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New improved Stardrops all-purpose cleaner mix
Someone I know has had major surgery and has to really keep domestic surfaces, especially in the toilet and bathroom, scrupulously clean. She wasn't convinced of the anti-bacterial properties of the white vinegar in the current MSE OS all-purpose cleaner mix of Stardrops, white vinegar and water. So, I've mixed up a batch…
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Which wine from M&S meal deal is best for cooking with?
Can anyone tell me which wine is best to cook with that is in the M&S dine in for 2 meal deal? Neither hubby or I drink alcohol and the only non alcoholic drink they offer which we like is orang juice which is sold out a lot of the time. Therefore what wine would you recommend from the M&S dine in for two meal deal?
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Making a cheesecake with mascarpone - advice please
Hello I am hoping some of you clever Old Stylers can advise me as I don't want to mess this up!! I bought 2 tubs of chocolate mascarpone in the Xmas reductions at Mr Ts for 26p each. Currently they are in the freezer but I have people for dinner on Saturday and I want to make a cheesecake, something I have never attempted…
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How to make american style pancakes more exciting?
Hello all! Im having a big welcome brunch for a new roommate on Sunday, and will be making lots of American style pancakes. We'll have maple syrup on hand along with some sauteed apples to put on top (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sauteed-apples/detail.aspx) but I'm wondering what I can do to the pancakes themselves to give…
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Meal plans WB 15th January
Hey everyone, I couldn't see a thread started, so please merge if there is one. My sleep addled brain has just finalised the menu for next week, so thought I would get it posted before I change my mind (AGAIN :o ) Sun 15 Slow roast shoulder of lamb, with celeriac, swede and carrot, roast spuds and cabbage Mon 16 lamb &…
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OS Daily Friday 13th January
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 13th January. 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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Sausage Making Advice - Please Wade In!
Evening all! My OH is dead keen on all things porky, and is very set on the idea of sausage making. We all (me, OH, 2 small kids) eat them, and actually I would like to have a go too. It's the OH birthday coming up in three weeks, and to make up for last year's Birthday of Doom (I won't go into it now!) I thought a sausage…
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Creased Leather Coat
Hiya Whilst visiting my SIL over new year she gave me her old clothes to go through to have whatever I wanted. Apart from a few tops and jeans, I also got a lovely leather coat. But she was only getting rid of it because it was creased. The label says it can only be cleaned by leather professionals. So my question..... How…
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I don't know what to cook!!
Hello. I have "lurked" for a while and have been following OS enviously for quite some time. A bit of background: When I was growing up both of my parents worked full time so I was expected to come home and make my own dinner everyday after school, however this consisted of putting either a shop brought or a homemade ready…
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Lots of Almonds!!
Help! I am in Spain and have been given 3 kilo's!!!!! of almonds, what on earth can I do with them?
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Help! No Baking Beads, what can I use?
The recipe I'm planning on doing tonight needs me to bake pastry and I need baking beads, I don't have any so what can I use instead? I have chickpeas - would they just burn?
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avon skin so soft ?
I read on here somewhere OS uses for Avon skin so soft but can`t for the life of me remember what it`s uses are.Can anyone help me or did I dream it ?:question:
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OS meet up in Bristol anyone?
hi all What about coming to Bristol in March for a meet up ?:) Thanks Jac :D I enjoyed the one in Birmingham last January and it's great to put names to faces. Who's in? We can discuss dates as we go. Gintot
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New Curry Secret question help please
I have the Curry Secret book. I then noticed on ama*on that the New Curry Secret is available, I noticed a lot of posts said the new base recipe doesn't stink the house out like the old one so i have ordered New Curry Secret today. Please can someone tell me the difference between the base sauces, i am assuming it's no…
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OS Daily Thursday 12th January
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 12th January. 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…
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Dandelion & Burdock Substitute
I read a post recently about someone adding almond extract to cola to get a cheap substitute for Dr Pepper. But I was wondering if such a thing would work for creating something that resembles Dandelion & Burdock (the typical supermarket variety) - even if it is only a small resemblence? It's my favourite soft drink, but…
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Whoopsie
I'm not sure if there is a thread on this already but thought it would be good to post our best 'whoopsie' bargains in one place. So... Mine tonight at MrW (after shamefully following the reduction guns) 2 pints milk 20p 1 posh salami, fig and mozzarella pizza 99p 8 chicken drumsticks £1.25 4 part boned huge chicken…
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Breaking down jobs into small chunks!
Hi i wanted to clean my cupboards and empty jars ( bits in bottom etc )and wash out and recycle etc . This job would have taken me a fair bit of time so i am doing one jar a day! Anyone else do this for any other jobs?
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Single person - can I eat for £60 a month?
Yes I know, variations on this have been done to death. My story; it's looking likely I will be made redundant, I've been going through the figures, reducing bills, cutting back on this and that etc. and £60 a month is the maximun I can afford. I've come up with this meal plan, the same thing everyday, I don't know a great…
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Hummus
I soaked some chick peas for 8 hours, that finished 6pm last night. I didn't have time to cook and make hommus out of them. I did put them in the fridge. Do I presume right that I can go ahead and still use them now?
