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O/S Daily Sunday 24th February
O/S Daily Sunday 24th March 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…
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Experimental cooking
I have this last couple of weeks decided to experiment with some different ways of cooking. :whistle: On camp the other week I made cups of tinfoil (moulded it on the bottom of a cup) dripped in a spot of oil and cooked eggs on the griddle plate of my cobb bbq oven. Earlier I tried the method of cooking a swede whole in…
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Shoe repair
I've got a pair of deck shoes and the sole has split on one of them so it's letting in water. The upper part of each shoe is in reasonable condition. If I take them into a high street shoe repairer will they be able to fix them or should I just buy a new pair (£40 or so)? Thanks.
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could you help me put meals together
hello all hope you are all having a fab snow day... i personally havnt got dressed but then i am 7 months preggers so i think i have an excuse not to go out in the snow!! well anyways over the next few weeks we are having our loft turned into a bedroom so any money that we have will be going into the loft fund!!! this week…
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Your firewood/logs bargains
Managed to find a source for whisky barrel lids for burning in my stove.All american white oak with Jack Daniels/Jim Beam stamps etc on them with the date of storage. Need to collect them and cut them up but not too bad for £10:j
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Creative cook? how can I use up....
Hi in a lovely Christmas hamper I got some whittards white hot chocolate powder and some whittards hot chocolate and ginger powder. Both these say to mix with milk to make a drink, however I know I'll never do this. Can anyone think of a way I can use these perhaps to make cakes or something? I really don't want to waste…
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Slow cooker how-to
Hi, Please could someone explain to me how to cook more than just a casserole-type meal in a slow cooker. I have just read on a `how to save money` thread that people cook meatloaf and lasagne in them... Meatloaf - do you cook the mince first? I add an egg to bind it, do you still do that? How do you shape it? Lasagne -…
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a shopping list programme/website
Hi All you MSE'rs I have also put this question on the techies forum but think you may be able to help me or give me ideas! I HATE shopping I HATE meal planning and I HATE having to link the 2 of them together!!!:mad: There is only me so it makes the whole process seem a lot of work for nothing! I am also looking to lose…
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O/S DAILY Saturday 23rd March
O/S Daily Saturday 23rd March 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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Bread maker or Shop bought???
Hi, Excluding the cost of a break maker (as they vary in cost or quality). What would work out cheaper: bread from a bread maker or store bought bread? Taking into account the costs of all ingredients of a normal loaf for an average size bread maker compared to a brand name bread such as hovis, kingsmill, warburtons,…
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Combi Cooking help needed
Hi y'all In a nutshell my built in microwave died last week so have ended up replacing with a rather cute looking combi convection oven microwave and grill. :D Great news except I have no clue how to use the combi bit and would love to get some advice on recipes or books that might help Can anyone help out with a few…
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New show on TV about sewing
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Keeping warm in an old listed house with high ceilings and single glazing?
Hi ladies and gents I thought you guys in here were the best people to ask! Now I'm getting my hopes up as I haven't even seen this house yet and there are other people interested too plus I have to pass a credit check (eeek) but I'm just thinking/planning ahead! I have the chance of viewing a beautiful, big house on the…
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Favourite slow cooker recipe
I bought a slow cooker a few months ago and haven't really been fussed about anything I've made in it. I know a lot of people on here love them therefore could some of you post some of your favourite tried and tested recipes. I have a 3 week old baby and 20 month old toddler so it would be a handy way to prepare dinner.…
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Cheap breadmakers any good?
I'd like one, but I cannot afford to buy a expensive one. I've seen some for around £40 - does anyone have any experience of them please? Thanks
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O/S Daily Friday 22 march
O/S Daily Friday 22 March 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…
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Two weeks without my store cupboard...
I'm hoping some of you can help me sort out some low-stress, low cost, but still healthy ideas for two weeks worth of meals. A couple of days ago the ceiling beneath our bathroom collapsed. This may or may not have happened in the middle of the night the day before OH had a job interview early the next am.:mad: Anyway long…
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Meal Plans W/B 25th March
Can't believe we are in the last week of March already. Meal planning has gone really well this month for me and I am back in control of the grocery budget again. I have been putting the money underspent each week in a seperate purse this month and have £22.50 in there :money:. Thought I might save it up and use for a…
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How to make Dr Karg Emmental & pumpkin seed crackers?
I am rather addicted to these rather expensive (but quite healthy) crackers. They cost me £2.09 for a pack of about 8 slices in Tesco yesterday, but sometimes the price is well over £3. Has anyone got any ideas how I could make something similar? Yeast is involved, so it is not a simple biscuit-type recipe. Ingredients…
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sorry if my post offended
My post appears to have been removed - not moved which I could understand as I wasn't sure where to place it. Sorry if it offended or broke the rules, I just thought it was a nice story about a little boy doing good for charity by having his hair cut and donating it to make wigs. Oh well, I be off to count my blessings…
