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Induction cooking.
I bought a single induction hob, which I tried for the first time tonight and just need some guidance. There is a power button, that's okay There is a temperature button which can be adjusted up or down from 60 to 240 degrees. but there is a power level button...... why do I need power levels, 1 to 10. I just want to do a…
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2015 - No Clutter To Be Seen
A new thread for declutterbugs in 2015.... Guineapigsqueaks x If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply! [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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use up recipe 4 left over porridge
Hi everone just wanted to share a fantastic use up breakfast i just tried. We had porridge yesterday and had left overs so i used this yummy recipe by Jack Monroe this women really rocks. You will need: Leftover porridge (I make mine with oats and water – don’t tell the children – with a splash of milk at the end) A little…
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Is Tesco delivery saver a false economy?
I'd like to ask some advice from you wise folk if I may. I find online shopping suits my lifestyle and working pattern better than going to the supermarket as I work odd hours and am away quite often, the same is true of my DH. I find that meal planning if you do a whole week online shopping is difficult because of the…
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Help, pork hock
Good morning all Well I'm a bit of a banana:o I went to the butchers yesterday to get some gammon for my DH's treat meal tonight and I ended up getting pork hock( I got a little confused) I've looked through the recipe index and I can't find a recipe for them. My DH is so awkward and a typical meat and veg man who'll not…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 31st December 2014
O/S Daily Wednesday 31st December 2014 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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Standby Energy
Hi all, (Hope i am posting on the correct forum - I'm a bit new and apologise if this is not where this should go). After realising that our household uses an insane amount of energy I invested in one of those wizzy energy metres that shows you how much energy you are using. When I switched it on our house was at a…
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OS Calendar/Organiser?
Hello Everyone:j Since i can't find it with a search, I've had to de-cloak & venture from Lurkdom:o In 2013 (was it really that long ago?) i printed a calendar with OS tips from a link on here.....Does such a thing for 2015 exist please? Thank you:)
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Morphy Richards saute and soup
Has anyone else got one of these? I bought one for Xmas and it is brilliant! I have used up all the leftovers and any spare veg making the most amazing soups. Some are in the freezer. You can make the soup as chunky or smooth as you want I am going to try it for making sauces for pasta and pie fillings . I think it would…
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Where are the meal planners?
Hi all I can't see any threads where posters have been putting up their weekly meal plans. Are members still doing this?
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Your favourite recipes using Quinoa please.
I have a bag of quinoa in the cupboard and am on a mission to use it up. January is a tight month for us, so I am hoping to not have to spend much, so will be using what I already have in the cupboards. I have plenty of spices, herbs, nuts, veg etc, so please share your recipes :) Thanks In Advance.
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Quidco
Can I use Quidco to purchase an annual Ancestry account (Deluxe) at £70 (Ancestry are offering a 40% discount at present) - to get a further discount ?
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O/S Daily Tuesday 30th December 2014
O/S Daily Tuesday 30th December 2014 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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What to do with olivesi
I have a tub of green olives in chilli that have been in the fridge for a bit, bought them for OH who has now deceived he doesn't want them. To save chucking them out, does anyone have any suggestions of what I can do with them? They aren't furry but are starting to pucker a bit as if drying out. If I don't want to use…
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Elastic Turkey
I have just been around my relatives house and they are making turkey curry for tea and intend on having turkey sandwiches for the next two days and then make some soup with the carcass. This is from the turkey cooked on Christmas day. It has not been frozen, just stored in the fridge. This would worry me, If I cook any…
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What to do with lamb?
I've got two lamb steaks that have been in my freezer since October. I desperately want to make this gorgeous lamb starter I had at a meal I went to which was shredded lamb, sauce and wraps. How can I do this? Adding to that, any other lamb ideas?
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Easy Pizza dough recipe please.
Does anyone have a quick and easy pizza dough recipe please? I have everything I think I would need to make one (oil, flour, salt, yeast etc). I have a breadmaker, so any suggestions for a recipe that I could do in there would be handy. Also, one that can be frozen would be great. Thanks in Advance.
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Never frozen bread - how to use the freezer better
I use the freezer for ice, ice cream/frozen veg/chips/fish/pizza/meat and ready meals. I keep hearing people freeze bread/milk. How long does it take to defrost bread and milk? What other items do you freeze apart from the above and how long does it take to defrost them?
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Healthy filling frugal packed lunch?
After 3 years of working away from home my DH is changing jobs. As of next week I need to come up with a packed lunch for work days. He's rather overweight so I'm after some healthy but filling packed lunch ideas please. Money is going to be tight, especially for the first few months as he's taken a pay cut to return home…
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OS Daily thread Monday 29th December
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…
