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quick help.. pizza dough
I'm just about to put some pizza dough in the bread maker but the recipe says strong white flour. I only have strong white bread floor and plain flour. Can use any of them?
Household Diary
I have a slight obsession with keeping notebooks for different things and decided today I am going to start one for household things. I'm no good with spreadsheets and anyway I want it to be more than that as I would envisage it being a book full of things like renewal dates, outgoings etc. So do any of you keep a similar…
Don't Throw Food Away Challenge
Following on from Squeaky's threads of 2011 & 2012(https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3696329) here is the challenge thread for 2013 :D Message from Squeaky from last years first post: Morning all :) And a Happy New Year and all that rot ;) Here's our new thread for the year - good luck everyone, and…
Saucepan recommendations
Hi all I am after a new set of saucepans. I currently have a full set of le creuset which are great but sometimes not always the best ... They are very old and some of the enamel has worn thin so some food sticks. I'll never get rid but could do with a metal set to use along side them. Any ideas /recommendations? Tx
New Year New System?
I have been couponing for a while and as I work from home mainly now (health issues) I have had time to bargain hunt and shop in multiple places to maximum savings etc. Also for those that know me from previous postings etc I bargain veg shop on fridays etc and cook alot from scratch etc. So I feel I am now very savvy on…
Lasagna white sauce
Hiya all i was wondering if any one had any alternatives to the white sauce in lasagna as i really dont like it but not sure if i can just make one without it or maybe make a tasty alternative? TIA AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
Old Style Daily Thread New Years Day 2013
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 1st January 2013 - New Years Day. 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…
Hoarding - A New Start
Right, it's a new year and there could be any number of lovely newcomers tentatively looking for a safe haven to help them in their struggle against The Stuff. So, rather than struggle around our first thread, let's start with a clean, clutter free path to support, encouragement and understanding. Here's the introductory…
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