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how to remove burnt plactic from my electric hob??
hi i have just had a minor fire start (i have no idea how) and now my hob has all burnt plastic on top of it :( any suggestions on how to clean it would be gratefully received many thanks
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Overripe Bananas but no SR Flour?
Hi all, I've got four over ripe bananas but I don't have any SR flour to make banana bread, I only have plain flour. I don't have any baking powder either :( Does anyone know of any banana bread or other banana recipes so I can use them up?
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Red kidney bean curry
Aldi selling cans of red kidney beans for 16p a can at the moment, so I've been stocking up & am posting this curry recipe in case anyone is doing the same. This recipe serves 4 & is tasty, very cheap & filling when served with rice: 2 tbsp oil 3 medium onions, chopped 2.5 cm root ginger, finely chopped 2 green chillies,…
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Baba Ganoush with no oven??
Hi all, I am having some people over for a falafel night tonight and wanted to include baba ganoush on the menu. The only problem is that our oven is on the blink and we dont have a grill! Is there any way to cook the aubergine to give it that smokey taste on the stove top? We could use the microwave but i imagine it would…
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So OS that it's sad?
Well we just came back from a week in Kefalonia and although I managed to relax and read while being computer free, my OS bargain hunting was still in full flow! The local mini mart did the most fantastic washing pegs I have seen, really solid thick plastic with strong metal spring and 24 in a pack for 90 cents!! I bought…
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Old Style Daily Thursday 4th August 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 4th August 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…
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Can't balance the books HELP!
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my 12 week meal plan
Posting it on here so I know where im up to lol. Trying to empty my freezers so I can clean them out and then refill! Im making my own bread and snacks courtesy of weezls website. Breakfasts will consist of waffles, pancakes, cereal, toast, eggs Lunches will be something on toast, sandwiches, left over soup, Snacks will be…
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OS Daily Wednesday 3 August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). 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 cook/store meringues
Used the recipe below to make meringues as I am on slimming world and this is a low calorie recipe, they were crispy when they came out of the oven (as they should be) with a little chewiness in the middle (although not quite as sweet as I would've liked - maybe more canderel needed next time). I stored them in an airtight…
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Chapatti instead of tortilla?
I am making fajitas tomorrow for dinner, with leftover chicken. I have LOADS of chapatti in the freezer-can I use them instead of the wholemeal tortilla I usually use? Thanks :)
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Croissants
I bought some croissants the other day which need to be used up and I am looking for any suggestions/recipes for a pudding that can be made with them - I was thinking along the lines of a bread & butter pudding but wasn't sure if it can be made with them? Any suggestions welcome as I am determined to use them up and not…
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Cheap cuts of meat for the Dog?
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Yorkshire Water
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Help...Food budget
Hello..I dont post very often down here, but I am an avid reader, and have learnt a lot...However I really need some help from you amazing people. Due to some seriously stretched finances, my food budget is non existent for this month (August) Whereas I usually have around £150 ish, this month I will have around £50. This…
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Mushroom Stroganoff
Just a quick question I will have creme fraiche left from tonights dinner and don't want to waste it. Think of changing tomorrow's dinner and making mushroom stroganoff what I want to know is if I made it tonight would it keep in the fridge ok until tomorrow night. Thanks
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Allergy cake help please!
Hi, I really hope someone on here can help me, it's my mil's birthday on Saturday and I'd like to make her a cake. The problem is she has intolerances to dairy, egg, banana, wheat and gluten :( is it impossible to do or can someone help?
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Help me use up cabbage and spinach for tonight
bag of spinach, whole savoy cabbage we have no potatoes and he wont eat eggs or pasta or creamy sauces i have either beef mince or chicken thighs to use with it, various spices, herbs, sauces, chopped toms etc i have rice, couscous and bulgur wheat in i dont like serving vegetables on the side, i like them in things so im…
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Meal planning for the week, help please.
Hi everyone. Ive decided in an effort to reduce my weekly shopping I need to start meal planning, its shopping day tomorrow and I was lucky enough to have DH bring home a bag of meat from work yesterday (hes a butcher). So here goes, this is what I have 5 chicken breasts 1kg Mince 4 pork loin steaks 1.5kg bacon large uncut…
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OS Daily Tuesday 2nd August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). 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.…
