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OS Daily Thread - Saturday 20th March
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for the Spring Equinox!.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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Disastrous oaty shortbread- what can I use it for?
I have used a Rachel Allen recipe quite a few times for oaty shortbread which is delicious and one of the few homemade things I bake that DD1 will deign to eat! I tried to make a double batch today to send to school for a cake sale for Sport Relief. Why is it when I make a double batch that they go wrong!!!!!? And yes, I…
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Fruit Vinegar
Has anybody ever purchased or made their own? What was it like? If you made your own, which method did you use? Thanks.
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Conservatory Wicker Chair make your own
I recieved a chair off freecycle minus the cushion, my mum has offered to make a cushion cover for it, but I need to sort out a cushion. To buy one appears to in the £100 mark - ouch and way to expensive. A friend suggestion Dunhelm store as they sell foam/ material to make cushions - but I have no clue how to measure the…
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OS Daily Thread - Friday 19th March
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Friday 19th 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 already.…
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Hot and Sour soup
Hi All :hello: I need some help from those in the know! I have a chinese cookbook (an old Good housekeeping one), but it doesn't seem to contain many hot or sour ingredients?!:cool: I am cooking for a vegetablearian so has to be meat free, and preferably not involving tofu. I don't like mushrooms but am happy to put in for…
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MealPlans WB 22 March 2010
Here we go ladies & gents :D SUN- Roast Pork / Roasties / Roast Carrot & Parsnip (me) - Broad Beans & Peas (BH) / Gravy MON- Cold Pork Slices / HM Fettuccine Alfredo / Corn TUE- Herby Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast / Spinach - Broccoli WED- Oven Baked Breaded Haddock / Chips / Peas THU- Pork Stirfry Served Over Basmati…
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BBC 4 Marguerite Patten interview
As so many of you enjoy thrifty/wartime threads I thought I would mention that there was a BBC 4 interview with Marguerite Patten on tv very late on last Tuesday evening, so if you missed it here is the link if you want to watch it. She is a very charming and interesting lady - I hope you enjoy it!…
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Got 5 mins to help MSE test new site feature?
We're revamping our site masthead - please see thread here (and reply there too :) ) http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=30964847#post30964847
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OS Daily Thur 18th March 10
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Thursday 18th 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…
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How to make home made "boil in the bag"/vacuum packed meals?
Hello there Hope this is the right forum to post in. I've recently joined the "Go Lower" diet plan and they provide some very tasty (if expensive) "boil in the bag" type meals (think stews, casseroles etc) sealed in handy microwaveable pouches. They are sold as being cooked via the "French pressure cooking method". They…
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eat well, waste less
Hi all just letting everyone know that the eat well waste less books are back in council offices. we have'nt had any in my side of cornwall since feb last year lol, but looks like that they are in most offices in cornwall and devon but i dont know about other countys. the A-Z guide to using up leftovers doesnt look too bad…
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Lighter patches on fabric after cleaning, any way I can sort it ?
I have some dining chairs with a fabric seat. There were some stains so I initially used very diluted washing up liquid in water to get the worst off, then, once dried, used a fabric stain remover. Well my stains are gone but some of the affected area's are a lighter shade. The fabric colour is cornflower blue so the…
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goose down duvet shedding
Hi, a little while ago I bought an expensive 100% hungarian goose down duvet (from ebay :( ) that was supposed to have allergy-free lining(ie no down would come out) Unfortunately it is now shedding horrendously, so much so when I change the cover I have to leave the room afterwards:( If I fluff up the duvet I sneeze for…
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OS Daily Wed 17th March 2010 St Patricks Day
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 17th 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…
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Tefal Classic Rice Cooker
I am not sure this is the right board, but I got a Tefal Classic 3.2.1 Rice Cooker from Freecycle but it has no instruction manual. I am uncertain how much water to put with the rice - does anyone have this model or know where I can get the instructions? Many thanks
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OS Daily Thread - Tuesday 16th March
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 16th 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…
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Cheap & Tasty Vegetable Ideas Wanted
Hey, me and the OH are starting to resent meal times as it general just consists of veggies and stock done in the slow cooker and whatnot so I'm after new recipies that fit our criteria! We generally don't buy meat due to me being fussy and it being quit costly but usually have carrots, potatoes, spinach, onion, leeks,…
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just need a bit of advice
hi to all can anyone tell me how long evaporated milk will last once the tin is opened thanks
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Defrosting leg of lamb?
I have 2 legs of legs that I bought from Aldi when on offer.... What's the best way to defrost them and how long will it take? Thanks,:):)
