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Archives for April 2009

Weekly Flylady Thread 27th April 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…
Will saddle soap stain white leather suite
Can anyone please tell me if they have used saddle soap on a pure white leather suite. I use soap flakes but would like to help keep the suite supple using saddle soap. Just scared it might colour it slightly. Thankyou.
What to do with left overs.
What to do with left oversMark Bittman makes an American classic, hash, from leftovers. short video but I quite like this guy and the way he cooks.
Low fat recipe(s) using quark/plain fromage frais please?
Does anybody have any low fat recipes using quark and/or plain fromage frais. For no apparent reason I bought both recently, and am stuck :D (I'm on weightwatchers, so needs to be low fat and not laden with sugar - ie no cheesecake!)
recipe wanted from 'cook vegetarian' mag march 09 issue
Did anyone get the march edition of cook vegetarian magazine. I saw a faux fishfinger recipe in it that I wanted to try and I tried to memorise it, as i'm not buying mags at the moment. I remembered half of it and then when I went back to fill in the blanks, the April issue was out! If anyone has it, would you mind posting…
Old styler lost her way. Please Help!!!
Hi All I really need help getting my life in order. I used to be very old style in my ways though over the past few years things have slipped :o as the daily grind of long hours at work and being a single mum trying to do it all took over. Now my children and I and my partner have all moved in together. He has a number of…
2 in 1 liquid wash
Eeeek:eek: Just busy sorting out the next shop and had to ask - anyone else noticed how much Bold has gone up by? Not only that, my favourite one has vanished - 2L of something else (Bold) now over £7 !! So I've swopped to the Tesco looky likey. Shame I liked Bold. My skin is a sensitve so any recommendations please…
help needed please
hi everyone. i'm struggling to find recipes using only 3 or 4 ingredients and can be done with pasta, roasties, premade mash or jacket potatoes either baked or wedges. my family like diced meat, minced meat not poultry, chicken pieces and fish in butter sauce. i only have 25 pounds to stock up this week so the cheaper the…
OK soooo making a pork roast in the slow cooker today...
I basically just put it in water let it cook, is there anything i can do with the water after the roast is cooked? Normally i would just throw the water away but i (now) know that when i boil chicken i should be saving the water for stock etc ..... is this what i should do with the water from the roast? Thank you in…
Gosh! Where to even start??
I have been reading this board ALL morning and my brain is fried with ideas but how do i place them in order of what to do first?? I was thinking of opening a word doc and copying and pasting recipes as i come across ones that would suit me and my family and maybe another one for cleaning stuff etc but wow i am feeling a…
Keeping ice frozen all day
Hi everyone! I need to take some ice cubes to work with me, and the cubes need to remain well frozen for at least 8 hours. At work, there is absolutely no access to any sort of freezer anywhere (although there is a fridge - but with no ice-box). Does anyone have any tips on how to achieve this seemingly impossible task??!…
Homemade Soup
A couple of weeks ago I made chicken soup It stunk the house out but tasted pretty good even if it was a bit watery so was worth it, but the problem was storing it - how long should it keep in fridge? & can it be frozen??
OS Daily Thread - Sunday 26th April
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Sunday 26th April. 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…
May 2009 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the May 2009 Grocery Challenge. :hello: If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your April budget, then keep on posting in the April 2009 Grocery Challenge As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with,…
Substitue
I need to use Madeira Wine in something im cooking tomorrow but i can't find it anywhere. Is there anything a little more common that i could substitute it with? Thanks
Eggless Fruit Cake - moderate oven?
Hello all, I have a recipe for the above and it states moderate oven :confused: receipe is hand written from a food fair I went too, on the "dig for victory" stand. 8oz Flour 4oz Butter or veg. marg. 5oz Mixed dried fruit 4oz Sugar ½ teaspoon bi-carb 1 tablespoon vinegar ¼ pint milk Rub butter into flour Mix dry…
cotton wool knitting pattern?
whilst clearing out i have found a half finished jumper in a denim blue and white bobble cotton wool. obviously pattern nowhere to be seen so will need to undo and start again. it was meant to be a slouch neck, short sleeve cropped jumper. it has zillions of stitches after the initial rib which reminds me now why i stopped…
What oven temp for sheek kebabs?
I have just made some sheek kebabs (you know which ones I mean, minced meat with breadcrumbs/spices on a skewer shaped like a sausage) and I want to cook them in the oven. I'm not sure what temp to cook them at, we have an electric oven, should they be on a high heat? :confused: Do you think I shoud cook them at 220 for…
Pasta polo recipe
Hello all! Hope its ok to post on this section of the forum. I want to make pasta polo I have bought it from a pizza place and I LOVE it. Now i want to make it myself ! But I cant find a recipe. So I was wondering does anyone know a recipe or could tell me how to make it please? And what sauce would be best. Thanks! x
Beef Stew
Don't laugh - I'm trying my best to do some cooking instead of buying expensive ready meals. So I'm going to do a beef stew/casserole! I just want to know - do I put the chunks of beef into the casserole raw or brown them off first? It'll be cooking for a good 2 hrs on about 170 degrees (fan oven) so should be ok. Yeah? ;)

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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
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
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 low-income 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.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
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
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
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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