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O/S Daily Wednesday 8 February 2017
O/S Daily Wednesday 8 February 2017 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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oddball question
can you boil water in a deep fat fryer (electric) , or bring the water to a simmer? I have some components that have to be "simmered" in water + lemon juice , for 10 mins (dont ask) a gas hob or an electric oven /hotplate is not an option in the workshop can I make my solution up , then turn D f/fryer on to get a nice…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 7 February 2017
O/S Daily Tuesday 7 February 2017 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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Leftover Christmas Chutneys
Hi, I have lurked on MSE for a good few years but this is my first post so apologies if it is in the wrong place! Does anyone have any ideas on how to use up Christmas chutneys? We don't eat cheese or cold meats as the norm and I seem to have a few jars of chutneys just waiting to go off. Just wondered if any of the…
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Yoghurt for cooking
I am looking for an alternative (low cal) to cream in something like Chicken Tikka Masala but not sure which brand would be suitable. I sometimes use Elmlea, but am looking for something like crème fraiche/yoghurt etc. Can anyone recommend anything?
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Looking ahead to the summer ice cream maker worth having or not
Hi I've been thinking about buying an ice cream maker and I would like to know your views. Are they worth having or just another kitchen gadget?. Do you have one and do you use it regularly? If so which one would you recommend and why. Thank you
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Teaching an old dog new tricks
No matter how old we are, or how long we have been doing something, we can always learn something new I for one bought frozen spinach the other day for the very first time, for putting in a curry. I've always used fresh. Wasn't till I read JackieO's thread that frozen spinach even came onto my radar It worked really well…
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O/S Daily Monday 6 February 2017
O/S Daily Monday 6th February 2017 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 6th February 2017
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. Its been lovely to see some de-lurkers and some newcomers; do please post even if it's just to say 'list completed' Thank you Natty for 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…
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Derek's story
"The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved." Mother Teresa. We go through life being so busy, I'd hate to get to a time when I have no one to talk to, not know how to fill my days. The article has made me think about giving some time to Age UK.
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TripAdvisor
I'm an avid user of - and reviewer for - TripAdvisor, particularly as I travel a fair bit on business. I've just noticed I have collected lots of points, not got a clue what to do with them or even if there is any value to them. Has anyone OSer actually benefited from a TripAdvisor points?
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Mackerel from Asda still okay after a few days?
Opened a few days ago It's smoked mackerel and the packet says use within 24 hours of opening I still used it after that but now it's been 3 days or more but it's been in fridge Any thoughts ?
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Care Package to cheer someone up.
HI My Sister in law is going through a tough time, mentally. She is widowed, but young (early 50's) with two teenage children (needs all the help she can get, right?) I am supportive from a distance (as i live a little way away) but thought i'd send her a little care package through the post to cheer her up. I don't want…
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Bugs in my flour 😭
As the title says... something's crawling in my flour 😭😭😭 So far I've found them in two open packets of flour, and some cereal. There are a LOT of open packets in my biggish larder 😭 So I need to redeem my ways. Do I bin everything open? Is there anything they won't be in? What can I store food in they can't get in to?…
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Cooking sausages question..
When you do sausages wrapped round with a strip of bacon - do you fry them all first? Or put them in a piedish in the oven raw and cook them that way? I've decided to try and cook today :eek::eek:
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O/S Daily Thread Sunday 5th February
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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Lidl Nutrition Mixer - 700w or 900w version?
Does anyone know which of these is best? I've tried the 700w version but the 900w Pro version has cup drinking rings. Thanks in advance
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Self-catering meal plan ideas?
Hi, I'm going to book Butlins for late Spring/early Summer time and and trying to decide whether to pay for foodplan or do self catering. I've done both in the past, and am definitely leaning towards self-catering! The main thing I learned from the slightly hasty self-catering in the past was that I'd need to plan ahead!…
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Shortage of lettuces - alternative salads
Hello all! I keep seeing posts and news about the Great Lettuce Shortage and thought, why not start an alternative, UK based, self help thread for those salad lovers who are not sure what to do? I have just finished my lunch that included a lovely salad comprising of finely chopped savoy cabbage, sliced onion, grated…
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Threatening letter from Amazon seller, can you advise please?
I hope this is the right forum, if not please move it to the right one (keep searching but taking too long). I'm in a right state at the mo, I have learning difficulties and I ordered a book on Feb 17th through Amazon which took a long time to come. It went past he date and i contacted the seller twice but got no reply, so…
