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OS Friday 15th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 15th 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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I wonder if you can help me!!
I have two problems and if you have an idea on either, please share it with me. Firstly, I have a very smelly washing machine! I have cleaned the soap and conditioner dispenser, put the temp on 90 and sent it through a full cycle with no clothes or detergents. To no avail! Secondly, a thermos flask! My hubby left tropical…
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5 minute meals
Hi, I know there are a few advice threads but I was hoping to collect a few recipes together. Normally I stick to some of the brilliant menu plans on here but there are some nights where I can't face doing anything and the takeaway menus beckon. I was wondering if people have simple, cheap "five minute meals" they make in…
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Can I freeze this mixture?
Am looking at cutting out wheat and dairy from my diet for health reasons. I have made a cookie mixture from a recipe which consisits of chopped dates, walnuts, oats, mashed banana, olive oil and vanilla essesnce. I have baked some, do you think I can freeze the rest of the raw cookie mixture to cook another time?
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How often do you have pudding?
Just being a bit nosey really because I've seen a few posts on here by people who state what they're cooking for their dinner and then what pudding they're having that day. Hubby and I never eat pudding unless it's a meal out. We might do if we go to my mums for Sunday lunch, but that is a rarity! Just wondered what…
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Where is it possible to buy unground wheat/rye from?
I ask because many years ago I bought something from America called a whisper mill(electric) which is designed for grinding your own flour,the theory being that you store the wheat and just grind what you need(takes about 2 minutes)...would it work out any cheaper to get wheat in this way and make flour myself?
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Elderflower gin
I have just put some elderflower gin on to 'cook'. I used a recipe from the Telegraph, but then tweaked it from an online recipe. What I did was to pick a lot of elderflowers (the second recipe said to use as many as you could cram into a 250ml container, but the Telegraph said '25 flowers' which was useless - did they…
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Money saving on food shop
Hiya I am just after some hints and tips really. In our household is me and hubby and an almost 8 month old baby girl. I usually budget £200 a month on food and would like to try and cut this down for the next year at least. My baby has milk intolerance and also isnt allowed egg so she does have some baby jar food but as…
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how to clean dirty wood furniture ?
My Mum's neighbour is moving and clearing out old furniture. She's given mum a little fold down wood table - very pretty (with those twisted legs ... whatever they're called ... ) but it's FILTHY in places (really ingrained). has been stored in her garage for years. Anyone know how best to clean it without damaging the…
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help with making over a chest of drawers.
Hi i did post this in the shabby chic thread but had no response and need to know asap. Am looking to shabby up an order chest of drawers i have (first attempt) i would like to put some paper onto the chests, bit like decoupage type thing ( i have a table i got off ebay that has paper on the drawers etc) question is, what…
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Thursday 14th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 14th 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. Everyone’s…
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Kenwood chef
My small russell hobbs mixer is like me, getting on a bit, and yesterday when I used it there was a slight burning smell from the motor and it was making an awful rattling noise, so I may have to think about getting a new food mixer .The one I have I have had for many years and its done me good service but I don't think…
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Can you recommend good vegetable chopper
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good and easy to clean small gadget that will chop vegetables like onions, potatoes, peppers etc as I often make stews, soups and vege meals but find the preparation takes so long yet getting out and cleaning the food processor is almost worse!! Thanks
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Overwhelmed by clothes
There are clothes everywhere in my house, I haven't got to the bottom of the FOUR washing baskets for months, wardrobes have some space in as clean clothes never make it that far. I can never find anything to wear, for me or the kids. The only person who can mostly find clothes is hubby, because his wardrobe is so simple,…
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I don't know how to get my clothes clean
I know I should ask my Mum about this, but the honest answer is that I'm too embarrassed that I'm nearly 32 and still can't wash clothes properly. It's becoming more noticeable now as we have a 17 month old who likes to spread her food! My basic routine at the moment is that everything gets chucked in the washing basket…
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Do you eat food past its sell by,best before or use by date to save money?
For example, I have an uncooked pizza, in the fridge since purchase, and as usual for pizza-all meat (usually chicken,pepperoni,or ham) has been previously cooked. Its 7 days past its sell by date. I have unknowingly eaten sausage rolls past their 'use-by' date before (never frozen-over 1 week old), and they tasted fine…
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Urgent - what can you make with...
A tin of salmon and a bag of pasta? Urgent request for todays tea please :D
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pork and lamb mince recipes pls
PLS HELP LOL thought i was doing my OH a favour when i spotted pork and lamb mince yellow stickies at 25p for 500g so i bought 4 of each what can we make with it pls any suggestions and recipes
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O/S Daily Thread 13th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 13th 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. Everyone’s…
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Marshmellow fluff recipe
I saw a recipe ,think it was similar to flapjacks but used marsmellow fluff,can anyone help?
