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OS Daily Friday 13th September 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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What would you do with old candlewick bedcovers?
I've been clearing out and have found a couple of old candlewick bedcovers. I wouldn't want to put them to the charity shop as they are torn in a couple of places. I do have a sewing machine but am not an expert by any means. I did think about trying to make a kaftan type house coat but thought I would ask the OS experts…
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microwave sponge pudding recipe help !!!
Hi there, I've offered to take a pudding to a friends house later for hte kids tea, the problem is our local shop is closed this week & I don't have very much in the house, plus I\m working today I was thinking of making a sponge pudding in the microwave but I've only made individual ones for the kids before - can I make…
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Meal Plan W/B 16th September
Feeling organised this week and meal plan already written as still trying to run down the freezer stocks. It is getting there. Plan for next week Saturday - Spaghetti Bolognaise Sunday - Cottage Pe Monday - Ravioli with HM Vegetable Soup and Garlic bread Tuesday - Chicken Curry, Rice and Naan Bread Wednesday - Gammon and…
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Freezing glass bottles
Hello, I've done a google search and seem to get a wide range of answers. I seem to be collecting quite a few 500ml glass bottles, the type with a screw top lid. As its blackberry season I'm looking at making quite abit of cordial, would it be possible to freeze this in my bottle, sterilized of cause?? Thanks for any help…
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OS Daily Thursday 12th September 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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Food: quality vs quantity?
Hi all, I would like to discuss what do you choose when planning meals for your family : quality or quantity? For example, when I was single I always preferred to buy high quality products,only organic and only the best. If I could not afford it I simply would eat smaller portions or would not eat Meat or fish at all. Now,…
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lemon curd cake?
I have seen someone mention a lemon curd cake somewhere but no recipe. Could anyone help with this please? I've looked in indexed collections but couldn't see anything. Thank you
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Want a bit of OS inspiration? Get some here
http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/10/79-years-in-the-house-that-time-left-behind-3958041/?ITO=facebook So very jealous.. think I'd have to have a relatively new vacuum, but apart from that, imagine how much money he's saved over the years :O (apologies if this has been posted or if this doesn't really pique interest)
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what can I use tahini for (not hummus)
I brought some tahini intending to make my own hummus, but when I costed it, it is cheaper to buy ready made. I am sure it would be cheaper to make if I needed lots or had a large family but there is only me that would eat. Any suggestions what else I could use it for / with thanks
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hand of pork
Bought a hand of pork today, bone and all, on a whim. What can I do with it besides roast it? Any thoughts....?
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Instead of buying a recipe book stand, try this....
Ok, it doesn't look as good but it will save you money and you can just put it back in the wardrobe when you don't need it in the kitchen! I have just tested it using a childs skirt hanger and it worked fine. It was the type that you just squeeze the clips to insert the skirt, the one above won't be as good as you have to…
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Silicone taste transfer from kitchen utensils
I love using silicone spatulas. Their flexibility means I am able to scrape every last drop of cake batter, etc out of my mixing bowl. I also had silicone tongs which I thought were great as they wouldn't scratch my frying pans, and a innovative silicone colander that folded flat to fit neatly in a drawer. As time went by,…
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can I cook ratatouille in my slow cooker
Sorry having a mad moment & can't find the slow cooker thread :o but was wondering if I could cook a ratatouille in my slow cooker alongside my gammon joint & roughly how long would you give it? Thank you
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hidden veg pizza sauce recipe please
My ds is a very fussy eater but does love pizza, but will only eat cheese and tomato. Does anyone have a recipe where I can blend some veg into the tomato sauce to get some vegetables into him? Thanks
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Help with roasting a gammon joint
I bought a roasting gammon joint yesterday, but stuck with cooking instructions. The label just says roast for 1 hr 50 mins.but what temp would I use ? and any other tips would be great. Thanks
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Butter or spread?
Hiya just wondered what spread you use on your bread/toast or even for every day cooking. I used to use things like clover,utterly butterly, or flora buttery. I have now switched back to using proper butter. It's tastes so much nicer and there are none of the additives these spreads have in them. Just wondered what your…
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OS Daily Wednesday 11th September 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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Anyone remember Green Shield Stamps?
For some reason, just thought of them. I remember licking and sticking them into little rectangular books, about 40 to a page, but I've no idea what my parents did with them when the books were full; I don't even remember the gift catalogue. Did anyone get anything useful with them? [purplesignup][/purplesignup]
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Gluten free dairy free biscuits?
Quick question, feel free to merge, does anyone have a recipe for something like gingerbread/shortbread that's gluten and dairy and egg free?? To make gingerbread (or similar) men. That doesn't include bizarre ingredients? Got confused after googling!!!! Thanks :D
