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Ideas for using up stuffing - veggie ideas...
I have several boxes of Sage and Onion stuffing but am now veggie. Recipe ideas please!
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Ideas for using up mozzarella - veggie ideas...
In addition to the stuffing mentioned in my previous thread, I have loads of mozzarella about to go out of date! Any ideas...? Ideas combining stuffing and mozzarella would be good but any veggie ideas welcome... Thanks!
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In need of motivation to stay OS
Hi all For many years i have been very old style - we were on a very tight budget, with me a SAHM, and DH setting up his own business which did not bring in much money for many years. BUT we were very happy. I enjoyed making things last, batch cooking, having my routine of what i did every day. We have always had too much…
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Beeswax candles
It seems that beeswax candles are not as toxic as standard candles but they tend to be more expensive. Anyone know of any suppliers? Or is it cheaper to make your own?
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Old Style Remedies........
Disclaimer: No information is to be taken as medical advice it is personal thoughts / opinions only (Sorry but you never know) I know many will think this is mean't for the 'health board' but I am really after the 'Old Style' thoughts/opinions Both DH and I are sat here full of cold and feeling very sorry for ourselves. I…
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Sat 17th Sept OS Daily
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 17th September. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
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Bed Tent
My son would love a tent to go over his bed, like the ones they do in ikea. These ones are not badly prices but the fittings are for their own beds and won't fit my sons bunk. So I thought about making one. The material part is easy enough but what do you suggest to make the arches? Hubby suggested real tent poles but I…
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panasonic breadmaker croissant help please!
Hi all, advice appreciated please - Would like to make croissants for tomorrow morning and need some advice. Breadmaker book instructions require dough, roll out, dot 2 thirds with butter, fold, roll again, dot again, roll again, dot again. Cover. Rest 30 mins in fridge. Repeat 3 rollings and dottings again. Shape into…
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Gift box for homemade gifts
Evening all, Xmas is approaching (woop) and this year I am looking to make some sweets and bits (courtesy of recipes on here - thank you) but I cannot find any nice gift boxes to put them in. I tried Lakeland, Wilkos, Studio Cards. Does anyone have any suggestions please? thanks in advance!
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Vegetarian Main Meals
When I was a small child, my Dad used to come in and expect meat with his main meal of the day. My hubby is the same, but with the way food is going up all the time I am finding it hard to keep us in this life to which we are accustomed. I have warned the family (hubby and 2 daughters 12 and 8) that we are going to have to…
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Housewarming present ideas for my boyfriend?
Hi, I'm looking for inspiration please? My BF is moving in with me and my 4year old daughter in 2 weeks :j, I'm wanting to make/buy him a housewarming/moving in present. Does anyone know any ideas of what that present could be? Thanks in advance xxx
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Candles in Glasses
Hi, hoping someone can help... You know those candles you can get in glasses - has anyone any idea how you can :- a) clear out the remnants of wax so you can re-use them as glasses? (stick it in the microwave for a few seconds? (metal bit at the end of the wick would need to dug out 1st I suspect!) b) re-make them in to…
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What to do with extra tomatoes and blackcurrents
Just bought a big tub of cherry tomatoes and blackcurrents and was looking for suggestions to use them up :-)
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Tinned lentils
Hi, I have a tin of lentils in my cupboard and have no idea what to do with them-any suggestions? Ta.
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ideas to use honeycomb in..
hi i've got some honeycomb pieces i got with my shopping from the home baking section i am looking for ideas in what i can use them in other than just putting them on top of cakes etc, ive never used it before! any ideas would be great thankoooooo :p
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HOw long can homemade hummus last in fridge?
Made humus (tinned chickpeas, lemon juice, mayonaise, pepper, mix herbs) and put in fridge on Thursday. How long will it last? Shall I throw it out now?
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glue stain on sweatshirt
hello hope someone can help brand new beaver sweatshirt,1st time on and they made something with glue and its a 2p size greasy mark right on the front the leader took it to try with something for solvents and it didnt work ive just got some ariel spray to try but vanish didnt work any suggestions please?
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Only £70 to live on for next week, help!!!
Hope you lovely people might be able to help me. Due to my lack of will power I have overspent this last week so now only have £70 to live on for the next week, 8 days altogether. Luckily, this doesn't include cub subs, swimming lessons or school dinners and I do have a fair bit of food in the house. This is for 2 adults…
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Pear abundance
So, I got a ton of pears from the market today for £1 but they were very ripe and on the way home may have got slightly squished... I now have 6 soft pears that need using. Any ideas?! I also have an extreme apple glut from the tree I know there's another thread on that but if you have any new ideas I'm open to them!
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Home made bagels
I haven't been here a while, so apologies if this has been done to death in my absence - did search and couldn't find anything. Do move as necessary. Anyway, today I made bagels and they were so successful, I'd like to share the recipe. I made cinnamon and raisin because they're the ones I buy if they're on a BOGOF. I…