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Trio of desserts
Hi All Ive got friends coming round for dinner on Saturday For main course in I am cooking Stuffed Pork Fillet with Chorizo, Thyme and Caramelised Apple, Roasted New Potatoes and veg I would like to do a 'fancy' dessert and I am thinking about doing a posh trio of desserts except I don't know what 3 to make!! I am thinking…
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Chewy steak - advice?
Hi all, I'm not good with cooking 'dark' meat, and it nearly always comes out chewy. I would like to make this recipe - http://www.itv.com/thismorning/food/brisket-and-porter-pie-neil-rankin-recipe ...but I just know the steak will end up chewy, and I want it to be tender. The last time I tried to make a steak pie I…
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OS Daily Thread Thursday 13th February
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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pasta sauce pizza scone thing?
hi everyone I am sorry to be a pain I have tried looking through but I cant remember the name of what I am looking for so don't really stand much hope. I have seen on here a way of using up pasta sauces is made and wrapped in a scone base thing I know it begins with an s would anyone have any idea what I am going on about…
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Confused newbie... tips on over night oats !!
Apologies if i have posted this in the wrong place!! Can anyone help me pleeeease?? I'm looking for tips and info on over night oats, they look so delicious. But I have seen so many different ways to make them, and recipes to try I'm a little over whelmed. I'm trying to lose a little weight, but I am on a tight budget, and…
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What to do with stewed pears?
I have a freezer drawer full of stewed pears. Can anyone recommend a good cake recipe? The only ones I can find use fresh pears.
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OS Daily Thread Wednesday 12th February
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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Question for knitting peeps
I have been trying to find something to hold 100grams of wool while I crochet. I have just seen a large croc teapot with a ball of wool inside with the wool threaded through the spout. If this works I could easily go to the charity shop and buy a cheap pot But do you think it would hold 100grams and unravel correctly, has…
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Kenwood Chef Mixer - Which extras are best
Hello, I've bought a Kenwood Chef Mixer :j Now looking through the booklets there are loads of different add-ons you can buy. But what are the best value for money, or most helpful that you have got. We are going to get the mincer, so we can make our own sausages. And I quite like the frozen dessert maker. I don't need a…
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Recipe eBooks?
Hi, Does anyone use recipes ebooks for example on their Kindle? Are they any good and do they work out cheaper than buying books?
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Making Salad Last - Advice Please
Hi, As the title suggests I have problems making lettuce and cabbage last for salads ... I don't always fancy them daily but when I do come to want one it is rather sad looking - I am wanting it to last the week. I would love to just make a huge salad bowl and then eat it as and when but the lettuce starts going brown and…
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Winter salad, veggie
Hello, has anyone got a recipe for a winter salad, vegetarian, that will keep in the fridge for a few days? I've got visitor staying next week who'd love something like this but all the recipes I've seen online seem to involve me buying loads of different seeds and spices that I'll never use again. I'll actually be away…
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OS Daily Thread Tuesday 11th February
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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Leftover, tasteless, 3 bird roast
I cooked a 3 bird roast that I bought heavily reduced on Boxing Day. Hate to say but it was totally tasteless. I have just got the leftover half out of the freezer and need some suggestions what I can do with it. I don't want to throw it away, I hate waste. Any ideas? :D
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Pressure cooker recommendations
Hi I am thinking of getting a pressure cooker. DH and I will be retiring this year and I am looking to cut down on expenses such as fuel. We will be eating a lot of pulse based foods and it seems that a pressure cooker will make this economical rather than cooking for hours on the hob. Can any of you lovely old stylers…
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Slow cooking in the oven?
I am asking the question as I work shifts and it would be nice to get home to a freshly cooked casserole on a cold evening but I am reluctant to splash out on a slow cooker if I can use my gas oven. What sort of temperature should I use and would it be safe to leave the oven on for over eight hours? I have a variety of…
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Wheatfree from scratch for a keen baker?
Hi everyone, To my dismay, I must face reality and not eat wheat. This is very hard as we bake all our own sourdough bread and make virtually everything from scratch. We have homemade pizza at least once a week! Help! How am i going to do this without breaking the bank and without buying factory-bought stuff? All the…
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Goldenfry gravy
does it stay ok if you freeze it. Thanks in advance :)
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Toilet paper
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Silly Questions About Fresh Chicken
Hi Guys, Sorry if these questions are really stupid and have obvious answers, but better to be safe than sorry right?! So, I bought some Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs from Waitrose today as they were on offer (£3.00 as the use by date is today). My questions are: Could I cook a few today and eat one cold tomorrow (even…
