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Traditional Paella recipe
Not really moneysaving but hoping some of the friendly folks on here can help. Long shot I know. A few months ago one of the supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsburys or Waitrose) published a fantastic traditional paella recipe by a Spanish chef in their magazine. Can't remember the exact ingredients but remember it…
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The Telegraph's Recipe on a budget
The Telegraph have started a new weekly Recipe on a Budget column. Lamb, rosemary and cannellini beans with buttered cabbage This one is £5 for a family and really lovely. Spiced spring onion fishcakes with lemon yoghurt This one is a £10 "supper dish" for 6 people. Pork/Beef casserole with mushrooms You don't need to buy…
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Advice on Freezing Sauce
I made a pasta sauce last night It consisted of: Can of chicken soup splash double cream cooked smoked bacon shredded cooked chicken (not previously frozen) Some cream cheese (philly alike) Grated cheese So my question is could I freeze this, there is quite a bit left and it seems a shame to throw it, the chicken used in…
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Cheaper to make yoghurt??
Does it work out much cheaper to make yoghurt?? Noticing greek is going up a fair bit, wondering if I could do it (without poisoning myself) at home..I am no nigella Is it simpler? any special apparatus needed? and how much does it cost you on average at 1.70 per kg of Greek its getting wayy too pricey! Any input would be…
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Best before.... Use by help
Morning, My online supermarket shop bought on Thursday had items with close dates AGAIN!!! (Still trying to get through on the phone to complain) one item is a whole chicken that has a use by 02 feb. My question is would you cook it? I'm never bothered by best before dates but use by on meat worries me. I can't smell it to…
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OS Daily thread Saturday 2nd Feb
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…
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What's with Vegan Subs when we can go Old Style?
I am planning to go vegan soon but am astounded how much vegan must-have ingredients cost these days ie., Yeast Flakes, Buillon Powder, Egg Replacer, Shcheese, Nuts, Agave Syrup, Flax Seeds, Spelt Flour... Is this how vegans eat normally having their veggies and pulses flavoured with manufactured products or seeds/nuts…
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What is cake flour?
I have a new cake recipe which calls for cake flour? can i substitute SR instead? Many thanks.
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Cleaning crystal points
I want to buy some crystal points and ebay has some cheap ones which are unpolished or more expensive polished ones. I have looked into how to polish then and it suggests Oxalic acid. I have never heard of this and it sounds quite potent! Is there something old stylee I can buff these crystal points up with? Thanks in…
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Do you give yourself an allowance??
Hi I am new here, hoping you guys can assist I want to try to reduce my spending and make things stretch a bit more. Also want to stop using my debit card and stick to cash. Was thinking of maybe giving myself a £30 allowance each month to try and keep disciplined then put my card away for safe keeping/emergency Do you…
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What do you cut out/down on when reducing grocery spending
First of all sorry if this has been asked but searching is proving difficult especially with me being in very very poor health. So I am intrigued as to those who have managed to reduce their grocery bill and what exactly you have to do to get the amount down. Is it dropping to supermarket own labels? Is it cutting out…
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Uses for a soft-leaf lettuce
Can anyone give me any ideas of what to do with the enormous (10 inches across :eek:) soft-leaf lettuce I got in my veg box yesterday? I'm not a great fan of salads even in the middle of summer and can't summon up any enthusiasm for them on a cold, damp February day, and I really can't think what else to do with it. I've…
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How much do you spend on bread every year ?
I was looking at last year's figures after finally me and SWAMBO agreed on a bread we both like. The bread in question is the Lidl sliced White seeded loaf at £0.99. We spent on that alone £208 last year plus the occasional treat of freshly made bread from the local baker at around £30 for the year. So at £238 a year where…
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Mealplans WB 4th Feb
Can't believe January is over already. We have been really good at sticking to the meal plans so far this year so hopefully will be able to keep it up as saving us lots of money. Plan for next week, mine starts on a Saturday Saturday - Sausage and Pasta Soup Sunday - Sweet & Sour Turkey with Rice, think I have some fortune…
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What's in your organic veg box, how much does it cost and what are you doing with it?
I have recently signed up to an organic veg box scheme from a local farm. I would be interested to see what others think of it and whether it is good value or not. I'm not used to buying organic veg as I usually go for basics/market value etc so am out of touch with prices. But I decided to give this a go for convenience…
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Friday 1st Feb 2013
O/S Daily Friday 1st Feb 2013 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,…
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Use fountain pens, get pretty ink on the cheap!
I started using fountain pens about a year ago as part of a general interest in switching to quality reusable products rather than throwaway ones, but it is becoming obvious to me now what a money saver they are. Does anybody else use them to replace pretty throwaway but expensive stationery? I've always been a sucker for…
