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Archives for May 2008

Vegetable peelings
I've noticed a few people on here use (or freeze for later use) vegetable peelings for making stock....I have never done this because of the things I've read about pesticides being on the skin and difficult to remove with washing....am I being too cautious here and wasting a valuable resource?
Cheap little SS colanders
Just a quick 'heads up' for any single OS-ers, who are in the market for a one to two-seater stainless steel kitchen colander. InStore/Poundstretchers are doing cute little 7" diameter ones for the princely sum of just £1. Capacity should be about 1 litre, but the water keeps running out of the holes. They are the…
Does unmade jelly go off?
Can Jelly go off? Found some Rowntrees jellies in the back of our cupboard but the use by date/best before date i forget which was about 12 months ago. There were several boxes of various flavours anyway i could not see how it could go off as it is only gelatine but i could of course be wrong so before i poison us all…
Some recipie help please
Hiya, Ive looked on the site but cannot find any recipies for these 2 dishes, would anyone have a tried and tested recipie I could use please? I got these dishes from someones meal planner (hope you dont mind, they sounded nice) Chicken Piri Piri Chicken Provencale Also, how long do you leave baked potatoes in the oven…
Left over fish skin
Hi everyone, I always shudder when i throw away left over fish skin. I can't give it to my dog because of the possile bones. What do you do with yours?x
Advice please? Quick fish dishes lasting a while
Hi all Thanks for reading. I have a problem. A good friend of mine has returned from the South cos his dad has been taken into hospital (not looking good). There's no food in the house, its a dump, and my friend is understandably depressed, but this means he has no inclination to cook or feed himself. So I plan to go down…
SC Chicken
I thought I'd do myself a sunday dinner type thing tomorrow, but living on my own didn't really want to slave away all day. I bought a chicken today (will do in something else for the rest of the week...sandwiches or something) and I've prepared it and bunged it in slow cooker so all I have to do tomorrow is my veg and…
Cooking temperatures
You know when you're grilling things, often the instructions say "cook on a medium grill for 12 mins". Well, what is a medium grill?! I tried googling, and I get psychic mediums or can buy things from Amazon. Also, my mum had a great thingy that has gas marks, Fahrenheit and centigrade comparisons. But it was stuck on a…
washing disaster
i may have washed mr gin's black jeans with his orange high visability poly/cotton jacket, which is now a murky mustard colour. any ideas please people? i'm panicking and he is lording my washing disaster over me big time... ps first to suggest he does his own washing gets to mend my washing machine first time he jams it…
seeds keep falling off my bread
I have started making my own bread, and really enjoying it (making and eating :j) Before I put my loaves in the oven, I sprinkle with flour and then put some seeds on top. the only problem is when I take the loaves out of the tins, the seeds just fall off! How can I make the seeds "stick" to my bread??
SmartPrice Cornflour - 10p in Huyton today!
Sorry to start a thread with this one. BUT somebody was looking for this in Asda and couldn't find any - seemed to start some speculation if there was going to be a shortage of the stuff, an excuse to do away with the SP version, OR an excuse to suddenly replenish at a higher price. I have searched for the original thread…
What went wrong with my cake??
Hi all... I have never ever had a problem when making cakes, they always tun out lovely (if i do say so myself lol) But my oh has been asking for a lemon cake, i've never made one before but didn't think it could be that hard! I got the recipe out of my bero book and the cakes have turned out only about an inch thick and…
Where to buy Pansonic breadmaker
Hi. I have been looking at buying a Panasonic sd253 as it seems to be the most recommended. I cant find where to buy one though. Amazon only have one 'refurbished' for 99.99. Can anyone help please.:confused:
Nigella recipe help?
I seem to recall a recipe where nigella lawson mixed a roast chicken with pasta? Can anybody help me, am I loosing the plot?:confused:
Trifle help
I made a trifle for a party on Tuesday. Only did the jelly/sponge and custard then completely forgot about putting the rest of the topping on as I was busy playing hostess lol. Anyway the jelly and custard part is still in the fridge and I was just wondering if it was still safe to eat? how long does jelly and custard last…
Cake recipe?
Hi everyone I'm sorry, i'm not sure if this is in the right area, but today is my husbands birthday and i thought it would be nice to bake a cake with the children for him for when he gets home from work. Its been a while since i made a cake from scratch (i think school was the last time actually:o) I have no weighing…
Help needed - conquering my food phobia
Hi All Ive decided to take the plunge and really get to grips with my Sitiophobia and get back to how I was before everything went t*ts up. So this is possibly going to be a long post and sounds quite pathetic in places but bear with me please! Basically I use to eat really healthily, and loved my food etc but now I…
Cheaper substitute for Cod
Hi everyone I am trying really hard to reduce our food bill. I have about £80 per week for 2 adults and 2 very hungry teenagers - including all lunches, household, toiletries. I know this is very acheivable from learning from here. I thought that in a month or 2 I can cut it further, but as I used to spend about £130 per…
Help with schneider breadmaker instructions please
Hi, I have lost my instructions for my breadmaker and was hoping someone maybe able to help. Ive googled but can only find a phone number . Being as impatient as i am i have all the ingredients here now . All im after is the basic bread quantities please . Thanks Lisa
OS Daily Saturday 31st May 2008
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 31st May. 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, please do come…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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