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O/S Daily Thread Tuesday 23rd September
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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Huge Tins of apricots in fruit/pear juice for 99p
I bought from Family Bargains yesterday two large tins of Apricots weighing 1820KG ( around 4lb in weight ) they were 99p per tin and now I am trying to think of some good recipes that I can use to use them up (possibly freeze if possible).Seemed such a bargain as apricots are usually quite expensive I know I can use with…
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blue cheese - recipe help
Hi there I have a block of danish blue cheese in the fridge that I'd like to use up this week - can anyone suggest a main meal recipe I could use it in thanks in advance
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O/S Daily Thread Monday 22nd September
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 22nd September 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. Thank you to Natty for last weeks thread Each day has a list of tasks which works on how much time and motivation you have. The idea is that even if you are really busy you…
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Help with Pomegranate sauce need suggestions
So I bought a bottle of Pomegranate sauce as it was on offer but have no idea how to use it. http://www.melis.gen.tr/en/product.php?menu=86&id=52 If anyone knows what to do with it or have any recipes as I have to prove to dad I don't waste money.
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Christmas cake
Just wondering when everyone is making their Xmas cake? I usually do mine around now and feed it every few week. Just need to get the ingredients in and plan a day to do it :) also, Xmas puddings, are you waiting until stir up Sunday or doing them before then?
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Slow Cooker help
Hi everyone, I have a cookworks slow cooker 6.5 Ltr. So far I have only used it for stews and a joint of brisket, which were ok, but to be honest, not a good as how I normally cook them. ( not sure what I'm doing wrong ). The lid does not seem at tightly fitting as I expected, and I'm wondering if it's faulty and I need to…
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Meal plans WC 21st September
I've done this weeks meals planner by coming up with ways to use the longest inhabitants of the freezer/cupboard so it is not very exciting but it badly needed doing. Sunday- Fish, chips and peas, rhubarb crumble and custard Monday- Kedgeree to use up some smoked kippers Tuesday-Chicken goujons with salad and HM spicy…
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OS Daily Sunday 21st Sept
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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Budget Shopping List
Budget Shopping List - Can you show me a more frugal way? Fresh, frozen & chilled Chicken breast pieces White fish fillets Bacon Chicken wings/thighs/legs (depending on preference and price) 625g cheddar cheese 2 x 1% fat/semi skimmed milk 4pts 8 Pork sausages Sunflower spread 2 x 6 pack fromage frais Vanilla ice cream…
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Are the new sloes ready? & bitter sloe gin from last year?
The sloes bushes I usually pick from seem ready very early this year. The fruit are starting to look shrivelled up, though some are still ok. We haven't had a frost yet so is it okay to pick them? Also my sloe gin from last year is very bitter and unpleasant. Could I have picked them too early last year? I thought I'd…
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Stinky 80% wool rug
I did something today that I'm not sure whether I'm proud of or ashamed of. I went to the council dump to dispose of a pile of stuff i've cleared out of my house. Walked past a skip with 2 lovely rugs - one was 80% wool and looked v expensive. i think the other is a cheap and cheerful - its in the washing mashing now :)…
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Removing Odor From Furniture
I've recently moved some stuff from storage into my spare room, the storage i was using had a damp problem, so there's a musky smell clinging to the items (some furniture, equipment bags etc) Is there anything i can spray them with or wipe down with to remove it, the equipment bags are to bulky to fit a washing machine so…
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Should my slow cooker boil?
I have two slow cookers - a large Morphy Richards one which boils and bubbles, and a small 2.5l Russell Hobbs one which doesn't, even on 'high'. Should it? And does that mean it is dead? Thanks P x
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Do 'vacuum' storage bags work for you ?
I want to pack up summer clothes and store them in as small a space as possible. I tried those bags that you suck air out of a few years ago and they just re inflated. Waste of money ! Has anyone successfully used them recently, and if so what brand should I look for ? They aren't cheap, but would be worth it if they…
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home bread-making question
I am thinking of making some bread (have made it before in the past, but am now a bit out of practice at it :o ) and was wondering if it's ok to let the dough rise overnight? I usually make it by hand, and let it rise twice. I just thought it would save a bit of time and hassle in the morning if I just got the dough out of…
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Instead of a hanging basket????
Afternoon Peeps Well my hanging basket by the front door, is only fit for the bin:p, I would like to replace it with something a bit different and am well out of any inspiration................. Come on guys n gals, help me out if you can, any ideas much appreciated thanks sam
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Duke of Edinburgh expedition - Food ideas
Hi there most knowledgable peeps, Eldest of on her first DofE hike and looking for ideas for one night and two days food. Quick cook porridge and bagels for breakfast. Plenty of hot chocolate and shortbread for snacks. Doesnt like soup, thinking about a quick cook pasta and pitta bread for evening meals. Have a wee…
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Sloe gin..GIN!
Hi Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere but I can't find anything! I want to try and make sloe gin for the first time - can anyone suggest a good 'recipe' and where is the best (cheapest!) place to buy gin and bottles! Thank you in advance! J
