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Rescuing raw pastry in bakewell slices
I made some cherry bakewell slices today (from a Tesco recipe) and realised I didn't blind bake the pastry part for long enough (although it was longer than the recipe said), also didn't check it before putting on the jam and sponge mixture. Let it cool when the sponge was cooked and drizzled it with water icing. The outer…
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Cleaning/Polishing Metal Front Door
Hi all, I want to spruce up my front door as I am selling my house. It's the wrong time of year to paint it really (and I'm not that good at gloss). The outside of the door is metal (my colleague at work has already told me I am wrong!). I think it is a thin plate of metal attached to a wooden door, as the inside is wood.…
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Best way to clean up toilet?
Apologies if this has been posted before. I tried doing a search but MSE is playing up for me today and the search just wasn't coming up with anything. We have a toilet that is relatively new (probably less than 3 years old) and it has become really stained recently around the rim and down the back of the bowl where the…
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enamel or stainless steel jam maslin pan
Hi My brother has offered to buy me a kilner jam pan (as part of a Christmas present) but I don't know which is better to get. An enamel pan or a stainless steel pan? Any jam / preserve experts who can tell me which would be best to get or pros / cons of each? Thanks in advance Cat.xx
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Thursday 14th August
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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Homemade cordial?
Has anyone made their own cordial? Are they are good? Easy to make? I've been replacing coke with cordial and water, however I can only drink full sugar cordials. I have fibromyalgia, and because of this I can't drink anything with aspartame which is an artificial sweetener used instead of sugar but causes me a great deal…
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Blackberries and Alcohol
:D Hi Ladies Just been reading a thread about what you can do with loads of blackberries. I have just picked about 2 kilos from the yard at work and this got me thinking . . If I were to use them in alcohol - to make a syrup and add to vokda etc to flavour or add whole to some booze so boozy whole fruit and fruity booze.…
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Gestational Diabetes
Hi all I've just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 26 weeks. I now have to check my blood 7 times a day and have been put on medication. I was told to cut down on carbs and have noticed that my glucose levels sore even after only a small amount of carbs. I was wondering if anyone could suggest an accompaniment to…
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Has anyone frozen mushrooms?
we are living on mushrooms at the moment! the weather is perfect and we have lots, does anyone know if they freeze ok? i would love to be able to use them in winter stews and caseroles, thanks x
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Creative idea's for BBQ food?
Has anyone got any idea's? I have been asked to bring something creative to a BBQ this weekend. They have the usual burgers, sausages and salad covered. I have tried saying I will get the icecream tub and cornets for afters :0? I think corn on the cob maybe a bit messy with all the dripping butter. Def. MSE HELP NEEDED.…
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Where Should I put £65,000? Financial Help Please.
Hi I am 65yrs. on basic retirement pension. (No other income.) I have just downsized to a much smaller property (because I am always overdrawn & have been using my scant savings over the years.) I will receive approx. £65K from the sale. I also have £13K in a Santander easy access ISA ( minimum interest.) I am financially…
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Staple foods/meals for a fussy 3 year old
My daughter’s nursery have mentioned in their recentnewsletter that “they want to ensure that parents provide a variety of foodsfor their child, to ensure they have a varied and healthy diet”. I completely agree with this sentiment and Isuspect that this is something to do with the quality of food that some parents…
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Dry Home Made Pie Dough - How Long Wil It Keep
I make apple pie on a regular basis and now that I have a new stand mixture I'm thinking about making sufficent pie dough to give me two or three pies. So here is my question If I only mix the flour and fat how long will it keep in the fridge and how long will it keep in the freezer? I'l add the water when making the…
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Porridge in the Microwave
I've got a bag of Organic Jumbo Porridge Oats that I tried to make a bowl of porridge with in the microwave this morning. It was like chewing on soggy, stodgy cardboard! I just guessed at quantities of milk and water - can anyone help me turn this into a delicious breakfast cereal please?!
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O/S Daily Thread Wednesday 13th August
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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Would you use? Best before June 14
I've discovered some. Tesco Frozen Smoked Haddock fish fillets in my freezer dated BF June 2014. Not a use by so still ok to use do you think? If so, any recipe/meal ideas?
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Brambles
I've just picked up some fresh brambles from my garden. What can I do with them other then crumble? Any ideas, please?
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How long would you keep home made mayo for ?
At this time of year I make nice mayo with eggs and oil with a bit of vinegar and s&p. We eat it on our prawns, or tuna or whatever and then there's quite a lot left over. I decant it into a jamjar with lid and keep it in fridge, but never know how long its safe to go on eating it. Anyone got any ideas ? Its only really…
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Lots of Cooked New Potatoes
Hi guys, Your help is required.... I have lots of cooked new potatoes which were done on Saturday which need eating but not sure what to do with them other than slice and fry them or put them in a pot salad. I really don't want to throw them away. Any suggestions??????
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Deep cleaning a grotty house
I'm rather loathed to call anyone in to deep clean our house but it feels embarrassing. To cut a long story short had a baby 3 weeks ago but spent the whole pregnancy in and out of hospital so full cleaning went out the window. DH tried his hardest to keep the basics done but the reality is the house is now disgusting…
