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Well done all of you
I really do want to say well done to all of you, that have managed to keep your monthly costs down..... My husband and i were made redundant in july, and no matter what we try to do, our monthly outgoings are still megga high.... so well done to those that have managed it.!!!!
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Vegetarian/Vegan quiche - using store-cupboard ingredients?
Hi folks! Please can I tap your vast collection of knowledge for a cheap dinner to make for tonight? I know it's late - my SO is working away today and we won't be eating until about 9.30! I'm vegetarian trying to become vegan over time, so I have some veggie and vegan stuff already in. I need to use what I've got in and…
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Preventing snacking between Breakfast & Lunchtime
I have a snacking dilemma. When I am at w*rk Mon-Fri I have breakfast around 7.30am everyday. Lunch is usually at 1pm. At breakfast I have 2 slices of toast with spread and honey or any other preserve in the cupboard. Along with that I have a cup of tea and/or fresh fruit juice. My problem is I get the attack of the snacks…
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potatoe croquettes?
how can i prevent these from breaking up when frying i mash tatoes, make a ball coat in flour, then in whisked egg then coat with tandoori chicken coating. any advice appreciated. thanks
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tia maria
Can anyone tell me how to make a good tia maria, I have not made it for ages, But I thought i used double cream slide it down a cold tea spoon and bobs your uncle!!!!!!!!!! No it looks like a lava lamp!!! HELP:D
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Left over roasted veg
Hi everyone . I am need of some quick inspiration . I have a tupperware full of left over roasted veg from Saturday. Does anyone have any ideas how to use it up , other than just reheathing. Thanks :confused:
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Fixing a Cafetiere - help please
I just washed my single persons cafetiere by hand but the plunge bit fell off as I was cleaning it. I can't take it back as a) I've had it since November and b) I got it from Woolies. I am loathe to buy another as they are quite costly and I haven;t really over used the last one. I have it in the following bits - 1. lid…
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Best thing to clean cooker hob rings?
The people who had the house previous to us must've never cleaned the rings! We have a stainless steel hob and the rings around the flame are brown and crusty and horrible - but they are removable! Is there anything I can soak them in over night in the hope of getting some of the gunk off? Thanks Burp x
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making a start
Well after spending some time on here reading posts have made a start on saving money. have talked with the kids and managed to save £5 on dinner money, i know they should take lunch but i thought it was a start. have squashed all my loo rolls! diluted my full fat milk and no one has noticed yet! started to make some meal…
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Has anyone cooked on a inglenook fireplace?
As the title really! I have one and would love to make full use of it, but have been a bit nervous. Im used to an aga so cant be too much different, but any handy tips from you lovely people?! Here's a link to a piccie. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35471356@N02/3286811287/
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Stew in slow cooker
Following tips I have seen on here I have made a stew (with lentils to bulk it out). It fills my 3.5l slow cooker completely and I would like to know whether it would be better cooked on high or medium. thanks
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Os Tuesday 17th February 2009
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today 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 that we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we have achieved already. Everyone…
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Stardrops
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Keeping toliets fresh!
I rarely remember to use toilet rim blocks, but I've been thinking about trying Duck Fresh Discs, as I like the idea of there being no plastic bits to deal with. Seen a few reviews online that seem to be pretty good, but I'm just wondering what (if anything) other people use, and if there's a more OS alternative (normally…
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Astonish Cleaner
I have seen a pot of this in pounland it said it was for hobs and cookware. Is it any good
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Out of date pork
Hi there, Just a quick question - I forgot to freeze some pork steaks I had, found them in fridge with use by date of yesterday. I did find them at 6.30am, nice and early and they're now in the freezer. Can I just check they'll be ok to eat and to feed my kids? It was daughter that wanted them and I really don't want to…
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Throwing away out of date items??
I am going shopping later and thought I would clear out the cupboards. Can i still use any of the following but do not want to make anyone ill: Stir Fry thai 7 spice 10/08 Ground cumin 06/08 Hot Curry Powder 7/08 Dried Skimmed Milk 10/08 Ground Turmeric 04/08 Bag Strong White flour 09/08 All still sealed apart from Thai…
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1950's Wedding Presents.
I am left with numerous small sets of EPNS boxed cutlery, which were given to my parents as wedding gifts in the fifties and have never been used. These include 4 boxes of coffee spoons and some teeny cake forks amongst others. The boxes are tatty though and it all needs a good clean. I am not likely to ever use them and…
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Some pickling advice please
I have some overwintered beetroot I want to pickle. I've bought a large jar of Haywoods pickling vinegar which seems overpoweringly strong. Can I dilute it with water and still preserve the pickling ability? if so, by how much can I risk diluting it by?
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OS Daily Monday 16th Feb 09
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 15th February. 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 that we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we have achieved…
