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Archives for September 2011

Help please!
Hi, Apologies if this question has been answered in another thread but I did search - promise! I have spilt Salicylic Acid (Top Care Wart Remover Liquid) on my carpet :eek: . It has dried hard & white looking on my beige carpet. I have tried brushing it off but that hasn't worked. I tried using wipes etc last night when I…
Preparing for winter III
Hi everyone, As the last 'preparing for winter' thread has now grown very long, I think it's time for a new one, and what better time of year to begin to prepare than the end of September, even if we are having a bit of an Indian summer right now. :) So here goes....a shiny new thread. Please post below all your…
Kenwood chef A901 rough at low speed
I was given a KC A901 which has become a labour of love :-). I first replaced the blown capacitors and 56 ohm 2w resistor, it wasn't operating across the speed range correctly so I have adjusted it on the speed screws and now that is ok. But it is very rough and erratic at lowest speed (about 60 rpm) - the actual movement…
what can i use instead of a food processor?
i want to make some prawn toasts (chinese styley :o ) the recipe requires a food processor to mix the prawns oil and herbs, but unfortunatly mine has died a death :( . is there anything else i can use to make it into a paste? what did they do in os times? :beer:
OS Daily Friday 30th Sept
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 30th September. 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…
Quick Pie Idea.
I got some chicken stew leftovers out of the freezer earlier & couldn't think what to make. Looking for inspiration in what I had to accompany the stew,I saw I had a pack of 8 Paratha breads. So while the spuds were cooking,I fried off a Paratha until golden & after plating up the stew & mash,I added the Paratha lid &…
"Strawberries in the Snow"
Hey, I'm hoping for some help. I'm making "Strawberries in the Snow" today and I need to let my strawberries marinate in brandy and sugar for an hour before making it. Unfortunately I forgot to buy the brandy! Will it be okay without? All I have in is tequila and brut and I doubt they'd do the job. I'm a bit clueless…
A month of meals - developing a menu
I'm developing a rolling monthly menu, for some clients in a supported-living environment, and I'm looking for a bit of inspiration - my imagination is sadly lacking when it comes to conjuring up meal variations. The menu needs to be: varied enough, so that it does not feel too repetitive; relatively healthy (nothing wrong…
Decorating cake.
Hi can anyone tell me how early i can decorate a cake with pink ready to roll icing? Cake is done and marzipan-ed and im itching to get it finished but not sure if the icing will still look good! Theres still a week till the cake is needed:)
meal ideas
im in need of some inspiration! i feel like we are always eating mostly the same foods week in week out and was wondering anyone had any ideas. We do eat quite a bit meat with usually meat every night, this varies what kind. right now i have stew, chicken fillets, mince, minute steak, and bacon. Veg wise i always have…
Sewing Machine - Janome computerised, any problems?
I wonder if you can help, I have narrowed my choices down and thinking of buying a Janome computerised sewing machine. My question is has anyone had any problems with the computerised versions of sewing machines, should I just be going for a manual operated one? thanks
Meal plans WB 3rd October
So this week went well, we got a free meal and the rest went according to plan. I have finally re-joined the Grocery Challange and feel like things are back on track :) NB. I have Insulin Resistance and therefore eat a Low Gi/GL diet, so sometimes the boys eat different or altered meals (I don’t want people to think I…
Divided plates for the freezer
Hello everybody sorry if it has been asked before but does anybody know where you can buy plastic or foil divided containers for the freezer, partner has just become disabled and I need to cook some easy meals for the freezer, 2 compartments good 3 even better, I have looked at the obvious places on line but no luck diolch…
OS Daily Thursday 29 Sept
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 29th September. 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…
What would you spend this on?
Hi all, Read this forums all the time and think ye are all amazing. Just after a bit of advice and your thoughts. :) I am going on maternity in November, where i will be getting statutory maternity, taking a cut of 1000 ish per month. My Nanny has given me a 100 euro voucher for Dunnes, Im in Ireland. they sell groceries,…
Help! Gloss paint removal advice please!
Hi lovely old stylers! Hoping one of you has an answer for me please. We have recently decorated, and today I noticed a streak of White gloss paint on hubby's wool winter coat. The initial panicky reaction ws to go for some nail varnish remover or similar, but I've sat on my hands until i know what is the right thing to…
pasta sauce with fresh toms-skin on or off?
I usually make pasta sauces from tinned toms (if tom based obviously). But after expanding our grow your own veg patch I have a glut of fresh toms. So I thought I could use some up in a cooked down tom sauce to freeze ready to use later. Many cookbooks and online recipes suggest you use boiling water to take off the skins…
OS for Wednesday 28th September
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 28th September. 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…
Removal of plastic stuck to floor of oven - all suggestions welcome
A teaser for you wonderful ladies (and gents) of OS! During a phonecall to my son he said that his flatmate had put a ready meal straight on the bottom of the oven, no tray, and unsurprisingly it had melted on. They've cleaned up the curry but a 5cm square piece of plastic has welded itself to the base of the oven. They've…
fleece & tog ratings
Help please! I am about to make a sleep "grow bag" for a baby. Nowadays, "tog" ratings are vital to prevent over-heating; however, fleece is sold by weight (grams per square metre). My usual source cannot quote me a tog rating - I have emailed another, but they haven't replied. I cannot believe that we can't work this out,…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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