We Don't Have to Buy It Cos We Can Make It Thread!
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| 551 | Jelly Blackcurrant or Orange made with Barkers Fruit Juice Concentrate, 350Ml Juice concentrate, 3t Gelatine-sprinkle over juice & let swell for 5mins while this sits boil the jug & stir in enough water to make up to 750ml, sweeten with Honey 2 large Tablespoons. suie1 - 2009-03-15 21:55:00 |
| 552 | Extremely Cheap Spot Carpet Cleaner boil Jug & pour enough hot water on the stain to cover then sponge up with a towel, this is a trusted method & works really well on most stains I have yet to find something it doesn't work on. suie1 - 2009-03-15 21:57:00 |
| 553 | thanks suie for the jelly thread have made some stewed apple. Could I use the juice to make jelly with it? svce - 2009-03-15 22:14:00 |
| 554 | Probably it's worth a go. suie1 - 2009-03-16 10:48:00 |
| 555 | Caramel Popcorn 2 Cover 3/4C OF uncooked popcorn, 1 C brown sugar, 1/4C Golden Syrup, 4oz Marg , 1/2t Salt, 1/4t Baking Soda, 1t Vanilla. Combine Sugar, marg, syrup & salt Boil for 5mins, stir in vanilla & soda, Pour over cooked popcorn place in a large roasting pan, bake 100c/250f For 1hr 20mins stirring every 10mins.This recipe can be doubled. suie1 - 2009-03-16 12:06:00 |
| 556 | Bump for a great thread. gilligee - 2009-03-18 14:50:00 |
| 557 | pp... pp jenna68 - 2009-03-22 08:57:00 |
| 558 | Did the instrutions for hay box ever make it onto here? (it was mentioned by 2 posters before) If so can someone tell me what page or post number. demsey - 2009-03-22 11:50:00 |
| 559 | Aveross + juliewn -did you guys get around to posting hay box instructions? (mentioned in post #332 in this thread) demsey - 2009-03-23 13:42:00 |
| 560 | INSTANT PORRIDGE Dont know if its in here, so forgive me if it is. Take normal rolled oats and blend them until very fine. (almost a powder.) then you have instant oats. Just like in those little sachets you'd pay $7 for 7 of them in the supermarket. I did this because I was finding it hard to source creamota. I love cooking it with half a mashed banana thrown in. ange164 - 2009-03-26 10:48:00 |
| 561 | I hadn't thought of making my own instant oats - we like wheatgerm added for extra goodness so will do that also. Thanks. goodbooks - 2009-03-28 18:43:00 |
| 562 | Just bumping the thread.. I'm away for a week and will catch up again after that.. Have a great week Everyone.. :-) juliewn - 2009-03-29 15:39:00 |
| 563 | hey, what goodness does wheat germ add? . ange164 - 2009-03-30 09:58:00 |
| 564 | A bit late but for Blue Cat Eucalyptus oil is good for chewing gum as well as white-out, vivid market and so many other things. I wouldn't be without it. greerg - 2009-03-30 11:46:00 |
| 565 | bumping .. praxis2 - 2009-04-02 19:34:00 |
| 566 | Laundry detergent In a 2 litre bottle put 4 tblspns washing soda crystals & 1/4 cup usual washing powder or detergent. Shake to dissolve. Add 1/2 cup white vinegar & fill with water to make 2 litres. Use 1/2 to 1 cup to each load depending on size etc. roseann48 - 2009-04-02 20:19:00 |
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| 568 | back to page one bump dezzie - 2009-04-06 20:11:00 |
| 569 | This message was deleted. charlieb2 - 2009-04-08 13:53:00 |
| 570 | whoops.. last page! :o) jenna68 - 2009-04-14 06:20:00 |
| 571 | xx... x jenna68 - 2009-04-18 07:46:00 |
| 572 | bumpidy bump praxis2 - 2009-04-20 21:23:00 |
| 573 | This message was deleted. danielle35 - 2009-04-21 12:36:00 |
| 574 | k... k jenna68 - 2009-04-23 06:38:00 |
| 575 | Bump .. racheee - 2009-04-27 15:35:00 |
| 576 | cheap toilet cleaner we found using coke cola for cleaning the toilet works quite well. jafa37 - 2009-04-27 18:43:00 |
| 577 | This message was deleted. firekill - 2009-04-27 20:06:00 |
| 578 | Hi Everyone.. I'm glad the thread is still here.. a few more days and counting... till phone lines are sorted.. will be back soon! Ciao for now.. :-) juliewn - 2009-04-29 19:09:00 |
| 579 | found on anther site: make your own Wipes. Homemade Cleaning Wipes ange164 - 2009-04-30 09:51:00 |
| 580 | ... The amount will depend of the absorbency of your paper towels.) This can be used for window cleaner, all purpose cleaner, or disinfectant cleaner. Pull the first paper towel out of the center of the roll, through the hole in the container lid. If the paper towels dry out before they are all used add more solution or some water. ange164 - 2009-04-30 09:51:00 |
| 581 | face / baby wipes 2 tablespoons liquid baby bath ange164 - 2009-04-30 09:52:00 |
| 582 | other wipes... Bathroom Wipes ange164 - 2009-04-30 09:53:00 |
| 583 | This message was deleted. indy95 - 2009-05-02 13:06:00 |
| 584 | Hi Everyone.. :-).. we're back online and the phone connected in our new home.. yay! Hi Ange.. thanks for posting the info.. a great way to make the wipes.. Thanks Indy.. I'm glad you're finding the thread helpful.. hopefully I'll get time to add more posts soon, and it's great to see all the posts from so many that are making the thread a wealth of information and recipes.. Enjoy all the recipes.. juliewn - 2009-05-04 20:00:00 |
| 585 | Bumping for sauce recipes.. :-) juliewn - 2009-05-07 21:23:00 |
