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asda mag - question now answered - thanks!
not sure if this is the right place, but asda magazine had a recipe in i'd used but binned the magazine without saving, i'm hoping someone still has it as my asda's runout of the magazine. it was something like date/walnut/banana cake on the right hand page. if anyone has the magazine/recipe please let me know. i've…
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OS Guardian article
In today's G2, or from guardianunlimited online: http://environment.guardian.co.uk/ethicalliving/story/0,,1954889,00.html
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Problem with silicone bakeware
Hi :) I have some silicone cake moulds which I love using, both in the microwave and in the fan oven and they are no problem, cakes come out easily every time. I recently bought some new ones though - they are lovely - like fairy cake moulds but in the shape of stars and Christmas trees. Only trouble is that no matter what…
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How Clean Is You House ... What Was It?
Hello there Was wondering if anybody watched How Clean Is Your House? this week. They had a really good tip for cleaning out the washing machine, a cupful of *something* in an empty machine run on the longest and hottest wash. Then a pint of white vinegar again on the longest and hottest wash to clear the pipes. Apparently…
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Freezing Food
I'm trying to be more organised and cut down the shopping bills and be a bi greener, cooking lots of things and freezing to use when needed. Might be a daft question but how do I know if I need to defrost before reheating or just cook from frozen. Any help appreciated.
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Thrifty ways book
Does anyone know any news about when the new book will be out?
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sauces and dressings recipes please
Hi everyone, as I recently posted I have found out I have an intollerence to yeast. I am following the diet but am finding it very bland and boring without my usual gravy/ketchup/soy sauce and vinegars. Basically I would like any sauce or dressing recipes that do NOT have the following in them ...... cheese/vinegar/yeast…
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Knitting wool
Does anyone know the best place to buy wool? I have a C&H fabrics nearby but is there anywhere online that would work out cheaper? I want to knit fluffy scarves for presents so the wool needs to be good quality too.
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Slow Cooker Meat Question
Hi, This may seem a really stupid question but I have defrosted some chicken to make into a curry in my slow cooker, but I have never used it for meat before. Do I need to cook the meat first or can I just throw all the ingredients in together raw? It will be cooking all day - about 9 hours. Thanks, and sorry for being a…
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Storing bedding
Hi I'm trying to find a way to store my spare bedding, without taking up too much space. I tried those plastic bags which you suck the air out with a vacume cleaner, but I did this a few months ago, and I've just noticed that a quilt a a couple of pillows and cases (they're cotton polyester mix), have gone all mildewey…
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Lasagna - daft questions...
After husband's success last night making spag bog he has declared today that Lasagna is going to be his next attempt. Fab! :-) I've never actually made it so just want to double check a few things before he attempts. I've had a quick look at the mega indexed thread but couldn't see the answers to my questions. Do I....…
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Help Me Shrink My Jeans!
Hope this is not a bit of a stupid query :rolleyes: I bought a pair of new jeans the other week. I thought they fit really well when I bought them, but since I wore them discovered that they're way too big on the waist/hips and I have to keep yanking them up. I've got back into the gym so I've lost a bit of weight and I…
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Cold Remedy
Ok folks ...... i'm looking for the best ideas for a cold remedy ... this is the second time in 4 weeks and it's killing me (man flu). Any ideas for remedies .... i usually pop some ibuprofens ..... but there not great. What does everybody else do?
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OS daily threads November 2006
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 1st November. 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…
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November '06 PMS Challenge
Here we go for November's PMS Challenge. With Christmas looming large, don't forget to keep your eye on the New! Christmas & Winter Festivities Board loads of wonderful ideas! Good luck for November. Remember: Pinch those pennies and squeeze those pounds ;) :D
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Another slow cooker question
Hi all, Sorry to be a pain again, I'm a new person at this! I did go through search, but I couldn't find what I was looking for. Is it possible to make bread in a slow cooker? I heard that it was, but can't seem to find much on the net. Has anyone tried this?
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Malted Fruit Bread.
Hi All Has Hi all Has anyone ever made a Fruited Malt Loaf in a BM using liquid malt as apposed to malted flour? If so could they kindly post the recipe. Regards anyone ever made a
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Baking
am looking for tips on this fine art.years ago on my mums old cooker i was awhizz if i do say so myself but since she got a new cooker-and we are talking about 20+years ago my baking flops. today i made a batch od scones-they didnt rise much at all and outside is hard-inside lovely and soft and they do taste ok also made a…
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Gammon recipe help?
Hey all, I've had a look through the threads for a simple gammon recipe and I've not had too much luck. Found the one's on the slowcooker thread, but they're not much good as my Gran has borrowed my SC while she recovers...:rolleyes: The problem is, I'm staying in a cottage with OH for the weekend:j , so I wont be sure of…
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Two questions about Indian Food
I am going to cook some Indian Food for my girlfriend as she likes it but I have no real idea about it. 1 you get that awfully dull and tasteless white rice- What can you do it to make it taste better ? 2 This curry paste stuff that is listed in all the cook books- Can you make it yourself or use something else instead?…