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yankee Candle holders
I spent a whole £1 on 3 yankee candle plates, a votive holder and china lampshade (they're all probably called something fancier than that but I have never had any yankee candles before). Anyway, all these are brand new and still have stickers on the bottom which say not to wash. Can anyone tell me why please? They are…
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Remoska problem
I have had a Remoska for years without any problems but yesterday when I switched it on it made a rather loud buzzing noise. I switched it straight off but when I tried it again later it did the same thing. I rang Lakeland for advice but they don't know what it is and they offered me a new one but unfortunately they've…
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OS Daily Monday 21st October 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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Need traybake recipes please but no nuts
Need some that will do for hubby and me but are without grains as i am coeliac Thanks.
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Meal Plans WB Mon 21 Oct
Hi everyone, I couldn't see a new thread started so here's mine from Monday in no particular order Cajun chicken breast, wedges, corn on the cob, salad frying steak & chips, garlic mushrooms chilli beef stir fry & noodles tandoori chicken breast, vegetable rice, mint/yoghurt sauce & salad pork steaks with creamy leek and…
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To buy a freezer?
Or not? New or 2nd hand? Chest or upright? My fixed term contract at work is coming to and end and with no firm job prospects to fall back on we are going to be a lot worse off very soon. Do people find having a freezer helpful for saving money? I do have a fridge freezer, that is good for 2 weeks worth of meals but I…
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Silicone Bakeware - How to stop cakes sticking
Hi I've bought some pumpkin & ghost moulds to make cakes and just baked some. However the cakes are sticking. I buttered one & buttered & floured the other to see if it made a difference. Anyone got any tricks to stop cakes sticking ? Jen
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Bread gone wrong!
Ok so my first experiment into baking bread in the slow cooker went badly (maybe it was the 'very strong' wholemeal bread flour I used that was a bad choice). But not being disheartened, I will be giving it another go with just a plain white loaf recipe next week - if anybody has any tips for baking bread in the slow…
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Meals Help!!!
Hi everyone, after an unexpected bill came out at the weekend, I have £40 to do until Friday! :eek: I have went through cupboards, fridge and need help on meal ideas! No particular order: List Tin of spaghetti hoops Bisto gravy granules Spaghetti Flour Yeast Satchet Vanilla Extract Cocoa Powder Bic of soda Pack of beef…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 21st October 2013
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. Thank you Natty for last week's thread There are 3 levels per day with depending on how much time you have. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own personal circumstances.…
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Lamb shank and white pudding
I bought a freezer pack of meat at the farmer's market today. It's a mix of different meats and cuts. One of the items was a pack of 3 white puddings. I've never cooked with white pudding before, so was wondering if anyone here can suggest what it's good for. Also, there was one lamb shank. What would be the best way to…
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healthy food shop on a budget?
Anyone have some good tips/ideas/meal ideas for food shopping (especially with a view for healthy eating/weight loss) on a budget? I live in Edinburgh so our flat is tiny, the fridge is one of the under counter with a tiny ice box freezer so no hope for much batch cooking. We both work full time so don't want to have to do…
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Slow cooker recipes
Hi all, apologies if there is a thread for this, I had a quick look but couldn't find just what I was looking for. I'm trying to find a blog or website with decent slow cooker recipes. It seems google doesn't seem to throw much up for it annoyingly. I do have two recipe books but there's onto one or two recipes in them…
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Moving home packing tips?
I am moving home soon and would like to start packing things soon. I have no idea where to start and how to pack. Does anyone have any advice? I have old boxes, lots of tape, bubblewrap and brown paper I have kept from parcels.
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bobble wool
i have bought some of the new bobble wool, not sure what it is called but it looks like round cotton wool balls with about 2in of normal wool between each ball. when knitted it looks bit like a cushion. first off can someone tell me what it is called and secondly how do you knit with it as when i have tried i havent been…
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opinions please!!
Normally I am not very political(with a small p) but in a conversation on the bloomin Facebook I responded in a very outspoken way - what are your thoughts on my comments? The convo originated around a really bad work week of overwork and unrealistic self expectation and a longing for being able to be effective in my work!…
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OS Daily - Sunday 20th October 2013
OS Daily Sunday 20 October 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,…
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How long does homemade pie last please?
Hiya, I made cheese, veg and potato pie on Wednesday evening and have kept it in the fridge since. It is a solid pie with a shortcrust pastry top and base. It looks and tastes as good as when I made it three days ago. So, how long will homemade pie last? Me and my hubby have eaten it today but my kids think it's been in…
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Delia's Mincemeat made with butter, how long will it last?
Hi We made Delia Smith's cooked Mincemeat recipe yesterday but used butter not suet as we got it reduced. Does anyone know if it will store the same way as making it with suet? It's only to last till Christmas and I used sterilised jars and put it in cool like the recipe said but the jars were steam sterilised so hot and…
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Quick cherry brandy recipe?
Hi everyone :) OH and I picked LOADS of cherries from our little village fields, and they're all in the freezer. I planned to make cherry brandy with them for Christmas gifts, but I've left it a bit long, it's now Christmas in like, a minute, and all the recipes I've seen say to let them sit in the brandy for three…
