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Soft brandy snaps - how to crisp up?
Not sure if this counts as money saving, except that I bought 3 boxes at 50p each from B&M and don't want to throw them away! They're just not the same all soft, does anyone know if I can just put them in the oven to crisp them up again?
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Your favourite 'Chuck it all in' recipe.
Hi All :) I am just wondering what your favourite 'Chuck it all in' recipe is? You know, the one recipe that you can use whatever is lurking in the bottom of the fridge/cupboard/freezer to make? Mine is risotto. I use whatever meat and veggies I have, add whatever spices/herbs I have, add stock and hey presto! Tonight is…
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5 people x £150 for food
hi im looking for help due to my partner going self employed rather than loosing his job ( his company is being taken over) we will for about 12 - 18 months be on a very tight budget, so the food toiletrys cleaning etc is £150 per month for myself my partner and the boys/men 18yrs 16 yrs and 12 yrs.... slightly ristricted…
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party food on a seriously tight budget
please please please help its my 2 boy birthdays on the 23rd of february and i really need help in planning food i have a budget 0f £30 for food cakes ordered halls paid for it includes bouncy castle. it mostly needs to be pork free so no sausage rolls/ham sandwiches or sausages on sticks please help. theres 20 kids 2…
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Sewing machine recommendations for a beginner....and cheap!
Hello!! I'm after a sewing machine for a complete novice!! I've got lots of clothes that I'd like to either fix or adjust and I'd like to make some fleece cage liners for my pet. There are lots of different machines out there but I don't have a clue which one to go for. Cost is clearly a consideration and I really like…
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OS Daily Thread for Friday 31st January
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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Washing Football Kit Help
Hi All, Sorry, not sure which of the forums to post in but thought this would be the best one! Anyway, I have been given the job of washing my local Mens football kit! Gave it a first go on Sunday, but wasnt that pleased with the results (those damned mud stains :p ) Have heard that you can soak them in cold water and Soda…
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Are my olives OK to eat?
I bought a jar of olives in brine 10 days ago and ate some. The rest are in the jar in the fridge. The brine has gone cloudy - is this normal or should I throw them away?
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Making meals to freeze - help!
I want to make some lasagne and shepherds pies to freeze but I'm a bit confused! I was going to cook up a big batch of bolognese sauce and for the shep pie top with mash, and the lasagne layer it between dried pasta sheets and pour whit sauce over the top. But do I then freeze it, or do I bake them like I would if we were…
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owning chickens or bantams.
Hi there, I have always wanted to own chickens and now I think DH may be coming round to the idea but I have a few questions and i thought this would be the best place to ask. I've had some experience with chickens so have an understanding of what's involved but I want to know if it's really worth it, I am funny about…
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OS Daily Thread Thursday 30th January
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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Are there other uses for worn out leather boots??
Hello all mse'ers Im hoping you can give me some ideas, I have a lovely brown leather pair of boots made by a certain leg toning flip flop making company. They have been worn so much that the sole has worn down in one spot (I apparently walk heavier on the back of my feet) it has let water in too much recently so I can no…
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Valentines Day - The OS way
Sooooo we don't really celebrate Valentines Day, but with having to save our pennies for one thing or another, I'm thinking it would be quite nice (and fun) to put together a 3 course meal for the OH and I. What would you make? We're quite fussy, meat wise only eat Chicken or mince... and not huge fans of mushrooms or…
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can you make your own dehumidifier refills?
Hi I have the need to use those dehumidifier things that catch moisture in a tub, with a bag of stuff above to absorb the water. I have 3 classic cars which get layed up over winter, have a caravan and also could do with some of these on some windowsills in the house. I was wondering can you make the refills for these with…
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Can you help the Mash Monster Mummy?
Morning guys! I need some inspiration! I have acquired the nickname of Mash Monster Mummy as apparently I serve mash a lot. (it's half joking as I don't serve it THAT much!!) However, I have some left over mash in the fridge (I cook double the amount to try to save fuel) and some left over roast chicken. Enough of both to…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 29th January
OS Daily Thread Wednesday 29th January 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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Cleaning TV screen
Does anyone have a good idea for cleaning a TV screen. My other half decided to put polish on it ( he never polishes anything!!!) and now it is all smeary and not sure how to get it off. Hope someone can come up with some useful advice.
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Anyone watching Britain's best bakery? & a girl called jack
Anyone watching Britain's best bakery? I really enjoy it, if I'm being picky I would like to see them each make a bread, a pastry & a cake (s) in each of the first 3 rounds, to go through. I think it's really hard to compare their sig bakes. It would make more sense if they flocked birds of a feather together & compared…
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Frugal desserts that look and taste like a million dollars?
I am going to a family 21st birthday party at the weekend and have been tasked with making a dessert. My normal "piece de resistance" is pavlova with raspberries and cream but I would like to do something different. Times are tight so I need to be careful with the pennies. On the other hand I don't want to appear mean. Do…
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Ideas for tinned mackerel that are whole fish not fillets
Bought a massive tin of tinned mackerel in Aldi. Assumed it would be mackerel fillets. Nope. Head and tails chopped off but otherwise whole fish (very small, poor babies) full of bones. I cook fresh mackerel. I love tinned mackerel fillets. I'm put off by these things - they are still that soggy/fall apart tinned texture…
