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Combi microwave - why does food not taste the same?
I've now got the hang of using my combi microwave but whatever I cook in the oven part doesn't taste as nice as when I do it in the main oven and I don't know why. Does anyone else find this?
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Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd December 2014
:xmastree: Christmas week starts here :xmastree: Last full week before the big day - lots of flying to be done! 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 Dusty for last week's thread There are 3 levels per day…
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Christmas Ham Query
I wonder if anyone can offer advice. My DH bought an Orange, Honey & Rosemary Christmas Ham at Waitrose. Don't even ask how much it cost - it is the last time he gets sent shopping! It was my fault for not giving him more precise instructions. Anyway, I had expected a ham which I would cook (for the lovely stock). However,…
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Saffron substitute
Want to make St Lucia buns which need a teaspoon of saffron. Saffron is £4 a small jar anyone know of a cheaper alternative?
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Leeks for Xmas dinner
I'm looking at doing some leeks, has anyone got some ideas on how to give them a different taste ? I've had leeks before but wasn't keen on the taste. Thanks
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O/S Daily Sunday 21st December 2014
O/S Daily Sunday 21st December 2014 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…
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back to old style as times are tight
Or am I just tight ..... well Christmas is here , all presents bought, due to a student loan issue I am now having to budget even more. help needed on budget meals that can be batch cooked. Other savings and projects on the go are to start my soap business again.
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DIY laundry detergent
Hello All, Trolling through the internet I see many recipes for making my own DYI laundry detergent. Most recipes involve mixing grated soap of some kind with soda crystals, borax (which you cannot find in the UK anyway) and bicarbonate soda. However I found the the borax substitute available here has the following…
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Fresh stuffing for a veggie?
Does anyone know of, or is able to recommend any fresh stuffing suitable for a vegetarian? I know I can make up s packet mix but usually find fresh stuffing is nicer, but most seem to be made including sausagemeat. OH is veggie so already turkey and pigs in blankets are off his xmas day menu.
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Ridiculous amount of cream.
Hi everyone I stupidly bought a 600ml thing of double cream for a recipe that only needs 200ml. I'm on my own so that's a lot of cream to get through. I'm making a carrot soup to use some of it, any ideas what I can do with the other 300ml? I hate waste so don't want to throw it away. Anna
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How do you remove wax before washing trousers?
OH has had candle wax splashed on his trousers. He's removed all he can, but it had obviously soaked in so it's still visible. What should we do before washing them? If it makes any difference, the trousers are Craghoppers, 65% polyester / 35% cotton. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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white football kits arghhhhhhh.
Can anyone help. My oh new football kit is all white, shirt, shorts and socks. Looks like he been rolling around in the mud. Ive soaked in cool water and rinsed few times. Left over night soaking in vanish. Still not clean even after 40 wash as well. Any ideas please?
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OS Daily Saturday 20th December 2014
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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Care parcel for homeless
There is a homeless man that sleeps in a shop doorway near my office. Instead of sending Christmas cards this year I am using the money to make up a care parcel for him. I have a small drawstring backpack to use as he can carry this no problem. What to put in it though, he keeps fairly clean so thinking toothbrush and…
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Duck down duvet which smells
Hello, Treated myself to what I thought would be a nice new duck down duvet only to get it out and find it has a terrible smell which after researching appears to be a common problem with duck down. Does anyone have any tips on how to get rid of this odour? Thanks!
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No airing cupboard
I have just moved into my forever home and I love it. Its a Victorian 3 bed terrace, and for the first time in my life i dont have an airing cupboard! The hotwater tank is situated in a built in cupboard but there is no hanging room or shelves in it like I have had in my other houses. So 6 weeks since moving in, there is…
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OS Christmas Eve party food
Hello:santa2: I am having my in-laws round for lunch on Christmas eve. This will mean I have 5 adults and 5 children to feed. I could buy party food ready made but I don't mind putting the effort in myself partly in order to save money. It won't be a sit down lunch as I don't have a big enough table so it will need to be…
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Big enough?
I bought a turkey crown today, weight 2.4 kg. I didn't notice at the time that it says feeds 4-6. We will be 8 on Christmas Day, 5 adults and 3 boys with healthy appetites. Surely with all the usual trimmings this weight of turkey will feed us all with some left over? I will be making stock from the bones too!
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Pork Dripping
Just looking for a bit of advice, please. I usually use goose fat to cook my roast potatoes but I noticed in one of our little shops that they were selling beef dripping. I Googled it and have decided to try this instead of goose fat. We're having home-made wedges tomorrow so I'll try a bit out on them (I usually use 2…
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O/S Daily Friday 19th December 2014
O/S Daily Friday 19th December 2014 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…
