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Archives for April 2010

OS Daily Thread - Wednesday 28th April 2010
Hi there! This is the Old Style Daily Thread for Wednesday 27th April.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…
Thermos lid won't budge
Hi, I am not sure what to do as my thermos lid is firmly stuck on. It is a plastic type screw lid and a metal base and I cant seem to budge it. The problem is that the water has gone cold and now there is a vacuum that seems unbreakable. Any ideas on what to do? Thanks very much
HELP!!! Superglue on Denim.
Hoping someone can help me. I tried to moneysave right now and glue my good as new trainers as they are starting to come apart on the sole at the toe. However I accidentally got some on my flatmates new jeans due to a pulling off the lid mishap. I know from previous experience that nail varnish remover gets it off your…
Sewing simple clothes
Hi folks, Thanks for all the tips and advice I pick up on here - the apple plait, and the chelsea buns are two of my favourite recipes. I am a patchwork sewer - fairly basic patterns (no curved lines!), but I've been doing it for a while. I've also made some simple dresses and trousers for my little niece. I'm now looking…
OS Daily Thread - Tuesday 27 April
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. This 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. Everyone’s…
pickle/chutney
i would like to try and make my own pickle/chutney, and was wondering if anyone had a recipe they would like to share? i dont like anything too chunky, but i do like something with a bit of a kick to it.
Dinner rescue help please!
OH kindly made "bean stew" last night, basically it's a mixture of adzuki and cannelini beans, with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and the remainder of a bacon joint diced, plus whatever else happens to be around. I sometimes add a teaspoon of black treacle to it. OH knew this, so added a spoonful.... a tablespoon! :eek: It…
May 2010 Grocery Challenge
Guidelines for posting on the Grocery Challenge thread. What is the Grocery Challenge thread? This is a thread where people who are taking part in the Grocery Challenge can post for help encouragement and support and talk about anything related to grocery shopping. We ask that you try to keep on topic and post things that…
OS Daily Monday 26th April 2010
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. This 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. Everyone’s…
So long and thanks for all the fish recipes
OS has been vile this afternoon. I've been honoured to be a Board Guide here, but today has been the last straw. I'm not perfect, I make as many (probably more) mistakes than most posters, but I am human. I've been deeply hurt by some of the posts made today, and the time has come to post what the effect of spiteful and…
Weekly Flylady Thread 26th April 2010
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! Following requests to start things steadier for…
4 leeks and a turnip...........
A few days ago I got 4 leeks, a small turnip and rather a large amount of carrots, all reduced prices. I think I got carried away, I don't even know how to cook leeks or turnips :o What can I use these for please? and my carrots are getting all soft and manky looking, can I freeze carrots? And any recipes please for using…
Use for Tepee brushes.
I was cleaning my steam iron the other day (with vinegar) and you know how all the holes get clogged up with limescale. Well it occurred to me that the yellow size teepe brushes from the dentists were just the right side to clean them out. It worked a treat. I can't think of any other uses though! Can you? :)
Gastronomy without the Economy!
There are several posters who would like to plan meals around high quality ingredients, without always going for the cheapest options :j What do you like to cook, when budget isn't top priority? I bought a beef box from a local farm - their steak is meltingly tender. A treat for us about 3 times a year. Penny. x…
Cat Poo!
Morning all, Well, the OH decided to spend the night over at mine for a change and left his old cat alone but in the kitchen. It seems the said "old" cat decided to do something approaching the lines of Mission Impossible throughout the night. The OH has gone home to find the cat has managed to open the doors to the…
Real Bread Maker Week; 1-9 May 2010
Has anyone else read in the press about the first ever Real Bread Maker week? Dig out your dusty BM and get baking :j I know that BMs maybe aren't to everyone's taste, but the website has recipes and loads of tips, for those who want to get the best out of their BM and wake up to the smell of fresh bread :) Penny. x
Old Style Daily Thread; Sunday 25 April
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. This 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. Everyone’s…
do you have to pay for items picked up at the dump/tip/waste centre
Hi as the title says do you havto pay for items that are avaiable at the dump? thanks
Lots more Sneaky Ways to save the pennies
Official MSE Insert: Thanks to Penlope Penguin for starting this legendary thread, which includes everything from growing your own veg to washing & reusing plastic bags. Scroll down for tons more tips. If you haven’t already, join the forum. Back to the original post... The original Sneaky Ways thread is now very long so…
Recipe ideas that don't use tomato based sauces?
Having a bit of a 'mare these days as hubby gets chronic stomach pains if he has anything with tomato or tomato sauce in the dishes. This include tins of stuff like baked beans or tinned spaghetti. So my die-hard recipes like lasagne, spag bol, any pasta dish are out of the picture. Can anyone suggest any alternatives to…

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