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What kitchen utensil would you hate to lose?
Was washing up last night and realised that I have my Prestige potato masher (with wooden handle) for over 20 years. I bought it in a second hand shop, purely on the basis that my mum had one for years! The handle on hers subsequently broke and she has had to buy a new masher twice since then. So what would you hate to…
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MealPlans WB 14 March 2011
Due to Special Diatery Requirements I sometimes eat an alternative meal (specified in brackets) Saturday 12th - Leftover Butternut Squash Soup w/ HM Bread :dance: Sunday 13th - Burgers w/ Cheese, Bacon & Salad in HM Roll :dance: Monday 14th - Pork Chops, Mash & Veg (Pork Chop & Cauliflower Cheese) :dance: Tuesday 15th -…
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Humous - where did I go wrong?
Made humous last night for the first time, chick peas, garlic, tahini. But it is a little dry, what did I do wrong or what can I add to it to make it a little more moist? Thanks
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OS Daily Thursday 10th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 10th 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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Peppers carrots swede sprouts - can anyone think of owt to cook with these??? :-D
My OH bought all of these veggies coz they were cheap so they need using up - anyone got any good ideas please? :)
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Lenten Promise Challenge
Hi, we don't usually listen to the Sunday Service on Radio 4 as DH doesn't like it, but last Sunday I was in the car on my own and listened to the service from Bar Convent about Order and Disorder. I really liked the idea of doing someting positive for Lent, rather than giving something up. It suggested: 'Reflect on where…
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Tipsy Cake. . . and coffee. Help!
I know this isn't really a recipe board as such, but thought there were enough helpful people here anyway to assist with something that's not exactly old style moneysaving, even if part of my post is about something that's really 'old style'. . . The old style I have in mind is something called Tipsy Cake. Or it used to…
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magimix 4000
Quick question... Does this appliance have a dough hook does anyone know? TIA
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|Slow cooker advice
Hi all, I am new to all this but have learned soooo much in the last few weeks thanks to all the lovely people on here. I have seen lots of people mention about slow cookers so I thought I would invest in one. I was just wondering if any of you would be kind enough to let me know a good one to get. I would rather spend a…
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Why do my homemade biscuits sometimes taste eggy?
Hello there wise ones ;) The clue is in the question really, it's not every single time, so I must be doing something wrong :( Whisk together my sugar and butter, and then the egg, is it to do with whether I whisk in the egg or beat it?? Apologies for my ignorance :o Chella
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BB date tuna?
i was given a hige tin of tuna that i have only now come across but says on tin best before 11/2010 should i chance it? and if so how long for?
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How to freeze Jerusalem artichokes ready for freezing?
I have just dug over my Jerusalem artichoke bed and re-planted a few for next year, however, I have a bucket full of them left. My DD's and my DH love them roasted. I have read that you can freeze them by blanching them first and then boiling them from frozen when you want them...however, we don't like them boiled and i…
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New Part Work - Baked & Delicious
Hi has anyone seen the new part work Baked & Delicious, part one only 99p which includes 6 x silicone cake cases, then it goes up to £4.99 a fortnight, and that includes freebies, by the time you have collected them it will work out expensive, but my thoughts are to bake more and stop buying shop bought items, so I think…
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No kitchen, meal ideas please?!?!?
We are getting a new kitchen in 2weeks :D and so will have no cooker for at least a week if not longer :( I will have use of a microwave, toaster, steamer and kettle! I was considering getting a slow cooker as there is one for only £12 in Tesco. I was going to make some things in advance and freeze them so they could just…
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How to get rid of black mould spots on kids toys ?!
I have recently purchased some 2nd hand kids toys and I've noticed they have lots of tiny little black spots I'm guessing these are from being stored in the attic. These items are highly coloured so don't want to use any bleach products. I have washed twice on a super long wash at 60o and it didn't really help. Does anyone…
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has anyone 'remade' feather pillows?
Have found several old feather pillows at MIL ( she's moved into a residential home) The first lot I foolishly tried washing in my machine and after spending ages trying to get them to dry in the tumble dryer I chucked them out because they smelt manky still. However our local laundry is doing a special offer on…
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Why do some recipes not work?
I make a ginger cake from one of my good food '101' books yesterday. It was a traditional style cake which included treacle, 1/4 pint of milk and 10oz of flour. Once I put it in my round, deep cake tin it was filled almost up to the top and sloppy enough to pour in. The instructions said 30-35 mins at gas 3 :eek: Even as I…
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£3 langoustine from Iceland..what to do with them..
Bought these as a treat,and should not have defrosted them,but any way they are in the fridge.I have lots of veg in fridge that needs using,what Can I cook with them?I know I can also make fish stock after from the shells.There are about 6 big ones and six smaller.cooking for two
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Eeek - I think I have bedbugs - OS Solution?
Hi all, The last three nights I have been bitten to pieces and then this morning my husband has a bite. My conclusion is bedbugs - my husband is often away on business and stays in hotels so I expect one has hitched a lift home and made itself comfy. Online research suggests that these are a dreadful pest and so also…
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OS Daily Wednesday 9th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 9th 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.…
