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Weekly Flylady Thread 18th November 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 to 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…
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Gruyere cheese ideas please?
I got a free pack of tesco finest gruyere cheese. I opened it to have a bit with my salad and ugghhhh the smell! I cannot eat smelly cheese lol! Has anyone got any ideas what I can make with it that won't be too smelly, my other half would prob eat it as it is but I would like to try it too (I have to write a review…
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Quick cake help needed!!!!
Hi, I'm baking a fruit cake as we speak, eggs and butter are creamed ready for 200g of plain flour - weigh the flour and I only have 100g!!!! In my cupboards I have Self raising 00 pasta flour Strong white bread flour Are any of these a suitable substitution? Help!
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Apple Jam?
Hi all, I was given a big bag of apples yesterday and I'd like to make some apple jam with it but I need some advice as I've only ever made a pear and ginger jam! The apples are an eating variety that is also quite tart so can be used for cooking. Firstly, what quantities of apples to sugar do I need? Do I need to use jam…
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OS Sunday 17th November 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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White beetroot
Hi, Has anyone tried white beetroot? was at a clients and talking about there allotment and they mentioned it, i said never heard of it , they promptly went up to the lottie and gave ma a mixed carrier bag full
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tips for darkening suede
hi folks, treated myself to a pair of ugg boots for the winter. First pair ever and are ex display at half price because the left boot is slightly lightened with the sun. Do any of you clever people have any tips that might even the colour up a little.? I was thinking of buying a cleaner spray as im sure i read somewhere…
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What's your best Freecycle grab?
I'm fairly new to Freecycle but am chuffed to bits as I got a just about brand new Phillips senses coffee machine in a posh looking aluminium and it had 2 brand new bags of coffee pods. It got me wondering what your best finds are??
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OS Daily Saturday 16th November 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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Victorian Costume ideas
In a few weeks I have to dress up for our towns Victorian Evening. I don't have a clue what to wear so looking for suggestions please! Posted here as don't want to spend much. It will be outdoors so need to be warm and also free to move around as will be helping out on a stall. Thanks, Julie
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blancmange -strange way to eat it?
I've never eaten set blancmange, my mum always cooked it till thick like custard then into a bowl with grated shortbread on top. Anyone else had it like this?
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Meal Plans W/B 18th Nov
Hi Thought i'd start the thread this week. Mon - HM Quiche Lorraine, Salad & Coleslaw Tues - Thai Red Chicken Curry & Rice Weds - Baked Beans & Poached Egg on Toast Thu - Toad in the hole with onion gravy Fri - Lasagne & Garlic Bread Sat - Tuna & Sweetcorn Bake & Garlic Bread Sun - Gammon Steak, Pineapple & HM Wedges…
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Easy cable knit blanket pattern anyone
Hi Does anyone know an easy cable knit blanket pattern I've recently learned cable knitting now everyone I know has a scarf for Xmas I want to try a blanket I've looked for free knitting patterns but all I've found are American sites. If anyone has a pattern I'd be very grateful also the best yarn or wool to use and size…
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Vegetarian suet recipes?
I cleaned out my baking cupboard this morning and found a pack of vegetarian suet that I bought last xmas and haven't opened (I didn't look at the date, I don't care :D ). It was supposed to be for veggie mince pies but I don't fancy that idea now. Can I use it for pastry etc, like you would normal suet?
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Christmas pudding charms
I did put a post on the Christmas forum but thought I would ask in here as I think there are a more suitable bunch in here for the topic! I've bought some sterling silver charms, and some food safe ribbon. Do I dangle the ribbon out of the pudding when they cook? Or just leave a bit of ribbon attached to each charm so it's…
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OS Daily Friday 15th November 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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Making chutney - how long will it keep?
I' m new to this thread but am sure someone can help? May DD has been made redundant from her job and wants to keep busy. She has suggested that she makes everyone in the family some chutney for Christmas presents as money will be in very short supply. Firstly, any good recipes and secondly, how long will chutney keep in…
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Kilner Enamel Jam Pan ?
Hi all, I've asked for a jam pan for xmas from the in-laws and I think I have settled on this one as my preferred. I wondered if anyone on here has this model and can 'review' it for me? The reasons I've chosen this one:* I tried it in the shop and it's nice and heavy * Kilner is a name I know and trust * It's red so it…
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Uses for Cream of Tartare
I have a tub and a bit for a project that didn't work (bath fizzies). Any idea what I can use this in or for please?
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OS Daily Thursday 14th November 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…
