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foamy texture - why?
Hi folks, just curious about this one - it's not life or death - at least, I don't think it is! You'll remember not so long ago, the food industry developed a technique to add water to meat, to increase its volume and weight, and now that tecnique is largley discredited - we've all got wise to bacon that oozes white…
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Cooking with oxtail
Hi all, On an impulse, I bought 1.3kg of oxtail yesterday and I've only just realised that I have absolutley no clue what to do with it! I've never cooked this before and it looks a bit scary with all the bones and fat! There is plenty of delicious meat as well though. Does anyone have any tips on how to cook this, and how…
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kids school shirt .. help
Hi Guys I just noticed the other day how grubby the boys school shirts were .. I normally wash on 40 but I think they need something else .. with 2 teenagers they go through loads so I thought I would be better trying to rescue them than buy new, the collars are the worst bit ... any suggestions Lisa x
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Tuesday 25th April OS 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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Meal Plan w/b 22/4/17
Can only see last weeks! p { margin-bottom: 0.25cm; line-height: 120%; } One of my freezers is starting to not close properly , so needs defrosting. It's integrated and came with the house, and does this despite having probably been defrosted a few months earlier ( or it seems that way). Anyway i digress, it will be a use…
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Lidl - best products and what to avoid (and is it really cheaper?)
Hi everyone, As the title says, I am just wanting recommendations on people's favourite Lidl products and if there are any best avoided. We have just had a new store open near us and it's massive, so thought I'd give it a go. I popped in earlier for some milk and other bits and I was impressed with what I saw. I used to…
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My marmalade has unset :(
I made some orange marmalade which set absolutely fine. I go to open it some 2 weeks after I made it and it has turned runny. I made several jars and have noticed that those that were upright have remained set, those laid on their side have all turned runny. They were all tightly sealed so just wondering if anyone has any…
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Get rid of damp in clothes without full wash?
Took some clothes to friends a few days ago when had some issues with my gas, put wash on but he forgot to empty machine so when I came back they stank of damp. They are clean just stink, could I do a rinse or quick wash to get rid of smell?
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Lidl steam mop - any good?
Has anyone got a Silvercrest / Lidl steam mop? http://www.lidl.ie/en/Offers.htm?action=showDetail&id=54402 I borrowed a friend's Vax and it was so much easier than a mop and bucket so thinking off getting one. Thanks in advance
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Vegetables in my breakfast
As part of my effort to eat ten portions of fruit and veg a day, I want to include at least two in my breakfast, but I'm having trouble thinking of what to eat, beyond tomatoes, baked beans and vegetable omelettes. I'd prefer not to start the day by frying foods - too smelly! I'd rather have veg than fruit, because I get…
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I am Back .. cant believe how crazy ive gotten
Hi Guys So I haven't been around for a while but I have to say that I was flying a few year ago with your help .. I was post separation and I even had the boys telling me to buy cheaper products ;) well roll on to now .. my partner has moved in and my spends have gone crazy .. Hes a bit of a brand snob and buys loads of…
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Old Style Daily thead. Mon 24Th April 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Favourite OS way to relax?
...without spending a fortune. What's yours? Am looking forward to your tips :)
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Weekly Flylady Thread 24th April 2017
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. Many thanks to Valli for last weeks thread There are 3 levels per day to fit in with how much time you have. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own personal circumstances.…
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Sous vide
Who has one? Is it worth buying? Those that have one do you use it often? There's one in our Lidl 550w for £30
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Advice on a food budget
Hi, I know this is different for everyone but I'm trying to work out an approx monthly budget for food and all household expenses (cleaning products and toiletries) I usually pay on my debit card and I think I'm probably overspending due to this. My household is one adult and a child, just wondered what others spend. Thanks
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Cool box
Hi, does anyone have an idea which cool box is good these days? Our old one isn't looking good lately and I'm looking for the rigid box type btw not a bag. Oh and reasonable price of course :) Many thanks.
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O/S Daily Thread for Sunday 23rd April
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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Tea flask
I have two flasks, one very ancient Thermos which is losing its capacity to keep drinks hot and a fairly new one which has never been really good, loses heat quite quickly and gives a very flasky taste to tea. I used mine quite often and it is an automatic thing to pack along with sandwiches etc.for a day out hiking or…
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Stew recipe's
Looking for some stew recipes, I like stew nice and thick like the consistency of in a steak pie. Can be any kind of meat although lamb is a particular favourite. Thanks in advance.
