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Keeping toast warm
Hi everyone, I am tryng to save money by not buying breakfast at work. I dont like to eat breakfast as soon as I get up, so it would be fab if I could just take mine to work with me, Does anyone have ny ideas about keeping toast warm? I only live 5 - 8 mins from my house, so itwouldnt need to be kept warm for too long. I;m…
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OS Daily Monday 23rd February 2009
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Monday 23nd Feb. 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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Gas or electric hob?
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I thought I'd be more likely to be talking to the users of hobs rather than kitchen fitters on 'In My Home'. The question is simple, which fuel do you all prefer for hobs, and why, gas or electric? I've always had a gas hob and have just moved to a house with a Bosch…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd February 2009
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 it! Following requests to start things steadier for…
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wOULD YOU BUY TESCO VALUE WHOLE CHICKEN OR FROZEN CHICKEN PIECES?
Seen Frozen Drumsticks And Thighs But Have Never Bought Value Meat Before. Thanks.
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mars bar brownie.......... dream or possibility?????
looking for a recipe for a brownie using 1 mars bar, no nuts and a maximum of 3 eggs. i dont have any scales or jugs but i can use a mug and tsp and tbsp :confused:
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Knitting -help needed for st davids day costume
Hi, I need some help for st davids day, ive got most of my daughters costume from last year, just need to make a shawl, that is were I come unstuck, Can anyone guide me to a basic pattern? it is just a triangular shawl really as a knitted square would beto bulky, Can anyone help? Thanks in advance xxx
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peanut oil, toasted sesame oil and chinese stir fry oil?
hi ive made som homemade fishcakes for 2moro tea , i thought i would serve with a lemon mayo dip and some noodles, i have the above oils but dont no what to do with them a would like a sause for the noodles that the kids will eat as well any advice?
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Dinner Party on a Budget
I am looking to have friends over for dinner but need to do it on a budget - what would you do for as little £££ as possible. Hubby will cook - he is fab at cooking.
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Pasta Alfredo
Can anyone help? I had the most delicious pasta sauce last night at La Scala on the A59 between Preston and Blackburn and I've been looking for a recipe on here and elsewhere on the internet. It was DEFINITELY called Tortelloni Alfredo on the menu, but it was tomato-based, which none of the recipes I can find are - they're…
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Low Fat and Sugar Free diet ???
My father has just been diagnosed with gall stones and shortly (fingers crossed)will be having his gall bladder removed. The hostpital has advised him to eat only small fat free food whilst he is waiting for his op. He is also diabetic . So here's the problem he needs small meals with no fat and no sugar due to the…
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Fourlined Tonguesole Rolls - Help?
Hi, I was a bit fascinated by these in Lidl's yesterday, and bought some... now I'm wondering what to do with them? The packet suggests browning them in the oven and adding white wine and lemon juice and cooking for 20 minutes. My question - has anyone tried this? Are they nice, or better done in a casserole type dish?
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Zoflora
who sells it and who is cheapest ? can you get it in bulk anywhere?
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Cutting down on meat but don't like veggies and fish! I challenge you to help me!
Ok so here's the deal. I need (oh and WANT!) to cut down the amount of meat we as a family are eating in the hope that we can reduce our grocery bills. DH insists that a meal without meat isn't a meal (must be the caveman in him!). But I've managed to get him to agree to a trial of a month for not having meat at every…
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Where to buy GOOD meat in bulk?
Hiya, after my last shopping for meat in bulk I feel I need to ask for advice. We got it from a London shop that sells in bulk but we were ver, very disappointed with the quality. That why I am asking where to buy GOOD meat in bulk? We live near Cambridge but would travel to get good quality. thank you!!
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OS Daily Sunday 22nd February
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 22nd Feb. 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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New to OS Board and after some recipes
Hello Every1, My name is Kat and I am after some tips to reduce my 450 monthly grocery bill to 200. That is to feed 2 adults, 2 children and 2 cats. I would really like a nice recipe for HM White and Wholemeal Brown Bread. Don't have a breadmaker but may be worth investing in one. Also if anyone has some good recipes for…
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Fifteen's Slice? Can anyone help?
Hi all I found a recipe for Fifteen's on the archives here, which I followed....but it didn't harden in the fridge, even after four hours, and was just a gooey mess. I can't find a recipe anywhere on the net...so was wondering if anyone here could tell me what I am doing wrong. I just added all the ingredients with a tin…
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how can i stretch chilli con carne
I told dh that hed have chilli ready for his tea when he gets home but hes just texted me saying i need to do feed an extra 5. all i have is 1 tin of chilli sauce by homepride, tomato soup, chilli powder, etc. how can i stretch it without losing its taste or being too watery? :confused:
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repairing enamel jewellery
I have a cloisonne brooch in the shape of a flower and noticed today that abouta quarter inch square of enamel is missing from the end of one of the petals. Has anyone any ideas how I can effect a repair eg fill with polyfiller and paint over with nail varnish Thanx Sandy
