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Archives for January 2011

Old style daily friday 28th January
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 28th Ja. 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.…
MealPlans WB 31 January
Having been naughty and started the thread too early last week (sorry!), I've behaved and waited for Thursday! I'm trying (again) to add more new recipes into my plan and keep cooking for leftovers and the freezer. This week we're having: Thursday - Leftover carrot and coriander soup with bread - going to make up pizza…
help needed - cleaning toothpaste off the bathroom sink the OS way
i am now at the stage in my money saving journey where i have run out of ready made spray cleaners for the kitchen and bathroom. the only problem is i have no idea how to clean the bathroom sink without it. we all splatter toothpaste everywhere daily and when i wipe the sink it seems to go away but later on its reappeared…
Pasta Bake Sauce Recipe
I am ashamed to admit that I just the jars :eek: but they are blooming expensive and a bit more calorific that I'd like. Does anyone have a recipe for a basic tomato pasta bake sauce recipe?
Creamy Veg Casserole
Does anyone here remember back in the late 80's maybe early 90's Knorr or some such doing a creamy veg casserole packet mix? It basically had potatoes, carrots and broccoli and maybe onion added which were added to the packet mix. It was a white sauce but I am not sure if it was cheese based?! I have scoured the net to…
bulk cooking recipes and ideas needed
Good morning. It has been suggested that I write here for some great recipes bulk cooking recipes. I am especially interested in soup and easy to cook stuff. I really would appreciate any recipes available Many thanks in advance
Old style daily 27/01/2011
Thread Stats Views: 1,778 W W Factor Coming Soon... Share This Thread: [URL="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3007162 [/URL] [URL="http://twitter.com/?status=https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3007162 [/URL] Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thurs 27th Ja.…
Can you help me reduce my weekly shop?
Hello, a little bit about me......... I am a stay at home mum with a 16 month old boy, and my husband works full time. I used to work for the 'posh' supermarket , and my husband works for the other posh retailer that has an & in its title;)!! Soooo, we spend way too much on food, and are potentially facing bankruptcy so…
What type of diary/calendar do others use to organise their families?
I know it's very near the end of Jan already but we haven't sorted this out yet :o We normally get bought a diary and/or calendar by someone in the family but not this year. So I wondered what type of thing other peeps buy and do they manage to keep it up-to-date throughout the whole year? I always start off with good…
Need help with drying my 7yo DD's gypsy-style crinkly skirt--never looks good to me?
It's not the usual style where it has several tiers sewn together. It's straight down all the way around apart from a dropped waistband at the front only. I have twisted it when wet and then let it dry naturally whereas my mum has decided to iron the whole thing before now but neither looks right to me... Anyone got any…
making tuna fishcakes - with what??
Hi Just finishing off the tuna fishcakes using the recipe on here. What do we have with them??? They are the main meal and I haven't got a clue what to do with them!! thanks
Diced vs Braised Steak
We recently got a heifer slaughtered and are now in the very fortunate position of having a freezer full of beef :T We got packs of diced steak and packs of braising steak. I'm wanting to batch cook and have some as stew/casserole and make some pies. Which cut would be best? I'm thinking braising steak but don't want to…
Enamel Roaster with lid
I have just ordered an enamel roaster with handles from Amazon. The reason being I need a light one with handles that I can use as a casserole. Do you think this will be ok for using as a casserole instead of a roaster? I have had such a job trying to find a lightweight one. It seems to be LE Cruest is the in thing at…
Handwash powder in machine
I only have a box of handwash powder left in the house. Can I use it in the machine, or will it froth horribly? Should I put it in the drum, or into the drawer? I have towels to wash, so please don't say do it by hand!
Hard cake?
Hi all, Just after a bit of reassurance... I baked a cake last night for a friends bday dinner this evening. Planning on icing it tonight, I wrapped it in cling film and popped it in the fridge, thinking it would keep it nice and fresh... When I looked at it this morning it was rock hard! I'm hoping it's just because it…
OS Daily Wed 26th Jan
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wed 26th Ja. 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.…
For us bread makers (excuse the pun)
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3006910 Just in case you don't visit the Grabbit page :)
Smart Price Laundry things?
Hi everyone I'm trying to cut down on the amount I spend on groceries and was just wondering if anyone had any views on the smart price/value washing powder and conditioner? I usually use either ASDA's own brand or Aldi. Do you think the cheaper ones perform just as well? Or am I best to stick with the bit more expensive…
Eating out upsetting my meal planning!
Think I am getting a bit too much into meal planning, I took some thin steaks and baguette out of the freezer this morning for tea tonight but now we are going out for tea for a family birthday and I am disappointed :rotfl::rotfl: Have been looking fwd to them all day! They will do tomorrow now and at least I have no…
Stains from old Sellotape
In a charity shop today, I saw and fell in love with a set of 8 beautiful cut-work table napkins. They're clearly hand worked and made of a very fine lawn. They cost me the exhorbitant sum of 2 pounds. However, where they were arranged in pretty shapes in a presentation box, and the pleats and folds held down with…

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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
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