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Have you ever spotted a recipe for gin & lime posset?
OH has asked for gin & lime posset for his birthday pudding. I made it once for a dinner party, back in 1984 or so, and we have never forgotten just how delicious it was (and that I disappeared before making the coffee and didn't wake up till morning). The recipe was from a magazine, it was a woman's magazine not a food…
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O/S Daily Sunday 15th December 2013
O/S Daily Sunday 15th 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…
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does it get easier??
Good early morning all:) Quick question does it get easier/better? I am wide awake thinking I will be married 2 years soon and nothing changed:( very much in love but still massive debt, I still cant cook, no money. Am I doin something wrong? Is it normal to sleep in full pj's, socks, dressing gown and blanket because my…
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Meal Plans WB 16th December
Another successful week, a few changes and swaps... but no extra money spent on food :) So here's for a successful 5th week :) Sunday - 'if it' - It's only me and DD1 Monday - Beef Tikka Masala (using LO Brisket) with Rice Tuesday - Toad in the Hole with Mash Wednesday - LO Beef Tikka Masala with Pasta Thursday - Chicken…
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Slow Cooker Potato Bake
Hi I usually make a potato and sweet potato bake (layered with cheese and onions) in the oven. It takes ages but is so yummy! I've decided to give it a try in the slow cooker but I can't decide if I need to add any liquid or if the liquid from the ingredients will be enough. Any advice?
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O/S Daily Saturday 14th December 2013
OS Daily Saturday 14th December OS Daily Saturday 14th December 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…
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JackieO's miser's online cookbook
Just wondering if anyone has a copy of JackieO's miser's cookbook? I have already asked the lady herself but she has, unfortunately lost it due to a computer virus and advised I put out a message as she forwarded it to quite a few people. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance :-)
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Can I make a decent pate with Lambs liver?
If you can does anyone have a tried and tested recipe? I got a packet of ys liver for a few pence so it seems the perfect time to try and make my own pate.
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Proper porridge on the go....
This may have been posted as a tip before, but if so I couldn't find it... I arrive at work at 6am, which for me is too early to eat breakfast before I leave home, so I'm always looking for ideas for nutritious, cheap, low-calorie, easy, portable things that I can have for breakfast at my desk. I have access to a water…
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Frozen raspberry puree - no idea what to do with it
Hi I am hoping somebody could give me some ideas (besides turning it into jam). We had excess in the summer so I sieved the pips out and froze it - but now I am puzzles how to use it. It is currently unsweetened. Any ideas gratefully received. Thanks
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Using up too dry coconut cake
I made a couple of coconut cakes to use up dessicated co!!!! that was near its sell-by date. However, they have turned out quite dry and not that enticing to eat. I have frozen them for now, but will need to use them up. I am thinking * trifle - mandarin will go well with coconut * a cake equivalent of bread and butter…
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OS Daily Thread Friday13th December
OS Daily Thursday 12th December 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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Teenage Mum first time out in the big world
Hello everyone, hope this is the right place to post, apologies if it's not -admin please move post pls be kind, it's my first time I am here to ask for some help and guidance I am a young single mum (18) baby is 6mths old who has just secured her first home (rented 2 bed terrace) with electric storage heaters and gas…
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Has anyone made Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent - Not Gloop
Hi everyone Over the laste month or two I have been experimenting with all sorts of "homemade" cleaning things I have read about on here. One of which is washing powder. Today I stumbled on this while surfing online. * 1/3 Cup Washing Soda * 1/4 Cup Borax * 2 Tablespoons Dawn Dish Soap * 1 Gallon of Water * Sturdy Gallon…
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washing a white girls coat.
Hello. Is there anything I can put in the washing machine to.bring the colour out. Dont want to.use bleech. Thanks
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Overnight sandwich storage.
Hi, I am finally moving tomorrow and it is a DIY job. We have quite a lot of friends and family helping so at lunchtime I was going to provide cheese rolls. Now as it will be manic tomorrow I was wondering if I could make the cheese rolls, wrap them in clingfilm and store them in the fridge until tomorrow? I was wondering…
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A question about kitchen mixers
I have bought my husband a kitchen mixer for Christmas (the type with a big bowl on a stand) but I was wondering what you would actually use it for. Obviously I thought of making cakes but I was stuck after that! Can you make bread and pizza bases in them? What other ideas are there? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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O/S Daily Thursday 12th December 2013
OS Daily Thursday 12th December 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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Food on the cheap
Having a look around the net and there are lots of ideas for feeding people for very little money. All well and good if you like things like pasta, rice, pulses and horrendous veg like squash. :( However, i'm incredibly fussy and do not like what is ever suggested on the low budget planners - does anyone have any…
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White tracksuit top washed with jeans
I don't know whether it's possible to sort this problem or not, but if anywhere has a solution it will be here. My son has washed a white Adidas tracksuit top (hideous thing) with his jeans. I'm sure you can imagine the result. Is there anything I can do to get the blue out of it? I would have considered bleach, but it has…