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Buttery Flaky Shortbread
I have made shortbread in the past but not like this which looks to be a lot more moist that our shortbread recipes. Anyone fancy giving it a go? I may try it tomorrow but it won't have any dried fruit etc as my daughter wouldn't eat it.…
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best thing for coating cake pops?
hi all, i got a cake pop mould, sticks and book for my birthday a few weeks ago and want to try then out this weekend. i have been reading the book which recommends candy welts or chocolate callets. i have had a quick google and these seem to be a bit expensive and also dont seem to be available at lakeland and i dont have…
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Picnic breakfast suitable for on the train
Hi all Im taking my mum to London to see Les Miserables as a thank you for all the free childcare she provides. We're travelling by train and leave at 7.30am. Im after some ideas for a breakfast I could pack to take with us for on the train. Just want to be able to dump everything in the bin after so don't really want to…
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Which joint to buy for sliced ham?
I seem to be spending a lot on packets of sliced ham, even though I always get offers. I have read on here that some people buy a bacon/ham/gammon joint, cook it and freeze in slices. Does this work out cheaper? And which joint do you buy? I am nervous of spending out for a lump of meat that isn't very nice. This is to use…
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BBQ party, opinions wanted!
I'm having a BBQ party on Friday, about 10-15 guests starting from 6pm. Since it's a 50th birthday, I wanted to make it a bit more fancy and make little canape's and homemade dessert pots. I'm going to do the usual hotdogs, homemade burgers and marinade some chicken pieces. Some homemade potato and pasta/rice salads. As…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 6th 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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How to get the most out of £50 Sainsbury giftcard?
Hey guys! I'm new to posting, but been reading threads on here for years! So, I'm looking for a little help. I left my partner a few months back, and moved in with friends. I've got my own place now, costing me more than I earn, but I start Uni in September and will be getting my student loan from the 23rd of September. I…
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Washing clothes in a dishwasher
No, haven't lost my marbles but I was just wondering whether it would be possible to do a batch of laundry in a dishwasher in an emergency if your washing machine packed up. Has anybody ever tried it, and if it works, how would you most effectively go about doing it?
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Quick question - cheaper to make own?
Morning all, Just a quick question really, apologies if this is not in the correct place, todays awful weather and much cooler atmosphere has got me thinking about winter and more to the point saving money on our gas bill this winter. Last year I wanted to buy us all those fleece 'onesies' to wear in the house only none of…
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O/S Daily Monday 5th 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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Weekly Flylady Thread 5th August 2013
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. Thank you to Valli for last weeks thread Still going with the new style this week, which works on how much time and motivation you have. The idea is that even if you are really…
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Feel guilty about spending vouchers.
My microwave is a convection oven, which broke sometime last year but the microwave and grill still works. I often just want to heat a garlic bread or a baked spud so I have to heat the whole oven which seems a bit of a waste. I compared my electric to the previous year and even though it has been hotter my elec usage is a…
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New Washing Machine frustration
My current washing machine (ancient) is giving signs of the end of life so I'm looking for a replacement. Narrowed it down to a few trusted brands and I have sussed my other basic requirements, but it seems so difficult to find what I want - despite the dizzying and confusingly vast numbers of very similar machines on…
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Diabetic baking
Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone knew any cake recipes that were suitable for diabetics? I would like to bake something for my team at work and one of them has diabetes. I'm a bit lost as to what to make. It has to be something that can be cut into bitesize pieces (like a traybake) since we all tend to nibble as we go.…
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O/S Daily Sunday 04 August
O/S Daily Saturday 3rd 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,…
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Saving money on food my way
Here I go sticking my neck out and I am sure opinions will differ. For several months I have trying to find better bargains or let's say better quality (still not the right term) and less food miles and still save money. We tried the Aldi challenge but had to factor the fuel costs and the having to buy other things we…
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O/S Daily Saturday 3rd August 2013
O/S Daily Saturday 3rd 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,…
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Meal plans w/b 5th August
As I've just done my meal plan for next week, shall I start the new thread? Friday - ham and mushroom French bread pizza Saturday - Indian fakeaway: lamb and squash dopiaza, either rice or chappatis, onion bhajis (RTC from the supermarket) Sunday - chicken, broad bean and pesto stew Monday - sort-of seafood paella Tuesday…
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O/S Daily Friday 2nd August 2013
O/S Daily Friday 2nd August 1013 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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A dozen food myths that could cost you
A dozen food myths that could cost you. Apart from the fact that egg shells are porous, I still see no reason why they are better off outside the fridge. The last thing I would ever store in my fridge is an onion, though.
