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Did anyone see Martin's Christmas programme?
Did you learn anything? I was disappointed that he didn't tell us where all the successful 'downshifts' came from on the buffet. Seemed a bit random as they mentioned the Lidl champagne. Maybe it depends on who pays? I must admit I don't know much about those price scanner type sites either. Perhaps all the info is on here…
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Yorkshire puddings in a muffin tin - stuck :(
I made Yorkshire puddings in a large muffin tin at the weekend, they were ginormous and tated lovely ... but we're an absolute !!!!!! to get out of the tin, they looked like I had taken then out with a chainsaw :mad: Has anyone got any "why didn't I think if that" ideas for lining the muffin tin to make them easier to get…
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Dried spring onions in Lidl
..spotted these the other day, think they were the Asia brand, have you used them, are they worth bothering for the store cupboard? TIA.
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Living off Grid ?
I've been hearing more and more about people striking out on their own. Buying a piece of land and generating their own heating and lightning. It seems to be very doable in America but less so here with the price of land and problems with planning permission. Then if you buy land with planning permission it pushes the…
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OS Daily Wednesday 13th November 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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Wednesday 13th November
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's good/cheap at B&M?
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... and they're back... Tudor Monastery Farm!
(tomorrow) Wednesday 9pm on BBC2. Ruth, Peter and Tom are at it again! I have loved all the previous series and so have the kids. Really looking forward to the next installment! 6 programmes.
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Favourite home made milkshake concoctions
Following reading on another thread about home made milkshakes (thanks purple kitten - peanut butter and banana). I wondered if anyone else has favourite flavours they make at home. My ds2 favourite is strawberry, banana and vanilla ice cream. It saves me a fortune making my own. Anyone else like to share their favourites…
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Tudor monastery farm
Peter Ginn and Ruth Goodman joined by a new face Tom Pinfold are back no Alex this time in a six part series of living on monastery land in the 1500's at 9pm on BBC 2 tomorrow night.......................Oooh I am so excited :j:j:j:j http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01k3b96
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Oil lamp
My DH inherited an oil lamp from his parents which I absolutely love, the problem is that even though I have bought some smoke less oil it still smokes? I am reluctant to use the lamp as I don't want everything smelling of smoke. Does anyone have any ideas on any better oil to burn that won't smoke as much? I have attached…
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icing help please
Hi does any one please know if i can use this to write directly onto cakes please? apologies that the picture is so big im not very good at putting pictures in Thank you in advance for your help Lisa
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Ambient Christmas!
Hi all Due to our fridge freezer breaking and plans to redo the whole kitchen in the new year, we are currently coping with a mini fridge (for 2 adults and a toddler); however on Christmas day I have both sets of Grandparents visiting for lunch and dinner (one set for breakfast too). Similar situation on Boxing Day in that…
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Heating a room for 8p a day using flower pots
Has anyone ever tried this? http://www.permaculture.co.uk/videos/heat-your-room-8-pence-day
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Losing my mojo :(
I have lurked for sometime and appreciate reading all the help and advice given on the boards and read with great interest. Things have changed over the last few months, DH has got a job and we have moved and as I work nights and he works days we have a quick cross over. I am at home a make sure that everyone has a evening…
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OS Daily Tuesday 21th November 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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Aduki beans
Hi all you wise people, I've used half a tin of aduki beans in a soup today and I'm wondering if anyone knows if I can freeze the rest? They're the ready to cook version (as in heat gently, do not allow to boil). I don't have any plans of using these beans for the rest of the week, so it would be great if I could avoid…
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Has anyone made a Xmas cake in Remoska ?
My oven is broken and as we are about to have a whole new kitchen we haven't replaced it. I am using my Remoska a lot and made a nice small fruit cake last week, but I wonder if anyone has dared to make a 'proper' Xmas cake in a standard size Remoska ? Don't want to risk all those expensive ingredients if it is likely to…
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can i make some goodies without going out?
have just been rooting around in my cupboard and have been gripped my a sudden need to bake something. unfortunately having looked up the recipes I seem to lack some of the ingredients that have been listed and wondered if any one has any experience of baking with just what you have. first thing was meringue. have never…
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Help needed to plan through the next 10 days
Due to far too many unexpected outlays in an already tight month I seem to have managed to have run out of money. I get paid on the 22nd of the month, with putting aside bus money to get to work, I've got around £10 left. My past experience of this forum says this is more than doable considering what I have in but a little…
