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OS Daily Thread - Friday 18th September
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Friday 18th September. It 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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Frugal/Thrifty / Old Style Books
Evening everyone! I've been having a mooch on Amazon as I thought I could put some thrifty / frugal living books on my Christmas list! I wondered if there are any anyone would recommend? I'm looking for general advice ones as well as cookbooks. There are quite a few on Amazon so wanted to narrow it down a bit. Thanks Miss…
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I want to make an Xmas cheesecake
I was reading another MSE thread about Xmas shopping & if people had started. I bought my Xmas pudding from here in April at the Ideal Home exhibition http://www.georgieporgiespuddings.co.uk/acatalog/christmas-puddings.html My family are big cheesecake fans & I want to make an Xmas cheesecake. I was thinking Baileys,…
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meal ideas
hello I need some ideas for meals. Thing is they need to be healthy because my husbands cholesterol is a bit high, but also easy (quick) to prepare or can be done up to 6 days in advance as I have a very demanding 7 month old baby who does not let me spend more than a few minutes in the kitchen. Help!!
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How long will this lot last?
Hi all, I know the answer to the question is going to be 'a bloody long time!). My cupboards and freezer are full to bursting. I've had a few unexpected expenses/overspends lately and know I can pull it back from my food budget by using up what I've got. It's not rocket science is it? Except I can't seem to do it. I end up…
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Recipe thread?
Hi everyone Forgive me for the dumb question, I have flu and my head isn't working-I've tried searching and I can't find it, where's that thread with the links to all the other recipe threads? Ideally need pointing towards cheap meals for 2. Thanks very much *blows nose*
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Turkey thigh meat curry
I made curry tonite with turkey thigh and it's as tough as old boots. Cooked it for ages on cooker (simmered). It's rotten. Have I wasted 2 onions, mushrooms and curry sauce. Any suggestions what to do with it?? :confused:
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Knitting
Well I've had a fabby offer from a friend of my Mums to knit me a '1 off' piece of knitwear. My Mum was always a huge knitter and over the years we (all the family) have had many wierd and wonderful colour/design and wool 'creations' from her but she doesn't knit anymore. She has shaking hands and fingers, probably due to…
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ovenproof frying pan
Hi all I have got a lovely recipe for tarte tatin and want to attempt to make it at the weekend. Thing is i haven't got an ovenproof frying pan. I need to have a pan that can be used over direct heat and also go into the oven. Any ideas what else i could use? Thanks
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Does anyone have an autumn Knit Simple magazine please?
I was told there was a bottle jumper pattern, but I cannot find this magazine anywhere near us!
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How do you use starch in a washing machine?
I have a white cotton duvet cover which is looking very limp and I want to crispen it up, hopefully to keep it looking fresher and less crumpled for longer. I've never used starch before. Can I use it in a washing machine, and if so, can somebody please advise how you use it.
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home made birthday cake
Hi This isn't my usual name but I am having a problem logging in... I am making a home made castle cake for dd's birthday on Sunday and I need to know how soon I can bake the cake and ice it.... Its going to be a normal sponge cake with.... (hangs head in shame).... ready made Betty crocker icing on it ;) Thanks Domestic…
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Old school photo's?
Hiya, what do you all do with the old school photo's of your children? I have quite a collection gained from 3 children and photo's taken every year when they were at school. Mine are just sitting in the cupboard. I am thinking of putting several in one frame from each child but that would not work as sometimes 2 were at…
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HM Christmas Puddings
Hi all Looking for advice please Want to try making mini puds this year. Like the look of Delia's recipe, Recipe makes 8 mini puds, which is what I need, although will only reheat in batches of 4. The problem/query is I only have 4 mini dariole (sp?)/pudding basins. So, should I halve quantity and do it twice, or will the…
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Breadmaking advice please
Morning all, I love this board! I lurk every day but rarely post..... I was lucky enough to lay my hands on a Panasonic breadmaker this week which I have started to use. My first loaf was the sundried tomato one from the recipe book which was lovely :j However, yesterday I followed the recipe for the sandwich loaf but I…
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Does anyone have a plum cake recipe?
I have a plum tree and eating them isn't using them fast enough. I have a friend coming tomorrow and would like to make a plum cake. We also have two toddlers who will be sharing the cake, so it needs to be fairly sweet! I have searched the recipes but couldn't find anything. Thanks in advance, AG.
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MealPlans WB 21st September 2009
Hi Guys! Next week I have a couple of hospital visits, so them nights will be quick/easy meals. Mon-Sausage Cassarole (peppers/onions/mushrooms/beans/carrots) & Baked Spud Tues-Quiche, New Pots & Salad Wed-Lamb, Mini Roasts, Mash, Carrots, Peas & Mint Gravy Thurs-Egg & Chips (bread & butter:D) Fri-Fish Pie, Peas &…
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How to prepare and cook Monkfish
Hi Gang I've got some Monkfish which i bought from the Whooopsie shelf. I was about to cook it like any other fish but thought i'd have a quick look on the internet 1st. It said about a clear film that you need to remove 1st before cooking. There did seem to be a clear film but i had real trouble removing it and the rest…
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OS Daily Thursday 17th September
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Thursday 17th September. It 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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homemade bread (breadmaker)
Hello there, I need some help... I bought a breadmaker (second hand) the other day, one that does 1lb loafs. I tried the following recipe: 200g flour 100ml water (out of cold tap) 1pack 7g yeast sachet (dried yeast) 1 1/2 tbs olive oil 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar It did not rise at all! It was a mess :( Does anyone have…
