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Put it back!
So there I was, in a store that was closing down, wire basket full when my MSE brain took over. Do I really need 4 lovely red side plates (50p each) when I've decluttered and given dishes away recently? ...NO! Do I really need any more candles (half price) when I've got plenty? ... NO! Do I really need another cutlery…
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Martin on radio 2
Just heard that Martin will be talking about supermarket bills and how to reduce them on r2 tomorrow afternoon (Friday 16 may):j
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Free milk tomorrow at Sainsburys
Just a pointer to this thread on the freebies board in case you haven't seen it: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=914999 I have every intention of popping into a few branches to try and get a couple of pints - there's always space in the freezer!
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Any tips for getting nail varnish OFF?
Hi has anyone got any tips for getting nail varnish off a wood surface after its hardened? Appreciate any help Thx
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Balanced Diet Help?
Hello everyone, I'm back for some more advice from you lovely lot :o This time I'd like some suggestions for meals which don't include much carbs, because I really can't think of any! I'm trying to balance my diet a bit better, as it's currently very carbalicious, which isn't great for my figure! On an average day, I would…
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OS Daily - Thursday, 15th May 2008
Morning everyone, Off to get the sticky..... Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 15th May, 2008. 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…
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How long will strong bread flour keep?
I want to bulk buy some flour before ASDA raises the price anymore. How long will it keep? I don't want flour weevils or whatever they are in it? Any ideas or do I just go by the sell by date? Thaks in advance J X
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breadmakers
Lost my thread as I do often ! where is the thread on the best/cheapest breadmakers ? :D
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Miserable News
BBC 6 o'clock. the good years are over apparently. everything is going up and will continue to do so, everything except wages .:confused: how will we all manage? I spend 1/3 of my income on diesel to get to work as it is. actually a bit more, i earn £120 a week or less if its quiet and I get sent home and it costs me £12…
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Are There Any Fast breads Recipes? As in 20 mins?
OH is in the kitchen making something out of lentils. I'm expecting a thick soup or something... Nice, but not very appetising on its own. Which got me wondering, are there any bread recipes about that can be knocked up in minutes, ie while the oven is warming up?
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Olive bread in my MR bread maker?
I'm baking a loaf of white bread in my Morphy Richards B/M. Does anyone know if i can just add olives when the beeper goes, to make olive bread. I'm making a 2lb loaf, how many olives do i use and do i wash the brine off the olives first? Thanks for any help.
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Fruit Muffin Recipe
Hi folks :hello: Does anyone have a healthy fruit muffin recipe that's easy to follow please? Thanks
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Mandolines - are they worth it?
I've been toying with the idea of getting a mandoline for a while; while most of the time I can manage fine with my kitchen knives, I'd really like to be able to make super-fine coleslaw and gratin potatoes. Is it worth buying a mandoline, and how much should I expect to spend? I try and avoid adding more gadgets to my…
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Boring BBQ's
Hi, I am guessing that if I can get inspiration from anywhere, then this is the place to find it :o . My idea of a BBQ is sausage, perhaps some 'dry' chicken, some burgers, and the typical salad... Now I know there must be so much more to BBQ's than this... so could anyone please give me some good ideas... whilst trying to…
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Stain removal
Hi, can anyone suggest something that will remove oil/copper grease from a T-shirt, belongs to OH and he tells me that it can only be either of those things. thanks
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What would OS do?
Hi all, After being inspired from reading a number of threads on this forum I have decided to use whatever is in the fridge/freezer/cupboards for meals until the end of this month. As a result I have made a list of all food items and am in the process of making the meal planners. My problem is I have found a number of…
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Present suggestions for an OS
Hi, I am after some present suggestions for someone who is OS. They cook from scratch, have a slow cooker. Currently planning grow bags. Contemplating keeping chickens. (Will probably have to post the present so need to keep that in mind too ;) ). What would be/have been the best OS gifts you've received? :D
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Lining the BM pan
I really struggled to line the pan in my BM with greaseproof paper when trying out the gingerbread cake recipe. Does anyone have any tips please? JB x
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Beating the gas & leccy rises!
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OS Daily Wednesday 14th May
off to get the sticky Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 13th May, 2008. 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.…
