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Archives for January 2010

Lidl,s pabdoro cake any serving suggestions.
Just bought at lidls ,large Pandoro sponge cake ,only bought as was reduced.never had this before,but my OH fancied the look of it. :D :D:D Its like a madeira cake to look at,comes with 2 sachets of what looks like icing sugar to sprinkle on it,tastes quite vanillary.. Anyone have any serving suggestions as its quite a…
Need some help.......how do I work out whats best?
Hi Guys I need some help. We are on a very very tight budget food wise for the next two months. Basically I am off once again because of my stupid Arthritis and will not be getting paid. I have made a list of everything we have in and have tried to meal plan as much as I can from it (I have to admit its not realy one of my…
Cleaning quite-valuable rugs without spending a fortune
I have recently acquired a few of my late Mum's persian rugs. She was a heavy smoker and they hadn't been cleaned for years, but they are (or would be if not stinky and filthy) very nice, and a bit valuable and I'd like to get them clean and give them to my DD who is just about to buy her first flat, which has nice wooden…
how many meals can i get out of 4 chicken breasts 4 2 adults and 2 children
hi i havent got alot of money at the moment i have 4 chicken breasts to feed 4 how many meals do you think i can make with them.1 would have tobe a curry is there any way i can put other stuff into the curry to bulk it out ( 1 childand 1 adult is not big on veg ). thankyou for looking at this thread and any ideas castri09:j
Knitting - tension query
Hope this is in the right place! I have wool (baby DK) and pattern for a baby jacket and the tension states 21 sts and 44 rows to 10 cm over garter st using 4mm needles. however I have found a nicer pattern which states 18 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm over st st using 5 mm needles Is it possible to knit the second pattern and…
Meal Plans WB 1st February 2010
Hi all :D I can't believe that it's almost February already - where did January go :eek: I have been reading the monthly meal planning with interest this week and would love to do it but I don't have a very big freezer. It's one of my aims for this year ;) Anyhoo we are having this week: Monday - Chicken & Veg Curry with…
Any inspiration on ......
Cleaning! I will be the 1st to admit that me (aged 25) and gorgeous OH ( aged 34) are lazy! We live like students and leave the washing up till i am having to make a cup of coffee using a fork. We both have good jobs and are clean, we just let things pile up until we have yo have a mad dash around the house when we have…
OS Daily Thur 28th Jan 2010
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Weday 27th January.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…
Alternatives to chocolate? Suggestions please!
I am trying very hard NOT to eat chocolate but am craving the taste. So far all I have found that stops this is chocolate milkshake, chocolate flavour sauce topping and chocolate angel delight! Does anyone have any alternative suggestions please to find the fix without the fat? Thanks :)
Help! When is my quiche done?
Trying my hand at a quiche lorraine - how do I know when it is done? Should it have a wobble to it? Thanks! Icey x
best recipes for specific cooking gadgets?
I like some of you am addicted to various gadgets: I have a bread machine, slow cooker, remoska, pressure cooker etc. I have certain recipes which are best done in one way rather than another; for example 1) Best scrambled eggs (with or without chives) are done in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stir in between. 2) Best…
SC recipies needed
Hi I am doing my meal plans and need recipies for my Slow Cooker to feed 2 and wondered if anyone could reccomend any quick preperation and cheap ingredients in these categories please? I have been trawling through the recipies but wondered if there were any tried and tasted recomendations ~ Curry Casserole (Hotpot,…
Turning chicken stock into gravy and other stock questions
Hi I made chicken stock when I cooked a roast last week and froze the stock I have defrosted it and want to use it for gravy for tonights roast dinner. What should I add to it to make a tasty gravy. Also I want to make tonights carcass into stock what should I put in it I have kept all the veg peelings (carrots parsnips…
Salt beef
Good Morning all, I've been given a piece of RAW salt beef, I've only ever brought it cooked before. I think I should boil it, does anyone have any experience of cooking their own salt beef? Thanks in advance.
Freezer in the garage - is it ok?
We've just bought a chest freezer to go in the garage so i can make the most of batch cooking and baking etc. However, when i was telling a friend of mine she said that she has had to bring hers into the conservatory because it is too cold in the garage - has anyone else had problems? Don't dare switch it on - let alone…
Can I use soya margarine in a cupcake recipe?
Hi, quick question. Not sure if this is the right forum to post in. I want to make cupcakes. However, I only have soya margarine. Can I use this or will it not work properly. I am just using a standard cupcake recipe from the internet. Thanks!
How to stop socks 'moulting'...?
Hi all Strange title I know, but I have a small problem at home. It's my boyfriend's socks, every time he wears them without shoes in the house little bits of the wool on the sock come off and I'm left with black fluff all over my previously clean carpet - it's like the socks are moulting ! Granted, they're not expensive…
40th Birthday food ideas Please
Ladies (and Gentlemen) I am throwing myself a 40th birthday bash later in the year and I am having a Cowboy and Indian Fancy dress theme. What food should I do?? I've thought of Chilli and Rice, Corned Beef Hash and Baked Beans, Sour Cream and Salsa Dips and Tortilla Chips There are approx 60 people coming Many thanks
OS Daily Wed 27th Jan 10
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Weday 27th January.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…
Steamed puddings
We don't often do puddings but I tried Nigella's Pig's Bum at the weekend - meant to be rhubarb, but I had some leftover apples which I stewed and used instead.. it was fantastic :dance: Essentially it's SR flour, sugar, eggs, 125g butter and the fruit stirred into the mix. I had a quick google for steamed puddings to see…

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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
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
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