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Cooking apples before making tart, do I need to let the filling cool?
Looking to make them like granny did but she can't remember. Thank you.
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Anyone a foolproof Toffee apple recipe please?
Thank you.
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Storing stewed fruit - NOT freezing
I have a lot of apples and plums that I am going to stew. I would usually freeze this but the freezer is very full. Would it work to store the stewed fruit in kilner jars? Would they need to then be kept in the fridge? It would be nice to be able to just get a spoonful for porridge or making mini individual crumbles,…
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O/S Daily Monday 28th October 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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Kilrock k / formik acid for toilet
Hi guys - ordered this to sea cake toilet - just poured in two measures and was gonna leave overnight then noticed it says dont use on enamel surfaces n I think my toilets enamel ? Its very old green and when it chipped before there's black under chip? Has anyone used this for cleaning their enamel toilet - only ordered it…
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How to make common recipes for less £££
I'm trying to reduce my food spend but keep similar foods which I enjoy. Please share your tips and tricks to reduce cost/fat/sugar/calories/waste/whatever from everyday recipes. Cheap, healthy-ish lasagna: cost £3 (feeds 4) 100g lean mince £1 (S'burys) 3 large cubed carrots 20p (@ldi) 1 diced onion 33p (@ldi) 1 beef stock…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 28th October 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 Dusty for last week's thread There are 3 levels per day with depending on how much time you have. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own personal circumstances.…
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What are the basic essentials for cleaning a house?
Hi all, Just wondering what the basics are that you use to clean with? I don't really want a cupboard full of different sprays etc if I don't need to waste money doing that. Thanks everyone xxx
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All bills to reduce
Hello all I am posting here to keep track of what I am doing as much as anything else but if anyone has any pointers for me then that would be great. As of 1 week tomorrow I will be a self employed childminder, I will of course therefore be spending more time in the house and of course this will mean higher bills such as…
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Meal plan w/c 28th October
Couldn't see anything and i've been out of routine, due to starting a new job. So next week goes like this: Mon Me: [STRIKE]Goan curry with cashew nuts and rice (F)[/STRIKE] Kids: [STRIKE]Pizza [/STRIKE](Chicago town, as have the money off coupon to make it almost free) Voucher wouldn't print so had to get Morrisons…
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Cooking the Turkey for the First Time
Hello x Yes I have got away with it for 46 years but now it is my turn to cook the turkey this christmas :eek: Any suggestions and hints/tips to make it a delicious feast would be very much appreciated. I am actually a very competent cook. My parents have always cooked the turkey but it falls to me this year as my parents…
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Frozen Mushy Peas
Morning, I bought some frozen mushy peas from Iceland (rtc'd to 50p) thinking they would be slam in the microwave for a few minutes to cook. No such luck! Add to water and simmer gently for 30 mins adding more water if needed. Apart from cooking the whole bag and refreezing them into one portion packs, is there a more MSE…
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OS Daily Sunday 27th October 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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Os and half term
First let me confess I have fallen off the os wagon for a bit but going to use half term to get myself sorted. Food - using up freezer and store cupboard and menu planning again although dh has been ill the last couple of days so had to change a few things. I found a couple of nice sausages in the freezer so going to use…
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Gas Central Heating Savings Help
I have got Gas Central Heating, and have all the radiators switched on full. I was guessing that leaving them all on would not use more gas or cost more, but I am now wondering if I turn off the unneeded radiators will this use less gas and cost less? I am end of terrace and have concrete floors downstairs (which I think…
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Washing machine temperature
I have just had to clean out a lot of mould from the rubber rim of my washing machine. I've never had a problem with this happening before and just thought that this was one of those things. However, I'm beginning to wonder if my washing machine isn't heating the water on the hotter cycles which has caused the mould to…
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Cake in Remoska
Am very excited. I've had a Remoska for several years but have never dared to do a cake in it. Today I managed to have the right size tin, all the ingredients and my big oven irreparably broken so I thought I'd try, and out has come a lovely-looking little fruit cake. Can't wait until teatime ! Here's the recipe I used -…
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Whats lowest amount feeding a famly?2013?
Just wonderd with rising prices whats a realistic amount for 2adults, 3kids? we can see to go below £200. we working hard shopping several differnt shops great reduced hunt value or on offer items only. less luxuries less meat meal planning, cooking from scratch. bathch cookinga nd freezing. its not so much te dinners its…
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How do you do things?
While I am reasonably good at not spending, it occurred to me that the way I do lots of things can be quite money wasting. For example.... When I wash the dishes (no dishwasher) I fill the sink with hot soapy water but...I constantly squirt more washing up liquid on the sponge so get through at least one bottle a week I…
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OS Daily Saturday 26th October 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…
