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  • Yes, suddenly they are on the wish list!
    I bought the small one earlier this year @ around £13/£14, now it is £18. I find the small one is perfect- just me, for ham in cola, Delia's red cabbage, chicken casserole etc. I only have a small freezer which is bursting at the seams so can not batch cook.
    My small one has a power light- really handy. the free one doesn't!
    Still what do I expect for free???? ;)
    Not sure how I struggled up the road towing 2 dogs behind as it is really heavy.
    Think of the exercise you got though.....lol
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  • Katiehound
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    Thanks for that... BUT... and it's a big one!!  I hate anything that's basically got boiled milk.(Joins rice pudding, porridge)
    Not keen on pasta either, unless it's lasagne
    Try to avoid cheese- love it- but cow's milk variety seems to aggravate arthritis.

    However ideas for a.n.other
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
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  • Katiehound
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    edited 15 November 2024 at 10:01PM
    Yes, I am resurrecting my own thread because I just found a whole load of recipes including soda bread & chocolate brownies!
    The only drawback is that it doesn't mention the size of the pot

    There should be 30 recipes to scroll through........
    I am going to try the soda bread as I found a great GH one with walnuts  (baked in my Remoska but would like to try in sc)

    https://www.lovefood.com/galleries/332176/unexpected-dishes-that-work-brilliantly-in-your-slow-cooker?page=1

    and if you scroll down there are more recipes such as this 40 collection
    https://www.lovefood.com/galleries/80268/best-ever-slow-cooker-recipes?page=1
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
    Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
    Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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  • I don’t use mine much, but it does a good rice pudding and I stand a covered basin of egg custard in it to cook at the same time. 
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