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cooked chicken
I appreciate this must seem quite sad to ask this question...However. I am quite neurotic about food safety and hygeine......thinking that I would start being more thrifty I decided to buy a whole chicken in M&S today and cooked it this evening for a roast (just for myself - live alone) with the plan of having it the next…
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Diced lamb - quick meals?
I have some diced lamb in the freezer (picked it up reduced at 86p for 300g in Asda). It doesn't say what cuts it is, other than "prime cuts". I don't have enough time in the evenings after work to wait for it to stew or cook in a curry, but want to use it this week as it is taking up far too much space in the freezer. Can…
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Leftover yoghurt
Under pressure from DD's I bought Muller corner yoghurts, and of course there are lots left which are now OOD. I have just made a batch of scone dough using the yoghurt instead of milk, but can I freeze the raw dough? I really don't want scones just now, and just want to freeze the dough, but I think it might be better to…
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Storage .....
I wonder if any of you lovely people can help ... Myself and OH live in a shared flat with another couple and a single guy. We have generally quite a large kitchen, but the problem is the lack of storage. We all have one double cupboard each, then the rest houses the cleaning stuff, pots, pans, plates etc... Have any of…
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My house is such a state
Hi, I'm new to mse forums but have been reading through the main site for a while now, I was pointed in this direction by a friend who said you may have suggestions to help my current situation. I'm a severe, unstable, poorly controlled asthmatic and after really struggling and bouncing in and out of hospital for the last…
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Karcher steam cleaner, can you buy cheaper compatible cloths
As per title.....the karcher ones seem very expensive for a bit of terry towelling....looking for floor cloths and for the hand held part on my cleaner....thanks
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O/S Daily Thread Tuesday 8th July
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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Things you should not do...
Attempt to do to drying up by putting things in a warm oven to dry them. Forgetting about them and lighting the oven to heat it up and wandering what the burning smell is. Buying new crockery and:money things as they have been ruined. :T:T:T If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply! [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Can I Still Eat This?
Please delete if not allowed, sorry... I cooked some new potatoes last night (Sunday) with butter and put them in the fridge, I also have some chicken that has been in the fridge since Friday. Can I put this in together for packed lunch on Tuesday or is it going to be off by then? Trying to start eating more than just…
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Baby Freezer Food - Suggestions Please
Hi All, I'm hoping I can pick your brains with some suggestions (and recipes) for some food I can make and freeze for my little one. He's 8 months, and we're doing baby led weaning so he can pretty eat anything we can bar honey, mercury high content fish and mould ripened cheeses, I want to keep refined sugar and salt to a…
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O/S Daily Thread Monday 7th July
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 7th July 2014
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. Thanks to Dusty for last weeks thread After Dusty's huge list last week I thought it would be calming for everyone if we did the old lists this week... The idea is that even if…
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Weird,wonderful and down right strange food combinations
I'm eating out if my freezer, making sure that every single item is eaten up. This has ment some pretty strange combinations of cuisine or items, and I though we could share the lengths we all go to, to use up and waste less. Mine include, tonight Chicken Kiev with stir fry veg and baked beans . What's yours?
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Food budget £12.50 a week - help please!
Hi after experiencing benefit cuts recently I have just £12.50 a week to feed myself and my husband. I prefer whenever possible to avoid carbs due to it causing weightgain and agrovates other health issues. My husband hates fruit and veg but loves carbs. Help please can anyone suggest menus, meal plans, shopping lists or…
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Really need some ideas for dressing a waggon for carnival next week please
We've been offered the waggon this morning , we were going to walk the route as a group but now we need a quick theme . I have a gazebo and members of our group are all in various outfits so any quirky ideas will be much appreciated :T Thank you
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Vegetarian & vegan cook books recommendations
I'm a confirmed carnivore but I would like to eat more pulses, beans & lentils - in the interests of healthy (low cal) eating. Has anyone got any recommendations? Pulse looks good (but only saw on amazon so not inside - a reviewer recommended the 7 veg tagine, I like the sound of that!). Or HFW River Cottage Veg Everyday?…
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Butter v Margarine
Have decided to dig out my baking tins and do a sticky gingerbread and a banana loaf to use up some stuff in the cupboards plus some overripe bananas. When is it ok to use marg instead of butter? I always use butter (block) but my Mum and Gran always used block marg and were great bakers. Advice pls! Thanks in adv xx
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Cleaning product recommendations
I am fed up buying cleaning products only to use them a couple of times and throw them down the drain because I can't stand the smell! I would love to achieve that 'hotel' smell in my home so would appreciate hearing what cleaning products you use to achieve this. I don't like flash, Mr Muscle, Cif (although love the smell…
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Sausage making, any tips?
I have been frugal on our summer holiday this year and have some money left so have decided to purchase the attachment for my kenwood chef, so I can make our own burgers, sausages, meat loaves, mince etc. Does anyone have any tips or recipes - especially to do with the sausage skins, and where to purchase these? Many…
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O/S Daily Sunday 6th July 2014
O/S Daily Thread Sunday 6th July 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,…
