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Silicon coated paper vs greaseproof paper
I have been finding it difficult lately to get hold of good old-fashioned greaseproof paper. The supermarkets all seem to be full of this new silicon coated baking paper that is twice the price for a fraction of the length. Does anyone have any experience with this ? Does it have benefits that are worth the extra cost ? I…
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slimming world
can anyone give the slimming world code for this week and if not can they give some ideas on recipes as need to lose weight. Have bought the magazines but can't afford to go to classes. Would really appreciate the help. Thanks. Alison
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Iodine Stain
How to get iodine stains out of clothes?
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Washing gingham?
Does anybody have any tips on washing red&white gingham- so the white squares don't end up pink? Got some really lovely habitat tea towels as a wedding prezzie, that I really should attempt to wash...but I've put off for as long as possible, dare I ruin 'em! :o
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Dunlopillo Cushions
Hi, Not sure if this is the right place to post my question. I am needing two new dunlopillo cushions for the chairs of my three piece suite. Just wanted to ask if anyone can tell me where I could buy them. Also a price guide would be good. Many thanks.
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Cabbage and apple to use up - ideas pls
Morning all. I am making a Pork, Honey and Mustard Casserole for lunch. I was going to serve it with brown rice. I have some apples and a white cabbage that could do with using up. Any suggestions for a side dish to go with the casserole. I have plenty of store cupboard spices vinegars etc. I also have a few tired looking…
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Whats going off in your fridge/cuboard today?
hi there if your like me you always find something in the fridge or cuboard thats going to run it sell today an you dont really fancie eating the product today ive just found 2 yoghurts strawberry flavour so im gonna tip them both in to a plastic tub an freze them so ive got ice cream for desert another day what have u got…
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Using things up vs declutter
I'm trying to get to grips with Flying (thanks to the motivating words on that thread :D ) but there's one piece in particular that I struggle with. In the past I've been a sucker for creams and lotions etc. My cupboard which is supposed to be for linen currently has two shelves full of body moisturisers, face…
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OS Room Fragrance
Hi all, This kind of stuff has prob been around before but thought I'd put it in just in case. I picked lots of herbs from my pots today and put them in a vase in the living room. It smells lovely and looks pretty as a few of them are flowering at the mo. Saves on flowers and air freshener.
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OS Saturday 26th May '07
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in,…
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Help, what to feed a 3 year old with mouth ulcers
My 3 year old complained that his tongue hurt and wouldn't eat, two days later it is covered in ulcers. I took him to the doctor who said it's not much they can do but suggest bonjela and the ulcers will disappear by them self within a week. He has not eaten much for the last couple of days and I'm running out of ideas…
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Orange juice on cream carpet...........Help!
I have just spoken to my aunt, one of her grandchildren has spilt a beaker of orange juice on her carpet. (the diluted orange juice) She has tried several things to get the stain out but it hasnt worked. Has anyone got any suggestions? TIA Squibbs
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caribbean recipes please
My partner loves caribbean cooking and im afraid i have absolutley no idea how to even start a curried goat dish. I have even been to the library and book shops but there dishes are far to complex and alot of fish dishes and more on the indian style rather than caribbean. So would greatfully receive anyones receipes or…
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Separating Sauce
A little while ago I bought a ready meal from Waitrose (Don't shout at me it was £2 reduced from £7.99 :eek: ) It was belly pork slow roasted in cream and calvados and it was yum. But as £7.99 is out of the question I thought I would have a go at making it and it has been bubbling away all night in the slow cooker. It…
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Hellllpppp!
Hi all. I am sure you have had loads of 'I'm a TERRIBLE cook!!' threads, and yes, I don't think I am too blessed in the kitchen. My main problem is, when we have been to Tesco, I can make 'meals' made up of 1 part 'meat' (like a chicken kiev, pie etc), 1 part veg (usually frozen, I shamefully admit to buying bags of fresh…
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Help! Label says do not freeze
Afternoon OS'ers :wave: I'm hoping you can help me. I bought a few yellow stickered things from the supermarket yesterday and didn't look at the packaging carefully - 2 x 175g prawns and 2 mini WW quiches, I thought I'd be able to freeze them no probs as the dates are quite short 27 & 30 May. The packaging on the prawns…
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White Polo Shirts
My son's white polo shirts for school are looking very stained and dull is there anything that will brighten them and get rid of the stains so I don't have to go out and buy new ones just for 1 term??? Many Thanks
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How much royal icing to cover a 14" cake?
How much royal icing do I need to make to cover a 14" cake (4.5" high)? Anyone got any good recipes/techniques for "fool proof" royal icing? What's the minimum length of time for it to set. Asking a lot I know, but my previous experiences of royal icing have not been easy. Of course may be someone has an alternative icing…
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Lentils/pulses
sorry i did try and post this on the quick questions on anything thread but it wouldnt let me for some reason:confused: i have never cooked with lentils before (ducks head in shame) or pulses really (apart from pearl barley) i have a bag of orange lentils here and would like some ideas or how do i cook them to pad out with…
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OS Daily Fri 25/05/07
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in,…