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Old Style Daily Thread for Friday 7th October 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 7th October 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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Bad fumes from onions/chili?
Posting this in here because it seems to be the closest to a cooking forum :p Well we're students, we were making a big load of chili con carne. Heated the oil, added a big load of onions and chopped red chili. Then a minute later we were all coughing like crazy, it was a really bad feeling, like something was weighing…
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Recipe Book Help..
Hi all So as some of you know, I'm a complete beginner when it comes to cooking! I felt quite adventurous today so bought Mary Berry's How to Cook. I'm not sure if this book is as great as it seems (the words 'foolproof recipes' on the cover convinced me, lol) so I'd love some honest opinions on this. It does have a lot of…
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Christmas cake recipes for person with cholostomy.
Hi, my father has just had a cholostomy and is therefore unable to eat nuts or any fruit with skin or pips. Does anyone know of a Christmas cake recipe which does not include any of the above?
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Cleaning a leather sofa?
Hiya, I was wondering what the best way to clean a leather sofa is? it's brown incase that makes a difference. I usually give it a wipe every few days with dd's baby wipes, but this doesn't always get all the marks off of it. Has anyone tried using star drops?? Thanks!
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Recipe from Masterchef
Anyone watching this? The other day Ruth made a dessert called something like "Mrs Cromwells not quite apple pie". It looked lovely and I would like to make it. I have googled it and cannot find anything. Any ideas anyone?
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For all the cupcake experts out there
Any moneysaving tips on creating your own topping, sprinkles or just general penny savings?
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Spill the beans ... what's the most embarrassing MoneySaving thing you do?
Spill the beans... on your most embarrassing MoneySaving habit [IMGRIGHT]http://images.moneysavingexpert.com/images/spillthebeans2.gif[/IMGRIGHT] Peg up tea bags on a washing line to re-use? Make chicken soup out of old KFC bones? Use bubble wrap as double glazing? Come on MoneySavers, spill 'em! [threadbanner] box…
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Please HELP MSE test New Flightchecker tool
If you've got five minutes we'd really really appreciate your help testing out our new tool and giving feedback. All info in this thread (reply there too please): https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3529429
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Meal plans WB 10th October
So this week went according to plan. I am very pleased with our progress :) NB. I have Insulin Resistance and therefore eat a Low Gi/GL diet, so sometimes the boys eat different or altered meals (I don’t want people to think I cater for fussy eaters!) Friday - [STRIKE]LO Stroganoff[/STRIKE] Fed by Mum :dance: Saturday -…
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OS Daily Thursday 6th October
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 6th October. 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 old tiles
Hi all, wondered if any of you could help? As some already know I have moved to Wales from Staffordshire. The house we have moved to needs lots of work. In the lounge we have some old tiles, the house was bult 1954, we aren't sure what these tiles are but they need a dam good clean. We have quarry tiles in the dining room…
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bifinett breadmaker no instructions
I was lucky enough to pick up a large white bifinett breadmaker from freecycle but unfortunately it came with no instructions and Ive never had a breadmaker before. Im dying to get my bread on the go, I can make mine by hand but dont have the time with an 8 month old and another baby due soon. Can anyone help me…
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Foil panels behind radiators to stop heat loss
Hi there, Has anyone first hand experience of putting foil behind radiators (those on outside walls of the house) - inside house . Oh you know what I mean! Is it worth doing? Does it really make a difference to the warmth given out? Thank you
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Frugal kids birthday cake, party food and decorations?
My baby daughter is about to turn one, I'm reluctant to spend anything I don't truly need to on her birthday party because she wont really understand it and money is tight. I'm only having a party at all because my baby-crazy family will be mortified if I deny them the chance to take photo's of it. How am I going to do…
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How to kneed dough in a food processor
I've got a new food processor and I'd like to use the dough feature to make bread, well these - http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/big_fat_salt_and_pepper_59413 It says I need to kneed the dough for 10 minutes by hand, will this be 10 minutes in the food processor? (Using the dough hook of course! :) )
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How do you store herbs, spices etc?
Hi all, just done a big clear out of my herb/spice cupboard and it's all clean and sparkly. Lots of waste with very old products that were dying at the back of the cupboard. It's so difficult to see what I've got. How do you all store your herbs/spices/stock/gravy? Is it worth investing in a spice rack? Loath to clutter my…
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Old Style Daily Thread for Wednesday 5th October 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 5th October. 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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Vinegar in HM bread?
Just had an interesting conversation with someone who works for a large commercial bakery who I won't name who claims that another equally large bakery's products have a longer shelf life because they add vinegar to their dough mix. Would there be a benefit in terms of preservation in doing this to home made bread without…
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skirt knitting pattern
hi does anyone have any knittimg patterns for skirts?i would especially like a fair isle pattern if possible thanks!
