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Archives for March 2010

Marmite - Best Before End May 2007
I have a feeling Old Style is the best place for this. So, would you eat it?
Good Friday Veggie Meal or Buffet help please
Hi all - my sister-in-law and her family have just announced that they will be popping in to see us on their way to catch the ferry to France on Friday, and could they possibly have supper with us? This is not a problem per se AT ALL except that this Friday is Good Friday and we - though not particularly holy - do not eat…
Black plastic, the bane of my existence!
Has anyone found a way that will keep black plastic dust free for more than a couple of hours? Our TV and several other items are made with that black plastic, you know the glossy stuff . . . I can dust at 1pm and by that time the next day it looks as if I haven't touched it in ages :mad: Is there anything that helps to…
Baked Cheesecake in haolgen oven, help!
I need a good baked cheesecake recipe that is suitable to cook in a halogen oven. I have a flavourwave turbo but have never made a cheesecake or done cake etc in the halogen oven so no idea how or for what length of time etc! ! Thanks in advance! Anna x
French Macaroons
Anybody tried to make the little french macaroons, that are absolutley beautiful? i bought some at the weekend and they were amazing, but have tried to make them at home but it has been a complete disaster, so was wondering if anyone had any hints or tips, i'm determined to master them!! Cheers Shell
OS Daily Thread - Wednesday 31st March
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 31st March.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…
Urgent! Please help MSE test new Stamp Duty tool
Hiya - if anyone's got 2 mins please help us test our new stamp duty calculator. Full details and link in this thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=31383985#post31383985 Reply in that one too please :)
Soup question....
OK, having bought rather too much curly kale at the farmers market, I have found a soup recipe which includes potatoes and borlotti beans. Hurrah...an end to the glut :) However, can I freeze soup with whole (canned & cooked with the soup) beans in? Am I going to give my OH indigestion when he defrosts & reheats a bowlful…
homemade caddy liners
We have a council food collection for whichwe are provided a kitchen scrap caddy. I hate putting scraps directly into the cady and want to line it . Liners are. expensive and newspaper just doesn't fit right. Does anyone know a way to make liners, maybe a clever way to cut and fold newspaper. We have to use paper, so…
Weighing eggs for baking
Most of the supermarkets seem to sell packs of eggs that are mixed sizes for less money, which is great but if you are baking then the following may be useful small eggs weigh less that 53g Medium eggs weigh between 53g and 62g Large Eggs weigh between 63g and 72g Very Large eggs weigh over 73g If I'm planning on doing…
Caerphilly cheese
I have 250g of caerphilly cheese that I bought on a whim and now I don't know what to do with it! Would ideally like to use it in a main course rather than in sandwiches or on crackers etc Anyone have any ideas? xx
What can I do with over ripened yoghurt?
Hi all, Can anyone help? I went away for the weekend but forgot I had put an easiyo on the windowsill. I have opened it now and it's SO thick!!!:eek: I don't think it will taste very nice. So what can I do with it? Can I still use a little to make a new batch or will it be too far gone? Anyone have any ideas on what to use…
How much for weekly shop?
How much do OS'ers budget on for weekly shop? Include everthing like toileteries, cleaning products etc? I use £40/50 as a single person but feeling this will incurr much wrath/merriment to seasoned OS'ers. :o
Help with knitting chart please
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tree-of-gondor-chart Hope someone can explain something for me.I`m wanting to make this pattern from the chart but don`t understand why some stitches are blacked out and it says No Stitich :o cos surely if the stitch is`nt knitted all the pattern will be out ? Help !!
Cake Filling help
I am making a cake for my DD2's birthday on Sunday and althoughI have the cake planned out (i.e what shape how to ice etc) I am at a loss as to what to put in it! The trouble being she is not a fan of buttercream and she does not really like cream whipped either. I was going to put jam in with something else but I don't…
OS Daily Thread - Tuesday 30th March
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 30th March.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…
ve day recipe - homework help please
hi there i need an idea for a cheap and easy recipe that i can buy the ingredients for and make tomorrow it is for my yr 4 son's homework he has been asked to find and make a recipe that would have been made for a VE day party after the war he has to bear in mind rationing and what effect that would have on what food was…
Help for the Desperate
Am feeling desperate about cutting back on food-costs - looking for advice. We've recently fallen on pretty hard times, with OH going back into education & family budget cut back massively. Now needing to shave as much as possible off everywhere to try to save for things like holidays / Christmas. Currently spending 'bout…
wartime rations etc
How do I find sites & blogs on wartime living ? I never find anything I'm looking for, I must put in the wrong search terms. I always get America anyway cos I'm on AOL.:(
Scotch Broth recipe anyone?
My little girl loves scotch broth soup from asda. I would love to make it myself. Does anyone have a recipe for it. How do they get the stock so thick? is it just normal beef stock with cornflour added? Any recipes really appreciated:D

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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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