| 586 | I havent been through the whole thread... I have some hay box instructions for those above that asked for it... sorry if its already been posted but Im still working my way through the last 7 pages lol. This is from The Womans Weekly in 1974! Materials: Heavy wooden box with lid or large chilli bin, crumpled newpaper, pot or casserole with tight fitting lid (the heavy iron ones are excellent). jam-sam - 2009-05-08 11:15:00 |
| 587 | Preparation... Line box or bin with a layer of crumpled newspaper at least 6cm deep. Place pot or casserole you are using on top, then fill in around the sides with crumpled np and pack firmly. When pot is removed there should be a 'nest'. It can be used over and over. When you use it you cover the pot with another layer of crumpled np and close the lid firmly and put weights on top. Keep in a draught free place. There is no danger of the box catching on fire. jam-sam - 2009-05-08 11:19:00 |
| 588 | Food preparation: Food must first be heated on an electric element for 1/5 of the conventional cooking time. It must be bought to boiling point. Speed in getting the pot to the haybox is vital, time lost is heat lost. Food can be prepared in the morning and left in the box all day, but it needs to be reheated thoroughly on an element before serving. It is not recommended to use chicken or pork for obvious reasons. jam-sam - 2009-05-08 11:24:00 |
| 589 | If you dont have a box available.. try the 'wrap' method. Spread out 10 double sheets of newspaper. Place a 6-8cm layer of crumpled newspaper in the center for the pot to stand on. Prepare your pot of stew as directed and place immediately on top of the crumpled paper. Wrap the 10 sheets of paper around the pot one by one. Place a weight on top to stop the paper unfolding. Cover with towels or a small blanket for added insulation. Keep in a draught free place. Food cooked in a haybox method never burns and the vegetables/fruit never falls apart. jam-sam - 2009-05-08 11:28:00 |
| 590 | Cooking times: Pre-heating times are followed by recommended haybox times in the brackets. Porridge-3mins (leave overnight and reheat in morning), potatoes-6mins (1hr), soup made with bones-30mins (4hrs), meat casserole-30mins (1 1/2 hrs. Hope that all makes sense and helps! I also have a recipe (from another site) for homemade fluffy style instant coffee if anyone wants it. Not sure if its been posted already. Normally over $8 to buy and only $1.50 to make! jam-sam - 2009-05-08 11:32:00 |
| 591 | well that's different. I saw people looking for hay box instructions and assumed (from semi rural background) that they wanted to make nesting boxes for chickens! To then see you recommend cooking food etc I got somewhat confused until I realised a Hay box, was nothing to do with a chicken! ange164 - 2009-05-12 15:01:00 |
| 592 | This message was deleted. charlieb2 - 2009-05-13 17:33:00 |
| 593 | Hi Gini.. :-) thanks for posting that, the method has been asked about so will be much appreciated.. I had to laugh at your post Ange.. the hay box sure is an interesting way to cook - I've seen articles about cooking this way - with suggestions of following the instructions up to covering the box, then popping it into the back seat or boot of a car when driving long-distance, arriving to a meal that's cooked right there with you in the car.. juliewn - 2009-05-15 23:24:00 |
| 594 | have posted a (dubious) shampoo recipe over in budgets who needs them thread for anyone wanting to brave giving it a try. ange164 - 2009-05-16 13:21:00 |
| 595 | Oven Cleaner Any oven cleaner tips please? chelot - 2009-05-16 14:20:00 |
| 596 | Thanks Ange for letting us know.. Hi Chelot.. you can buy ammonia at supermarkets or hardware stores - the instructions are on the bottle - place some in a saucer or dish and leave it overnight in your oven. Next day, wearing rubber kitchen gloves, wipe over the surfaces with cloths or paper towels, then rinse well by wiping with a clean cloth. Repeat for any burnt on areas. This doesn't leave the grimy surfaces as sometimes happens with spray oven cleaners.. Hope this helps.. juliewn - 2009-05-18 02:21:00 |
| 597 | Bumping cos I'm away for the next week.. Happy cooking everyone.. :-) juliewn - 2009-05-22 01:40:00 |
| 598 | Have a nice week julie :) LOL about the haybox... my granny describes hayboxes as the slow cookers that were around before the electric slow cookers were invented :) jam-sam - 2009-05-22 23:05:00 |
| 599 | A tip with the ammonia oven cleaning is that if you forget & want to use the oven just take out the ammonia, air the oven till all the fumes have gone then use as normal. I have done this & cleaned the next day with the same great result,no need to re-do the ammonia.For perfectly clean racks put them in the dishwasher. suie1 - 2009-05-25 18:09:00 |
| 600 | I have found it good to clean my oven with a paste of baking soda and water (use it like Jif) then wipe it off then wipe around the whole oven with vinegar as it removes the grease and residue of the baking soda.I also love eucalyptus oil for removing any sticky stuff like stickers from glass and from my tables. PLUS its only $3.60 for 50mls at the supermarket. alebix - 2009-05-25 18:18:00 |
