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Fixing plastic curtain rails to double glazing frames
I've had the front door and adjoining window changed to double glazed ones, and the difference last winter was amazing. However I can't fix curtain rails to the window surround (metal over-window joist), so they'd have to be put on the frames themselves. How should I do this so it won't compromise the frames and will be…
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cup cakes!!!
I have volunteered to make my friend's wedding cake in a fortnight, for which she has asked for lemon and chocolate flavoured cupcakes (that's separately, not lemon-and-chocolate, iyswim) I can find loads of recipes on the internet but thought i would see if anyone had a tried and tested, fail-safe yummy recipe,…
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The Rising Cost of Food
Having forsaken my Eastenders, I am watching "The Rising cost of Food" on ITV1. What an eyeopener.:eek::eek::eek: Price hikes of 40, 50 and 60 percent on some items..... in one year!!!!!!!!!!!!:( OMG:eek::eek::eek:
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Tuesday 6th September os daily thread
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Monday 5th September. 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.…
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Problem with my Plum Jam
Hello I have a problem with my homemade plum jam which seems to be too thick, what can I do? when I first put it in the jars it was not quite set enough, so the day after I put it back in the jam pan and boiled it again (using my jam therometer to check the temp).but now i find that it is too thick? Any suggestions on how…
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Newbie needs help - getting started in the kitchen
Hi all! This is my first post, and would love some advice on the following: Me and my partner are just about to move into bigger accomodation as we are due our first baby in November. I will freely admit that we previously lived like students, surviving on pasta, take-out and crisps. I'm determined for our new kitchen to…
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Link to 5 minute chocolate cake in a mug!
Well I DID manage to find the recipe online, and as it is so easy and delicious I thought I'd re-post with the link. I hope you all enjoy it! http://www.desktopcookbook.com/recipe.asp?ID=29882 [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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crafting ideas
I have just done the annual school uniform sort out and am left with a pile of trashed boys trousers (black and grey). They are beyond reasonable wear and I could send them for recycling but as this is an annual event I wondered if anybody had any ideas for crafting with school trousers?! Or recycling... Same goes for…
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OS Daily Monday 5th Sept
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Monday 5th September. 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.…
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leather sofa = scratched badly
i assume you guys here would be the most helpful as you are all full of wonderful ideas and im hoping you can help me. a year ago a few weeks before MFI went into admin we purchased a 3 seater and 2 seater leather sofa. we were one of the lucky souls to receive our goods. ok, our bad and im not disputing the goods, our dog…
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Red egg white - help please!
Can any of you chicken keepers out there give me some advice please? DD has just called to say that she was making a cake using some free range eggs from a neighbour and one of the eggs whites was completely red. She scooped it out and carried on. Unthinkingly, she licked the bowl clean, remembered the red 'white' and is…
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Anyone watch Jamie Cooks Summer last night?
I sky+ed it. Thought I would print off the portable chilli recipe, looked on the web, it wasn't put up:( Thought never mind I will print off the Levi Roots one anyway. http://www.channel4.com/4food/recipes/chefs/jamie-oliver/levi-roots-stylee-jerk-chicken-and-jalapeno-breads-recipe Noticed at the bottom it featured the…
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Curry Paste?
I usually buy a jars of korma sauce, which are 1.49 each, and get 2 meals out of them, but in Sainsbury's yesterday, i found korma paste instead for the same price. On the label it said that 1/4 jar would make a meal for 2, but I'm not really sure how to make it up. Has anyone got any ideas? Usually I dilute the korma…
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Lithuanian Recipes?
Hi Guys I am a foster carer and have just had placed with me three children from Lithuania. I am looking for some fairly simple lithuanian recipes to cook. I have googled but not had much luck. Any recipes you could share would be appreciated. :D x
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Preserves in slowcooker
Does anyone know how long they will last as for some reason the recipies I have in my slowcooker book state 1 month and I wanted to make some for xmas gifts!? Thanks Shoei
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my potpourri as lost its smell
does anyone know how to put the smell back into my potporri, without too much expense. Jack
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August 2011 Grocery Challenge
Hi everyone, Welcome to the eighth Grocery Challenge of 2011, :hello: If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your June budget, then keep on posting in the July 2011 Grocery Challenge As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be…
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Help -Jam jars not sealed
Hi I've made some damson jelly yesterday which has set beautifully but unfortunately the jars do not seem to have sealed. I'm worried the jelly will become mouldy and I don't want this to happen after all the effort. Is there any way I can reheat jelly in the jars or do I have to reheat it in a pan? Thanks
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OS Daily Sunday 4th Sept
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 4th Sept. 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.…
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freezing apples
I have been given a bagful of apples and would like to freeze some. I know I can stew them for pies/crumbles etc. But before I cook them all was just wondering if i can freeze them as they are, would they be ok to eat when defroseted?