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Quick rhubarb questions
For the first time ever i have rhubarb :D I've just picked some and put it an a pan with a bit of water in the bottom but now i am wondering about a few things. The stalks are very different - some smaller and some huge, some red some tinged with green and some red in the middle and some green in the middle. It also seems…
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Defrosting/Cooking/Freezing Chicken
Hi everyone, I've started batch cooking as my OH has started night shifts and the only way I'll cook a decent meal for myself when he's at work is if I do a batch of it, knowing he can take a portion to work for his dinner the next night. The plan is to get ahead of myself and have some back ups in the freezer for those…
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making a pilaf type thing, how much rice?
Hi, I am planning on making a spicy pilaf for dinner. I have 1l of spiced chicken stock (from when I made Jamie Oliver's empire roast chicken) How much rice do I need? I will be frying onion in spices, adding some tomatoes, the rice and then the stock and baking in the oven. Will also put some frozen spinach and peas in…
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OS Daily Thread Wednesday 27th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 27 June. 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. Everyone’s…
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RBS/NatWest - OS preps?
Just wondered if anybody here has suffered from the RBS/NatWest probs this last week or if anyone has managed to avoid suffering/problems because they are OS and had prepared for any eventuality? I was at my local Co0p this evening and they said that most twatwest cards had been refused today :( I would like to think that…
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Bake ware , which brand is best?
Well my new kitchen is nearly finished and hope to be able to do some baking soon. Replaced my pans as I have a new induction hob, but threw my baking sheets etc away when I packed the kitchen up, they were warped and seen much better days. Gone from gas to electric, oven is a fan and does 3d cooking, all new to me. Anyone…
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Not Old-style as such but need help!!
Hi all - i am trying to think of a "cooking" activity that doesnt require actual cooking (ie no oven, hob etc - microwave okay possibly) lol....its to do with children so needs to be pretty easy ... i guess something sweet would be better - doesnt have to be healthy unless you can think of something healthy which would be…
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Home remedies for getting ivory rug clean again?
Wasn't sure where to post this so please move if necessary... I have a large natural colour rug with a long pile, link here It has seen a lot of wear in our living room. I "vax'ed" it today and although it definitely looks better, it is still noticeably grey-looking. I'd really like to know if I can get it looking…
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ceramic non stick cooking pans
Surprised no threads on MSE about ceramicore pans http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ceramicore I saw the advert on TV and it looks impressive. Nonstick pans eventually lose their non stick coatings and effectively you are eating the flaked off worn non stick coating with your food. This ceramicore claims to not wear away. Question is…
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Turn back time - OS program on BBC1 9pm tonight
Sorry if posted already, but i'm sure this will be right up our street - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01kd08c 9pm BBC1
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watery potatoes
What is causing potatoes to be watery.The past fortnight every potato I have bought has been watery.I have boiled them ,baked them and chipped them and they have been horribly watery.I have bought them from 3 different shops.
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Present cupboard time!
Hi evryone, I am new to this forum and hope I will live to enjoy it. I have read a few of Martin's books and have enjoyed them tremendously. Anyway, thought I would let you all know that John Lewis Clearance sales have just started as well as up to 50% off sales at the Body Shop, so if, like me, you have a presents'…
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How to save on laundry cost - help please!
Hi all! I'm currently working out a budget based on the advice from this site. One of the areas I could do with saving on is washing detergent and fabric softener. I'm mummy to a 6 month old so I have been using fairy non bio and comfort pure but the costs are becoming a joke when you factor in how often washing gets done…
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clover in jam making
Hi, Has anyone used clover instead of butter when making jam? I forgot to buy butter and we use clover most of the time
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My veg is starting to flourish, what can I do with radishes??
Me and MrZeps started growing our own veg this year, lots of lovely things growing already :j Just noticed last night that the radishes are going a bit bananas, we have picked some here and there to put into our salads, but I honestly can't keep up with the rate they are growing! Even with the neighbours eating them, there…
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Make your own Taco Shells
I have just found this idea through Pinterest which looks quite good. Hopefully it will be of use to other members who perhaps end up left over tortillas. http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/healthy_cooking_101/kitchen_tips_techniques/make_your_own_baked_taco_shells
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Oranges online
Hi Not sure where to post this... I have started to have fresh orange juice instead of bought. Just wondered if any one knew of a good company to buy online in bulk from ? Thank you x
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OS Daily 26 June 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 26 June. 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. Everyone’s…
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Leftover Bombay Aloo
When we get an Indian takeaway they include Bombay Aloo as a freebie, but we rarely eat it, so I now have 2 large containers of it in the freezer. It's very mild (bit boring) and we don't normally eat potatoes with our curries (I love rice OH loves naan). Any ideas of how I can reinvent them/use them to make a tasty dish?
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Here's one of my more stupid questions......
Someone bought me an individual pear and almond tart from a bakers today. Am I supposed to eat it cold or heat it up? :o I have never eaten a tart in my life. I'm more of a chocolate eclair gal. I'm so unworldly. :rotfl:
