into bad habits so am back to get into OS mode again! I have a duvet cover which is very pale green and totally plain, I wondered if I could dye it a more interesting colour? It's polyester and cotton mixed, so don't know how it would turn out - has anyone…
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HM Choccy cake shelf life question
Tomorrow I plan to make a chocolate cake to take into work on Monday. possibly a silly question but the frosting has milk in it. Only a small amount ( table spoon ) but will it be okay overnight and until it gets eaten during the day at room temperature or should I keep it in the fridge overnight? Usually when I make cake…
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How long Max between Marzipan and icing?
As the title says, I'm wondering how long I can get away with leaving my marzipaned cakes before I ice them (with sugar paste). I did the marzipan last sunday so they'll be ok to ice now but if I could leave them longer (like another week or 2!!!!) it'd make my life easier!!!
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Confused about Le Creuset
I recently bought a Le creuset Griddle & a pan. I didnt actually realise that the black satin finish didnt make them non-stick & so have been trying scrub them clean. I read on their website that the pans will start produces its own surface “patina”. Its described as a brownish black film that shouldnt be scrubbed off. 1)…
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Bread making - Where did I go wrong?
Hi, I am wondering if someone can help ... I have been searching the forums on breadmaking but I am getting nowhere. I made my first batch of breadcakes (breadrolls in you don't live in Yorkshire) today - I made my dough in the machine and then baked them in the oven however they were hard on the outside but lovely on the…
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O S Daily Saturday 19th March 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 19th March 2011 (oops forgot this bit:(. 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…
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Loads of left over salad stuff
They are softening and not far off binning - they are no longer good enough to eat raw so what to do with them. I have celery, cucumber, lettuce and spring onions. Any ideas?
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Fruit Bars
Hi Does any one have any receipes for fruit bars that are wheat, gluten and diary free. I am looking to make something similar to the NAKD cashew and date bars Thanks :j
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HELP - How can I remove black grease from coat ??
My son leant up against the door frame today and got black grease all over his new raincoat. Does anyone know how I can removed this please ?? - have tried neat washing up liquid and this hasnt worked - would be grateful for any other tips!!! - typical with a new coat. Thank you in advance - hoping I can save his coat -…
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OS Meat
watched The Great British Food Revival last night. I am a great fan of Clarissa Dixon Wright and she was in top form, so muchso that I was inspired to call at our specialist butchers and buy a joint of British Long Horn rib of beef.The beef of Old England. Am so looking forward to cooking it tomorrow and then eating it…
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Morphy Richards Breadmaker pan broken?
OMG I think my breadmaker is broken, it is not under guarantee either! My actual machine seems to be working but the baking pan will not turn (the middle stick that the kneading blade goes on). My husband has pulled it apart as best he can but there is no freeing it up...it's is stuck solid and will not turn! :eek: It's…
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OS Daily Friday 18th March 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 18th March. 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 Daily Friday 18th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 18th March. 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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Please recommend me a mincer/meat grinder
I want to get a manual meat grinder No 8 but not sure what will be the most appropriate, I need it for meat mincing and Falafel making. Should I go for the cast iron old style ones or the more modern plastic ones?:idea: Which one is easier to clean?
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Goose recipe
Hi My husband has been given some leg and breast meat from a wild goose and is looking for possible recipes and info on best way to cook it. We have been told that unlike a farmed goose the meat is very lean and normal oven roasting will dry it out. Any info would be very much appreciated. Thanks Tulip x
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MealPlans WB 21 March 2011
Due to Special Dietary Requirements I sometimes eat an alternative/adapted meal Saturday 19th – Sausage Casserole (Sausage and Tomatoes on Toast) :dance: Sunday 20th – Christening Monday 21st – Frickadellen w/ Mash and Veg (w/ [STRIKE]Broccoli Cheese[/STRIKE] Salad for ME) :dance: Tuesday 22nd – Wholewheat Tuna Pizza (w/…
