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OS Daily Thread - Tuesday 22nd September
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 22nd 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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Help for feeding just me?!
I live alone and work shifts and need some inspiration on food. I love cooking and baking but get put off recipes when they have loads of ingredients that I think I'll never use up! I work day and night shifts so cooking can be a pain - when I am on days I leave the house at 6.45am and get home at 8pm On nights I tend not…
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Unripe pears and grapes.
I have a lot of pears that came off my tree too early a couple of weeks ago and really don't think they're going to ripen at all...can I do anything with them? I also have tonnes of black grapes on the vine that I can't see ripening any further - they're certainly not sweet enough to eat, any ideas on a use for them?
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Chicken Katsu curry
Anyone have a recipe for Chicken Katsu curry? I love the one from Yo Sushi, but i hate forking out £3.70 for a tiny little bowl of it!!
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Old meat?!
Just wondering if any of you lovely people can help me out? :D Just found some chunks of turkey, and a small bit of beef at the back of the freezer from....last christmas!! I froze it the day after boxing day....do you think it will be ok to use, trying to not be wasteful!! Or do you think it is past it's time? If it will…
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oh my god ! frying steak gone bright green when defrosted ?
hey there i got some frying steak cheap and froze as soon as i bought it. defrosted today on plate in kitchen and then popped into fridge till i came back from my moms . just pulled out to make a pie fpr tommmorrowe and where the meat ws touching each other on the plate the colour is bright green ???? Now i bought some…
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Basic baking equipment help needed
Hello I have never really done a lot of baking etc but really want to get into it and start doing some with my children and making lots of bits for Christmas (cakes, pies, fudge, sweets etc etc) My baking equipment is very limited / non exsistant and wondered what i should have in my cupboard to start with. The essentials…
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childrens food
hi never posted here before not even sure its the right place but here goes anyway. i'm a little concerned on the amount of food my DS(4) eats. i'm not sure he eats enough. he's not a great eater and never has but since the birth of DS2(10mths) he has been getitng slightly better at trying new things. mostly he has…
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Breville do-nut maker
Hi hope someone can help, we have been given this do-nut maker but not instrictions or reciepes - hope someone knows one. Have searched online but cant find one. many thanks sue
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Removing Anti Vandal Paint From Clothing
:mad::mad: I am soo annoyed, some little toerag has applied anti vandal paint to doorhandles at my childs school, which resulted in getting it all over new school uniform:eek: Has anyone any idea how to get it off, without damaging clothing, it couldn't be in a more noticeable place, slap bang in the middle of a light…
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Use for old vanilla pod?
I have a vanilla pod I've used for making vanilla extract and it seems a shame to just throw it away. Does anyone have any suggestions of uses for it?
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Damaged Le Creuset
Hello I was hoping someone might be able to provide me with some advice. I've accidentally overheated one of my le creuset pans and it appears to have become pockmarked inside or what appears to be very small holes. I also note that some of the glaze on the outside has very fine lines in it. I'm rather upset in case I have…
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Rubbish husband
hello guys. I have a wonderful wife who does all the cooking and is always on to me to cook. Can you suggest a site or some basic recipes that i could surprise her with. Not to confident in the pots and pans area but going to give it a go. We are vegaterians. Thanks
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Homemade custard creams
My daughter has egg and nut allergies so I am always on the look out for easy recipes for biscuits, cakes etc. I saw this recipe in a magazine and tried it, it is very easy and the biscuits are delicious.Makes 24 150g butter 40g icing sugar 165g plain flour 2 tablespoons custard powder nutmeg !. Preheat the oven to…
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Stain Removal
Hi, I hope you can help!! This morning I managed to get blood on my carpet (dont ask) Now I live in rented accommodation and ive got an inspection tommorow eek so obviously need the stains removed asap. Also as its the middle of the month im absoluley skint so Im hoping theres some easy solution for removing it by using…
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Redcurrant Vinaigrette question
I have found this recipe for Redcurrant Vinaigrette on the Able and Cole website - my question - how long do you think this will last for? I quite like the idea of knocking up some bottles for Christmas presents but I don't want to be giving out things which will quickly go off. Any thoughts? Redcurrant Vinaigrette Drizzle…
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How long does creme fraiche keep for once opened??
The packaging always says like 3 days but I can't use it that quick and end up chucking most of it (if I don't share it with my mum). How long would you say in reality it's good for? I've got some from last week and so far it's not gone green and furry ;)
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Macoroni Suggestions
Morning Everyone Worked the GNR yesterday and was given a massive sack of dry macoroni as it wasn't used for the pasta parties they do Appart from Macoroni cheese what recipies do you suggest. Its like a potato sack full of pasta lol! I think i'll turn into pasta by the end :rotfl:
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Recipes for half a duck?
At the supermarket the other day I managed to pick up half a duck reduced to 89p :j I'd like to do something with it for me and the OH tonight, but I've never really cooked duck before (too expensive to buy!). Anyone got any ideas what I can do with it to get a meal for 2 out of it? Thanks!
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cost of OS. Not always worth it. Maths only here
I am os to the core in that I want to do the best I can with what I have. Yesterday I unearthed a pack of dried haricots and duly soaked them overnight and gently cooked them today, using my super efficient portable induction hob. I cooked them to tender and not mushy and that is why I did not use my pressure cooker. I had…
