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Archives for February 2015

Please help....marmalade
Can someone please point me in the right direction of a marmalade recipe that is SUPER easy, won't take me long and can be achieved without a food processor? Thank you:j
Can i use wholemeal tortilla wraps as a flatbread?
I was going to make flatbreads, but then realised that i have some tortilla wraps to use up. Could i just toast them in a pan do you think, or are they too thin to be used as flatbreads?
Out of date cake mix question
I have just found 2 boxes of cake mix lurking at the back of my cupboard (usually l am good at using things up). The use by dates are 6 month ago for 1 and almost 8 for the other. The packets have not been opened and they cupboard is dry and dark. Would you use them or through them - they are brand ones eg Betty Crocker. l…
O/S Daily Saturday 28th February 2015
O/S Daily Saturday 28th February 2015 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…
Belling double gas oven XOU90G
Hi- does anyone have this oven and would help me with some advice please? Just bought this oven on Ebay and had it installed today.
Belling double gas oven XOPU 90G
Hi- does anyone have this oven and would mind my asking them some questions please? My previous oven recently died and I got this as a replacement on Ebay?
It's Friday, Let's hit the Town
Friday. BoP has his apron on and BoPsie has her bib on. Wobbleade is sourced and the Thai is being looked at for later. A dance is ok, but a nose bag for the way home is essential. Excuse my apologies should I forget to rise in the morning! 28 years wedded to BoPsie and 29 together!
freezing cream/mushroom strogonof
I have some cream which I need to use up or freeze. I had been going to whip it and freeze it in spoon size portions but I have just bought a huge box of mushrooms for £1 so was thinking of making mushroom stroganoff. Would it be best to make the stroganoff without the cream. Whip it and freeze dollops with the stroganoff.…
Buying second hand
So ages ago I learnt to stop buying new if possible and go for second hand recycled. It took me longer than it should to realize that even cheap stuff bought as a bargain is still clutter and money wasted if not actually needed. Now I look at things and ask myself "would I pay full price?" If the answer is no then I dont…
O/S Daily Friday 27th February 2015
O/S Daily Friday 27th February 2015 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…
Cold calling
Is there any truth in the rumour I've heard that when someone calls your landline telephone and there is a pause and clicking the other end before anyone talks to you that they are reversing the cost of the call. I was under the impression that you actually had to agree to a reverse charge phone call so am rather confused.…
Vinegar In Tomato Ketchup
Anyone use this when the Tomato sauce is running it? tastes delicious and gets more out of it :D
Marmalade scissors !
Made a rash purchase in John lewis today - somemarmalade scissors! No, I'd never heard if them either but apparently they have three blades instead of two and make light work of chopping up fruit peel for marmalade. Has anyway used them? Do they do what they claim? Or at £8 for two pairs in a blister pack were they a waste…
Present ideas for £5 or less
sons and grandsons birthdays are looming. I've faced reality and realise spending lots of £'s isnt necessary . Feeliong loved is. So what ideas for birthday at no more than £5 please. Anything unusual would be appreciated. no lotto ticket ideas please we dont gamble.
Summerlady's chance to change everything
Hi, I hope people won't mind me posting this on the OS board. I started a financial diary on the Debt-Free board, but I'd like to make some substantial changes to my life, and this seemed to be a good place to start. Simply put, my problems are * I'm a world class procrastinator, which I think is the cause of the other…
O/S Daily Thursday 26th February 2015
O/S Daily Thursday 26th February 2015 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…
Obsessive compulsive cleaners - Mark Bodybuilder? What POWDER did he use ??
Obsessive compulsive cleaners, which had Mark Palfrey the Bodybuilder in (bold guy with huge muscles) On the Tv program Obsessive compulsive cleaners, on that challenge - competition they do, when he cleans his kitchen sink, and a competitor cleans their sink to see whose is more sterile, ( by using that sterilizer bud…
Using a slow cooker when out?
I know this is possible, but I'm still a bit paranoid...is it really safe to do so? I have a Tefal 8-in-1. I'm wondering if I can put the main food (meat, veg, etc) on in the morning, go to work, and then come back and put the rice on in a separate compartment..hmm. I'm just too scared to leave it running whilst I'm away…
13 year old DS has decided he wants to be a vegetarian
As above. I dont have a problem with this but can you help me with meal ideas. Im going to look in he supermarket today but just seem stuck in ideas. He is a very active boy and already taller than me. Thanks x
O/S Daily Wednesday 25th February 2015
O/S Daily Wednesday 25th February 2015 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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