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Mini Oven or Micowave oven?
Hi All. I'm sure plenty of you will know the answer to my dilemna. Presently I have a basic Microwave plus a separate Mini Oven. The mini oven is as good as my full size oven only a lot cheaper to buy AND use, and I use it more than both main oven and microwave. But I do appreciate the need for a microwave. So obliviously…
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advice please-angry postman
We have just had a piece with letter box built and as yet we do no have a doorbell on the outside, this won't be done for a month or so as will be wired in. We are keeping the porch locked due to a small but very enthusiastic foster dog who could potentiality nip or scratch any postie or paper boys fingers. We assumed that…
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What do you do with photos?
Having a big sort out. I had a black binbag full of loose photos/photo albums and wanted to get them tidied up. I've thrown a load of rubbish ones away, I've put some aside to give to other people, and I'm still left with loads. They are currently sitting in piles of family pics, holiday pics, friends pics, and other. I've…
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Help please
Brown stuff has hit the fan. House safe, but concerned about money big time. What can I do? I have freezer of food to use and stuff in cupboards. Am using stuff I was stockpiling for end of the world! Managed to get loads of free pallets for firewood yesterday. Am collecting everything that's not used in house to sell at…
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Your favourite OS food substitutions?
Just thought it would be interesting to see if anyone else had cheap and easily available food substitutions? i.e when I make a Chinese/Thai style noodle dish, I quite often use value spaghetti instead of noodles. If they are broken up a bit, and cooked a few minutes with the sauce afterwards - there is really not that…
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Dried Kidney Beans-Soak and Freeze?
I bought some kidney beans and threw the packet away. On the back of the packet were the cooking/soaking instructions..:o I know it said to soak for 8-12 hours, but i have soaked them for 24 hours (forgot about that!), will they still be OK? Also, do i have to boil them before freezing? When i was doing the same with…
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cakes & bakes that will keep a week or more?
Hi there, I am going camping & wanted to bake some goodies to take with us to keep the costs down, I know that parkin & gingerbread are good for keeping as they need to mature, can anyone suggest anything else? Many thanks Sarah [FONT="][threadbanner]box[/threadbanner][/FONT]
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O/S Daily Wednesday 14th August 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Left over salted caramel?
Just made some salted caramel macaroons and have a big bowl full left. What else can I make with it to stop myself going back to the fridge every few minutes with a spoon :o ? And how long will it keep?
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now on bbc tonight food facts
this looks interesting,
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£7 per week meal plans and grocery shopping without a freezer or oven...
Hi all! Hoping you experienced folk can help a girl in need! I've just moved into a self contained flat. The only problem is that there's no oven - only a small slow cooker - and no freezer. I'm completely new to being frugal with food, and everything I've read so far talks about batch cooking and freezing, which I'd love…
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kenwood mixer cream maker attachment
Hi ,I have just bought a cream maker off ebay for my old kenwood A701a. Unfortunately the little valve was missing . I think a valve from any vintage cream maker would fit but neither the seller or myself can find one . I`ve seen a picture of it and it looks just like a nail with a broad head. I was wondering if any one…
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gluten free baking powder
Hello, I picked up a new baking powder in my Co-op last week; it said "gluten free" which I had never noticed before. As I thought baking powder was just a mix of bicarb & cream of tartar I took no notice. Sadly, my brownies did not come out as usual (and this is a recipe I make frequently, the same for many years) OK,…
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camping meals (no stove)
I have been reading through lots of helpful camping threads but the meal ideas all seem to involve a stove. I can't afford one at present :( and prefer not to be worrying about flames when children are running around. I will have electrical hook up and can take kettle and george foreman. Any ideas what I can cook using…
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OS Daily Tuesday 13th August 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Home made, hypoallergenic air freshener solutions?
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Do you guys switch off your wireless router if out during the day?
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Nuisance Texts
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How to store fresh coriander?
I have tried to go my own, without much success, seems a particularly 'moody' herb that doesn't endure my lack of green fingers! At £1.25 a bunch in T*sco it's not cheap, but I have 3 vegan daughters and they all love this herb as it has the ability to pack a real 'taste punch' especially added to pulses. Do any of you OS…
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Tips for organising drawers...
I reckon I have at least 5 - well, let's be honest, more like 8! - drawers full of disorganised bits and bobs. Paper clips, pencil sharpeners, USB sticks, toiletries, cables that I don't know what they are for but am frightened I still need.... just masses and masses of stuff. It doesn't get used as it's so jumbled but I…
