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homemade baileys recipe?
hi sorry if this isnt the right place to post this. my hubby and i have tried to make a version of the above now and havent got it right. the first time we used whisky, double cream, condensed milk, vanilla essence and cocoa powder (sorry not totally sure of the measurements as it was mainly my hubby that made it while i…
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Christmas Turkey Question
Not sure whether this is the right place to post but... I am purchasing a medium frozen turkey for Christmas (it's the first time I have done an xmas dinner). What day do you suggest I take it out to defrost?
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O/S Daily Thursday 19th December 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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"Have Yourself a Frugal Little Christmas"?
Apologies if I'm posting in the wrong board, but I am an OS wannabe and I also follow Jack Monroe and the Mortgage Free in 3 blog online. I'm trying to write my list for all the Christmas main meals to reduce the pop out shops which always cost you a fortune in the end. I've made a list and a meal planner, but is there…
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Feeding my family home cooked meals.
Hiya guys, I've posted something similar before but not on this thread, and TBH things havn't got any better :( so I thought id try again! Family of four but my eldest is 15months and ATM is still on jars.. :eek:. He will eat waffles and fish fingers...sometimes peas I tend to add frozen mixed veg but he rarely touchs…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 18th December 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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O/S Daily Tuesday 17th December 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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Selling Your Hair!
Hi Has anyone sold any of their hair? My wife has just had 10" cut off and I have had a quick search and found a couple of places offering to buy it but I'm hoping someone else has done this before and may have some tips and advice for us! Many thanks [FONT="][threadbanner]box[/threadbanner][/FONT]
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Getting kids to like pizza
Yep, I must have the strangest kids in the world, but they reckon they hate pizza. Would like sometimes just to be able to whack a dinner in the oven and have a nice simple meal. Any tips on how I can get them to try it? Maybe making my own and getting them involved? If so, any easy recipes for pizza?
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Turkey and gammon - how long after cooking can you refrigerate them for?
Can anyone help please. I've tried to google answers but there seems to be a huge range on how long you can safely refrigerate these cooked meats I have guests coming between Xmas and New Year and do not want to give them food poisoning. (Well not all of them :D )
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What to donate to foodbank at Christmas
Had a rather odd experience today at foodbank, I won a tin of Quality Street and as don't need it thought would drop it into the local foodbank as a nice treat for a family, but was very surprised and not a little dissed off to be told that donations like this are not encouraged as 1. they don't get many and not fair to…
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Anyone made whoopie pie?
I've been working at home today - a rare quiet treat when I can get lots done. As it's nearly Christmas I lit one of my Yankee Candle votives: it was (still is just now) WHOOPIE PIE. Anyway, it smells divine (sort of toffee chocolately buttery smell) but I had no idea what a WP is. After a bit of surfing around there are…
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Slow cooker vs pressure cooker - which do you prefer?
Hi all As it's heartwarming stews and soups season we thought we'd gauge who's a slow cooker fan and who prefers the pressure cooker. Join the forum to join in
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O/S Daily Monday 16th December 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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Weekly Flylady Thread 16th December 2013
Last full week before the big day - lots of flying to be done! 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 Natty for last week's thread There are 3 levels per day to suit how much time you have to spare. Feel…
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Making invitations help.
Can anyone help please? I'm having an afternoon tea party next week for my neighbours and wanted to print out some informal invitations. I've been on Google for ages (1.1/2hrs) with no luck. Mostly I've found USA sites, signed up to a couple of 'Free' ones only to find they want money once I'm in. Anyone have any ideas? I…
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Has anyone got a recipe for Broccoli and Stilton soup
Hi , I had some last week at a Christmas meal and loved it , has anyone got a nice tasty recipe for it ? Thanks :j
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Can I freeze HM smoked mackerel pate?
Hi all :hello: I love smoked mackerel pate but it is difficult to get small amounts of smoked mackerel so I end up making more than I want/need or worse, throwing it away :eek: I just use tesc0 value soft cheese, smoked mackerel, lemon juice, horseradish (if I have it in) and black pepper. Can i freeze it? Also, can I open…
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Mulled spice instant coffee
I was treated to a jar of mulled spice instant coffee the other day (we bought 2 other flavours for Christmas presents and got a 3rd one free, it's also not a flavour I would have picked) now not sure if because I don't take sugar in my coffee it tastes so awful but I can't drink any more of it. No one else would drink it…
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BREADMAKER -Anyone use one ?
Hi All LOVE my bread and sick of paying for expensive loafs, especially the finest ones etc and i 'm spending a fortune on it, i also love Ciabatta.. I am NO COOK though and would not have a clue what make/model to purchase or what ingredients to but !! I also presume it would be eveb better than shop bought !! Anyone got…
