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George Foreman little grill
Found a George Foreman grill reduced to £12.99 in my local Sainsburys and bought it. Not sure if I will use it much or not so thought I would ask your opinion as to whether or not you use yours lots, which might help me to decide if I should return it or not!:confused: Any help/opinions/likes or dislikes appreciated!!;) Ps…
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How do you stop a Christmas cake from burning?
While I was out shopping today I had a "brain wave" lol and decided to buy one of those packs to make your own christmas cake from the Weigh Shop. :rudolf: Only problem is the one and only time I tried to make a christmas cake (about 8 years ago) It was a total disaster, it burnt on top and was soggy in the middle. I think…
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How to make crumbly fudge?
hi.. sorry but i expect this has been asked loads of times.... have anyone got a recipe and directions on how to make a lovely crumbly fudge..... as i want to make this for my mam's christmas hamper....i have already made chutney in the summer... so i want to add something sweet to it...apart from the hm biscuits.. that i…
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quick help - how do i cook risotto rice?
Hi all, I have a box of Arborio risotto rice, but it doesn't say how to cook it. I want to make a vegetable risotto, i have the vegetable stock aswell. Do i boil the rice before i add it to everything else? Do i boil it in the stock? Thanks!
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Help with frozen seafood and side dishes etc
each year we have two celebrations... the first is for me, dh and dd to celebrate winter solistic (Yule) on dec 21st. this is just for us because we are pagan and this is our spirtual observance of this fire festival. the second is christmas with non religious family..because they've always done christmas! mil will have us…
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more with less OR tightwad gazette???
I'm choosing my own christmas pressies:D But need help deciding. I was going to get a river cottage book too but thought one of these would be more useful. Has anyone got a favourite? Thanks!
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Cider making
Ok I do like the odd glass of cider and I stumbled across a site on how to make your own cider with just apple juice and yeast. Great!! Now on that site some of the users make their cider in 5ltr water containers (tescos etc), so off I went to Tescos bought water, apple juice and yeast. Now this is where I am stuck, If I…
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It's the yeast....Panny problem solved
I have had my lovely Panny for about 3 years and never a problem loaf - ever. last time I bought yeast I got Tesco's own, and every loaf since has been not-quite-right: lopsided, not properly risen, huge holes etc etc. If I'd always made loaves like that I wouldn't love my Panny nearly so much. So today I bought some…
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Sour Milk Odour - How do I remove this?
Anyone any tips on removing sour milk odour?.. my Son has jst went into his big bed.. and he was given a bottle of cows milk in bed with him.. it leaked and soaked matress.. and now it smells really bad Icant remove it!.. its a brand new matress!.. googled it but nothing..x
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OS Saturday 2nd December 2006
:hello: Goooood Morning fellow OS’ers :D :D :D Haven’t caught up with the threads yet but hoping all is well with everyone. Going out for the day today, hoping the rain will have stopped by then though :D Yet another busy week tucked under my belt but I’m beginning to feel like I’m running a treadmill backwards; the more I…
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The mystery of the disappearing thread
ok.. a thread i was reading - the one about how OS has changed - has gone *!!!!!!*... what happened? gremlins? keth xx
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Stain Removers
Has anyone found a good cheap stain remover??? I've tried Vanish, Oxy whatsit, cheapo brands and nothing seems to work. I have 2 children under 4 who both go to nursery and no matter how many bibs I send with them they always end up covered in something or other!!! Any ideas greatly recieved. Whites and coloureds!! Just a…
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Tatties and neeps?
Can someone please tell me if 'neeps' are turnips or swedes? :o :o :o It sounds like it should be turnips but I am getting mixed messages from various sources! Many thanks in advance! :heartpuls CG :heartpuls
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Frozen Goose - get them quick
Hi all Just thought I'd tell you that Aldi are doing geese - I'm assuming frozen, although it doesn't actually say, as one of their specials, from this Sunday. £11.99 - so even cheaper than Lidl. Given the Lidl ones "flew" out of the door (sorry for the awful pun :o ) then those of you who didn't bag one last time might be…
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Water saving - keep bucket near kitchen sink!
I don't know how many of you have an old fashioned boiler system like me - where it takes ages for the hot water from the upstairs cylinder to reach the kitchen tap and start 'running warm'. Since having a water meter installed, I've become ever so conscious of any water being wasted. Now I keep a bucket/watering can near…
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Rust stain
My OH stuffed a very large quilted throw into the washing machine, while I was away, then forgot about it, it now has a large rust stain on it, I presume from it being left in the machine, any ideas on how to get it off?
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Will a stick blender do it?
hi all emkergency situ :) Got guests coming over for dinner & im doing a gypsy tart for dessert I need to whisk for 15 mins but my TESCO VALUE bloody mixer hasa now karked it :mad: Will a blender do the same thing? Or do I have to whisk by hand for 20 mins :eek: dont have time- not ready etc HELP :D
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Need some quick help/guidance on a knitting pattern
link to pattern http://www.mangomoonyarns.com/Belted_Wrap.html Right Front: CO 32 (34, 36) sts. Work 1x1 rib for 2 rows. Beginning with RS row, St st 3 rows. Next row p across to last 4 sts, k4. Keeping front garter stitch band of 4 sts, dec 1 st at side edge every 4th row 5 times. Just need help with the last part of…
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Help me spend my 5 quid amazon voucher!
I have just got a free five pound amazon voucher through juicy brains panel :T :T :T But I am stuck on what to spend it on. I am already getting the thrify ways :money: book for xmas so is there anything else o/s that i could buy?? I dont want to spend much more than the fiver if i can help it. So what would you buy?
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Bicarb Good Price?
HIYA I am struggling to get bulk bicarb locally, so was wondering what people consider reasonable and where from? My local pharmacy will order it in for £5 for 1.5kg....seems a bit expensive, but maybe not? thanks clara.:beer: