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George Foreman
DD has bought me a George Foreman Grill for Christmas. Great, but what can I do with it? I've tried Grilled cheese sandwiches (the cheese didn't melt by the time the bread was well done) Bacon (didn't go crispy) I rarely buy chops or steaks so what can I do with it besides clean it up and repack it and regift it next year?
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O/S Daily Monday 28 September 2015
O/S Daily Monday 28 December 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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freezing leftovers ... as hash!
discovered the delights of leftovers hash made with mash potato, and just wondered how well this would freeze? from experience I have found hm mashed potatoes doesn't freeze too well so wondered how well hash would freeze? there will be left over meat, stuffing, veg all mushed up with the mash ... cheers! sue
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Treacle..Yes or no?!
Was going to make Nigellas slow baked black treacle ham..discovered tin of treacle expired in 2012..use it or bin it? Xx
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Weekly Flylady Thread 28th December 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 Natty for last week's thread Every room comes back around next week so please don’t stress about catching up These lists are only suggestions and not a must do list;…
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Roast dinner for 13!
Hi :) I have all my family coming on New Years Day. 8 adults and 5 kids. The numbers seem to be growing every year! ;) In the past I just did roast beef dinner and it was ok, but i'm a bit worried about this many people. Last week I ordered the meat from the butcher and told him for 13. I'm worried i've bitten off more…
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O/S Daily Sunday 27 December 2015
O/S Daily Sunday 27 December 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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Bugs in my flour
Well actually it is in my mums flour. We have been allowed to stay with her for the holidays and oh my life. We have been turfing stuff out of her cupboards that are from 1998!!!! The earliest was from before I was married even! So the thing is there are what look like bug carcases all over the shelves and in the packets.…
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beefin ale or red wine?
hi, ive got a fair bit of stewing steak to cook up, which is best to slow cook in red wine or ale? I'm halving it and adding kidney to use for pies too!! will add the usual onions and mushrooms and herbs.
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Ridiculous food spend...
I'm mortified by how much we seem to spend on food shopping. I think most of it seems to go on trips here and there to the food shops, so I'm going to start planning weekly meals again and hope that helps. One problem we always fall into with this though is that we run out of fresh fruit etc, what do people do then? Just…
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Can you still buy segs and stick-on soles ?
Santa has very kindly given me 3 pairs of new shoes, so I am keen to protect them from too much wear. I remember as a child at school, adding segs to my brogues which helped them last (not really important then, I didn't buy them) but with the added advantage (well, to kids) they made a great noise .. even sparks at times.…
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Opinions on buying a Yoghurt Maker
I am thinking about buying a yoghurt maker and would appreciate any advise if anyone uses one. Have done some research and the Lakeland one looks very good. Thanks for your help.
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New Old style things you have learnt in 2015?
Hi all. I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. I was thinking today about how far I have come over the years eg. cooking from scratch, growing veg, oldfashioned cleaning, budgeting, meal planning etc etc.... However I have read on here time and time again that people have fallen off the 'oldstyle wagon'. I wonder if it's…
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O/S Daily Boxing Day Saturday 26 December 2015
O/S Daily Boxing Day Saturday 26 December 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.…
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Help Turkey drama!
I am at a loss as to what to do and hoping someone is on here wiser than I. I had to have a little op yesterday. All fine, home and straight to bed as was not with it. Christmas was all sorted. I had arranged for the turkey to be delivered and all veg prepped. Turkey duly delivered from local farm, husband opens fridge and…
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O/S Daily Christmas Day Friday 25 December 2015
O/S Daily Christmas Day Friday 25 December 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.…
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John Lewis - Never knowingly undersold
The John Lewis website states: '..... Could members help me understand JL's policy as it operates on a day to day basis. Does that mean that if JL is offering a five year guarantee that the other retailer e.g. Currys, has to do likewise? If I see a product in say Curry's at a lower price and still want to buy from JL what…
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The Xmas "oops" moments thread
I love Xmas and even the slight mess ups can't spoil the day, but I thought we could have a thread to share them on. Mine so far..... 1) I didn't take my glasses when I did the food shop and bought a turkey crown that looked the right size for 5. DH has just pointed out it says "Feeds 14" on the label (I will never be a…
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Buying Chicken Instead of Turkey
Anyone else done this instead of the 'traditional" Xmas Turkey? I just like the taste of chicken much better.. I find Turkey can be a bit dry. Chicken with a bit of Cranberry sauce is lush ! Plus it is about a quarter of the price of these overpriced Turkeys.. ka-ching !!
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cooking chicken in slower cooker
Hi everyone Doing a chicken for tomorrow (only two of us) We will be out most of the morning so was thinking of putting it in the slow cooker so it is ready when we get back meaning I only have to do veg/trimmings and save on oven space (my oven is really small :( ) Do I need to place it on anything? Will it need any…
