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Archives for September 2012

3 ways to cook a chicken!
Hi all, On one of the debt free diaries someone posted about how to cook and use the whole chicken 3 ways. I have searched and can't find it. Can anyone help. I believe you use the meat and then cook the bones, but am at a loos as to the 3rd use. Many thanks.
4 courgettes and a cabbage
My dad gave me 4 courgettes and a white cabbage and I have absolutely no idea what to do with them. I'm a terrible cook so any quick and easy recipes will be most appreciated. Otherwise, I'll keep them until they need throwing out and then bin them.
When things just aren't all that easy!
I rejoined here because I need to learn to 'tighten my belt'. You see, end of last year I had a complete nervous breakdown - together with a hospitilisation and everything. My family flew me overseas to get treated. Overworking was the major contributor (I was LIVING at work and on duty 24/7 for 18 months...literally) I…
OS Daily - Saturday 29th September 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. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
Turn baby's old cot into a craft table
Hi, Saw this and thought it may be handy to some people and am looking forward to trying it when DD is big enough for a bed :) Once you are no longer using the cot remove one side and raise the base to mid level remove mattress and replace with chalk board add craft pots and a couple of little chairs and you end up with a…
34 crock pot meals in 1 day
Hi all Just saw this and thought of giving it a go and thought some of you may be interested http://lovingmynest.com/learning-activities/freezer-crock-pot-cooking-day/ Will see how I get on! Nikkei x
Mealplans WB 1st October
I can't see a mealplans thread for next week yet, so I thought I'd start one. And, BTW, how is it the first of October next week? :eek: Friday - macaroni cheese with peas and bacon Saturday - cheese and onion pasty / pie (I'm not sure which I'll make yet) with baked beans Sunday - roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and roast…
Boiling water on tap?
Just seen an ad on TV for a system that provides boiling water on tap in the kitchen. 100 degrees actual boiling water, out of what looks like a normal kitchen mixer tap with the water turned on with a mixer tap style lever. Am I the only one who thinks that sounds horrendously dangerous? Not to mention the cost of keeping…
Cracked Crockpot?
Hi Everyone, I usually put dinner in the slow cooker before I go to work and leave it until I get in (approx 9 hours) I notices last week that the pot has a crack in the bottom and yesterday some of the liquid leaked through into the heated silver part. (only a small amount) Is it too dangerous to leave on today? Thanks :)
OS Daily Thread Friday 28th September
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 welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
So what is the weirdest thing you saw in a charity shop today?
As a fan of the thread on all our charity shop bargains I thought you might join me in this thread of the oddest/weiredest things you saw while trawling through the charity shops to nab those bargains. Today I saw a box of snail shells for use with canned snails (can't imagine anyone round here buying them)! :rotfl:
Preparing for winter IV
Hi everyone, As the last 'preparing for winter' thread has now grown very long, I think it's time for a new one, and what better time of year to begin to prepare than the end of September. :) So here goes....a shiny new thread. Please post below all your preparations for winter. If you want to read through the tips on the…
Making a pink cake
Didn't really know where to ask this. I am wanting to make a pink cake, I have been looking around google and people say to use a white cake mix and add red colouring. Does anyone know a recipe for white cake mix?
What do do with nice salami
Hello! Among the oddities of my life is that I have access to very nice, German style meats prepared by a Ugandan lady who used to live in Berlin. She delivers them to my office and I'm very spoilt! This week she had some scrummy looking salami slices. What can I do with them, as my oven doesnt really get hot enough for…
How can I remove paint from a jumper??
Do any of you wonderful people out there have any ideas on this one?? I have a favourite jumper and was stupid enough not to get changed when I did some painting. The jumper is I think an acrylic mix and the paint is that which goes on walls inside.Emulsion I suppose. Any ideas gratefully recieved. I haven't tried anything…
A mystery for you housewives......! (slightly risque)
I love old books and was in bed last night looking through one published in 1937 that has a household hint, thought and recipe for everyday of the year. One of the "thoughts" which are written as poems, was the following: DOOR STEPS She was whitening a doorstep as I passed along the way, scrubbing hard, then rinsing - she…
How do you economise on kitchen paper towel use?
I seem to be using kitchen towel like crazy. Normal roll 2-3 days and a fat roll 3-4 day! I guess partly OCD to do with hating dish/sponge cloths. I tend to stick to 50p per roll budget or fat roll equivalent. If it's not napkin use, it's wiping down kitchen sides, blotting or drying food, spills, cleaning etc. How do you…
What to do with plaice
My husband went fishing last weekend and came home with a some lovely mackerel and some plaice. I'm not over keen on plaice as I've only ever really had it poached in milk and found it very bland. Is there any wonderful OSers that have any ideas on what to do with it? Thank you
chicken - what can I cook & freeze?
Hi there, I'm planning my meals for next month & in a bid to be more organised, economical & less wasteful I'm trying to do a massive shop after pay day & cook & freeze as much as possible, however looking at my list/meal planner this is mostly all mince or sausage based dinners Can anyone suggest some dished I can make &…
What can I do with two baths full of hot water?
This may be a lost cause... I have a big leak coming out of the side of my house, and for a brief moment, running the hot water seemed to stop the leak (it has since started again so was obviously pointless!) so to that end, I filled both baths with hot water. Now, I have two baths full of hot water (rapidly cooling I…

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