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what do you batch cook and what do freeze it in?
I am slowly eating the Cod my parents caught in Norway and making space in the freezer (long story) I would like to 'get ahead' and cook up some soups/linches/meals and freeze them for 'convenience food' Just wanted some ideas on what you would normally batch cook and what you freeze the food in? I tend to use zip lock…
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How to save money washing clothes?
How do you wash your clothes? We are using those gel tablet things but is it cheaper to use powder or something else? Any advice would be great.
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Grey mince!
Hiya everyone, I am a long term lurker on the old style board and I was wondering if I could ask for a little advice. This morning I tried to be super organised and cook a chilli in the slowcooker for tonights tea but when I got the mince out of the fridge is looked a bit grey and, well, unappealing! It didn't smell odd…
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Starting a stock cupboard
For those of us starting from scratch, what should a basic stock cupboard start with(to be added to over time)?
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O/S Weds 12th Sept 2012
Old Style Daily Thread Weds 12th Sept 2012 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 10th 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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Fleece under blankets - worth buying or not?
Thinking of investing in some Fleece underblankets for the beds and have spotted some online (silent night ones) for around £22 for the 2 beds. Are they worth getting or not as this year going to try and not have the heating on overnight to save money.
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Post your pantry photos!
I've come to realise that I need to organise my food supplies. I have an ok sized cupboard for food but can't seem to make it work. I am thinking of moving the lot into the utillty room and starting again. I've been Google searching but am only getting photos from websites selling pantry set ups. These "pantries" only have…
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How to measure for a pair of ready made curtains
Appologies for posting on this board but I know the OS people are very friendly. Ive found a fantastic pair of curtains in a charity shop and dont know if they shall fit my windoes. Mines a bay and if just measures my current ones using a tape measure and the curtains dangling now on 64" inches down and 63" accross thats…
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Icky stain on dark purple velvet armchair
Hoping some brilliant old-styler has an idea here. I've read the old threads on velvet cleaning but none is quite what I need. Basically my cat has sat on our lovely purple velvet armchair with an injured tail and there is now a nasty stain on the velvet from pus from the injury (I know, it makes me feel sick just typing…
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Baked goodies with a longer shelf life?
OH loves my baking, and having packed him off with some gingerbread biscuits for his 3-day work trip this week, I had the idea to make him a little surprise package for his longer trip next month (3 weeks, all the way up in Scotland) I'm assuming they'll be fine for him to transport in his suitcase on the flight up,…
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OS Daily Tuesday 11th September
Old Style Daily Thread Mon 11th Sept 2012 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 10th 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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Pickling and Canning
Hi oldstylees! Wondering if anyone has any tips for starting up canning and pickling? my late mum used to do this all the time and I have recently found all her pickling and canning recipes and would like to perhaps try with a few veg in the next month. Does anyone have any tips for jars/supplies?
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Old Style Children?
Anyone got any ideas on how to bring up my son (age 6) so that he appreciates the non-materialistic things in life? It is so hard to try and draw him away from the advertising and pressure from other kids to 'conform', i.e. buy the latest toy craze, eat junk food, play video games etc. HELP anyone?
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can someone help me with chutney quantities?
Hi there Can anyone help me with a chutney recipe, I've been kindly given 550g of plums which need using asap, I have a few chilli's knocking around in the fridge & some onions & a bottle of malt vinegar, I think I have some brown sugar too (though it may be soft brown) can I make a chutney from this? I am unsure about…
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Stripping colour from fabric
Hi Wondered if someone on here might know whether I can strip colour without using harsh chemicals. I bought some muslin clothes for my baby which are not colourfast as they were going cheap, and I want to strip the colour so that they fade to white and I don't have to worry about dying the other washing. Was thinking of…
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How do I use a pie bird?
I couldn't resist a cute Mason Cash aubergine coloured pie bird in Sainsburys reduced to £1.04 (from £3.50), but I don't know how to use it. Does anyone have any recipes and/or instructions? I particularly want to know if it is best to have a crust on the bottom of the pie or not. By the way - this is the pie bird. It is…
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O/S Daily Monday 10th September 2012
Old Style Daily Thread Mon 10th Sept 2012 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 10th 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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Washing umbrellas?
Can anyone advise please? I'd like to wash a smelly and grubby umbrella in warm soapy water to freshen and brighten it, but will this method mean that it will no longer be waterproof afterwards? Any help appreciated. TIA. [FONT="][threadbanner]box[/threadbanner][/FONT]
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Weekly Flylady Thread 10th September 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. There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own…
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Can anyone recommend a book on altering/mending clothes?
Hi all! I've tried searching but didn't come up with anyhting... Can anyone recommend a good book about altering and mending clothes? Amazon has lots about embellishing and customising, but I want good old fashioned "make it fit better and last longer"!
