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damaged laminate floor
HI guys back for some more help (can you guess im cleaning my flat!) we have laminate floor all of which is fine apart from a circle where my other half had a desk chair for 6 months. it is paler in colour than the rest of the floor and has a few scratches on. I wouldnt mind as its covered by our table but we live in…
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Instant hot apple drink
DH has just been told to quit the coffee and tea (even decaf). We used to really like a drink we got in the US and canada called hot apple cider, a spicy non-acoholic drink, like mulled apple juice. I have never found any we like over here , they are all so sweet, and anyway I want to be more OS and make my own. So bit of…
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Can I freeze salad?
I picked up some little bags of bagged salad yesterday in Asda, but they're probably not going to last out the week. Would it be alright to freeze, or would it go a bit mushy? Thanks, MM
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OS Daily Thread - Thursday 26 March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 26 March 2009. 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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Condensed soup and turkey stew...
I want to make a stew out of a tin of condensed soup and some turkey....anybody got a recipe idea? Cheers dudes...
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can I cook a microwave pudding in the oven?
I bought a 'Light and Sweet Rich Syrup Sponge Pudding' in Tesco as it was reduced and when I got home I discovered that it can only be cooked in a microwave - and I don't have a microwave! :o Has anyone cooked something similar in the oven? It's loaf shaped and I have loaf tins so wondered if I could transfer it to that…
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Lamb leg & other questions
How long can I keep it in the fridge for? I picked up my lamb carcass today and have squeezed most of it in the freezer, but am having leg on sunday-will it do in the fridge til then?(I think that it should but wanted to check :) (also-was given the kidneys, I can't stand them but OH loves them- we're having grilled chops…
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help with these ingredients any1
Hi ive had a look in my baking box and found gelatine dessicated coconut 250gm icing sugar 4 spoons full of coco powder 2 x tubs of bicarb choc sprinkles baking powder ground ginger what can i make or and plain flour
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Egg Mayo and Stir Fry Veg - separate questions!
Hi guys, Am going to make up some egg mayo later for OH's sandwiches at work, just wondered how long prepared egg mayo keeps in the fridge for? Also, have just bought a pack of stir fry veg from Asda, on offer for 50p and is part of meal plan for tonight ;) I know I will only need to use half the pack so thought I would…
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Grated Cheese
Can any1 please tell me why grated cheese as to be consumed within 3 days once opened. i mean surely if this is sealed properly it will last like normal cheese what u reckon guys/gals
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Microfibre cloths
Hi, I've heard people on this board rave about "microfibre cloths". Where can you buy them from & what do they look like? Thanks
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Tuna pasta bake
believe it or not I have never made this before, although tuna and pasta with mayo is regular in our house. So what do you put in your pasta bake? I have 3 small tins of tuna leek carrots maushrooms tinned tomatos beans ? tin of new potatos cheese and butter,milk, flour for a sauce if needed. Any ideas great appreciated :D
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What else can I do with peas pudding?
I made a big bowl of peas pudding (split yellow peas) which we had last night with ham and new pots and it was delicious:j Now, I am happy to eat it everyday fried in butter until the last bit has gone BUT I think my lot would soon get fed up with it:p So I wondered if anyone has any ideas what else I can do with it/add it…
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HM soap powder - how much?
After having a go at making and using laundry gloop I have finally got round to making soap powder from a recipe on here (sorry - had it so long I can't remember who posted it :o but thank you anyway) . Thought I'd try both to see which turned out the most economic to make and use and which got the best results. Stupidly,…
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OS Daily Wed 25th March
Off to get the sticky................ Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 25 March 2009. 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…
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Can I re-freeze??
Hi all Sorry if I'm being a bit dim here - but can I re-freeze mince once I've defrosted and cooked it?? (It was bought fresh and then frozen) Thanks!
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Breadmaking - making a starter
Hi I am trying unsuccessfully to make a starter for a sourdough bread I want to try. The recipe states 1tsp active dried yeast, 175ml lukewarm water and 50g flour, mix it all together and let it rise for 24hrs, it also says that this will make 750ml??????, now I made this yesterday but it has made approx 200ml, I don't…
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Cleaning out cupboards-i FOUND SOME WHOLGRAIN ISH RICE..
oops sorry caps. Anyway,found this rice from Julian graves called triple mix or something like that,3 colours eg wild,wholegrain and 1 other.Its the type thats quite firm,so I thought it might be good for a rice salad.Recipe anyone?
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recipies needed please.
Hi i just wondered if anyone has a recipie for minced beef hotpot(think it's called that the one wth sliced potatoe on). And italian style meatballs.Would be really grateful thanks for reading.
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baking beads-marbles?
Hi there, I am not exactly a domestic goddess but really want to have a go at making an apple pie some recipes say I need baking beads I don't have any of those however my son has lots of marbles, do you think I can use those instead, sorry if this sounds like a stupid question as I say I am no Nigella !:rolleyes: thanks…
