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How to roast a Ribeye joint????
Hi, Self explanatory really. I've got a 3.27kg joint of ribeye for xmas and would like some tips, please :) Thanks.
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carrot and banana cake
Morning I was thinking of using up some ripe bananas and on the turn carrots in a carrot and banana cake, with a cream cheese icing (using up some philadelphia) http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/537808/carrot-and-banana-cake However, I just wondered if this would be freezable with the icing on? Also i have only 2…
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O/S Daily Saturday 19 October 2013
OS Daily Saturday 19 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,…
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Little thinhat make you feel special
HI I'm new to this so sorry if its been done before. I am a big believer that being on a budget doesn't mean you cant enjoy yourself and feel special. so I want to start a post off little tips and tricks that cost pennies but give you that warm fuzzy feeling:D *my 4 year old loves PRINCESS PUDDING. its basically a big…
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Offal - what to do with it all?
Hi Folks, I seem to have a collection of offal in my freezer from 'bits to save' I must admit I'm not 100% sure what everthing is (note to self, must label better) but I'm trying to clear the freezer for xmas. I (think) I have: Turkey liver Turkey heart I don't think I have the gizzard but can't be sure :o Also stuffed…
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Make your own cover for a plaster cast
Hi thought this might come in handy for anyone with a broken arm or leg. Iv just made a waterproof cover for my lower leg cast. All you need is a; pair of waterproof trousers Needle and cotton. Cut the trousers to the length of your leg. Pull the trouser leg over your cast leaving enough to cover your foot Sew the foot…
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Ribeye joint
Hi, I bought a 3.27kg joint of Ribeye with the intention of roasting it for xmas. Any tips? Thanks.
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Restoring a Rusty Fireplace
Hello We have a black cast iron fireplace and due to a sick cat spraying (he has sadly now passed away) it has developed patches of rust. I would really like to make it look better by removing or covering the rust however I don't know how to go about it. The fireplace is securely fixed so anything done to it would have to…
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cleaning a down/feather-filled coat
Has anyone got experience of laundering a down or feather filled coat? Recently I got a lovely winter coat from EBay and as it's second hand I wanted to clean it before wearing it. It's a M&S one and the label says to wash at 40 degrees (which I have) and put it in the tumble drier. I was wondering how long and at what…
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Self saucing chocolate pudding
Has anyone got the recipe from the BBC Good Food site for their Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding please. It appears to have been removed from their site and unfortunately I didn't keep a note of the recipe. Any help would be much appreciated. Iris
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Starting from the Start
Hi, I've been lurking for a while and enjoyed all the fabulous tips so hi :D and thank you for everything I have learned so far. A little background story from me. I'm 25 and mummy to a gorgeous 4 year old daughter. I split from her father 2 1/2 years ago and have since lived back with my parents. 2 1/2 years of making…
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Pre made freezable meal ideas?
Hi! Just looking for some ideas on frozen meals I can prepare/cook in advance of my due date (2 weeks) to be frozen and easy for hubby to 'make'. Nothing too expensive really and id like it to be fairly healthy as I'll be breast feeding and we have a 3 year old too. Hubby is really rubbish and he wouldn't be able to cook…
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OS Daily Thread Friday 18th 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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Using Up English Toffee
Does anyone know of any recipes to use English Toffee? I was given a box of Thorntons English toffee and although I love the taste I am always scared of losing a tooth! Wondering if I can use it for cooking - like millionaires shortbread or something - but no idea how to do it! Has anyone ever tried cooking with toffee?…
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Knitting wisdom
Hello Old-Stylers! I'm seeking some of your endless wisdom for a little craft project. I really want to make a cable knit throw blanket, like this one: http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-cable-knit-blanket/p292166?colour=Cream Full disclosure: I cannot knit. I knitted a couple of scarves when I was a teenager, but that's…
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What to do with pork loin
A couple of weeks ago I bought a big piece of pork loin, with the intention of cutting it into portions, using one immediately and freezing the rest. In the event, I was unwell and ended up putting the whole piece in the freezer before it went off and was wasted, but I'm now a bit stuck on what to do with such a big chunk…
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Nice Cracker contents
Hi all, I am planning on making my own crackers this year. I have some ideas of the jokes and will be purchasing the kit to make them. I am rather stumped on ideas to put inside the crackers. I have age ranges from 70 - 4. Any ideas? Thanks
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OS Daily Thread Thursday 16th 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 sort of cake tins should I get?
Hello all, not sure if this is the right part of the forum to post this in. Also, apologies in advance if it has been asked before - I have had a quick search but couldn't see quite what I am after. Anyway, I have a sudden urge to bake cakes (my version of a mid life crisis I think), but a lack of equipment. I have been…
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Soften Woollen Blanket
Hi all, I purchased a vintage Welsh woollen waffle blanket from the Oxfam online shop. It's to go over my bed (I'm definitely cold blooded!). It arrived today, and I'm delighted with the colour, size and style but I'm disappointed with how 'hard' it is. It smells a little...not musty or mouldy, just a 'been shoved in a…
