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What to bake
I have been conned into going to a charity quiz night tomorrow (never done one before, so a bit apprehensive) and have been asked to bake some fairy cakes which can be sold during the evening. What else could I make that would be of a similar ilk, but quick and easy to make, bearing in mind I have NEVER made muffins and I…
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Another 1 of them Storecupboard threads!
Hi Oldstylers.. I have been lurking around for a while & LOVE this website. Im hoping that I can get some advice re using up all my stuff.. I dont have alot of money at the moment and I want to clear my food stock out , buying as little as possible.. It doesnt seem to go together to well so might have to get quite a bit…
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To accompany an unusual pie
Our butcher does excellent 'home made' pies. I frequently buy one for Friday's dinner because it is quick and easy to heat through and serve with mash and veg. Usually it is steak and kidney or beef and onion or chicken and mushroom; ie traditional pie fillings. This week they had a chicken tikka masala pie and I bought it…
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Cleaning freezer door seal
Hi there Despite cleaning regularly, there is a build up of gunge which is determined to stay on the seal of the freezer door :( As I have finally managed to get Stardrops, is it possible to use it neat and with a toothbrush to clean the seal, or is it better to dilute?
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Quick Questions on Jam and marmalade making and Preserving
Good morning! I've noticed that we have no thread on preserving, so thought I'd start one :) Other threads you might like Jam making help for the first timer The Preserver's Year Complete Jam, chutney and Other Preserves Collection Any questions, tips or other useful links?
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Old style daily friday 26 november
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…
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Would you buy family members their own towel bales?
Im fed up getting home late from work,going for a shower then to discover the only dry towel in the house is a handtowel...or even worse a dish towel;) main culprit is 18yr old daughter,with her almost 13yr old sister fast on her heels(OH will wash his clothes etc,but would never think to wash towels/bedsheets etc).....I…
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Recipe help
Hi all, Sorry if this has been posted in the wrong place, please move it if so. I was hoping somebody could help me with a recipie for enchiladas using mince. I dont want to use one of those box kit type things so hopefully someone can help. Thanks :)
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does anyone know?
I have made some crab apple jelly for crimbo pressies, they are in normal jam jars, but I've got hold of some gorgeous jars that are really pretty and will look loads better for pressies. Does anyone know if I can reheat the crab apple jelly, and re jar it? Or will it ruin it....I'm assuming I have to bring it back to…
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Why does my mince go mushy?
I have a slow cooker and I love it - makes lovely stews and keeps the house warm, but if I try and do anything with Mince it always goes mushy - amd I cooking it too long, or do I need to fry it first?
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Storing hot water bottles
Being OS I take a couple of hot water bottles to bed most nights now and I was wondering the best way to store them when not in use.... lid in or out? (Please attach this to a "useless bits of info thread later" :) )
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MealPlans WB 29th November 2010
Hi Guys! Not sure if this has been done yet, but here it goes. Mon-Toad In Hole, Mash, Cabbage & Peas Tues-Chilli, Wraps & Salad Wed-Chicken, Roasties, Yorkies, Carrots, Parsnips & Peas Thurs-Spagbol & Salad Fri-Chicken Curry & Rice Sat-Steak, Colcannon & Roasted Veg Sun-Chicken Stew & Dumplings I may try to double portion…
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How much food for 12 people...
I know that perhaps the Christmas board is more appropriate, but I bet the lovely peeps on this will board will know! I'm cooking Christmas dinner for the first time, for 12... but I want to make sure I don't cook too much food and have loads of leftovers. In fact, I would rather err on the less food side - people will…
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December 2010 Grocery Challenge
Hi everybody! Welcome to the final 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 November budget, then keep on posting in the November 2010 Grocery Challenge As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you…
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OS Daily Thursday 25th November 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…
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Help with recipes using oat flour please
I have some oat flour which I would like to use in baking. Is anyone able to suggest reliable recipes for breads, cakes or biscuits or point me to a site where i can find recipes. Thanks Val
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Any idea what to do with these??
My OH just came home with a whole load plums, bananas and pears and said he thought I could make something out of them for my homemade hampers but I don't have a clue lol Any ideas and recipes would be greatly appreciated Thanks Lisa-Marie
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browned off!!
morning all.. just wondering when making a casserole in the slow cooker.. do you brown your carrots and onions and meat.. or do you just bung it all in??
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OS Daily Thread 24th November
gone sticky hunting 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…
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BURN help please?
I just had to put out a candle that i, foolishly, added a clove to, to make it smell nice... the cloves caught fire and i had to grab the tealight candle and have burned two fingers :'( It really, really hurts... lost my lavendar oil, what on earth can i do to take pain away? Tried cold water... (and wine :o ) but it still…
