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Keeping a freezer in a conservatory???
Hi all I like to batch cook but my freezer is quite small so cant go too mad :( However someone has offered me a small chest freezer but the only place where it could possibly go would be in the conservatory. It gets SO SO hot in there during the Summer (and the opposite in the winter, obviously) that I am unsure whether…
Adventures in jam and marmalade making.... the great pan purchase
After ending up with a glut of apples last autumn the demonic duaghters and I discovered the delights of jam making which rapidly progressed to marmalade and chutney making simply because it was so incredibly easy and so much fun. So much so that rarely a wet weekend goes by without us attempting something delicous…
02 march 2011 old style daily thread
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 2nd March. 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.…
tumble drying
Hi all Just brought some clothes in from the drier and they are full of static. Does anyone out there know how to make home made bounce sheets - they are expensive but stop all the static in the drier.Any advice would be gratefully received.
In preparation for bulk cooking....
where can I buy the cheapest/best "lunchboxes" to store the food in?? Or is it best to use bags so I can write date made etc? Many thanks for reading
If you love those catalogues that drop out of Magazines!
Have you seen TEMPS L I felt like Richard Wilson - I don't believe it! http://www.tempsl.co.uk/uk/index.aspx Look if you dare but beware the seductive temptation of " Granny's Frying Pan" I'm sure it's stuff they were selling in the 70's but still strangely tempting. And yes, old style.
Help test new pensions calculator
Hi folks, We are launching a new state pension boosting calculator tomorrow. Please follow link if you have time to help us test it. Thanks Guy https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/41624058#Comment_41624058
Help Me save My Curry!
Hi Ive cooked this tonight http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20346/slow+cooked+lamb+curry and its a little bit too runny. What can i can to thicken it a little? Also its really creamy a bit like a thai curry where as i wanted Indian, any ideas how i can change it? Many thanks Pix
old style daily 01 march 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 1st March. 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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