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Christmas Morning Picky Snacks...Ideas?
Hi all, we are going to my Mums for xmas lunch this year but because we are the only ones in the family with children, everyone congregates as ours on Christmas morning to see the little ones open their things from Father Christmas..... Now I don't feel that I need to provide a full breakfast as I don't want to be tied up…
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The 12 days of Old Style recipes
OK, just received a surprise present from an old flame, and looking for ideas on what to do with it. Basically, it's a small bird, and he's also sent a small pear tree. Very nice of him, but it's an odd combination. All the same if there's any board in Christendom (other religions and spiritual destinations exist, as well…
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Friday 19th December
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 19th December. This 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 already.…
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Watering things down
Hello, just wondering who else does this all the time?! My favourite watering down trick is a cap of pine disinfectant in a sprayer of water, instead of buying endless new sprayers of that kitchen anti-bac. One bottle of disinfectant does at least 15 sprayer-fulls! I also water down shampoo, conditioner, fabric…
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Chocolate trifle.
I'd like to make a chocolate trifle for Christmas. Any good recipes around?
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Any good homemade xmas treat recipes?
Hi Guys, Im after some recipes for treat for myself and my DS aged 6. he is allergic to food colours and brown chocolate. I have looked through the indexed recipes but need some more idea. I was thinking basic flapjack, basic scones etc. Thanks Lilly X
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Home made fresh pasta
Are there any tips for using a pasta machine at home? I was given one for Christmas last year, and used it for the first time today - I found I needed an extra pair of hands, but how do you stop it sticking together once you've milled it down and pased it through for the last time and got 'strings'? Is it best dried a…
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HELP turkey disaster!!!
well i was trying to be organised today and decided it would be a good idea to get the food shopping out the way minus the veg! had my morrisons £20 voucher and thought it would buy me a large turkey! its huge feeds 10-12 anyway it will not fit in my freezer its around an inch too big!! its in my fridge right now still…
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OS places and events
Hi all After organising OS meets and the slight difficulties I encountered in the Age Exchange place, I have started exploring new venues. While doing this I have come across a few places and events that I thought would be good to share with other OSers. Perhaps everybody can post their favourite OS place/event for the…
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Christmas shopping list?
I have left things unbelievably late this year and heading off to do my food shopping tomorrow. I seem to be having a total mental block about what I need, does anybody please have a christmas shopping list that they could post? I'm dreading forgetting something important! (Meat is ordered so I don't need to worry about…
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A Strange Baking Aftertaste
Greetings good people :smiley: I have a slight baking issues that I hope you can shed some light on. Last night I made some biscuits and cookies in preparation for my archery clubs crimbo night tonight. Whilst the biscuits taste fine, I've noticed that the cookies (when not biting into the choccy parts) have a strange…
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Ideas/recipe to make fancy nuts
have resotted to buying the mixed plain nuts cos the fancy ones in supermarket were such an horrendous price £5 for a little tub. Only thing is now ive got the cheap giant bags they are not very exciting for xmas. Any ideas how to tart them up ? Either sticky oner or like in the shops coated to give flavour. Many thanks
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Baby safe old syle version of air freshners/febreeze?
I'm a bit nutty and like to spray air freshner and febreeze once a day(ok more I admit) and love my windows open. My DS1 is older so I just normally have a spray when he is napping in his room. However now I have another, just a few days old, I dare not spray anything even in other rooms. New baby also has a cold so can…
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MealPlans WB 19th December 2008
Hi Guys! Christmas next week:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: ....this week we are having: Thursday-Stir Fry Friday-Take-Away Saturday-Pie, Mash & Veg Sunday-Lamb, roasties, yorkies & veg Monday-Egg & Chips Tuesday-Lamb Stew & dumplings Christmas Eve-At Friends (buffet) Christmas Day-Xmas Dinner (Full works) Boxing Day-At…
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Thursday 18th December
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 18th December. This 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…
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Bad bad medicines :(
Next year I'm making a concsious effort not to buy so many non-prescription medicines (ie paracetamol, cough and cold rems, indegestion tablets). Not only are they costly, but I'm also concerned about all the chemicals swimming around. Does anyone have any old style remedies passed down for common ailments? The only one I…
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Pressure cookers timings
Does anyone know how to convert normal cooking times to pressure cooker cooking times please? I found a recipe for christmas pudding that says i should steam the 1.2litre/2 pint pudding for 4 hours or 2 hours for 600ml/1 pint puddings or it suggests pressure cooking to save time & fuel. I have a pressure cooker but no…
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Turkey Crown
Its my 1st time cooking xmas dinner, and i'm feeding 8. (:eek: ) I've ordered a turkey crown from local butchers but confused on cooking times. All the cooking times I have found seem to be for a whole turkey and I assume that the cooking time will be less for a crown. Also i've been watching the jamie olivers christmas…
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Can you freeze meatloaf?
Hello everyone. Ive got a couple of recipes for meatloaf that I want to try and I am planning to do some batch cooking over Christmas, and I was wondering if it is possible to freeze meatloaf (whole or sliced). Any ideas? LG
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Bake treats for toddler group tomorrow?
Hi all, we're having a little Christmas party at toddler group tomorrow and parents have been asked to bring either crisps, sweets or cakes. I have baking ingredients just need some inspiration. (I'm a bit of a show off by the way!) Considered Twink's Hobnobs, but kinda wanted something more festive (we're already having…
