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Can I freeze fresh ginger?
hi all DH bought a pack of fresh ginger in A8DA -way too much for one recipe. Can I freeze it or do you have suggestions for using it up please? Ta Gintot
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Overcoat Not Smelling its Best
Hi All, I have an overcoat worn over a suit that is made of a cloth material. It has got wet a few times due to walking in the rain and since the coat has dried out it has an unpleasant pong about it. What is the solution?
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Free Christmas Gift Cheques
It doesn't get more OS than this. Good on the MSE team :money:
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O/S Daily Wednesday 14 December 2016
O/S Daily Wednesday 14 December 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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Melting chocolate!
Does anyone have a fool proof way of melting chocolate? Decided to try and make banofee balls, but managed to use double the amount of chocolate needed and only covered half the balls as I burnt the chocolate ☹️️
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Xmas Dec Ideas - No Money
Hi All Christmas is getting closer and although we have managed to sort cards, presents and food out with an extremely tight budget, I have just realised that we have no decorations for the lounge. I know they are not essential but I would like to make the lounge look slightly Christmassy, with a budget of about £10 many…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 13 December 2016
O/S Daily Tuesday 13 December 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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Uneaten defrosted food help please
I hate wasting food and am so much better than I was before. Happy to freeze pretty much anything. My problem comes when I have defrosted a portion to food only to find that circumstances change and it goes uneaten. For example, I defrosted a couple of portions of meals for dh to take to work but he wasn't feeling great nd…
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Reasonable amount for weekly food?
Hi,how much would you say is a reasonable spend for weekly food shopping for a family of 2 adults + 1 elderly lady (my mum, eats small quantities) and a fussy 2 years old. I still buy him lots of biscuits and some toddler meals...We spend about £100 a week, I cook from scratch and my husband thinks its a bit expensive. But…
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O/S Daily Monday 12 December 2016
O/S Daily Monday 12 December 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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Weekly Flylady Thread 12th December 2016
Last week's thread It is your responsibility to read the forum rules, please follow them on this thread as Flylady has been here a LONG time and is a fabulous support and resource for lots of us. Welcome to the Weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then…
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How to prevent mold from coming back OS?
Morning everyone I have two spots in my flat where I have problems with mold. Both are under a window where there is no radiator. I have the radiators neares to the spots on high to heat the corner but it doesn't seem to work... I do everything to keep the humidity in my flat low. I open all the windows two or three times…
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Meal plans WC 11/12
Morning :santa2: I'm like old mother hubbard this week so it is like it or lump it food wise. Sunday-Mince and dumplings with roast potatoes & veg Monday-Black Chick pea and mushroom curry Tuesday-Omelettes & garlic bread Wednesday-Steak & chips Thursday-HM Burgers with stir fried veg Friday-Wrap pizza Saturday-What ever I…
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OS daily Sunday 11th December
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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Freezing persimmons/kakki fruit/Sharon fruit.
I have about 8 large ones which are ripe but won't be eaten for a while. Do these freeze well or will they go mushy? Any suggestions on how else I can quickly use them up?
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How to cook breast of lamb
Help I accidentally picked up breast of lamb. I don't want to cook it for 3 and a half hours in the oven can I cook it in the slowcooker ? If so do I need to add anything. Thanks in advance.
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Pressure Cooking Beef Short Ribs
I've never cooked beef short ribs before, by any method, and have some that I want to cook in my pressure cooker (like instant pot). I've only had the pressure cooker a short time and made stews, casseroles etc so it will be the first time I've tried a cut of meat. Any help or suggestions as to how to cook (pressure, time)…
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OS Saturday 10th December daily
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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The sewing thread
We have an active knitters thread on the os board, I always felt that we should have a sewers thread here too, in visible sight. Many many people sew and there are also many learners. I made my first skirt on a treadle singer machine at age 10, many of us oldies were taught sewing at a very early age. The craft died down…
