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Spice mixes
Does anyone else make up their own mixes, rather than buy them as ready made? I tend to make curry spices up. Started off as just for one curry, then OH moaned that he never got the same curry twice. So went on to making a larger batch, but making it into a paste that could be stored in the fridge. The poor man has now…
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Need advice about cooked food left in kitchen overnight
Stupidly, I left a pan of beef & tomato stew on the hob overnight. The pan was covered, but I would normally fridge this as soon as it was cool. Should I throw it out now? Thanks Annie
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Help Meat Disaster With Marker Pen
Its Mrs Wingman here! Can anyone help? I took delivery of our 6 weekly meat order the other day, I bagged everything up into freezer bags and wrote on the bags in marker pen what was in each bag! I have just derfrosted some gammon in the bags and noticed whilst cooking there is a bluey marker pen colour on parts of the…
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How long does mayo keep in fridge?
I was in costco a couple of weeks ago and bought two enormous jars of Hellmann's light mayonnaise. I opened one jar and have been keeping it in the fridge but it has gone quite yellow looking and there is some "juice" stuff on the top of it. Should I sling it and how long should it keep for once opened?
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Fruit Couli
The kids are very much into waffles at the moment but wont have fruit on them and insist on these chocolate sauces. Does anybody know how to make a successful fruit couli that I can put on them rather than buying ones that contain sugars? Also, would I be able to use this as a drink syrup, so that I could just add…
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Portugese Supermarket
Theres a new Portugese supermarket opened in my town. Is there anything I could be on the look out for here in the way of nice meals to make or nice ingredients to buy or any bargains that can be had? I went in there the other day but I couldnt read any of the instructions on any of the packets :o
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bread makers
i have only just realised that what i eat affects my attitude/frame of mind etc etc so i am starting to cook from scratch (including all the 'normal' things) now the first thing i am going to change is my bread as 99% of what i eat is bread/sandwichs. There are a few things i want to ask about bread machines before i buy…
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how to make chicken and sweetcorn sandwhich filling
Hi does anyone know how to make these ?do you use mayo?how do M&S make theirs so delicious?:confused:
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Smelly Bunny - Help Please
Hello, we have a lovely white lop-eared dwarf rabbit called Cairo. He shares our house with us and has his own litter tray. The problem is, his tray gets very smelly very quickly and the only litter we've found that counteracts this is made from woodchips and is very expensive. He won't sit on a lot of odour remover…
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June Update: What are you growing in 2006? Tips here for Fruit, Veggies and Flowers!
:T Here is the June thread to continue the discussion about what Oldstylers are growing in 2006. The earlier threads in this series can be found here: January February March April May If you'd like to be notified whenever someone else adds to this thread then you can choose to subscribe using the option under 'thread…
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Preparing food for a long weekend in Pontins!
I have searched the forum for a thread about preparing food for holidays in advance but with no luck. Can anyone remember what the thread was called? If not - any genious suggestions on feeding a family 5 OS on our Free holiday! Will have a microwave and cooker, but want to make meals ahead - not much of a holiday if im…
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Alternitave to Dylon Dye Stripper?
Hi OSer's I have been given a fab Indian cotton tablecloth & matching napkins, about 30 years old, to fit my abnormal sized table but it is a horrible dark green & clashes terribly with my dining room. I don't want to waste it but don't feel I can use it the current colour. (I don't want to re-decorate to match the table…
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Lost recipe - where to look?
Help - I bought some whoopsie beetroot this weekend and have cooked it for the Chocolate Beetroot cake - but can't find the recipe! I've looked in the recipe index but it's not there, can anyone guide me to where to find it, or repost it on here again! Thanks in advance.
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easy to prepare and eat --- with broken elbow
anyone got any ideas for things i can cook and manage to eat without help - i've broken my right elbow (am right handed!) and am finding food the most difficult, oh is doing his bit, but am at home for 3 weeks - no work coz can't drive, and i have to make lunch for me and then evening meal for kids as oh not home until too…
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making black clothing black again
I have a few tops which aren't as black as they used to be. can i add anything to the wash to make the colour better?? thanks
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How do I use laundry soap in "bar" format?
Hi there, I bought a big bar of laundry soap, seeing it was so cheap, but I confess, I've no idea how to use it properly... :o I have used it a couple of times as a pre-treatment on tough spots, but how could I use it for regular washing? If it matters, I have a top-loading machine, and I wash with cold water only. Thanks…
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HM birthday pressie for first birthday?
We are on a SERIOUS economy drive at the mo and I have pretty much zero money to buy a birthday present for a first birthday!! I have about a week to think/make something fantastic :eek: Please help! Any ideas would be great - I can be quite creative but have a mental block on this. Come to think of it, even if I had some…
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Cleaning before holiday
Hi I have read on many threads about people cleaning before holiday, and I am intrigued as to what you do please. I am the chuck everything in a bag and run dreading the return to home knowing that it's gonna be a mess.... What do people do and how far in advance? Many thanks Murtle x x
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would this recipe work?
ok i really fancy making a risoto type of thing in my slow cooker if possible. i was thinking some diced chicken breast diced onion rice can of chicken soup sticking it all in the slow cooker and putting it on all day on low. would it work? if not any ideas for somthing similar? luv to ya all! funymonkey
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Iced Tea
I've found this recipe which seems easy enough. Does anyone have anymore recipes? Do you think economy tea bags would taste ok? Hopefully will taste better than the ready bottled stuff and its nice and summery. :D