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OS Daily Sunday 16th Jan
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 16th Jan. 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.…
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How would you use an egg poacher?
So I received an egg poacher for Secret Santa (as below) The idea is that the handle sits on the side of the pan so you don't have to do much I tried making poached eggs with it a few days ago. Boiled the water in a pan, cracked an egg in the poacher and then popped it in the water and the egg white started floating off. I…
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Please help, less than £0 untill feb
hiya, Our finances have gone array this month I dont understand how we've got in this mess but my bank have taken £120 out of the bank in charges and are charging me another £90 and rising charges for the "priveledge" we've got £2.69 in my partners bank account which he has to use for petrol to work, but that will only get…
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OS Daily Sat 15th Jan
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for sat 15th Jan. 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.…
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Aldi Convection Oven
Aldi have a Convection Oven for sale on Sunday 16th Jan I fancy one of these and the price is good from what I have seen. http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_17220.htm Has anyone got one of these from when they were selling them at another time or has anyone got a Convection Oven and can advise about getting…
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Meatloaf queries - slowcooker?
Hi Ive never cooked meatloaf so hoping someone can advise on a few things. Firstly it says to cook slowly in the oven in a waterbath but wondered if the slowcooker would be a simpler way to do this. I have a low and high setting on mine, what do you suggest. Im a bit worried as its something you really dont know if its…
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No money for a week and 6 of us to feed!!! Help!!!
Hi all, can you help? We have had to buy a cheap car this month as ours broke down and we couldn't manage without. Also been helping my SIL and niece who left her partner (not a nice man putting it mildly!!) by buying things for her house. Long story short it has left us with no money until hubby gets paid. Can anyone give…
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OS Daily Friday 14th Jan
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 14th Jan. 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.…
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MealPlans WB 17th January 2011
Hi Guys! Wow...middle of January already:eek::eek::eek: This week we're having: Fri-Steak, Chips & Salad Sat-M&S Dine For 2 (OH's treat as DD not here) Sun-Chicken, Roasties, Kale, Carrots & Peas Mon-Sausage Cassarole & Rice Tues-Chilli, Tacos & Salad Wed-Fishfingers, Mash & Beans Thur-Spagbol Fri-Friends Over so dutch on…
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Old Style Daily Thread Thursday 13th January
Off to get the sticky! Thread Stats Views: 1,641 W W Factor Coming Soon... Share This Thread: [URL="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2976030 [/URL] [URL="http://twitter.com/?status=https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2976030 [/URL] Hi, this is the Daily Thread…
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Need help cleaning beech laquered/varnished table
I've bought a beech granite table off ebay. Didn't look closely enough when I picked it up and on getting it home there's gunge on top along with cat/dog hairs. I've tried washing it down with diluted Stardrops. That wasn't too sucessful so used a neat spray of stardrops. The hairs have gone but I got a bit worried as it…
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Knitting Pattern Size Advice Please
I've decided to try & knit a simple cardigan but I'm a bit baffled by the size. I usually buy UK 14-16 for tops so I asked the knitting lady whom I bought the pattern & wool from how much I would need. As this is a trial I went for the cheapest DK rather than the very expensive Sirdar woll - she said that 6x100g balls…
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Red Pepper Houmous
Does anyone have a recipe for this? I don't like the plain one but had the red pepper one at a party on new years eve and really enjoyed it. I'd make it without the oil as I'm dieting!!
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Low fat yoghurt dip for potato wedges?
I'm looking for ideas for a dip for HM potato wedges that is low fat. Usually I'd use mayo or sour cream but Dh is on a diet! I looked at the 1/2 fat creme fraiche but that is still quite fattening so i'm hoping you could give me some ideas using fat free yoghurt - any idea what I could add to it that would make a yummy…
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OS Daily 12th Jan 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 12th Jan. 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.…
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Help me help Mrs 13000
Ok, confession. Today for second time in 8 days we had Dominos :( It tastes good at the time but the side effects aren't pleasant! Anyhows...... Part of the reason is the fridge and cupboards are empty. So I need some help with getting the basics both in terms of a food plan and also planning the meals too. To make matters…
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Celeriac Substitute
Hi I hope this is the right place for this question. I am making diet soup and the recipe calls for chopped Celeriac :o would celery stems do as a replacement. I dont cook that much so i havent got a clue where to find the stuff let alone what it looks and tastes like. Thank You All
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Kuhn Rikon Pressure 'Frying pan'
I was given a chunk of money for Xmas and want to spend it sensibly. For a while I have been eyeing the 2.5 L Kuhn Rikon pressure 'frying pan', but there are no shops round here where I can go and look at them. Does anyone have one (I already have the big KR pressure cooker, which I LOVE but think that the smaller size…
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Old style daily 11th Jan
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 11th Jan. 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.…
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Baking Made Easy (BBC2)
New series just started on BBC2, aimed at beginners. Looks quite interesting. Anyone watching?
