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scaling a cake recipe
I have been asked to make a cake for a party in the shape of a boat. To get the oval shape I am thinking of making it in a casserole dish. I reckon I'll need 3 times the amount of cake mix as I would normally use for a sponge cake. Please can anybody offer any hints about adjusting cooking time and temperature so that the…
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Going Vegetarian - Batch cooking
Well, as the title says. My OH is considering becoming vegetarian, but at present we are in the planning stage. I generally have a big shop delivered and batch cook, so not too worried about difficulty, just means a little more repetition if I'm making meat and non-meat options. The batch cooking means about 2/3rds of the…
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OS Daily Wednesday 6th 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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reduced chestnuts
managed to get a couple of bags of chestnuts reduced tonight for 10p from Mr@ so just wondering what could be done with them? Was thinking about some sort of stuffing I could make that's freezable to take round to my mums for Xmas dinner? any good recipes or any other ideas would be greatly appreciated Think there was a…
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Missing buttons?
Sorry, wasn't sure where to ask this question, but in a number of the index threads (slow cooker recipes and mega index) the buttons to take me to those recipes are missing. It says click here: but there is nothing to click on. Any help please?
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HM jam going mouldy - what am I doing wrong?
A few weeks ago I made my second ever batch of home-made jam - a nectarine one - but, when I looked at the jars this morning, I can see that the tops are going mouldy already. :( The same thing happened with my first batch (plum and ginger, if that makes a difference) so I scraped off the mould and half an inch or so of…
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'Pimping Up' or customising stuff for teens
My son started sixth form this September now he's settled in he realised he needed new backpack to be more organised and safely carry his stuff including laptop. He really wants something to protect the laptop, with organisational pockets and strong. I've bought him one which is spot on, cheap as it's clearance but dull…
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shortbread keeps burning
I wonder if anyone here can help, I'm having a bit of trouble baking shortbread :( I've tried 2 different recipes and each time the bottom of the biscuits has burned (although the top looks ok) The first recipe was from Mrs Beeton, which recommended baking at 180 degrees fo 40-45 minutes, which I thought sounded too long,…
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Steamer alternative
Recipe calls for a steamer but I don't have one. What else can I use? I am making sticky rice.
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OS Daily Tuesday 5th 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 Chicken Stock
Hi folks, I normally make it in a pan, but after reading something in a thread I decided to try it out in my slow cooker. It has been on now for around 6hrs, and to me still doesn't seen quite right (hasn't got any of the cloudiness to it yet). Can I leave it on overnight as was planning on going to bed soon ? (on low…
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Lunchbox ideas - Chicken Nuggets or other ideas?
Hello.... I'm not sure if this is the right forum but it mentioned food :-) I really need some new lunchbox ideas for myself as I'm not keen keen bread and have been making ham salads recently, but want to liven things up a bit! I wondered if I could cook frozen (or fresh) chicken nuggets / strips the night before and then…
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A Sticky Problem
Has anyone any idea of how to get a sticky residue off the back of a new passport? It's only been used once and when I took a sticker off the back that had been put on at the airport it left a sticky mess behind. I am wary of anything that would either remove the colour or damage the chip in the passport. Thanks for any…
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What are you hoarding?
Since it is autumn I thought that this might be an appropriate thread for this time of year. What do you put past for use at sometime in the future. I will start you by giving you some of the things that I hoard. 1. Logs that I was given a few years ago which I cut up and use in the fire when visitors come. 2. Leaves form…
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Toad in the hole........
Hey old stylers.... OLD SCHOOL IS THE NEW BLACK (and all that jazz)........... trying to keep the shopping bill down as much as i can, and cook with what i have, i have some batter mix(for yorkshires) 128g and was thinking i could mix this as instructed with some of Icelands cook from frozen mini sausages (in some fairy…
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Candle wax on my carpet
Hey old sylers..... Hoping for some help here..... 1 of my kids (who shall remain nameless lol) tipped up the glade candle in the hall while i was working and now i have wax all over the carpet, :eek:any old school suggesions as to how to get it out thanks
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Apple And Cornflake Thingy
Does anyone know how to make that thing I used to have in school which was basically chopped apple and cornflakes, sort of cooked somehow, and served with custard? Does anyone even know what I'm talking about? Sorry, I searched but couldn't find anything about it. While we're here does anyone have any other cool ideas of…
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dusty problem...
hi all, my house is driving me mad! its such a dusty house (I think being between motorway and train track and having dog doesn't help..) has anyone any tips / products that stop the static dust that is all over stupid back glass tv table and tv and computer please? wouldn't mind, i'd wanted the daerned glass table thing…
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10 egg whites to use up - help please.
As above, after making this: http://thebakingpan.com/recipes/teas-mothers-day/raspberry-charlotte/#.UndiN3C8CKk Need to freeze whatever I make, so any recipe ideas for other than meringue format would be welcome. Thanks in advance for any help.
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OS Daily Monday 4th 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…
