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Plate drying rack
Silly question really but thought I would ask those that are likely to know. Plate drying racks, which is better, plastic or metal? I've had plastic in the past and not had a problem. I'm tempted by a metal one but worry I might be more likely to chip plates etc. Any guidance? Thanks in advance.
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Constantly going over on the food budget, help needed...
Hi All We are a 2 adult, 1 child family and we have set I think a very realistic budget of £200 for the month, the only problem is we're just not doing it :( . In all other areas we're doing really well and are managing to come in on budget we're just really struggling on this one. I've tried shopping once a week and once…
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Plastic thingy with a handle that Chefs use for bread dough and pastry
Hi, I've been watching too many cookery programmes lately, but was watching a trailer for the new Paul Hollywood Bread programme and it suddenly struck me that I have never seen one of the oblong scraper things with a handle for sale anywhere. I'm not sure what they are called, and have looked in vain on Lakeland site,…
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Transporting a Roast Dinner
Tomorrow I want to take the makings of a roast dinner to some friends. It has to travel about 40 miles, and I can fully cook it at home and reheat it/finish it off there. I do not know the kitchen I wll use at all and do not want to make any fuss. I have foil roasting tins and freezer trays with lids. I have never reheated…
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Feeding two for a week
Hello! So I'm new here, this is my first thread and I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations, hints or tips for me. Money is tight for me and my OH at the moment and we're trying to budget sensibly. We don't usually eat breakfast, mostly we grab a fruit smoothie, and lunches are already covered as we both…
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Mulled wine in Bourgignon instead of normal red?
Hope this is in the right place .... Normally i would never even contemplate using this for cooking, as it is my favourite wine. However, i don't really drink anymore (just gone off it); and this has been open a while now, with the intent that i would drink the rest. I bought a normal bottle of red to use for the…
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Crochet Patterns
Not sure if this is the right place to post but I'm looking for a crochet pattern for a jacket with a large collar. All I can find are the ones with the 'waterfall' fronts. I want mine to be chunky,maybe edge to edge & about hip or thigh length. If anyone has seen anything or can point me in the right direction I'd be very…
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Popcorn and Baked breakfast ideas
Hi guys, not been on here for aaaaggggggeeees. Just wondered if anyone had any ideas for popcorn flavouring (preferably sweet). Also baked breakfast ideas? I have a Mary Berry recipe for Breakfast muffins so anything like that would be fab. Its for my eldesy son who has been diagnosed with Inattentive ADD and breafast is…
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O/Daily Saturday 16th March
O/S Daily Saturday 16th March 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…
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can some one help me make £20 last 11 days?
i really really need help from some-one. i have £20 in my purse to last me until the 27th of march. is this possible? there is just me and my little girl and this needs to include food any outings etc. i don't want to say this but i will- this isn't a begging thread, i genuinely would like help and advice. i do have other…
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getting a sewing machine serviced
Hi, I've got a question for people who have a sewing machine. Recently I've noticed mine is playing up a bit and I think it could do with being serviced. I got it second hand a while ago, and the previous owner hadn't used it in ages. The trouble is I don't have a car so getting it to a sewing machine repairer might prove…
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what fat for baking?
i like to bake my own biscuits and pastry etc but i am having a problem finding lower saturated fats suitable for baking. the one i have just tried - flora original left my pastry all rubbery and chewy instead of crumbley!and it tasted a bit margerineey! any recommendations would be helpful!
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OSM recipes using these please ... ?
I'm having a cook - off today and trying to be very MSE by using all the bits and bobs lying about, that are short dated a la A girl called Jack (not very good when you are supposed to be following SW). Anyways, i have so far I have chopped celery for the freezer, got tea going in the slow cooker, Lime and Sweet Potato…
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O/S Daily Friday 15th March
O/S Daily Friday 15th March 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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What was your childhood diet?
I grew up in the 80's and my diet was a reasonably healthy one with a mixture of homemade and processed foods, my mum worked full time so cooked from scratch (shepherds pie/kedgeree type meals) when she had time and fed us fish fingers, mash and peas type meals when she didn't. Her mum (my grandmother) fed her a terrible…
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cider in a slow cooker ?
I've got a recipe for pork in cider and was wondering if it was safe to put cider in a slo cooker cos its a bit fizzy ?
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Washing machine / washer dryer / tumble dryer - how old is yours?
I am wondering how many years a washing machine / washer dryer / tumble dryer is supposed to last. Bought my first washer dryer 7 years ago and it died last weekend. So my Q to you is: how old is your current one? And how old was your last one when it died?
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Do you think this is safe to eat?
I made some HM strawberry ice cream with Elmlea and single cream - 50/50 mix - and froze it about 2 months ago... In the instruction booklet that came with the maker it says that ice-cream should be eaten within a week... should I throw it out or can I eat it. Thanks. Tiddly
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Meal Plans W/B 18th March
Another week of successful meal planning for us. Only 1 meal on the plan not cooked as ate at inlaws one evening. Grocery spend still coming in slightly under budget which is all good. Have another charity event this week that I need to bake for but think I have everything I need for that already so should be on budget…
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Indian dumplings in slow cooker..??? bit chilli??? what do you think...
Im really getting carried away with my slow cooker.... tonight it will be a chicken curry all boiling up slowly in it now...yum Thing is I love dumplings so do you think I could put them on top of a curry or is that a bit strange ? Thought I could tart them up by adding a bit of curry powder so they fit in a bit better...…
