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O/S Daily Tuesday 3rd February 2015
O/S Daily Tuesday 3rd 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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Groceries forecast for two people?
Hi all! Trying to budget for moving out with my GF. How much would you say groceries (ie food and toiletries) would come to for two people each month? Neither drink or smoke, one is vegetarian, both slim and moderate eaters. Would love to hear your thoughts!?
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Visited the local butcher today, now need ideas.
So as the title states I've been to my local butchers for the 1st time today, to see what cheap cuts were available as well as what cheap cuts I could buy in the future. I came away with 1x lambs neck and 1x oxtail for £5.95, not sure if this is a good deal or not as I've never bought these cuts before. I was thinking of…
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What can I make with this lot?
Hi all, I've just had a delivery from Muscle Food which had a really good deal on chicken and meat packs. In the pack I have included: 22 chicken breasts - huge! 800g beef mince 1kg baby potatoes 1 x 500g slow cooker veg mix 1 x 500g shredded red cabbage The rest of the deal was steaks, which chips and onions are…
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Mince in meatloaf - recipe help needed.
Hi After a shock at the vets this morning I need to get creative and figured you guys are the ones to help me. I'm catering for 12 people on Friday night as a birthday present to my best friend. Now I was going to make a meatloaf for part of the food as friend has requested it but have no mince. I'd like to get away with…
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Coat cleaning
Sorry if this is in the wrong section... I have a wool coat which has a leather collar. It has been put away for a while and now I want to revive it without taking it to the dry cleaners (it's not dirty just 'stale' and slightly grubby from lack of use). Had a little search about and it seems one solution to refreshing the…
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Left over hotdogs.
Hi all, Can anyone throw some inspiration please? I have a few left over hotdog sausages (uncooked) from lunch yesterday. What can I do to them to turn them into dinner tonight? I'd prefer to use them up, but don't want just hotdogs in a bread roll for dinner. Thanks in advance :)
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Tips for running a book club
Hi everyone I am not sure if this is the right place to post this question but I wondered if anyone had any useful tips for running a book club successfully. I have set it up via "meetup" so that will go live over the next few days. Does anyone have any tips or experience from book clubs they've attended to make this a…
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O/S Daily Monday 2nd February 2015
OS Daily Monday 2nd 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 welcome,…
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Suggestions for a dinner using white pudding
Anyone any bright ideas on how to make a dinner with white pudding. I've found this and it looks pretty nice - Pasta/fried pudding/roasted tomatoes. http://www.kaveyeats.com/2012/03/pasta-with-black-pudding-white-pudding-roasted-tomatoes.html But I'm not a huge fan of pasta so looking for other ideas - however OH loves…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd February 2015
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 Dusty for last week's thread There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel…
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Buffet Label Signs
Evening! I am looking for ideas for labels to indicate what foods are at a buffet. I need them to have the name of the food and to list any allergens. I also want them to look professional but super super cheap, quick and easy. Any ideas?
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chicken in coke please help me people
Hi everyone I have coke and chicken drum sticks I have seen people talking about chicken in coke but have found no recipe I have googled to. Is there anyway anyone could please help me with a recipe? I have a slow cooker if that helps
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Meal plans WC 1st Feb
Where did Jan go? :eek: Another use up week to limit the spending. Sunday- Corned beef hash with baked flat mushrooms Monday- Carbonara using cooking bacon Tuesday- LO bolognaise wraps with salad Wednesday- Corned beef pie, peas and chips Thursday- HM Beef schnitzel with stir fry Friday- HM pizza and garlic bread Saturday-…
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How to cook real good, easy, cheap meals
Found this through Reddit and thought it is a useful guide for us on here: http://i.imgur.com/dICQfHn.jpg Well I am going to use it anyway. (click on the image to enlarge text on the link)
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Is there a better mobile tarriff please?
I wonder if you could advise me as I am more confused then ever. I went to Carphone warehouse because my mobile doesn’t seem to be working properly. They said it’s something I have done because I get a irritating voice now every time I go from one page to another. I keep getting conflicting advice at Carphone Warehouse.…
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triple slow cooker help please
Hi all I have brought a triple slow cooker thinking that each separate crock was timed so each part of the meal could start a different time but finish at the same time. Unfortunately I was wrong. So my question is how would you try and do veg sonit doesn't go to mush or rice so it doesn't dry out. I'm out the house at…
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Frosty little February 2015
Frugal, economical and costing little. 28 days = Belief in oneself is the most important bricks in building a successful adventure. Adventure/Plans for this cold small month? I have..... :heart: valentines day :bdaycake:_party_ X1 Birthday party invite No big household bills this month (x fingers) Costing little = crafting…
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making yogurt- but lactose free?
morning all I have just been diagnose with IBS and the consultant recommended I try a special diet to see if it helps. The diet (FODMAP) cuts out huge swathes of food types- amongst them cows and sheeps milk and some other dairy foods. Rice milk (fairly expensive) is ok but wondered is it possible to make yogurt using…
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OS Daily thread Sunday 1st February
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…
