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When's horseradish in season?
I want have a go at making fire cider http://www.sagemountain.com/rosemary-gladstar/winter-recipes.html (There's also a video on YouTube) But need fresh horseradish and have no idea when it is available in the supermarkets! Anyone else know?
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cheap protein/fruit and veg right now?
Done a very basic shop today. have 3kids so trying keep to budget but also be nutritous. got 1tin value tuna 85p red split lentils £1.18 value kidney beans value bakes beans. fruiit got bananas, apples and value grapes. cherry tomatoes as reduced. tinned pinnaple, mandarins, peaches tinned sweetcorn and tomatoes. frozen…
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Anybody recognise this Belling Cooker?
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y393/slinkylady/Photo0060_zps898c0a57.jpg Thought some Old Stylers may recognise this Belling Cooker, it's about 16 years old. I can't find my manual, I'd search on the net for it but of course the type code is on the back of the cooker....... Can anybody please explain to me how to use…
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Cooking Something Special
What do you cook when you want to make something special at minimal cost? Planning a romantic night in with my husband, and want to do something a bit different from our usual stews, soups and currys!
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Would anyone recommend a food mixer that isn't a kenwood?
I would like a food mixer,mainly for bread dough and pastry,I don't need a food processor or liquidiser,Are Kenwoods mainly recommended due to their multi function,or are they really "the best" food mixers too,I've been watching ebay for a while,I think with P+P it's around £60+ for an old kenwood.......would anyone…
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OS Daily Wednesday 25th September 2013
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 welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
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Apparently I'm a !!!!!!...
Because I've never cleaned behind my fridge in all the 7 years I have had it! :eek: Well, that is according to that lovely man Godfrey Bloom anyway. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24175041 Just as well he hasn't been to my house and lifted up the sofa cushions and peeped under the microwave........ Life is too…
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Chutney and jam making- advice please!
Hi all, I'm intending to make chutney and chilli jam for Christmas presents. I've never made chutney or jam before and am reading so much conflicting advice about sterilising and filling the jars. I think I'm going to sterilise the jars in the oven and boil the lids as I have more control that way. Should I sterilise the…
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Cod fillets - ok to eat?
I've just taken some cod fillets out of the freezer (frozen from fresh) to have for tea tomorrow, but I've noticed the instructions on the back say 'Not Suitable for home freezing'. Will they be ok to eat? Thanks
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How long do things keep after freezing?
If I make some flapjacks and cakes a month ahead of when I want to use them how long will they keep once I take them out of the freezer? I am going on holiday and normally make both these to take with me, but its always such a huge rush. Also if I take out meals that I have pre frozen, will these be ok a day or two later?…
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Cider press
I'm hoping to get hold of a load of apples from a neighbour. Can anyone recommend a good cider press that's not too pricey? I'm hoping to give cider making a go, and I'm not too sure what makes a good press. Thanks :)
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Slow Cooker Capacity
A question from a novice slow cooker user, I want to buy one which has a capacity of 3.5l. Is that generally enough to feed a family of 4? I'm useless with measurements, sorry :o Ta, Birdy
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slow cooker suggestions for a buffet
I am having some people round and intend to just do a buffet style meal so people can help themselves as they please. As it will be getting colder I would also like to provide something hot, ideally left in the slow cooker. Any suggestions what I can put in it? I don't really want to be making soup as I'm no good at it :(…
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OS Daily Tuesday 24th September 2013
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 welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
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I've made mincemeat... but I think it's gone wrong!
Argh, help! I've made (fruit) mincemeat in the effort of being organised for my christmas baking, but it appears that all the suet has melted down and is solidifying at the bottom of the jar :( It looks horrid :( There's just chunks of yellow fat at the bottom! I cooked it for the right amount of time (it's even slightly…
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Using Potato as cheaper chicken substitute?
Does anyone do this apart from Vegetarians?
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A big tub of flavoured yoghurt to use TODAY
I'm so cross with my o/h. He regularly buys big tubs of flavoured yoghurt and for the past couple of weeks he hasn't felt like eating it! I discoverd a big tub of it this morning which needs using today! Any ideas? I've put natural yoghurt in cake before to use it up but this tub is raspberry or strawberry flavoured and…
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Help with roast dinner
Hi there, My family and I were treated to a lovely roast beef dinner yesterday by a family member at a restaurant. I was really nice, and I would like to make this myself. usually on a Sunday we have chicken if we have a roast, I remember attempting to make a roast beef dinner before, and it was a bit of a disaster! the…
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Cake tin liners
I am not very good at making cakes but I do try. They always end up burnt, especally the fruit ones. Anyway, after my latest disaster where I lined the base but only greased the sides of my tin, I decided to try and find liners which go up the side too, like a big cup cake paper really. Lakeland have some silicone paper…
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Squeakys meal planner and other downloads.
I was hoping to find the downloads that squeaky made available for all as I lost mine on a previous laptop. Does anyone have this that they could forward to me as his wonderful hosting site is no longer there. I've tried to PM Penelope Penguin but her inbox is no longer accepting incoming mail. Many thanks.
