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Archives for December 2009

Mealplans WB 4th January 2010!!!!
Hi Guys! Cant see a new thread, so wanted to welcome you all to the 1st mealplan of 2010:eek::eek::eek::eek: This week we are having: Mon-Toad"n"Hole, Mash, Cabbage, Carrots & Peas Tues-Lamb Stew & Dumplings Wed-Chops, Mini Roasts, Cabbage, Carrots & Sweetcorn Thur-Quiche, New Pots & Salad Fri-FR Egg, Oven Chips & Beans…
Homemade moisture absorber?
Evening all :) Anyone ever made a homemade moisture absorber for small places? I have a dehumidifier but have to keep buying small tubs for down the bottom of the stairs. I had a look on the indexed threads and couldn't find anything. Cheers :D Pea x
Any everhot owners out there
Very excited as just ordered one, been reading up and they sound fab.
I prepared loads of food but.......
There will be less guests than planned. Anyway to the point, I have diced 4 large chicken breasts and they are marinating in a curry and yoghurt mix and are in the fridge. Can I freeze a portion of this? Eamon
Defrosted mince beef with white patches on it - is it safe to use?
Right i hope i don't get flamed for this after my last mince question, but i took some mince beef out of the freezer last night to defrost and on checking it today it has white patches on it. Is this likely to be freezer burn? If so is it still safe to use? The expiry date was November so it hasn't been in there for ages.
Service unreliable Dyson or buy new (Henry)?
Hi all, Just wondering what to do. I've got an old unreliable Dyon stored in my dad's garage, which we replaced with a superlative Miele machine last year. I'm moving out into my first home and obviously need a new vacuum cleaner, (and much as I'd like to I can't afford a Miele) so my question is.... Do I a) go for the…
What are you all having for dinner tonight? Any suggestions for tomorrow?
What are you having tonight - New Years Eve dinner & tomorrow New Years day. I want to do something from my hairy Bikers book & was planning something fattening before we have to be good in the new year:o Somerset Chicken http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/396167/Hairy-Bikers--Somerset-chicken Followed by Nigellas Easy…
sour milk,,do i need to strain it?
i'm making sourdough bread today,,rachel allen receipe,,she suggested adding half a lemon to warm milk and leave overnight,,i have done that so do i need to strain it now or just chuck it all in??hope this is in the right place:D
meals plans with varietyie meat, fish, pasta rice etc
hi all my new year's resolution is to get back on the waggon with meal plans... so i am looking for inspiration to get me started... I remember once seeing a meal plan system on here that had a system such as pasta one day, potato another, rice another and a good mix of a fish meal, a meat meal and a veggie meal...... i…
OS Daily Thread - New Years Eve 2009
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for the last day of 2009! 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…
What to do with crappy potatos?
I have been given a bag and a half of potatoes which is great but they are not very nice. They fall to bits when boiling for mash and make horrid roasties. Don't know why though I wondered if they were quite old? Anyway don't want to waste them and just wondered if anyone had any ideas of what to do with them? Thanks
What fats are ok for pastry?
I don't think I've ever made pastry before. :o I dimly remember shortcrust is half fat to flour but I've a feeling my partner in Home Ec (about 100 years ago) did the actual making while I helped with the eating. :D I'm going to make a turkey and leek pie tomorrow and but I don't have any lard/shortening. I have butter, a…
how do i stop moderators moving my thread
I put a £500 to fill my freezer thread on old style because i knew you would all come up with wonderful ideal to save me money and help me fill my freezer but its been moved to shopping which is not where i wanted it WHAT CAN I DO to get it back here where i think it belongs
Steak and kidney pudding in a slow cooker?
Hi everyone, I have a slow cooker which I love and cook lots of stuff in, including filling for steak and kidney pie. My DH loves steak and kidney pudding which I am going to attempt on New Year's Day. The question is: can I make up a steak and kidney pudding as normal and then steam it/cook it in the slow cooker instead…
Skint January - meal ideas needed please!
Flipping big car repair bill, so I'm having to cut back everywhere else for January until pay day on the 25th. So that's 26 days, and I have about £20 to spend on food. Fortunately I have decent freezer and cupboard contents so I reckon I can get away with just using that £20 on milk, fruit and bread for the next few…
What the smallest freezer that exists?
I think I'm moving house and I just realised I don't think I saw a freezer when I went to view the house. There also isn't much room. Does anyone know how small they come? Is it likely I would find one that sits on a worksurface? thanks x
if i make cookies can i freaze them?
im thinking of making short bread and maybe choclate ....something if i can find a recipe but if i make a whole bunch i wont eat them so can i freaze them? maybe not MS but then again i dont want to waste anything...
Surviving January
Please point me in the right direction if there is a thread/guide already established to help me answer these questions. January needs to be a very cheap month, as it is other half's birthday (haven;t bought his presents yet!) and my mileage claim went in late so won't be getting that until next month. No cc's or OD to…
Gingerbread latte recipe
Hi old stylers, I've searched this forum, but no threads seem currently to give this recipe. So.... does anyone have a tried and tested recipe that measures up to the starbucks gingerbread latte? And if you've done the costings too, I'd be amazed and delighted! Many thanks,;) Weezl x
extra thick single cream
what can i use this for.... i have loads of other stuff in, so would be able to make most suggestions. just need some ideas as to what i can make x

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