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Recipe for Impossible pie please
Hello MSE'rs I can't find my recipe for Impossible Pie - the pudding where all ingredients get mixed together and when it's cooked the layers separate - just like magic. I would like to make it with my granddaughter but cannot find my recipe anywhere! It's not where it should be, where it could be or even in a safe place…
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Easy lunches for people on the road all day
Morning all! My husband is out most days moving cars from one end of the country to another. This involves a lot of driving, but also a lot of walking and commuting on trains, buses etc. He can’t carry much as the backpack he has needs to carry all the associated ‘stuff’ he needs to do the job do it needs to be lightweight…
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weekly Flylady Thread 29 January 2024
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 4th February 2024
Good morning, I've been up for quite a while, we are both still suffering from disordered sleeping after our journey home from Australia. Though I'm not a good sleeper at the best of times. Nanny, I was sorry to read that you'd had bad news regarding your health, so sorry. Izzy, I love the photo of your little dog! Not…
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Irish Tea Loaf
Talking about authentic recipes is always a minefield, so apologies in advance. And I realise 'authentic' is also a tricky concept. However, I've had a handed down tea loaf recipe for ages but have noticed lately that it's somehow not as good as I remember it or my tastebuds have changed perhaps. Mine is quite a simple…
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out of date chilled cookie dough
My partner in his infinite wisdom bought some chilled cookie dough weeks ago. Reminded me this morning about it. We gloss over why he didn't cook it. Any how, looking at it, it went out of date on the 22nd of jan.I have looked at the packet and it does not seem to contain egg. Not sure if I should bin or cook it and hope…
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Old Style Daily Saturday 03 February 2024
Morning. No overnight wind so I slept well.
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O/S Daily Friday 2 February 2024
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, dry underfoot, bit windy. Dinner last night was omelette and chips. Tonight I'm not sure. Normal chores to do. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
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Recipe ideas with less ingredients?
I'm searching for recipe ideas but I am finding that an awful lot of them have ingredients where you need a pinch of this, or a splash of that. Which means buying an entire packet or bottle of something and then the remainder just sitting in the cupboard never getting used and I cannot abide food waste. Could anyone direct…
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O/S Daily Thursday 1 February 20 2024
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, dry underfoot, air feels chilly. Dinner last night was chicken wraps and rice. Short work day then off until Monday, can't wait. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
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Slow Cooker cakes
I wondered if anyone has had success cooking cakes in their slow cooker? I have seen recipes where they say to put a teatowel under the lid to absorb moisture but I wondered if cakes would still come out like a steamed pudding.I try to load my conventional oven as much as possible to ensure good use of power but sometimes…
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Non-slip carpet treads for stairs - anyone any experience?
I have it in mind to have my stairs sanded and varnished... and then perhaps to use a set of these carpet treads to add comfort, reduce risk of slipping and stop the audible clatter. I'm sure proper carpeting would last longer but I've had that already for years and would like a change. These seem to be much cheaper and…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 31 January 2024
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, dry underfoot, air feels chilly. Dinner tonight I'm not sure. Last night we had fried mash, bacon, egg and beans. Work today is a half day. Keep safe and…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 30 January 2024
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, dry underfoot Dinner tonight I'm not sure. Work yesterday was steady. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
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Tuesday 30 January 2024
Morning Everyone Just having my first cuppa. Hope you are all well. x
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O/S Daily Monday 29 January 2024
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, dry underfoot Dinner tonight I'm not sure. Back to work today. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
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Going Cash
Cash seems to be outdated, everyone seems to be paying by their tapie friend or their smart phone, including me; but hopefully no longer. 'I'm sure there are stats floating about whether you win or loose by using a card I have to be honest and say my phone was my bank; I bought everything with my phone, right down to a…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd January 2024
Welcome
to the weekly Flylady Thread. We
often see new flyers (gents welcome!) around this time of year so please don't
worry if you feel you cannot keep up. Similarly if your house has been
neglected it won't be turned around in a day - but if you stay you will get
into some good habits which do help! Happy flying. What…
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No buying until I’ve used up ALL my stashes
I have realised that I have accumulated large quantities of various items, so I plan to reduce my spending in 2023 by using up what I have already accumulated first before buying any more, this should also free up some space and help with the decluttering! These ‘stashes’ have accumulated by me bulk buying when I see…
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OS Daily Sunday 28 January
Morning all It’s a bit scary starting the thread in this well established group but as I didn’t manage to post yesterday I thought I’d do this while I have chance, Weekends just seem like a blur though I did manage to get the van washed (have then read there’s a Sahara dust storm due 🙄) and did a spot of tidying in the…