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Homemade patches for jumper elbows
I need to patch the elbows on a jumpber. You can buy ready made patches online for about £3 a pair, but it seems a bit daft to spend this on a jumper which cost the same price from a charity shop. I've also got a lot of dark navy corduroy fabric from an old pair of trousers which would make good patching material. I know…
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Re-freezing salmon? Raw/cooked?
Hoping for some sensible suggestions! In my exhausted state I took from the freezer what I thought was a packet of two salmon fillets for mine and my husband's dinner. However, turns out it is a pack of four. I know I can't refreeze the spare two fillets raw. I know the rule with meat is if you cook it, you can freeze it…
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OS Daily Wednesday 11th 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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No mayo prawn cocktail?
Its my first Christmas that I'm cooking for this year & I really want to make a prawn cocktail for starters but my guest doesn't eat mayonnaise can anyone please suggest a mayo free recipe? Thanks
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Figs in Honey
Hi all, Caught a Jamie Oliver Xmas show the other day and he dehydrated some figs until they were like wine gums and served them with a cheese board. I have found the recipe here and it seems you can preserve these by placing them in honey, but I had a few questions I hope someone can help me with: 1. Where can I buy figs…
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Christmas Cake Tin size
I am going to make a guinness fruit cake for a christmas cake next week and the receipe says use a 10 inch tin. My loose bottom one is 8 inches. I dont want to buy another so will this need any cooking adjustment. I realise it will be deeper. Thanks everyone.
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Removing Dog/Pet Odour from House
Hi all, Was not sure if I should post here or in the pet section. We have just moved into a house and the people before us had a dog we think. When viewing we did not notice the smell but now we have moved in we have noticed the dog smell and maybe the odd urine smell in places just on our downstairs carpets. So we had a…
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What Are Your Goals or Challenges for 2014
Morning everyone, I was thinking what goals/challengers, I would like to set for our family for 2014. What about you, what would you like to have a go at. This is what I'm aiming to do. * Save Save Save!! * NEVER pay full price for anything, look for cheapest deals, discounts, money off coupons, vouchers, cash back, pay in…
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OS Daily Tuesday 10th 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Boston Baked Beans
Hi I'm hosting dinner on Friday evening and at the request of the guests it is an American theme. It's all under control with one exception..... I had planned to make Boston Baked Beans using this Delia recipe however I can't find dried Haricot beans anywhere. I tried Mr T, Mr A, Mr M and Mr S and even the health food shop…
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Wake food ideas?
hi, ive agreed to hold my mother in laws wake on monday at my house.. ive never done one before, What food is approprate for one?? money is short and so is time as im working until 6:30pm on sunday and the cremation is monday morning.i was thinking open basic sandwiches, sausage rolls, pork pie. cold chicken drumsticks are…
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frozen puff pastry
Hi, I need to make some nibbles for Thursday, but I am very busy and need to make something very quick. I have a frozen puff pastry that could do with using up anyway, could I make mini danish pastries by simply spooning up some thick custard into the middle of small squares and put a piece of peach on the top and bake? I…
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Sainsburys feed your family for £50 - does anyone have recipe sheet 1 please?
It was from a year or two ago, and the first recipe sheet has a recipe in it for toad in the hole - I know it is simple enough to do but this recipe worked every time and had a simple but lovely gravy - if anyone has it to hand I'd love it please as can't find mine!
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Sausagemeat stuffing?
Can anyone tell me how to make this please? I have 450g of sausage meat. How much stuffing mix should I use? would I still put the same amount of water in the stuffing? When would I add the sausage meat, before or after the water? And finally, how long should I cook it for and on what gas number? I would prefer to make a…
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Freezer Door Left Open Overnight
Last night I took some chicken out of the freezer in the garage. Its a fridge freezer. When I went in there this morning, the freezer door was open and all the contents were half defrosted. I immediately shut the door and put it on superfreeze but will this be okay do you think? Its full of meat, bread, pizzas, frozen soup…
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OS Daily Monday 9th 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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smelly bath towls !
Hello, can anyone tell me how to really freshen up my bath towls ? Even after washing a couple of them are still a bit pongy. My mum says its bacteria on them that hasn't washed out as I only washed at 40c. Is there anything I can add to the wash or will a higher temperature do it? thankyou
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Leftover pickles vinegar
Hey, hoping you lovely peeps can help. I've just munched the last mini gherkin from my jar and now had some leftover pickling vinegar with dill. Any suggestions of what I could do with it before I chuck it?
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Weekly Flylady Thread 9th December 2013
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 Dusty for last week's thread There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel…
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Tumble dryer help....
I bought my first tumble dryer last year? Maybe the year before. We don't use it very often and while its a god send in bad weather there are some things I haven't got to grips with. Ours works mainly on the following settings: Synthetics Cupboard dry Ready to wear ( there is also ready to iron, great for shirts and…
