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Help me get wonder web of clothes
I turned up some trousers with wonder web some time back and now want them down again but it has left white marks on the trousers. Is there anyway to get the white marks of please, I have tried washing then (twice) using a clothes brush and also a blade :eek: but nothing seems to be working :( . Thank you rigs
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How often do you deviate from the stated recipe?
I cant think of the last time I cooked a dish from a recipe that was actually the recipe. In fact some of my dishes could come under the trade descriptions act! Yesterday I cooked up a beef bourginon to eat today. Its in the fridge now, melding the flavours together. The recipe called for beef, pearl onions (or shallots)…
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Plastic tub storage
Morning all. I am declaring war on all my lock n lock, tupperware etc. - every single tub and lid will be put in a large box until there are no more to be found in the house. When I have done that any tub or lid that doesn't have a lid or tub to match will be out. After that I need to find a better way to store the damn…
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£100 for 5 weeks food - family of 4
Deja vu I hear you thinking :) I know there have been an increasing amount of threads very similar to this one over the last few weeks and months and this is more likely than not linked to the cost of food rising so much. I am more than feeling it. I am been paying debts off for a while and initially tried to free up some…
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Large breadpans
Good morning, I want to start making my own bread again and currently have a panasonic breadmaker, however would really like to do it the old fashioned way and have traditional shaped loaves instead of massive almost square shaped! I would also like to make a larger loaf as opposed to the 2lb tins you get in shops. Can I…
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OS Daily Tuesday 26th July
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 26th July. 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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How to get the most from my Kenwood Chef?
I bought a Kenwood Premier Chef & it has been sat unused for about 4 months :o I really want to be using it every day, so would love to hear how everyone uses theirs :)
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Gooseberry streusel cake.
:hello: Had to share this. Well, a picture anyway. You'll have to make your own. :p I can't credit anyone with the recipe - it got sent to me like this and I've no idea where it originated. I used 6oz red and 6oz green gooseberries. 8oz isn't enough. ;) Recommended storage life 2 months. :eek: Yeh, likely story. :p
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How to clean overflow bit on the bath?
I have noticed its smelling a little, I have used a plug unblocker in the bath and not much has happened to be honest. I think its actually coming from the overflow bit, you know the bit with all the holes in that the plug dangles from:). I have tried to pour some bleach down it but it usually just comes back out again.…
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Smelly watch!
I have a lovely watch that my sister gave me as a gift a few years ago. It stinks now!!! I would be sitting there, smelling this awful 'stinky feet' smell, after having showered and having clean clothes on. Couldn't figure out where the smell was coming from. I eventually twigged that it was my watch!:o It has a leather…
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Neutralising BBQ smells
My neighbours are obsessed with BBQs! Nearly every day this summer they've had one. The smoke gets into our small flat and everywhere smells; even with the windows closed the smell gets in the vents. Is there anything I can do to neutralise it? I've tried scented candles and air freshener but they're not enough.
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3 course quick holiday meal for 9
Hi Our family 7 adults and 2 children are all holidaying in a cottage. We have decided that each couple will make an evening meal (starter main and dessert) during the week. I was thinking of something with chicken thighs? but what ? I could take my slow cooker. I'm lost with a starter and dessert - need something quick…
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It was getting tough in 2006 and the workhouse still threatens us in 2011
I The Most Destructive Habit............................................. ...........WORRY The Greatest Joy............................................... .............................GIVING The Greatest Loss.............................................. ........................LOSS of SELF RESPECT The Most Satisfying…
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recipe needed please
Hi there I think I've found a load of cherry plums whilst on a walk today & before going & foraging them all I thought I'd get a few recipes ready..... so I want to make a jam & have found a recipe for that but I also would like to make a chilli plum sauce can anyone help me?? also does anyone have any other good recipes…
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OS Daily Thread Monday July 25th
do not adjust your screens, it is this early in the morning, I am off to find the sticky! Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Monday, 25th July. 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…
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please help
hello everyone, I have been a lurker for many years. I have laughed and cried at some threads and i think this forum is a fantastic place for help and advice. So now i have come for your advice. I am very overweight and my confidence is -100% i need someones help anybody. I have lived on a diet of junk as our family of 4…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 25th July 2011
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 enjoy it! There are levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 being very…
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Onion Loaf
My husband loves the Onion Loaf that is sold in Miller & Carter restaurants. It's very moreish but we can't afford to eat their too often, so... any OS recipes to make this at home? Thanks:T
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Meal plans WB 25th July
I have really searched for a thread, but can't find one so far, so thought I'd get us started. If I missed it please merge me :o Mo-lamb and vegetable hash Tu-out at cinema and prob dinner out We-fried potatoes and onions with pan fried skate, veg Th-retro lamb curry with rice and chips Fr-Thai marinated salmon, rice and…
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best way to re~heat gammon please
i have defrosted a chunk of left over gammon for tonight teas, but stuck on which is the best way to cook/heat it up, or just plate it up and pour the gravy over it????
