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Is making home made jam cost effective?
We don't eat an awful lot of jam but I would like to try making some, however, I wondered how cost effective this actually is? Any jam makers out there that can give me an idea?
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Urgent bread maker dough question...
Hi, I'm using a kenwood BM450 to make dough for naan breads, however the recipe says it makes 3 breads but theres only two of us. Can I freeze a third of the dough for another time? It's already risen in the BM & I'm not sure if it can be frozen now. Or should I cook all three and freeze the third one already cooked?…
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What to do with rabbit/GP dirty bedding?
Hi all, we have a few rabbits and guinea pigs and I was wondering what you do with the dirty stuff. I try and compost some of it but there's so much of it and OH is beginning to moan about taking it to the tip because it makes the car stink. Any ideas?
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Frozen Turkey
Hello all. Just sorting out all the food in the chest freezer that hasn't been eaten over Christmas/New Year period so i can meal plan what I need to buy when doing weekly shop end of week. BUT have just found a frozen turkey, which I remember buying when they were reduced after Christmas last year :o (2011!!!). Will this…
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Can I cook frozen pie without defrosting?
Quick question, please can someone help. I made a chicken pie (chicken already cooked) and put it in the freezer. Can I put it straight in the oven to cook or does it need defrosting first? Thank you.x
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Top tips?
Here I am again trying to be sensible. My main issues are husband working shifts,teenage son unpredicatable around food and meal times....makes for expensive chaos. I'm thinking of saying to son " the meal will be at 6 take it or leave it". If he chooses to waste his money on expensive junk it's up to him:o Need to plan…
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Silverside roasting times help.
Hi I currently Have a 1.75kg Silverside in the oven at gas mark 4,it is covered over and has liquid in the base to stop it drying out. How long should I cook it for to cook it medium rare?
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Dairy and fat free puddings/biscuits?
On a new healthy eating plan which means no dairy and no fat. I have today made a dairy and fat free tea loaf, but am sure I will get fed up of this after a while. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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Random mix of leftovers
Hi, I have 1kg of cooked ham, 2 parsnips, 3 carrots, 2 swedes and loads of sprouts left from Christmas. Can I chuck it all in a pan together and get a reasonable stew, or will I need to do the root veg first and add the sprouts and ham later? Or is it worth buying a bag of value carrots to add to the mix?
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What do you do to make your life easier?
2013 is going to be all about making my life easier so thatI have more time to enjoy things. Off the top of my head, here are a few things I’ve alreadystarted doing: · Long gone are the days where I’d get my haircoloured at the hairdressers, pop to the beauty salon for a wax/massage/facial/nails.With 3 children under 5 I…
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Calendar website
On the calendar/new year/getting organised theme, I'm reposting a link to a site that I have found tremendously useful over the years. I'm about to print some pages again now. It's a free and simple calendar generator - you choose the layout, start date and number of weeks. It does the rest and creates your calendar for…
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Bread sticking to bread pan! :(
HELP! :( please :o
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The Great 'how do you stop fruit and veg rotting' Hunt
Great 'how do you stop fruit and veg rotting' Hunt Whether you've bought it or grown it, too many of us don't use it all. So we want to share your tips on what you do to prolong the life of different types of fruit and veg. Give us tips for bananas and melons alike. View all past Great Hunts [threadbanner] box…
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OS Daily Wed 2 Jan
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 2nd January 2013 - New Years Day. 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…
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Help, My Broth Mix Has Fermented
Nothing to see here
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Fireplace help
Hello Does anyone have any suggestions on how we can reduce the size of the fireplace? We currently have 2 baking trays strapped to the front of the fireplace with gaffer tape to reduce the size (its smokey without this) but looking for an old style solution. Thanks in advance Jo
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Getting a Grip in 2013
Hello OS-ers I thought I would start a thread to say hello as I hope to be spending more time in this area of the forums during 2013. It's time to 'Get a Grip' and get my household sorted out and, having been browsing this area of the forums, I reckon I'll be in good company here - My aims for 2013 are: 1. Decluttering -…
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No supermarket shopping since Christmas Eve
I'm just so proud of myself, I had to come and blow my own trumpet! Having overspent on Christmas groceries, as usual, I have made a concerted effort to avoid going to the supermarket. We are now down to the last loaf out of the freezer, so I'm having to be creative with lunches, but the kids love buffet meals. Luckily my…
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Curtains
Hello! I've been lurking in the OS section for a while, but this is my first post. Since moving house last year I've been incredibly stingy with the heating and have vowed not to order anymore heating oil than what was in the tank when we moved in. We have an open fire with a back boiler which is brilliant (will hopefully…
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can I freeze mackerel pate?
Happy New Year OS'ers, just a little question.. I made mackerel pate yesterday with creme fraiche have some leftover & don't really want to eat it all week so was wondering if I could freeze a couple of portions for later in the month? Any help is greatly appreciated.
