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OS daily thread Saturday 20th 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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Travel food for the evening
Yo dudes As the title suggests, I'm working away from home mon-fri for the next three weeks.... I need to feed myself in the evenings to keep the cost down...but I only have access to a fridge. No kettle, no micro. Suggestions or ideas? Beyond wraps or sandwiches I'm stuck.
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The Quilters Thread
Hi all you quilters out there. I thought it would be nice to start a thread to share our projects, works in progress, tips and advice. I know some of you on here are quilters and some would like to start this addictive hobby. You can even show us your stash if you dare:eek: I have just finished this little quilted bag for…
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Can you help me find this thread..
Hi I was just trying to find the thread on here which is full of money saving tips , can anyone remember what it is called thankyou.
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simple makes for brownies fete
hi, I co run a brownie group and looking for simple ideas for our fete in nov so far the girls have made some loom band bracelets (50p) we fill jam jars with sweets and small toys etc for £1 Chinese auction raffle teas and coffee reindeer dust snowman soup Ive been given some fabric so thought id make ipod and phone covers…
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Help! I hate my new oven!
I bought a new oven and it wasn't until it was fitted I realised it doesn't have a fan. I last saw an oven like this when I lived at home as a kid, I didn't even know they still made fan-less ovens! It says to only use one shelf or else it cooks unevenly, well in a family of five I can't fit dinner on one shelf! First…
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New freezer prob
HI peeps Got my new freezer delivered about 3 weeks ago now, put a lot of chicken breasts in there individually and noticed they took an age to freeze. Last night about 5 o'clock i put a pint of milk in its plastic container, this morning I notice it is not frozen, this isnt right is it, also the bread rolls I put in the…
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O/S Daily Thread Friday 19th 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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stupid question....
needed some fruit, and saw YS pack of 4 fresh figs for 25p :) do you peel them? eat the skin? can you actually eat them raw??? sorry to be such a clot.
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The Great Hunt: What's the best thing you've foraged?
Autumn's here and the fields are bursting with harvest goods from blackberries and sloe berries to courgettes, squash and beans. We're tapping into your collective knowledge on the best things you've foraged and what you've made with them. [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Super Glue spillage
Oh help! Please! I've spilt super glue on my beautiful blond oak dining table. Not very much but I would like to remove it if at all possible because it is noticeable to somebody sitting at that position. Is there anything I can do?
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Where To Buy Meat? Free range?
Morning all, I have stopped buying chicken because I find it tasteless and boring and generally quite chewy (admittedly this could be the way I cook it :D ). Anyway, I have often wondered whether it is best to buy 'free range' or organic and if so, does it taste better? And do these labels actually mean a better product.…
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Ox Cheeks
Morning all, I have finally persuaded my butcher to save some Ox Cheeks from the mincer, the only problem is now im not sure what to do with them. I know they will make a lovely stew, but is it as simple as swapping the meat (usually shin) in my regular recipe? Do they need some sort of special treatment, or longer cooking…
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What wild fruits do you use?
and what do you do with them? Well, mine are wild but in my garden ;) I'm making sloe gin this year. There are some buckthorn berries and a few elderberries I'll freeze just now but revive in a Chistmas liqueur. I have plans to make a crab apple jelly, maybe with mint or with chilli but they need to redden a bit more on…
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OS Thread Thursday 18th September 2014
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. 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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Onion chutney
I have recently discovered preserving in jars :) I am going to attempt to make hampers for xmas this year as I'm tight on cash. I wanted to include onion chutney in them, I made some which turned out fine but only made two smallish/mediumish jars (less than 1lb each). This used a pack of tesco value red onions and about…
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Using left over Chilli.
I have made a big pot of chilli to have with rice. we will use leftovers to have with baked potatoes, but what else can I use it for? I don't have any taco shells to make into tacos, or tortillas to serve with that...any suggestions?
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Cleaning out shoes
Hope old stylers can come to the rescue and help me. My 2 year old nephew was very sick as i drove him to school this morning. I've managed to sort out the car and wrestle the covers from his car seat and into the washing machine, but 1) the straps of his car seat are still a bit whiffy, despite sponging down with hot…
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Seeded Bread recipe
My family love seeded bread!! It's costing a fortune to buy want to have a go and make it myself !!!! I have a Panasonic bread maker lurking ina cupboard somewhere! But could also make by hand,do any of you lovely people have a tried and tested recipe you would be willing to share ? Thanks
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Month's worth of shopping - Any suggestions to improve?
It's a bit of a long post...but I'm just looking for suggestions to minimize the cost of the household shopping. It's 4 weeks of shopping for 3. It looks reasonable to me. Cupboard 2 Buitoni Spaghetti £2.28 1 Encona Extra Hot Sauce £1.00 1 Encona Original Hot Pepper Sauce £1.00 1 Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil £2.74…
