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#11 Post by SOLACE » Sun May 05, 2013 11:33 pm

asamaic wrote:Hairspray can be used to remove pen stains. B*y a can of the cheapy stuff, blast the stain, let it dry, and wash as normal. Taaaadaa! o/
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#12 Post by Beate » Sun May 05, 2013 11:34 pm

If anyone knows a way of keeping baguettes soft and fresh after a day, please let me know! They go hard so incredibly quickly.
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#13 Post by SOLACE » Sun May 05, 2013 11:36 pm

Beate wrote:If anyone knows a way of keeping baguettes soft and fresh after a day, please let me know! They go hard so incredibly quickly.

Beate, hi, check my very first post :)

run it quickly under the tap with the water running and then put it directly into a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes, until it's crisp on the outside and warm on the inside.

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#14 Post by Beate » Sun May 05, 2013 11:38 pm

But I don't want to heat them up, just keep them fresh?
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#15 Post by SOLACE » Sun May 05, 2013 11:40 pm

Beate wrote:But I don't want to heat them up, just keep them fresh?

yep just try that method, it will be like a new baguette , completely fresh , i even saw michel roux jnr give this same advice on a food programme recently
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#16 Post by SOLACE » Sun May 05, 2013 11:42 pm

Beate wrote:But I don't want to heat them up, just keep them fresh?
ah actually i see what you mean now after some thought :) you just want a way of storing them to keep them fresh, i dont think theres a way to do this , but until we find the way we have the reheat method :)
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#17 Post by John Milton » Mon May 06, 2013 10:07 am

Hi guys,

Not quite sure where this should go so, if anyone has any suggestions about a more appropriate forum, I'd be obliged!

For those of us who are slaves to our appetite, it's worthwhile (if you're a member) p*ying a visit to Costco's food court before visiting the cinema.

A 1/4lb hot dog and large drink will cost you £1.50, as opposed to the £5+ you'd shell out for at the cinema for an inferior product!

The hot dog comes foil wrapped once prepared, making it easier to bring it into your venue of choice!
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#18 Post by moggers » Mon May 06, 2013 11:51 am

Really only handy if you are on that side of the city, if you're on the south/west side then a trip to ikea and some tinfoil could be an alternative! We were in costco on saturday, the kids and OH love the hotdogs.

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#19 Post by Diane65 » Mon May 06, 2013 12:39 pm

John Milton wrote:Hi guys,

Not quite sure where this should go so, if anyone has any suggestions about a more appropriate forum, I'd be obliged!

For those of us who are slaves to our appetite, it's worthwhile (if you're a member) p*ying a visit to Costco's food court before visiting the cinema.

A 1/4lb hot dog and large drink will cost you £1.50, as opposed to the £5+ you'd shell out for at the cinema for an inferior product!

The hot dog comes foil wrapped once prepared, making it easier to bring it into your venue of choice!
There is one opposite the Trafford Centre and I am a member so if anyone wants one bringing across when we have a screening just let me know or you can be my guest and b*y your own o/
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#20 Post by caitlinmorton » Mon May 06, 2013 2:01 pm

John Milton wrote:Hi guys,

Not quite sure where this should go so, if anyone has any suggestions about a more appropriate forum, I'd be obliged!

For those of us who are slaves to our appetite, it's worthwhile (if you're a member) p*ying a visit to Costco's food court before visiting the cinema.

A 1/4lb hot dog and large drink will cost you £1.50, as opposed to the £5+ you'd shell out for at the cinema for an inferior product!

The hot dog comes foil wrapped once prepared, making it easier to bring it into your venue of choice!
Costco is fantastic. They also have loads of candy as well in the actual warehouse. Might be a bit big to bring a full container into a screening but you could b*y one of the massive tubs and stick some in a plastic bag!

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