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Shopping and money management..
So my question is, how do you all manage to make your money last all month. I have a set amount for the month but havent worked out how to manage it properly.. it seems to just "go" and i end up with just enough at the end rather than a divided set amount. No matter which way i shop, plan, cook etc. I still havent managed…
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Lentils for bulking out food....never again!
Hi all, I got two kilos of carrots in Aldi for a song. So, I chopped, blanched and froze half. The other half I made a carrott, lentil and cumin soup. I just happened to have lentils and decided to chuck them in. I soaked them overnight too as I wasn't able to make soup till next day. Bear in mind that I have never eaten…
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Storm coming
Early warning of storm due to hit UK late Sunday. Gusts could reach 80 mph:eek:. Things I will be doing include making sure there is nothing in the garden that can blown around and get damaged. Making sure cloches and cold frames are well pegged down. Might get the wind up torch ready and a few candles out just in case...
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OS Daily Friday 25th 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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How OS was your mum?
My mum (born 1942), was a very modern mum and not at all OS. She was a career woman who couldn't cook and like fancy clothes and cars. We had au pairs to do the housework, and either dad cooked or we had ready meals. So how did I become so OS? My lovely granny (born 1907) was as OS as they came and I spent a lots of time…
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tom kerridge proper pub food chocolate and ale cake help
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/chocolate_and_ale_cake_72348 I dont have malt extract, only Waitrose sell it & they have sold out. Any ideas on the topping? I want to make it now!
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Bag of polenta / cornmeal uses?
Hi guys sorting out my cupboard ive found a bag of Polenta - and i cant remember what i originally bought it for!! and it now needs using up as its about to expire!!! any suggestions as to what to make with it - apart from the obvious cornbread recipe on the packet?:confused: Ideas/suggestions greatly appreciated!
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Cute french recipe- peanut butter buttons-actually look like buttons-look
:)I had to share this. I'm not sure if it's been posted before but I thought it would make a very nice gift in a food hamper. Bear with me while I post http://francesquinn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/buttons.jpg I would post the photo direct but not sure how to. 50g butter 50g peanut butter 1 beaten egg 200g flour,…
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OS Daily Thursday 24th 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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Which slow cooker?
I'm looking to branch into slow cooking but not really sure which to go for. At the moment it's for two adults but I do freeze portions at the moment to haev at a later date so something that would maybe cater for 4 would be ideal. I have this reserved but being honest it was mostly chosen over similar as the colour…
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OS Daily Wednesday 23rd 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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nut trace free seeds
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Cheap flour - a false economy??
Hi everyone, I have decided to get back into breadmaking and baking for the family instead of wasting a fortune on processed junk :) In the past I have always bought 'good' brands of flour thinking that more expensive must equal better results. However, after a quick look on tesco I've noticed that massive price…
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which glue to mend my boots?
I have some leather boots that the sole is coming away from the rest but otherwise are sound. I've tried the only glue I have (a craft glue ) which didn't work - which is the best glue to buy? thanks!
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Slow cooker cookbook
Can anyone recommend a cook book for slow cookers? I'm finally getting round to getting one after much prevarication, but after reading various websites think I may have to modify my cooking methods. I'm interested in basics, stocks,soups, stews etc My daughter says her stews tend to be on the thin side and its this sort…
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Condensation on chest freezer
I hope this is the right place, plenty of people seem to have chest freezers on here. Went out to the freezer this morning, (it's in the outhouse attached to the house) and the 2 sides that I can see are wet with condensation. It's a big freezer 4ft long. I've never noticed it before and it's all ways been outside. Approx…
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OS Daily Tuesday 22nd 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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What to do with left over bolognese?
Evening all, As the title says I have left over bolognese and am wondering what do to with it? it's too small a portion to bother cooking up pasta to serve with, but I also don't want to waste it. It was cooked Saturday so needs to be eaten fairly quick. Any ideas?
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Cooking with Phyllis slow cooker channel on youtube
I've just come across this channel. It's American, so measurements are in cups, but it looks pretty good. The lemon pudding looks nice.
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Eating out of the freezer and cupboards challenge - part two
As the previous thread here had got very long, this is a new one for a continuation of the discussion. From the original first post of the previous thread:
