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dinner party on a budget ideas
Hi, I have 7 adults and 2 children to cook for at the weekend, I'm racking my brains for a nice meal that tastes expensive but is on a budget! I'm looking at the Jamie Oliver lasagne with garlic bread/salad option......but wondering if anyone has more exciting ideas?
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Help cleaning wallpaper - a bit gross :(
Sorry if this is a bit disgusting :( We have a loo that is in it's own tiny room which is only about 6 inches wider on each side of the loo seat. The men folk in this house must have pretty bad aim when they wee because I have noticed that the wallpaper behind and on the sides nearest the back wall is all spattered and…
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Uses for smallish plastic bags?
My DH goes to the gym at least 4 or 5 times per week, and always brings his wet shorts home in one of the wee plastic bags which they provide. They would be about the size of say, a large sandwich or freezer bag, with handles. Now, I usually just bin them, or, if I remember, I take them to supermarket recycling bag bin,…
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reuse for moses basket
I've been trying to think of a way to use an unneeded moses basket with one handle gone- so no use for a charity shop. Any good ideas out there- thanks joanna
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OS Daily Monday 25th June 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 25th 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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Weekly Flylady Thread 25th June 2012
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own…
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Advice for keeping salad bar fresh?
I'm trying to encourage everyone at home to eat more salad, but DH hates cucumber and DS1 can't eat tomatoes. I've decided to do a "salad bar" at home and have separate containers of cucumber, tomatoes, onion, peppers and grated carrot; so people can mix their own! I honestly don't think I could be bothered to prepare it…
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Can brand/material of roasting tin affect how much meat spits?
Aaagghh! For years I used a Good Housekeeping non-stick roasting tin. Cooked roasts with no problem. It finally died - non-stick surface ruined and starting to rust. Replaced it with a non-stick tin made by Pyrex. Ever since, my meat is spitting horrendously and making a complete mess of my oven every time! Same meat, same…
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OS wedding gift?
Does anyone have any advice on a nice present to give which is OS, and not a card with cash in it? Most people seem to be giving cash but I would like to give something thoughtful but also not go way out of my budget for it :o
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Red velvet pancakes
Hi When we were on holiday I tried red velvet pancakes and they were scrummy:) Has anyone a recipe for them pleeeese? thanks Cuddles:)
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Recipes/meals i can cook without using a hob?
After seeing the thread about cooking without an oven... i have the opposite problem - i have no hob at the moment! It was a gas hob (calor), as part of a dual fuel range, and something's gone wrong with the pressure in it, and when the gas is switched on, there's so much pressure than you can't turn the gas off the rings…
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OS Daily Sunday 24th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 24th 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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Wasabi peas recipe needed! Going cold turkey
My favourite brand of wasabi peas has been discontinued according to the shop I buy them from, and I cannot find them anywhere. I've tried a couple of other brands but they don't come up to scratch. These peas I bused to buy were ever so hot, crunchy and a bit sweet as well - absolutely moreishly nostril meltingly perfect.…
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Help making a Dorothy costume
Hi i need help making a dorothy costume. i'm a hefty size 16, with a big tum so the shop bought ones never fit, apart from that the material they are made out of is a satiny stuff thats really sweaty. So i decided to make my own. I want to avoid using a zip so wondered if a shirred panel at the back might be a good option…
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How do I use Abido spices?
I bought (or got my foreign student lodger to) several large packets of spices - 7 Mixed Spices, Kabesh Spices and Biryani Spices. The only problem is I have no idea how much to use when cooking! I've looked on their website but that's not any help. I'm wary of ruining a meal and having to chuck it away! Does anyone else…
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Saturday 23rd June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 23rd 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.…
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HELP! Clothes smell musty after washing :(
Have had a browse and done a quick search for answers on here, but it seems I have done much of what has been recommended already, but please can somebody help me with stinky clothes after a 40 deg wash ... My washing machine is little over 2 years old. I always leave the door open after washes as well as the dispenser…
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Who doesn't have a stock cupboard
On various internet forums, there are people that say that have no food in the house - not even pasta, a tin of tomatoes etc. I cannot believe some people don't have a stock cupboard. Not just because if their bank has system problems, but when in situations where you cannot go out because of your ill, injured or snowed…
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Long life milk bb Feb 2011 - ok to use?
I got a coupon for a free bottle of it about 6 months before this and not too sure if its OK to use. Its skimmed.
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Morphy Richards Fast Bake help!
Having dug out my breadmaker and set it to bake, it has mixed the dough and completed the cycle, it seems to have warmed the dough enough for it to rise correctly but not actually baked the loaf! Any suggestions highly valued! Was looking forward to a nice fresh loaf!
