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Please advice, what can I cook - living alone, working full time
Hi, its as the title says really. I must admit I have tried various ways of cooking but seem to fail at them all. I have a slow cooker and have tried batch cooking but then I end up forgetting to take stuff out of the freezer so I end up buying a ready meal on the way home from work. Also in the summer I don't always want…
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Newbie Bramble Berry Question
Hi I am sure this question will seem silly to you guys. I am getting my debts under control and have, been reading some of these is ways. Anyway I was at my Dads earlier and removing son large weeds around a pond that has been left. I noticed on the brambles some berries. My Dad had Plum trees and a cooking Apple tree that…
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Help with freezable meals please :)
Hi I'm fairly new to cooking from scratch but getting there anyway I'm pregnant our baby is due in January I've been sorting out things I need to do as I also have an autistic little boy and I would love to be able to freeze some meals to make things easier for me when I'm heavily pregnant and when baby arrives. I don't…
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Covering up school badge on sports top
Hi, I wonder if anyone has any ideas to cover up a school badge on a sports top. My son has just completed school and would like to wear his school sports top, however it has a school badge on it. It looks like it would be impossible to remove as it is both sides of the fabric, the only thing I can think of is to sew…
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Wind up radio - recommendations?
Any ideas for a decent wind up radio? Thanks
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O/S Daily Thread Tuesday 5th 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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Tin of french onion soup
I bought 2 tins of this.. must have been on special... I had one tin and it was ok, but not something im looking forward to again... may be there a while... was thinking it may be a welcome addition to a stew or something... Just wondering if anyone has any ideas... i'm not the best of cooks and am trying not to waste…
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Faint smell of smoke on second hand leather sofa so
I bought 2 beautiful leather sofas (really expensive ones). I assumed the lady was a non smoker & you couldn't smell smoke in the house. However I get the faint whiff of nicotine from the sofas now. What's the best way to clean them to remove the smell of tobacco? I don't mind how much it costs, I got them at a bargain…
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Meal plan week beginning 4 Aug
Monday - tandoori turkey with rice salad, salad and yoghurt dressing Tuesday - l/o rice salad with cold meat and coleslaw, vegetable gratin and pizza bread ( will make chocolate muffins at the same time.) Wednesday -pasta salad, turkey fajitas with sour cream and avocado Thursday - humous and salad bagels, tuna fishcakes…
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Can I still use this jam?
Hi all, I made jam 2 years ago and I have just found 2 jars in the back of the cupboard! They are sealed, the top of the jar is still down; my question is can I still use it? Thank-you :) x x
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Super easy blackberry jam?
Hello! I have a little pot of blackberries that I would like to make into some jam to go in jam tarts. I think I'll sieve them this time to make it seedless, but need an easy recipe for the jam. I have no specialist equipment, can anyone help point me in the right direction?
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O/S Daily Thread Monday 4th 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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Handmade baby gifts?
I know Christmas is still a while away, but I am trying to put together a list of DIY's I want to do for Christmas presents, so I can make a start as due to my illness it makes me a lot longer to do things as I get worn out easily. Its going to be my best friend's baby's first Christmas and then it is the baby's birthday…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 4th August 2014
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. The idea is that even if you are really busy you don't need to fall off the wagon! Every room comes back around next week so please don’t stress about catching up These lists…
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Need help with making meals out of what i have.
Hi, I am new to this, but would love some help with becoming more os. At the minute we are eating more from outside the house that what we have as i can't think of things to cook.But we have lots in. :( here is a list of the things in my freezer I also have a well stocked cupboard and fridge, and have a large sack of…
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Inspire me....
I'm hot, I'm 7 months pregnant with an 18 month old DS and a harvesting hubby. I've been eating for 2 (well, more like 5 to be honest) due to tiredness and stress. It has to stop! So I've planned breakfasts (cereal or eggs) and lunches (sandwiches or salads) but am struggling with dinners. What can I make that's super easy…
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Dough- Forgot to add yeast.
I was trying to make bread, but I have just realised that I have formed the dough without adding the yeast. What can I do? Can I make it into something other than bread, or can I re knead the dough adding in yeast as I go? Help please!
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Lamb shoulder fillet: help please?
I've got two lamb shoulder fillets (YS bargain I've retrieved from freezer). It's not a cut I've ever bought before. I want to just make a traditional roast with it but all the recipes I've googled seem to pan fry. Can I do them in the oven? How long? Any advice in general? TIA
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favourite brown lentil recipe?
morning! I got a big bag dried brown lentils in MrT. I have seen lots of recipes in which to use them online but wondered if any of you lovelies use them at all? thanks for reading.
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Sunday 3rd 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…
