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Giant cup cake help needed!
I'm making a giant cupcake for a friends birthday. Using a silicone mould and I'm confused about which recipe to use. I've googled and found quite few recipes but they all seem to have very mixed reviews! Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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What to do with a load of meat?
Had to place an order for my boss for an online meat order. Due to website issues and repeated unsuccessful attempts to pay, ended up phoning to make the payment, delivery due yesterday. Imagine the look on my face when delivery arrived for every single order:eek: Phoned them up and they were unbelievably helpful, their…
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mealplans WB25th June
I couldn't see a thread already, and just sorting out the plan for next week, so thought I would get it started. I am trying to use up freezer stuff, without refilling too much, but that is easier said than done sometimes, but I want to make room for a farm shop trip, which always involves purchasing a LOT of meat :D Mo…
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Please help! Need impressive lunch on a budget
As you can see from my sig. DH and I are in horrific debt. We had our LBM this month and as a result are cutting back drastically! The problem is, we have DH's parents (who know nothing of debt) coming for lunch at the weekend. They are quite well to do so can hardly do turkey twizzlers :rotfl: Need to come up with an…
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Friday 22nd June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 22nd June. 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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Home Made Vs. Shop Bought
I was just having a nosey on Pinterest when I noticed a pin for home made cherry jam. That got me thinking, is it cheaper to make things like that yourself at home, or buy them in the supermarket? Some things, like value bread for instance can cost as little as 47p per loaf, can you make home made bread as cheaply as that?…
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What to eat, no cooker, microwave, fridge
Just a kettle, so not much choice then. Been eating noodles everyday, and had a salad, can keep meat for 2 days. I don't suppose theres much you can suggest with cooker, fridge or micowave
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Peanut butter icecream
I've used Advanced search, and looked at the threads to do with peanut butter, but I can't find a recipe for peanut butter icecream. We've just finished a tub of the M & S Peanut Butter Heaven and it is really is heavenly! But not very OS. Does anyone make a peanut butter icecream, even better a no-churn one as I don't…
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OK time to own up and not be shy!
Obviously everyone here tries to be old style (we all know it's not possible 24 hours a day) In my experience, cooking from scratch doesn't need to be too expensive but can be time consuming and messy! My dad thinks i hold the world record for making the most mess whilst making a simple salad! The 'OS Kitchen picture…
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Thursday 21st June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 21st June. 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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Ideas please?
Hi, My OH works in a college that runs butchery courses, as a result he gets to buy good cuts of meat at really good prices as its the meat that the students practice on. The other day he got a 1.6kilo beef roasting joint. I have cut it in to four and frozen it, however, Im not really sure what to do with it, any ideas…
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Sweet potatoes, processed peas and cream of tartar
Having a clear out in the kitchen and looking for help use these up, not necessarily in one recipe!!! Sweet potatoes someone brought round for a BBQ recently. BB date is 31st May, should I just chuck or will they be ok? Not something I'd normally buy, what can I put them in? Processed peas - bought these by accident…
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Help with a new sofa!
Hi all, Is been a while since I've posted but ive still been lurking :D 4 years ago we bought a sofa from dfs which I loved (and still do now) but with 2 indoor cats and a OH who has eczema he can no longer sit on it without it irritating him. It's half suede and the rest is all cushions I wash it all regularly and Hoover…
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Sorry guys im stuck, need ideas please
Im anoyed with myself for not realising my store cupboard and freezers got so low. hubby thourght he was getting paid friday buts its actually monday:eek: I am an os er so should have all the answers. but looking at random ingrediants and now not so sure? im defrosting pack 2plain naan bread-to make naan bread pizza we…
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O/S Daily Thread Wed 20th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 19th June. 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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Where does Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall shop for his every day things?
OK - so a random question but it's got me thinking. He's all about eating what he grows and rears himself but what about the things he doesn't and can't. He isn't a lover of the supermarkets (good on him IMO) as those who have watched his programmes know...he made this clear when he did his bit against eating barn chickens…
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OS Daily Thread Tues 19th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 19th June. 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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Help with an old style weekly shop!
Somebody kindly directed me onto this forum. I would really appreciate some advice/hints on doing a weekly shop. I've fallen into a terrible and costly habit of going to Asda every single day and it's costing me a fortune. Can anybody help me out? What sort of things can I buy so that I can make a meal every evening? I…
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What is easier to clean a leather or chenille sofa
I am thinking of buying a new sofa. Does anyone know which one is easier to clean leather or chenille? Chennile is £100 cheaper for the same model but I don't know why.
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where has my luxury fish pie thread gone?
can anyone help?
