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musty taste in frozen food
Didn't know quite where to put this but am getting desperate. For some months now we have been noticing a musty, very unpleasant taste in frozen foods, particulalry potato based products or things like bread and frozen yorkshire puddings. Two months ago it got so bad that I insisted we bought a new freezer and we threw…
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Will the smarties bleed if I decorate the cake tonight?
I wonder if you can help. My daughter would like her name spelt out on her cake in smarties of the same colour and then cover the rest of the cake in a rainbow of the other colours. Her party is tomorrow morning, so really need to get the cake done tonight. Will the smarties bleed or go soft if I do them tonight? They are…
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O/S Daily Thread Saturday 12th September
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…
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Overlocker recommendations
I am learning to dressmake and my husband has asked me to start thinking about what I want for daren't say the word - December celebration - think he wants chance to get saving. So, I'm thinking of asking for an overlocker. Simple to use would be great but reliable and a good finish too. Any recommendations from those that…
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beetroot & chocolate cake
Hi. Watched 'Eat for Less' last night and thought the cake looked interesting. Does anyone have the recipe...noticed he used yogurt instead of eggs. Have googled but not been successful Thanks Loopylou
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Tips needed for local produce show
I have decided to take part in the village show this weekend. I have toms to put in and i am going to do some baking. Has anyone got any tips. I have never done this before and don't want to make any newbie mistakes. Thanks
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Ideas for meals when we are not all eating at the same time
Hi guys, so my hubby gets home at 5.30 and I have to go out three nights a week for karate and to help with Rainbows, my hubby can barely boil an egg so if I left him to his own devices he would end up having peanut butter sandwiches for tea or expect me to make something when I got home at 8. Anyway I am looking for meals…
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Help from the knitters please!
I love knitting jumpers and I can do each piece beautifully with nice even tension, but when I have to join the pieces together it really spoils the look. Do you use wool and a certain stitch, or just sew the bits together with normal needle and thread? Or use a sewing machine? Are there any good sites with instructions on…
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O/S Daily Friday 11th September 2015
O/S Daily Friday 11th September 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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Room for a little one?
Hi, Edited to add...I know I said I probably don't need help though some moral support would be good, I'm having a massive crisis of confidence in my ability to get through this :-( I'm a long time user/lurker of this board. (going through a divorce so created a new username to take out the Mrs part) I've used it on and…
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O/S Daily Thursday 10th September 2015
O/S Daily Thursday 10th September 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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Lemon drizzle cake help!
I'm really hoping someone can offer some advice. I've been making a Nigella Lawson lemon drizzle cake with no problems for years - I must have made it about 30 times and it's always been perfect. But the last two times I've made it, it's sunk. I'm doing nothing differently that I can think of. The first time I thought it…
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Stinky clothes
All of my shirts and tops come from charity shops, and I have a problem. I don't want to smell like a tart's handbag. However, the clothes that I buy do often smell like one, due to the amount of incredibly powerful stinky stuff that modern men seem to splash about their persons. At present, the only way I know of to deal…
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Cheap meats and ways of using meat
Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered already but I'd love to hear any recipes/suggestions for cheap ways of using meat. I absolutely love meat, and would really struggle to have a meal where a major component wasn't meat. As a result I spend a lot of money on my weekly food shop, and the majority of this is on fresh…
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Non chemical clothes washing
Wondering if anyone uses soap nuts to wash their clothes? Any advice welcomed, just trying to ditch the chemicals and be a bit more natural.
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Patching torn in knee jeggings
DD has some fave ever jeggings that have worn through on the knees. I have ordered some cool patches from ebay to patch them up - but should I sew up the tear first? And should I strengthen with fabric inside as well as the patch on the outside? The whole knee area is thin as well as the tear, I am concerned that just…
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special lids for jars?
Hello all. I'm hoping some of the more experienced Jam/Preserve makers can help with a query. I'd like to find out if you must use special lids like the 2 part ones for Kilner jars for the vacuum effect when making something like Applebutter to store? I'm using this recipe but with only 2 cups of sugar which is plenty.…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 9th September 2015
O/S Daily Wednesday 9th September 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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Don't know where to start
I really need to save some money, but I just don't know where to start. When the children were small, I was really good at managing the money. I was a stay at home mum and we had half the income that we do now. I remember using vouchers at Asda even when not buying the item (not sure if they still do this). Although things…
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First time with electric cooker - need help choosing new pots.
I've never actually had a cooker until now. Previously I had a gas hob and a mini oven. I've just had my new cooker installed and decided to try it out today for the first time, with spaghetti bolognese. It didn't go to plan! The cooker has a glass ceramic hob. I did read the manual and it said things like 'be sure to use…
