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Archives for February 2015

Slow Cooker meals for kids??
Hi everyone I need some ideas for meals I can have cooking in the slow cooker whilst Im at work. Meals that my 5yr old and 12yr old will like. Im not the greatest cook and everything i make in the SC comes out like a stew or is dried out if i reduce the liquid i add but because its on for a good 7rs it dries out. Today i…
O/S Daily Tuesday 24th February 2015
O/S Daily Tuesday 24th 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…
Chicken safety
Ok so I have cooked a chicken (yesterday) and put the carcass in the fridge. and today I am boiling the carcass to make soup for tomorrow but I have just thought that means it was cooked then cooled then boiled so will it be ok to be reheated in soup when I want it? Might freeze it. I'm confused!!!
Making a removable cover for a dog bed
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I have a very large dog bed, similar in shape and design to this one but it's been attacked by various pets over the years and needs smartening up. Rather than replace it - being very large it's also very expensive - and I'm not sure the latest little darlings are over their…
Realistic monthly food budget
Hi all Need to tighten our belts as hubby been made redundant and has two more days at work with no new job yet and I work part time What could be a challenging yet realistic food budget to aim for for a month? As we have known about this since December I have been stock piling so have a full freezer and full cupboards but…
Big sack of potatoes
Hi all, After abit of advice. DH bought a massive sack of potatoes that were on offer yesterday for £2 {in M0rris0ns}. Normally our limit is mash, and that is something we don't eat very often. Do you have any ideas what I could use them for? I have already thought of some for soup, some for mash for tops of pies like…
Other uses for bath bombs
Hi, Does anyone have any ideas for using up bath bombs? I have no bath so I can't use them in the conventional way! I have so far kept them in my clothes drawers to give a nice smell but they are starting to lose their fragrance. Thank you in advance.
loaf cake?
I often make a loaf cake to slice and put in the freezer so we can take out a slice or two at a time (otherwise we'd eat the lot at once!) but was just wondering, can I make any cake in a loaf tin? I know it sounds daft, but I thought if it's deeper, it might not cook through in the same way it would in a sponge tin (or…
Tinned Cherries
Hi all, Opened a tin of cherries last week for pancake day but only used some... Transferred the rest with the syrup into a container and put in the fridge. Wanted to use them tonight for baking some brownies but just thought they might not be safe now after almost a week... Any thoughts? Thanks, Kevin
O/S Daily Monday 23rd February 2015
O/S Daily Monday 23rd 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…
Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd February 2015
I thought I'd do the lists a little different this week to enable more of us to feel we had achieved something and with spring approaching; each day will give you some basic flying, some deep cleaning choices and some decluttering choices. As ever feel free to pick and mix what needs doing for you according to your ability…
Horrible plug holes
I have tried cleaning the plug holes in the kitchen but struggle to do it effectively. They have those metal sieve jobs in them to stop food going down, but underneath I can see through the holes that it is all gunky and disgusting down there. I have tried: A cup of soda crystals Vinegar Hot water A straw or skewer with…
yucky fridge! help
I have a fridge which is about 10 yrs old. at the back inside there is a small drainage hole. it is blocked with a clearish jelly like substance and there are grey streaks on the back wall leading to it. can I clear this? I've unplugged it and poked around with a knitting needle but although i can "feel" and see the goo It…
Gas Hob heats up pans slowly
Hi All, I had a Neff Gas cooker hob when I bought my house 12 years ago which cooks food nicely. 18 months ago, I had a handyman in my house to fix things for me and I ask him if he can change the Cooker hob for me and he said "Yes". I rushed to B&Q and bought a cheap hob for £80 and he changed it for me. I changed it…
Freezing avocados
I can occasionally buy eye wateringky cheap avocados at our local market if i buy more than I can eat in a week and wonder if there is any way I can freeze them without them going black and mushy.. Any recipes would be helpful.
live without a fridge / freezer
i am questioning what things we really need to purchase, and wondered if a fridge freezer is really essential. especially as i eat mainly a plant based diet so have no need to store dairy or meat products? just wondered if anyone does ok without one?
Meal plans WC 22/02/15
We survived the weeks holidays with food spare :D This week I have so much on that it needs to quick meals. Sunday- Roast chicken dinner with yorkshires, roasties and veg Monday- Corned beef pie with chips, peas and gravy. I'll make the pie today Tuesday- Chicken and chorizo jambalya to use up the left over chicken…
O/S Daily Sunday 22nd February 2015
O/S Daily Sunday 22nd 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…
Things I MUST cook tomorrow!
After a quick reccy of the fridge I've got 50g Mexican cheese 1 x butternut squash 1 x melon Chicken thighs 1 x sage roasted butternut squash (m and s can't be frozen so will need to be eaten tomorrow) Spinach 1 x gem lettuce very tired looking 4 x courgettes 3 heads of brocolli which are yellowing I really would like to…
How long to dry mushrooms in a dehydrator?
Can any members who have a dehydrator tell me how long they leave their sliced mushrooms to dry please. I have a 550w dehydrator. I keep seeing differing times so was after some first hand experience. Ta.

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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