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Archives for October 2011

I got a bit carried away in Asda.....
....and bought the biggest beef silverside beef joint you can imagine. I roasted it and we've had leftover beef with mash and veg for 2 nights in a row now. I reckon there's still half of it left. Anyone got any suggestions what I could do differently so that I don't have to eat the same meal 4 nights running?!! Thanks zc
Oh No! My bread hasn't baked.
I made soup in slow cooker and left breadmaker on, just come back and I think the machine has broken. its making a whirlling noise and nothing else has happened. It is rather old, about 10yrs now. Just had a Google and can't believe how many there are now and how expensive they are. Any ideas for me on buying a good…
Happy Bithday to my Slow Cooker :)
Hi all, Hope you don,t mind me starting a new topic, but as I was filling my Slow Cooker it dawned on me that its 21 today:eek: I received it as a wedding present, its a Swan and it was on our wedding list from Boots, we got the whole matching set of plates, cutlery etc with a autumn berry sort of pattern - the SC lasted…
Lunch ideas for DD (5) at school please
Hi Ive been having a struggle with DD for a while... She wont eat sandwiches, she hates the school dinners, well they are horrible and are brought in !! Both DDs will not eat pizza, fish fingers, baked beans etc !! So I thought Id send her some soup and the school could warm it up... homemade soup, barley veg and red…
OS Daily Monday 31st October
OS Daily Monday 31st October Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Monday 31st October. 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…
Weekly Flylady Thread 31st October 2011
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own…
Knitting Board/Loom
Hi, I couldn't find where to post this really - looked for a 'Craft' section but couldn't find one. I would love to try one of these but would like to find somebody who has already used one and can advise me what is the best size to buy. If I bought a larger one would I be able to make small items on it, or do I have to…
chocolate weetabix??
hi, I hope someone can help - i have a lot of weetabix biscuits left over - would i be able to crush them up and mix them with melted chocolate? (in the same way that we make 'chocolate rice krispies/cornflakes') has anyone tried making these? - do they taste nice? ( i don't want to make something and end up throwing them…
Less meat more cake?
With the price of meat on the increase need to find a way to keep my growing boys full. One will not eat mince however I cook it! The other would eat a cow a day if I let him! Have already increased carbs and veg but no filling them. So think pudding is the way. Time and money are short. Have made the tea loaf, but need…
OS Daily Sunday 30th
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 30th October. 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.…
Would someone please help me make a vegetarian lasagne
My son's lovely girlfriend is coming for dinner this week. She's a vegetarian for ethical reasons. We do eat a couple of veggie meals a week but apparently one of her favourite meals is veggie lasagne. It's something I've never made before, but I'd like to make one for her. Is it possible that I could make a vegetarian…
Inspire me, please!
I made hm veggie sausage rolls, and made the puff pastry too - its very therapeutic, but I dont do it often, honest. I have a rectangle of about six inches by eight left. Cheese straws are out, no marmite or mustard in the house. I have mushrooms, garlic, pappers, gorgeous mature gruyere, and a very old gouda in the fridge…
Easy simple scone recipe please!
Hi - wanna make some scones today so anyone with a basic,good and tested recipe, quick, post it before i lose the inclination LOL :j BTW - sweet scones Not those horrid cheesy or savoury ones pleeeeease :D
Daily Saturday 29th
Daily Saturday 29th October Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 29th October. 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…
OS ways to dry clothes....I have no central heating!
Due to some rotten weather here, my clothes can not stay dry :( I don't have a tumble dryer, and the only heating I have in this house is two gas fires...the one in the lounge is awaiting service so I can't use. The other does the job, but does not help with the dog running in and out? Is there anyway I can dry a lot of…
Spilt olive oil
Not a good mixture - a stone tile floor and a litre bottle of olive oil. I've done my best to clear it all up but am still left with a very slippery floor. Any suggestions??
Has anyone made clothes for build a bear?
Hi all, my little girl was bought a build a bear rabbit from a car boot and she really likes dressing it up however I am not willing to pay £10 an outfit for them. I have loads of wool and fabric at home and was gonna have a go at making some clothes for it. Has anyone else done this and can give me some tips? Would…
A smelly travelling question
This is an odd question, for which I apologise. DH likes shellfidsh and aspires to wards building a (big sigh) grotto in the garden lined with shells of see food he's eaten. We have a bin full of them here.:o:o However, he's got a new collection where he is living overseas, they are particularly lovely shells. He says he's…
OS ways to warm room
Hi all :) We live in a 3 bed rental property with the back of the house double glazed but the front single glazed. Our front room is devilishly cold in winter and even when we have the heating on, there is still a draft that comes in through the (very badly decayed) windows. Our landlord refuses to upgrade the rotten…
Prolonging the life of fresh berries
If you buy any fresh berries on a 'reduced special offer'; you can prolong their life by rinsing in vinegar. Prepare a mixture one part white or cider/apple vinegar to ten parts water, rinse the berries in it for a couple of minutes, then drain. This apparently kills all the bateria spores and will allow you to store the…

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