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Archives for May 2012

Have i got enoff buffet food?....
....for a 100 (adults) guest i have 240 sandwiches (ham, egg, chesse) 100 sauage rolls (home made) 100 chesses straws (home made) 144 volervonts (prawn and chicken) 150 pices inedin platter 150 pices of chicken platter 50 duck rolls 50 veg rolls 50 pcs prawn crips and veg with dips and then a few frozen deserts and cup…
What was the name of that TV program about money saving ideas!?
Can't for the life of me remember what channel or the name of the program! But it had lots of different people on it ... and they'd focus on a family or a couple and set them a challenge like doing their shopping on £50 etc and then a rather authoritative looking lady who wore a hat who would help people save money on…
anti bacterial washing powder?
Has anyone heard of this/know where I can get it? My boyfriend is in Afghanistan and has been ill quite a few times already with vomiting/diarrhoea etc. The medic has suggested he use an anti bacterial washing powder. He has asked me to get him some of this but I have looked in the supermarkets and had a google and can't…
Harvester Pasta
Hello, Just wondering if anyone could possibley help me. We really love the basic simple pasta in the salad area in Harvester (the restaurant) and was wondering if anyone knew the receipe or if anyone could work out the receipe for it? With all this hot weather we just want something nice and cool. Many Thanks
OS Daily Monday 28th May
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 28th May 2012 . 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.…
homemade crisp
does anyone have a recipe please for crisp or dorotos
How do I get ink out of leather
Help:eek: I had a mishap with a pen today whilst on the beach and I have a round black pen stain on the outside of my leather handbag:mad: Its my lovely brown Radley bag as well, and I'm so cross with myself.Anyone have any ideas how I can get it out of leather
Weekly Flylady Thread 28th May 2012
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. New style this week depending on how much time and motivation you have. The idea is that even if you are really busy you don't need to fall off the wagon! Every room comes back…
Baking ideas for allotment site open day?
My allotment site are having an open day in late July, and it's been suggested that the cakes & muffins we sell / have with tea have ingredients grown on the site, such as carrot cake....I've got a recipe for a scrummy carrot cake, and one for carrot & orange muffins, but could do with a few more ideas to share at the next…
Novice baker needs help please
I baked 2 batches of cookies this morning from a recipe I have used about 4 times before. The 1st batch came out fine but the 2nd mixture was very crumbly & dry by when it was meant to be "slightly sticky". I am 99% sure I weighed the ingredients out the same as the recipe- the only differences were- the butter had been…
Does anyone clean their carpet by hand?
Hi, just looking for some advice please. I always remember my mum cleaning our massive lounge carpet with a hard bristled brush with detergent on hands and knees. I was just wondering if anyone does this? I need to clean our living room carpet and do not have spare extra cash to hire carpet cleaner and wanted to know is…
OS daily Sunday 27th May
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 27th May 2012 . 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.…
removing tea stains from clothes
bought 2 new tops for work and of course on first wear I spilled tea on both ( I haven't many so every top is precious!). Searched the internet and have tried vinegar, bicab, washing up liquid but they are still there. Probably not helped by the fact I like builders tea. Any ideas? Thanks Meames
Morrison's date and walnut bread £1.75
Love this bread but price is now ridiculous for a small loaf, any ideas for doing it at home especially quantities of walnuts and dates?
Good recipe for a slow cooker stew
My wife decided to buy a slow cooker to make cooking a little easier, when it's my time to cook. I have some braising 'slow cook' steak, but now need a good and easy to follow recipe to help me cook it. I assume a stew or is it a casserole that I would be best to make. Can anybody help please ? thanks !:beer:
O/S/Daily Saturday 26th May 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 24th May 2012 . 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…
Mealplans WB Mon 28 May 2012
Hope everyone had a good week. Sorry if thread already started but couldnt find it. Hot weather has hijacked my meal plans this week. Too hot to cook and have been too lazy :o Am trying to be more organised for next week, so here goes: Mon 28 Home made tandoori chicken,salad, rice tue Fajhitas wed Chicken and mushroom…
Getting mould off fabric?
Hi all, I'm hoping that all you experts can help me. My flat has a really bad mould problem. It often gets onto blankets and cushions, which I tend to throw out but it's got onto my favourite bedspread and my favourite shirt. Is there any way of getting rid of it? Washing them doesn't seem to help but I can't think of…
O/S Daily Thread Friday 25th May 2012
O/S Daily Thread Friday 25th May 2012 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 24th May 2012 . 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…
How could I remove gloss/paint from marble?
hello all, I've just started my own cleaning business and today noticed that my client had large dollops of old paint/gloss on her fireplace. She didn't know if it was made of marble (its about 1 inch thick) or not. But I need to be careful just in case that it is! Thank in advance.

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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
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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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
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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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