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The Complete Flooring and Carpets Collection
This post is going to be a complete collection of ALL Carpet and Flooring threads here on Old Style. Please do not add any posts or questions into this Index Thread but do your best to choose from the many threads below one which is most closely related to your query and by all means join that one. - Work in progress,…
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The storecupboard saved us!!!
(Squeeky sorrry if there is already a thread - I did a search but I can't find one, if you need me to I'll do storecupboard). Due to (yet another) financial disaster here we are trying to survive on about £9 per week.:eek: The storecupboard is really helping here. The 'best buy' I made was a big bag of Basmati rice on the…
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Shortcrust pastry
Can anyone help me with some ideas on what to so with leftover (a fair amount) shortcrust pastry. I have had a look through the threads and the index but am needing some inspiration. It is the frozen stuff that cant be froze again once defrosted so i need to use it up. Thanks
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I want to clean the inside of the washing machine,rubber drum area...
Hi all, Just noticed the grey rubber drum area to the washing machine has black slimmy looking stuff in it, gave it a wipe just with cloth but has not 'all gone' what shall I use? Vinegar, lemon juice, bleach, what?:confused: Thank you xxx
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Boiling potatoes
For some reason I cant boil potatoes anymore- they keep turning to mush ! and I have to end up having mashed potatoes. Can anyone help and advise how you get nice boiled potatoes ? I bring them to the boil and simmer but no joy. Tried adding butter and it made no differance. I wash them before hand to get rid of the starch.
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will I blow up the microwave????
Hi! I don't have very much experience with microwaves (don't have one at home) and I'm at OH's place at the mo (ordinary gas oven is broken). Anyway, all he seemed to have in his kitchen yesterday was about 2 kilos of about-to-go-off apples, so I made a couple of pies. He doesn't exactly know how his microwave works - but…
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Picky Children-How To Reducate then to OS eating?
Thanks to all your posts, I'm loving this site. I just wish I could get my kids to eat a decent sized OS style meal in the evenings. We used to have a takeaway a couple of times a week (not necessarily unhealthy ones tho-they love tandoori type things.)and I probably gave them too much choice about what to eat for dinner…
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Spag bol
I'm off on a mystery shop tonight and have left dinner for my 18 yr bil. Becuase I know he's a bit useless, I cooked the pasta, let it cool, and put it on a plate. Then plonked cooked spag bol on top of it and left it in the microwave for him. This is okay just to heat up like this isn't it? For about 2-3 mins. Don't…
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Birthday cakes
Want to start making birthday cakes again. Used to make wonderful cakes when children were younger but have got into the habit now of buying them....not very OS. Has anyone any good ideas for cakes that look good but are quick to make. Would like ideas for both adults and children as I now have grandchildren? Are there any…
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Using it up - a change of plan
There have been a few threads/posts about using up the contents of freezers and cupboards in January to help cut costs after Christmas - I've posted/been doing this myself. But now I think a change of plan is in order. Going round the supermarket recently for stuff I've not got a surplus of, I noticed that there are a lot…
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The complete 'how to declutter and organise your home' collection
This post is going to be a complete collection of ALL "how to declutter and organise your home" threads here on Old Style. Please do not add any posts or questions into this Index Thread but do your best to choose from the many threads below one which is most closely related to your query and by all means join that one.…
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OS Friday 12th JANUARY
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 12th January 2007. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome,…
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Sultanas and raisins...
Are they fattening? I have about a handful of each per day. I have been told I should cut down :( Many thanks Carmen x
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The complete 'old style diary for January 07'
This post is going to be a complete collection of ALL "the old style daily diary" threads here on Old Style 'for January 2007'. Please do not add any posts or questions into this Index Thread but do your best to choose from the many threads below one which is most closely related to your query and by all means join that…
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The complete 'old style diary for December 06'
This post is going to be a complete collection of ALL "the old style daily diary" threads here on Old Style 'for December 2006'. Please do not add any posts or questions into this Index Thread but do your best to choose from the many threads below one which is most closely related to your query and by all means join that…
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Slow Cooker - starting to discolour
I have noticed on my slow cooker (which is white) that where the food comes up to in the pot is starting to discolour. Does anyone have any tips on how to get it clean?? Many Thanks Emma
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Failed Bread
My new panni arrived to day couldnt wait to try it ,used Lidl strong flour out came the loaf lop sided hard as a brick ,do you think its the flour or me or should I use digi scales maybe more accurate help please.
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Help with Kenwood Chef. Am i Doing Something Wrong?
I inherited a Kenwood Chef A701A after reading about them on here and asking family about them. I was given an A701A model without any attachments or bowl. I have since been looking on Ebay and finally won a K beater, whisk and dough hook, all brought individually with buy it nows from same buyer. I also asked if he had…
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January Monthly Menu
Hi everyone! I've decided to be a brave Oldstyler and post my monthly menu as I know you'll all be kind!! I planned the first few meals around bits I had in the cupboard and freezer and then took it from there. If you have any questions please fire away!! Week 1 Mon: veggie spag bol Tues: HM ham & mushroom pizza [wholemeal…
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Machine Washing
I plan to buy some vinegar as a fabric conditioner, do i ad this to the drawer before the final rinse and how much? Can vinegar be added to a normal was or just as a FB.
