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September 2010 Grocery Challenge
Hello everyone! Welcome to the ninth Grocery Challenge of 2010. :hello: If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your August budget, then keep on posting in the August 2010 Grocery Challenge As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you…
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Old style tips for getting rid of silverfish?
Hi, I've recently moved into a new house, and over the past three weeks I've spotted three of those horrible silverfish critters - one in the bathroom, one on the kitchen floor and one in a kitchen cupboard. I've had a look online, and various sources tell me they are attracted to damp areas. No damp was picked up by the…
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Argos Value Range Breadmaker
I really want a breadmaker but can't afford to spend a lot. The argos value breadmaker is on offer for £25 at the moment, plus my brother works there so I get a discount ;) but is it worth it? Should I save and buy a better one? If any one has one and loves/hates it, please let me know! Hx
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Breakfasts
Hi I am struggling to get my 11 year old son to eat breakfast, at best all he will have is a small piece of toast. He has Crohn's disease so his appetite isnt great but it would be nice to know he is going off to school with something inside him. Before he became ill he loved weetabix or porridge but now wont touch…
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Best slow cooker?
Hoping some of you will be able to recommend me a few (and ones to steer clear of). Looking at getting one for christmas if not sooner. We use our gas cooker alot (sometimes twice a day :eek:) and id love a stew/casserole to be cooking all day ready for tea with the added bonus of it helping to heat the kitchen which has…
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What works best for you?
I have just been working out our budget for September and it's not looking too healthy. We have already cut down our direct debits as far as we can so no more savings to be made there. Still to apply for childcare vouchers as that will save a little bit each month so must do that asap. We usually budget for our mortgage,…
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Aran wool help please?
Hi, my nan died a few years ago and I've only now been able to look at the bag of knitting and wool that's been in the bottom of my wardrobe ever since. The only problem is i'm not sure how to go about making something with it. Does it knit as double knit so I can do a sweater with it? I can't do the cable pattern, and…
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Substitute for Ricotta?
Sorry if this is the wrong thread for this, but, rather than have to drive all the way to Tesco to get some ricotta cheese for the recipe I was going to use tonight to help get rid of a few of my many courgettes, does anybody have any idea if I can substitute another cheese for Ricotta in my courgette lasagna recipe. Just…
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Ideas please...
Hello all, As I've mentioned my SD1 is off to Uni in 3 weeks living away from home for the first time. DH and I be driving her down there, and I think her mother and grandmother are taking care of material stuff, but I (in the position of evil stepmum :D ) thought it would be good if I could make her a load of "ready-meal"…
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How to stop muffins from burning?
Can anyone give me any tips on cooking muffins? Whenever I bake muffins, the tops end up burnt. I've made peanut butter & choc chip muffins, and rocky road muffins, which all taste fine but have offputting black bits on the top! I'm using a gas oven, GM 5, middle shelf, for 20 minutes. Any muffin advice would be much…
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How do I prepare fine green beans?
Mums just brought some round from Sainsburys yellow stickered for me which im very greatful for. However I havent a clue how to prepare them? There about 12cm long at the moment have have 'stringy' bits on the ends Thanks in advance Axx
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Vintage style herb labels?
I saw some vintage style (pharmacie style,french) herb labels in a magazine but no supplier mentioned.Does anyonw know where I could buy or print these, as they would make oridinary old jars look cool.
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Making a pork chop stretch a bit further
I know a lot of members will already know this trick but for those who don't, are on a tight budget it may be of use to you. If you only have one or two pork chops or a small piece of solid meat ie not mince then try this. If you slice the meat when it is partially frozen it will be a lot easier to slice into almost wafer…
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Snacks for the whole family
Hi there I am a SAHM with 3 boys (12, 22 months and 7 months) Now I, along with my eldest, am very partial to chocolate and anything else that is bad. My almost teenage son is also starting to eat all the time and is constantly peckish - he also eats fruit so its not just rubbish he eats. This "habbit" i realise is costing…
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Is there a recipe bank on here? Looking for interesting desserts and clueless :)
Hi all, I've searched but can't find any recipe bank, i'm sure i'd come across one in the past? I'd appreciate any and all suggestions for interesting desserts, mse if poss and not too complicated? Also this might be silly but is there something that's not chocolate and not fruit? i can think of nothinh along these lines…
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In-between size plate - fish plate?
My Mother had a set of crockery which included some very handy in-between sized plates which we knew as fish plates. They were bigger than a side plate but not as big as a dinner plate. I assume they were designed to serve the fish course in between the starter and main course! I haven't seen anything the same size when I…
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'Hairy Bikers 12 Days of Christmas'
I know a lot of people on here are fans of the Hairy Bikers. I received an email from Amazon yesterday & they have a new book coming out on the 7th October called 'Hairy Bikers 12 Days of Christmas'. It says that it contains all the old favourite Christmas recipes plus new festive recipes & fun things such as making your…
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OS Daily Thur 26th Aug 2010
Hi there! This is the Old Style Daily Thread for 26th August 2010. 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…
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What can I use instead of a natural sponge?
What can I use instead of a natural sponge? I want to paint fluffy white clouds onto a blue wall. I saw the price of natural sponges in Homebase (£7.99 :eek:) and thought no way, that's a rip-off I'll get one on eBay... Looked on eBay and they're not really much cheaper! :eek: There is no way I can afford that. What can I…
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Cleaning advice please
I am in the middle of having a new kitchen fitted. It includes a number of stainless steel appliances, and I was hoping for some tips for the best way to clean grubby fingerprints etc!
