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Archives for May 2008

How do you slice it?
I've been making my loaves with a Breadmaker and it truly is the most gorgeous thing EVER!:D BUT The upper crust (or 'on the top' if you are like me!)Is always so soft that it's difficult to get any kind of number of slices from it,because it just seems to want to...squidge? (gawds,I'm gettin' technical here!:rolleyes: ).…
Reusable Baby Wipes - what liquid do you use?
Hello all, I've just been reading the June GC (20 pages already!) and I saw that someone (I think OrkneyStar posted about reusable baby wipes. I had a look at the website and I'm pretty happy I can make some myself from micro fleece or something. But is there an alternative to buying the soap stuff? My little girl has a…
Can't get stain out of pillow cases
I've just washed a pair of white 100% cotton pillow cases and noticed some pink staining on them. The only thing it can be is from a red top that was in the laundry basket that might have been slightly damp and touched the pillow cases. I've tried vanish oxy action and even wine stain remover to no avail. Can any of you…
Caravan Cassette Toilet
Hi everybody, Has anyone found an effective way of cleaning the plastic Thetford Cassettes that are in most caravan toilets. Thetford offer their own brand cleaner at an extortionate price, I am wondering if simple household washing soda would do the job as good. Lime- scale builds up on the blade and rubbers, and ordinary…
How do I make a mini mattress thing cover?
Now I'm sure most of you know how absolutely UN - Oldstyle I am but I'm going to break with my own useless tradition and actually try to recycle something. :D I've got an Ikea king size memory foam mattress topper thing that's not needed anymore and I've cut it up into sections for my daughter to use as playmats etc. The…
Help - the best way to transport Muffins?
I am making 100 muffins (full size cupcakes; ie: sponge based) and 60 mini muffins (mini cupcakes) which are for a friends' wedding present. How on earth do I transport them?? :confused: Bearing in mind they will be royal iced with piped flowers... (So not stackable on themselves, IYSWIM.) I do have a stackable three tier…
Low sugar cake for my sister
Does anyone have any recipes for cakes which don't have too much sugar? I wanted to make my sister a cake for her birthday, but she has just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes so needs to keep an eye on her sugars. If anyone has any recipes for low sugar cakes I'd love to still be able to make her something. Thanks.
Scoring an unbaked loaf
I usually just bake bread in the breadmaker, but DD asked if I could make a courronne, which she liked the last time I made it. The last time I thought it wasn't that great. The problems started both times when I scored the loaf with a Stanley knife. I score at an angle, to a depth of about 1/4inch .The bread just sort of…
Food Bill
Apologises if there is a better place to post this Just like most people i have noticed that food prices have shot up over the last few months. So last Saturday my GF and i decided to do a Meal plan and to buy according to the plan (of course next week we will have to buy more as we already had some things in). Doing this…
Prima Breadmaker
After the Daily Mail review of this yesterday I was (yet again!) thinking of getting a breadmaker but wondered if anyone on here has the Prima one which got the best review?
Salsa and cold pasta
We like cold pasta with a tomato based dressing, but I can't find any low calorie ones (can someone let me know if they have seen one) and i thought that it might be nice with a salsa - to my shame I never made a salsa - can someone give me definitive recipe with no oil ( or very little) please - i have to shift this…
OS Daily Friday 30th May 08
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 28th 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…
New start for me... food budget advice please!
Hi there, I've just recently realised how awful my money situation is and with a lot of help from this forum I've been sorting myself out a bit over the last few days! Been reading all the diaries which are inspiring, I hope to be able to be so organised and dedicated! I'm in the process of moving house due to my marriage…
what to make or donate to school fete
i have offered to help out and make something for the school fete, ive decided to make some bags of pop corn, i get a big bag of popping corn and make it and bag it. my oh has offered to make a big pot of curry goat. this as it is also halal. does anyone have any other ideas of anything cheap to make for a school…
Chicken bhuna
Good afternoon, Does anyone have a tried and tested chicken bhuna recipe please? Thanks in advance Michaela
Heat diffuser, simmer ring..any difference?
I am after a diffuser that will allow me to use my earthenware cook pots on the hob Which is the best to buy :confused: Simmer rings seem to be much cheaper but are they as good?
Filming opportunity with BBC countryside programme
Would you like to be green, but money worries are stopping you? Did you try organic but now need to shop cheaply? Does chicken welfare upset you, but your wallet takes precedence? BBC Countryfile is making a short item about how the credit crunch is impacting on ethical living. They would like to go shopping with someone…
And The OS'ers Would Tell Them To . . . .
I've been following the "Global Food Crisis" stories on The Guardian website and todays story was about a family in Aberdeen. Video I came up with quite a few thoughts on how they could possibly save ££'s generally, but - given the little knowledge we have of the family, what suggestions would you have for them?…
pot roast chicken-cooking times?
Hi, I am making a pot roast chicken this evening-chicken weighs about 1.8kg, I have it in a casserole with some leeks, onions carrots and new potatoes. with some wine and water in the bottom (about 3cm depth) My question is-if I cook it at abot 160 (fan oven) how long will it take-I was guessing about 2 &1/2 hours? I…
Cleaning stinky wet car carpet!
Well there's a thread title you never thought you'd see :D DH and DS and some friends went camping at the weekend and took my Alhambra. The problem is that they woke up Monday morning in the midst of a monsoon and just shoved everything, including a sodden tent, in the back of my car to bring home and I have been left with…

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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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