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OS Daily Friday 22nd July
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 22nd 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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Cleaning the dusty edges of a light-coloured carpet
I saw a thread on here about using a Rug Doctor to clean carpets, and while my 4-year-old carpets aren't that bad yet, I've got dusty edges on my light-coloured carpets and it does my head in :( Nothing I try gets rid of them. I've tried sellotape to get dust up, plus the Dyson attachments and a brush that should safely…
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Cakes in the bread machine
Hi, I'm looking for ideas to make cakes in my bread machine, ideally when you simply put all ingredients in and the machine does all the work. Any recipes would be much appreciated.
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The Rising Cost of Food
Having forsaken my Eastenders, I am watching "The Rising cost of Food" on ITV1. What an eyeopener.:eek::eek::eek: Price hikes of 40, 50 and 60 percent on some items..... in one year!!!!!!!!!!!!:( OMG:eek::eek::eek:
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Cake-no eggs or cocoa?!
hi there, I'm hoping one of you lovely can help me. I volunteered to make a cake for a friends leaving party (tomorrow) but have come home from work to find i've got no eggs or cocoa, I do have flours, sugars, spices etc, and a glut of white chocolate among my useful ingrediant cupboard! Does anyone have any suggestions…
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Hot Party Food - Children & Adults?
Hi all, In my trying to be organised head, I started thinking ahead to my lo's bday. It's in the winter and I would ideally like to offer something hot as well as a cold buffet. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Have you done anything hot previously that went down really well? I know it will be chaotic - so it…
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Recipes on Packages
My current bottle of fish sauce has a recipe on the label. During a pause in cooking, I found myself reading it - as you do - and discovered that it requires no less than 4 different products (including the one in the bottle) from the manufacturer's range to make it. Is this a record? Do any such recipes actually not…
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Morrisson's online recipes
There are some lovely recipes on this site..vegetarian, meat fish, poultry etc. http://www.morrisons.co.uk/Food-and-Drink/Recipes/Mains/ :)
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keeping clothes stain free under the arm
How do i keep t shirts like new and stop those underarm stains. Also is there anyway of getting old stains out?
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£25 to feed four...but ran into trouble!
We've been coping with feeding us all (2 adults, 2 children) for £25 per week. Unfortunately this week we've found out two of us need specialist diets! Eldest DD (eight) has lactose intolerance, Hubby has Hypothroidism. Both diagnosed this week. Great that we know and can do something, but it's threatening to break the…
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Help with Plum Recipe
Good Morning! I have a big bowl of plums which need using up. I also have a pack of puff pastry, so I'm thinking of combining the both. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm pretty good in the kitchen, so doesn't have to be basic lol! I also have ground almonds, butter, icing sugar, lemons, jam, custard, frozen raspberries, and…
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slow cookers
I'm just wondering whether or not to get a slow cooker or not. To save energy realy. I don't eat meat so it would just be for my husband,for when I make him casseroles etc. Three questions realy. Are they economical,fuel wise and how long do they take to cook a casserole. Also what size should I be looking to get for one…
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OS Daily 21st July
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday, 21st 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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Bread makers and gluten-free bread
Can anyone let me know why some gf flour says not suitable for breadmakers? I'm giving one a go on loan from a friend as the gf bread from the supermarket is just a rip off and like cardboard! Thanks
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£224 per month for 7!!!
Hi all I am soo impressed by this post from netmums, I thought I'd share it with you. Isn't this great? http://www.netmums.com/coffeehouse/house-garden-194/money-saving-budgeting-bargains-609/606529-best-meal-plan-shop.html?utm_source=newslettertext&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=text
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Old Finances (back in the day)
Just watching Carry On Doctor (my guilty secret!):D, and whilst watching it, I thought, life was really different 30+ years ago, I wonder what our finances were like back then? In particular, what was necessary, eg food, gas, electric, compared to now, eg, mobile phone, sky tv, life insurance. Just wondered if any of you…
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What OS remedies actually work?
I'm trying to put together a few OS remedies for the cupboard - herbal teas, lozenges, syrups, salves etc. Last year I made Elderberry syrup for colds which was unbelievably foul, and Horehound cough drops that flew out of my mouth faster than I had popped them in! I made a comfrey salve for my son's injured wrist last…
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Chilling / Freezing Bread Dough?
Hi Everyone, I am wondering if anyone can give me any advice regarding making bread. I have got a lovely recipe off here which works wonders however I like to make my dough in the machine (takes a good hour and half) then make my bread rolls or loaf and leave to rise for another 20 minutes. Can I chill or freeze my dough…
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Slow Cooker Meals / Recipes NO Pre Cooking Required
Hello Have just got a slow cooker, but all the recipes I seem to find involve pre cooking / pre browning, something which I really dont have time to do in the morning!! 10 or so recipes where I can literally throw things in will be very much appreciated! Thanks :-)
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bread roll help please
hi there, can anyone help - I made some whole meal bread rolls the other day, did them in the BM & then baked in the oven but they are really dense & heavy - has anyone got any tips on how to make them lighter or is this not possible to achieve with hm/bm rolls?? many thanks bjb
