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Gravy
Hi guys, I have had gravy tonight but made a little more than I needed and wondered if I can freeze it to use as a later date?
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Substitute Frylight?
My bottle of Frilight is running out and I am trying to lose weight. Do you think it could be topped up with olive oil?
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meal plan 19/4
Sunday - pea, broad bean and lemon pasta, flat iron steak with watercress, tomato and pepper salad Monday -bagels with tuna sweetcorn, Caribbean spiced chicken with mango tray bake Tuesday - bagels with tuna sweetcorn, mushroom crepes with broccoli Wednesday -bagels with spiced chicken, pork stroganoff with rice and minted…
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savoury snacks
hi there can any of you lovelies help me with some savoury snack ideas - I have 4 kids who ask for food constantly & I don't want to be filling them full of sugar all the time so I need some savoury ideas do far all I can think of is scones, little pizza tarts (made in a bun tin with pastry/toms & cheese) & veg sticks &…
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O/S Daily Sunday 19th April 2015
O/S Daily Sunday 19th April 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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Buying a second hand sofa, or bed.
I'm looking to furnish a new flat, and I'm going to buy a new sofa, but was wondering if there's any risk in doing so. Second hand sofas from places like Heart Foundation stores seem a lot cheaper, some of which only have a little wear. But could they harbour fleas and so forth? Does anyone have any experience or advice?
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Help - Cakes and biscuits to freeze?
I'm struggling at the moment to get the time for my usual baking - and the kids are not impressed! Does anybody have some good recipes for cakes and biscuits that can be frozen? That way I could make double for those weekends when we have sports events and I have no time! Thank you
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Sun+ Membership - too late to cancel - Unfair?
Dear All I was attracted to the Sun+ offer in January of half-price for three months at £9.99 and apparently easy access to the 'great value' Sun Holidays booking system. The bonus was that a £20 Tesco Gift card was offered so what was there to lose? I joined and looked to book the 'great value' holidays but found that…
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O/S Daily Saturday 18th April 2015
O/S Daily Saturday 18th April 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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O/S Daily Friday 17th April 2015
O/S Daily Friday 17th April 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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Nella Last's routine
I've been reading Nella Last's Peace, having read the first book a while ago, and gosh, she works so hard. I'd like to understand what her routine is but she does so much, what with cooking from scratch, bottling, meal planning etc but it's the cleaning - why does she do so much? Even before she goes out for a drive on…
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Help.. coat shrunk in wash, said 40 degrees on label :-(
Hi Can anyone help or have any tips. I put my coat in the washing machine and checked the label which said 40 degrees and can't believe it shrunk. Is there anything I could do? sunni
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Where to buy sprouts seeds and beans
I have a sprouter, But where is the best place to get them? Im asking in all the supermarkets non of the staff have any idea what Im talking about. The best I found was mung beans in Asda. I want to find some cheap alfalfa seeds. Any suggestions please?
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Cleaning the cooker to sell
We are moving and need to get an electric cooker and get rid of our gas cooker. I can get the hob cleaned okay, inside is okay. How do I do the black things that the pots sit on? I can't for the life of me thing what they are called!! Also down the sides of the cooker. It always gets grimy and greasy. I have tried…
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O/S Daily Thursday 16th April 2015
O/S Daily Thursday 16th April 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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Camper cushions
Not sure whether I should be here or in DIY! We bought a Motor Home and the cushions need recovering.I will be making them myself so any ideas on the following:- Good quality, low cost material and where to get it at the lowest price. Other ideas on what to use ie duvet covers. I want to keep the cost low but would like it…
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cheapest from Germany to UK
Anyone have researched the cheapest parcel 1kg to ship from Germany to UK?
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Poundstretcher: Free Bag of Ultima Cat Food
Hi All, Found this message on Poundstretcher's website. On Saturday there will be a voucher in the Daily Express for a free bag of cat food. I tried to post the link to the Poundstretcher site, but cannot since I am a new member, but if you visit their site you can see it on the front page. The voucher is good for an…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 15th April 2015
O/S Daily Wednesday 15th April 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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Double boiler substitute?
I would love a double boiler pan but do not have the storage place to add anything else to my kitchen equipment. So I was wondering if it is possible to utilise what I have...eg steamer pan with lid or large saucepan with bowl and lid ? Any suggestions or advice greatly appreciated
