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Archives for November 2008

Microwave hand warmers - any good?
Am being asked by my father to investigate whether these microwavable wheat bag thingummies are any use. E.g.: http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/unusual-and-unique-gifts/unbranded-microwaveable-wheat-hand-warmers.asp Anyone used them and able to comment?
Weekly Flylady Thread 1st December 2008
WOOHOO IT IS :xmastree:.....DECEMBER..... :xmastree: Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy…
Gorgonzola Piccante Cheese
I've just found out I love blue veined cheeses! The only thing is a couple of days ago I had some Gorgonzola Piccante cheese and looked at the packet today. It says the rind is inedible and I had eaten the rind, lol! I had some more tonight minus the rind but wondered why you can't eat it. I've done a google search and…
Electric fan oven.
Has anyone got any tips on how to best use my fan oven for making cakes. My cakes were always moist and light but since using this oven they have become drier. What am I doing wrong????;)
quick knitting help please!
I'm not sure what I should be doing. The instructions are Change to contrast colour and knit 1 row (that's ok) Next row, Knit 1 * purl 1, knit 1, repeat from * to end. Repeat last row twice. Does this mean I change stitch from knit to purl on each stitch until I finish the row and do that twice? How do I move the yarn from…
Feeling pleased with myself - spring onions and garlic ?
Today I bought 4 x Carrot and corriander soup pre mix fresh veg from Asda - were £1.47 :rotfl: each, reduced to 30p each - made large pot of soup! Also a £1 box of reduced veg from the farm shop - 2 cauliflowers, a sweet potato, 2 heads of fennel, 4 bunches of spring onions, 3 small peppers, about 6 heads of garlic…
Large Upright Freezer recommendations please
Hi I am looking for a large upright freezer to in our garage. I did think about a chest freezer, but I know that even with all my lists I would end up not knowing/using the things in the bottom. Can anyone recommend a good one? I have a small zanussi built in freezer in my kitchen but I wouldn't recommend it, so I would…
Lamb Kidney
I make a mean beef & ale pie ! I brown the meat in the casserole dish, put it in the fridge overnight to soak in brown ale, then cook it slowley for about 5hrs the next day. Today I picked up some lamb kidney because it was cheap and I thought I could use it in my recipe, but when I googled just now I read that lamb kidney…
Wanted - Black Forest Gateau Recipe
Greeting peeps :hello: Anyone have a Black forest gateau recipe please? :D Nothings coming up in the search box :confused:
Poussin - how to cook?
Hi there I bought a Poussin reduced a few weeks ago (£1.39) and put it in the freezer I have defrosted it now, but dont know how to cook it, my husband isnt that keen on the idea of poussin :confused: Can anyone give me some ideas on how to cook it and make tasty! Thanks Sylvia
Kitchen Aid Artisan Food Mixer - any thoughts on this please?
Hello As part of my redundancy I've been given some vouchers to spend. I have already decided to treat myself to a new breadmaker as there is the panasonic one in the catalogue that I have heard so much about on this thread. Now I'm wondering what else to get. There is a KitchenAid Artisan Mixer and while I could never…
Rice, pasta, grain, potato economics
I've been wondering for a while which starchy accompaniment to meals was the cheapest. My feeling was that it would be potatoes bought in bulk but I thought I'd do a little research and find out. I shop at Waitrose where, by and large everything is more expensive, so these prices (apart from the bulk spuds) are bound to be…
Freezer question
I used to have a big freezer years ago and it died. After several years of surviving with a small fridgefreezer and with the recession and M&S meal deals :rotfl: I decided to tidy out the garage and make space for a new chest freezer. In the 70s:j I used to buy stripey bags from Lakeland to separate all my veg from the…
OS Daily Thread - Sunday 30th November
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 30th November. It is is an ‘over the garden fence’ type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
ideas for very restricted diet -low residue
Hi, I'm a ovo lacto vegitarian on a low residue diet (similar to a low fibre diet). Also DM is on gluten free diet so we strugle to eat anything nice togther. basically low res means: no seeds pips or peel, no tough fruit or veg, nothing wholegrain, no pulses, no onions celery mushrooms etc. I can have white rice, pasta…
Yummy game: wild rabbit, mallard, etc.
I just thought I'd start a thread in ode to wild meat. So far this season we've had: venison grouse partridge rabbit mallard (wild duck) pheasant Have been meaning to get hold of some woodcock since last season, and will call the butchers on Monday to ask if they can get some in. We had a brace of mallard for dinner today,…
Good shopping budget?
I used to spend £70 a month on our groceries (inc household products), but over the last 18 months it has gone up so much and it's getting ridiculous now :embarasse It's definitely time to cut back. Due to Christmas I want to skip our next big shop altogether (still do a local shop for milk & eggs whenever needed) and use…
what antipasto do they sell at lidls?
Hi,have brought a few bits in the past,but can't remember what they sell,as i tent to buy for a treat or special occasion Should i just get it all in asda or can you nice people reccomend some things. If you know the rough prices thats great. Planning an italian feast and can't be bothered to do too much cooking as have…
Disguising rice?
Ok, I'm having a good go at meal planning! :eek: There is soooo much info on here it'll take until Christmas to get through the existing stuff, let alone new stuff being added. But I've taken the plunge and have various things in the oven/slow cooker/saucepan as we speak, and I am very nervous about it all, if I'm honest -…
Cookie dough??
How do you make it please?? Thank you

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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
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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
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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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
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Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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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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