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Soup Help.....please!
I want to make some soup today (I am not feeling very well :o and don't have a huge amount in the cupboards but need to get some veggies used up before they go over:eek: ) I have Brocolli Parsnips Carrots Mushrooms Spring Onions Celery Normally I just throw in the pot and hope for the best, but I think this turn into a…
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Supermarket shopping online
Hi I have been running my freezer and store cupboards down in January with the aim of doing a monthly supermarket shop on my husbands pay day (today) for the basics. Fruit, veg, milk, bread and meat will be bought locally at the market and fram shop (I hate the rubbish meat the supermarkets sell). I have complied a…
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My porridge problems are over
In common with a recent poster I've had to spend time and elbow grease on cleaning up a porridge pan a couple of times recently when the porridge baked on when my back was turned. Nearly did it again today and after a bit of a think I decided I needed a double-boiler (also called porringers). As I was going to town anyway…
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Dried Mango cheaply?
I've become very addicted to dried mango recently, but its so expensive! Does anyone eat it here and have a cheaper place to buy it than the supermarket?
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Monday 29th January 2007
Morning all.... Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 29.1.07. 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,…
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pasta in slowcooker
does pasta in a slow cooker work what i want to do is cooked pasta cooked chicken tin of soup + veg it works in oven on low but i thought i read some where on here that pasta doesnt work thought id check please please let me know it needs to be started thanks
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Tvp
Hiya all After reading about it on here I have brought some TVP in a hope that it stretches my mince however its got no instructions beying use as required. Its to make spag bol with so can anyone please tell me how much I need to use (ive got 150g of mice) and how I cook it Thanks in advance
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Thrifty ways book
how do I get a copy, and are there any other good money saving/ recipe books etc. Thanks
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Broccoflowers (Green Cauliflowers)
Does anyone know where i can buy these from? A friend gave me one that she'd received in her Organic veg box but hadn't gotten round to using and didn't want it to go to waste - everybody loved it but we've never seen them before! Have tried google but nothing's coming up, has anyone seen them on sale anywhere? :confused:
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Kenwood high speed slicer attachment
Sorry Squeaky - I tried putting this question on the end of a Kenwood Collection thread but got no replies :( I'm getting a 901 Chef and am thinking of getting the high speed slicer, but I'd like to know how thick the thickest slices are? I have a food processor but its slices are all very thin and I like chunkier carrots,…
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Can you make biscuits without baking powder?
Hi all, Hubby really wants to make some biscuits this evening, but the only recepies we can find have baking powder in them. What does the baking powder do and are there any recepies for biscuits without them? Thanks all, Flis
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School food 'high in pesticides'
"School food 'high in pesticides' Fruit and vegetables given to children in schools contain more pesticides than shop-bought produce, a report suggests. Chemical residues were found in 84% of fresh produce in schools compared with 57% in stores, government figures published by the Soil Association said...... "…
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How long does Balsamic Vinegar stay fresh?
I wonder if you can help. I have a bottle of balsamic vinegar in the cupboard, which has been open for about 6 months. I can't find a best before date anywhere. Does anyone know if it is still safe to use, and if so for how long? I am pregnant so don't want to take risks. Thanks
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Out of Date Long Life Candia Skimmed Milk
I never buy long-life milk but I have had this one in the fridge for ages - got it free and thought I would keep it for an emergency. It has a date on it of 11.09.06 - but don't know if that is "sell by" or "use by". Anyway, before I noticed the date, I was planning to try making Easiyo yoghurt with it (using a wee bit of…
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kiwichick - your PM box is full
<sigh> ;) Let me know when there's a bit of space in it please :)
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Knitting?
hi all, did mention this on the daily thread but... i really want to take up knitting again, havent knitted as a kid but i can still remember how to cast on, do a knit stitch, purl, but thats about it:D id like to knit some gifts for xmas 2007 so want to start early in the year will prob need to practice loads too lol can…
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Alternatives to rubber gloves
I suffer from a bit of an allergy to washing up liquid, but I can't abide the rubbery squeak that Marigolds cause - anyone know of an alternative to rubber gloves that I could use for washing the dishes which would still protect my hands from the soap?
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Stop Mirror From Steaming Up?
Hi, I can recall that if you clean amirror with shaving foam, it will no mist up in abthroom through the steam, etc. So I went down to Wilkinsons, got a cheap can of shaving foam and it doesn't work. Any other suggestions?
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fruit and veg ( and hi :o )
Hello all :) First posting on this board :o I have been reading the board for a while now and would really like to get a grip on my food budget. I am starting to cook from scratch but would like to do more!! We are a family of 6. Kids are 10, 9, 3 and 18mths, the 3yr old being very fussy. I'm veggie but hubby LOVES his…
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Sewing - Making clothes where to start.
Ok, I have just got a freebie sewing machine and want to make something useful with it. I would love to start making my own clothes (tops, skirts etc...) but havent really got much experience in this! I have had a go at the machine on some old fabric and got the hang of it ok. Can anyone give me any tips on where to start?…