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Diabetic high fat low carb cheap meals
Hi Everyone I am diabetic and have been following the high fat low carb diet and regular exercise for the past 2 months (albeit not rigidly enough!) I have had quite a lot of success in that I have lost 2 stone, gained muscle mass, built up exercise tolerance and stabilised blood sugars. I've got more energy and focus than…
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O/S Daily Monday 29 February 2016
O/S Daily Monday 29 February 2016 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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Sewing it yourself
I like to try sewing bits myself to save money. At the moment I'm using a great site with a load of free sewing tutorials that includes things like making a new skirt out of jeans and making washable wipes instead of buying kitchen paper towels. Has anyone else found any other sites like this? Need more ideas! :-D
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Moved house and totally lost
Well we finally moved in to our new house 2 weeks ago and I'm still all muddled! I had such plans for how this would be a good time to pull up my socks and start new diets, cleaning regime etc. Instead I don't know where I like the furniture, all the curtains need shortening, I haven't moved more than about 1/3 of our…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 29th February
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 Piggers for last weeks thread and peaceful days for Bossy Every room comes back around next week so please don’t stress about catching up These lists are only…
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Meal Planning w/c 29 Feb
Just sorting my meal plan for next week and couldn't see a thread started so heres mine in no particular order: Leftover gammon, jacket potato and cauliflower cheese hot and spicy pork chops with roasted veg and cous cous pulled pork with salad, home-made coleslaw & wraps Liver and onions, mash and green veg Leftover liver…
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Disposal of old kitchen knives
I have several old, no longer sharp, kitchen knives in my knife block and I really don't know how to dispose of them. Does anyone have any ideas how I can do this safely? Candlelightx
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Chicken stock ideas please
I have a load of chicken stock, frozen, that I want to use - waste of freezer space. I do make a v good rissoto, using Jack Monroe's recipe, that's my only idea so far :( We're not big fans of soup, although we do like stew - so perhaps all in one pot meal ideas, like stew like soups? Not dairy heavy please, as I'm lactose…
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1.8 kg tin of tuna - what do I do?
Hi I god a bargain a few weeks ago, one of the large industrial size tins of tune for a couple of quid, I think weight 1.8kg, drained weight 1.2 kg. Looking for ideas as to what to do with it, was thinking a pasta bake, but that isn't going to use up even a quarter. I would like to make a lot of meals in advance and freeze…
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O/S Daily Thread for Sunday 28th February 2016
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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How long egg yolks in the fridge ?
Hi guys I need to use some egg whites today and was hoping to keep the egg yolks in the fridge until tomorrow to use in my Yorkist ... Anyone know if they will be ok in the fridge ? Thanks Lisa
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Gestational Diabetes - I'm in breakfast hell!
I hope someone can help me!?! I have recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, currently controlled by diet only. Until the diagnosis, cereal of various sorts has been my staple breakfast, with the occasional croissant. Having experimented with healthier cereals I have established that they are all putting me over…
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Anyone remember this hand cream/jelly?
My granny used a hand cream that was more like an opaque watery jelly, that absorbed really quickly and wasn't greasy. It came in a short fat clear glass jar with a gold lid and had a faint lemon smell. I recall seeing it still in the shops in the 1990s. Can anyone remember what it was called?
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O/S Daily Saturday 27 February 2016
O/S Daily Saturday 27 February 2016 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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Can you freeze cottage cheese ?
Hi guys I've started making low fat quiche and I've been using cottage cheese. As its only me that eats it there's no way I will get through a whole tub so wondering if I could freeze it ... So hate waste ;) Lisa x
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Help with cleaning oven ?
Hi guys ... Hate to admit but my oven is YUK ! Any tips on how to best tackle it ... Messy job but suppose I need to face up at some point !! Thanks a mill Lisa x
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Keeping grill pans clean
Am trying grill food rather than fry but find the grill pan gets terribly messy after each use. Any favourite tips please for keeping it clean?
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Freezing hummus?
I have 2 tubs of shop hummus, bought on offer, with an unexpected use-by date of tomorrow (which isn't going to happen). The label says it can't be frozen - but can it?? Has anyone successfully frozen shop bought hummus?
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What to make with Brie
I never eaten brie before but I have been given some and want to try it. I was wondering what tried and tested easy -ish recipes old stylers might have beyond popping it in a baguette or simply baking please ? I have googled for recipes but so far been uninspired
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Old Style Daily thread Friday 26th February
O/S Daily Friday 26th February 2016 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…
