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iron - hardwater area
I seem to go through irons at a rate of 1 a year. The water here is really hard, and the irons start spitting brown gunk over our clothes, I do use that descaler stuff to try and eek them out a bit longer. My current iron has had it, and as I've got a currys voucher I thought I'd use it on a new iron. I've heard that Tefal…
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How to turn a meat and potato pie filling into a curry
Hi Im currently defrosting an already made meat and potato pie filling but fancy more of a curry, its only a two portion amount, what can I add to it to make it more of a curry (not too hot please) I have in my cupboard: Ground corriander ground Turmeric Hot & mild chilli powder garam masala And have some ginger pieces in…
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In-flight Crochet
I'm going on a long haul flight soon and though i might take some crochet with me to do on the plane. I've looked and knitting needles are ok to take on the plane security wise, so i presume a crochet hook is ok too. Then it occurred to me that i would have nothing to cut my yarn with as scissors are banned. Does anybody…
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Mexican Burrito Recipe ?
Hi all, Got mexican burritos on the menu tonight and wondered if any of you have a good recipe you use? Intending on using flour tortillas and filling with lettuce, vegetable rice, mixed beans in chilli sauce, sour cream, guacamole and a spiced mince. So, any ideas what spices should be in the minced beef? I could use my…
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Big roast on a budget
I'm planning a big roast dinner for 16, 10 adults, 6 kids, and am wondering what sort of amounts I should buy, meat wise especially. I'd like to do beef and lamb, and possibly chicken, but we've only got a standard oven although I could borrow a little rotiserie oven for the chicken.Its not for 6 weeks, but I want to get…
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O/S Fri 14th Sept 2012
Old Style Daily Thread Fri 14th Sept 2012 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 14th 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…
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How to Preserve Jalapeno Peppers
i have grown some jalapeno peppers, and as a gift to a friend who loves them i thought i would present some to her for christmas, but can they be done in balsamic vinegar?
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At the age of 62...
I just bought my first pair of Doc Martens... :eek: Plus a retro Joops bag (both in the vintage section of the local Sue Ryder). I think I'm about to grow old disgracefully! (but cheaply ;) ).
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Anyone tried home dry cleaning?
Hi everyone. I was rather hoping one of you fine people would be able to help. I bought a red coat last year but it has gone a bit grubby and needs a clean. It's supposed to be dry clean only but I don't really want to fork out the cash for it (you know how it is!) Anyway I've seen stuff in the shops for doing dry cleaning…
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Best way to clean a roman blind?
Not sure if this is entirely the right section but I hope someone can help me :) Am about to put up my curtains at my front door again to keep the heat in (yes, it's that time of year already!!) and I have a small roman blind on my front door as I have a glass section in the door and it was mainly to stop the sunshine…
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Heating on or off in empty rooms
Hello all. Wonder if anyone can help with this. My little darlings have finally left home permanently (I think). So I now have 2 almost empty bedrooms, plus another small room which I just use for storage. I’m wondering if I should turn off the radiators in those rooms altogether or to keep them on low for times when I do…
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Thursday 13th Septemer
Old Style Daily Thread Thurs 13th Sept 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…
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stocking up while I can
my OH is currently on sick pay. this will be full pay for another 3 months, due to lymphoma, then down to half pay. so I am stocking up while we can afford it. so far tea bags coffee.... cant do with cheap stuff lol sugar Bbeans, 4x4 packs soaps washing powder toothpaste. any suggestions on stuff that will last would be…
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good iron/ ironing system
Hey everyone looking for some advice , husband has got a new job where he has to wear shirts etc, i have been ironing his shirts but i feel i am not getting all the creases out, this is the same when i iron tops of my own So i think i need a new iron or one of these ironing system thingy's, can anyone recommend one that…
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Healthy meals that can be cooked from frozen?
This may not even be possible but are there any meals that I can cook from scratch, freeze and then cook through from frozen? Yet another night here, my dinner has been snacks....in this case Ham slices and crisps as I was late home (work, medical appt, then dogs walked and fed before I even consider myself) and my dinner…
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Dry food containers
Does anyone know where i can buy some food containers(dry foods) like this, or similar? Cheap as poss? All the one's i've seen that are even at all similar it costs £8 to buy online (incl del) :(
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Buying Bread or Baking Bread?
As the title asks - what is the cheapest method nowadays in your opinion?
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Cooking & heating during power cuts - 70's style!
I have very fond memories of the winters in the 70's (when I was a child). Endless power cuts, snow up to the windows, card games by the light of the Tilley lamp... We used to live in the cosy kitchen (the sitting room never seemed to get warm). Mum used to heat the room with an Aladdin paraffin heater, one of those lovely…
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How much cake mix?
I'd like to make a cake for DD's birthday this week. She's got her heart set on a princess castle so I thought I could use an empty bean can to bake the towers. Problem is I don't know how I can work out how much cake mix I would need to put in each can. Does anyone know if there's a general rule for working out how much…
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Feeding 2 pool teams on £10
Hi everyone, Does anyone have any good cheap receipes to feed about 20 people at my local pub for £10 or less. Something for winter so warming and stew type/sausage casserole/curry/chilli etc Thanks!
