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OS Daily Saturday 22 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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Does anyone make paneer?
Me and OH eat quite a lot of paneer as we are vegetarian. I find the ones we buy are much crumblier than the paneer you get in an indian restaurant so came to the conclusion they probably make their own We had our first attempt at making it yesterday and it is not very firm despite leaving it in the fridge overnight. I…
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Friday OS daily 21April
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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Bargain - Ninja Blender and Chopper
QVC has the new model of the Ninja on sale for today only. Ninja I've got the previous model which is fabulous. The tubs, lids and blades are all dishwasher safe so it's so easy to use and clean. £79.98 + £7.95 p&p (whereas it's a £149.99 on the Ninja site). (It's also available on interest free instalments of 3 x £26.66)…
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National Trust - a change in policy? No longer saving the planet ?
As a member I was perturbed to note that a favourite location has abandoned the use of real cups and plates at its cafe and has moved to disposable cutlery and throwaway plates. I wonder if forum members have seen this policy being adopted nationwide? It seems to fit poorly with a charity whose main policy is conservation.…
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O/S Daily Thursday 20 April 2017
O/S Daily Thursday 20 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,…
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"professional" laundry detergent and laundry moneysaving
Hi all, Does anyone on here use the professional sized laundry detergents? If so is there any difference in the concentration of the product compared to domestic equivalents. The reason I ask is because I'm looking to save money on our laundry. I already only use about half the recommended dose of our current detergent and…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 19 April 2017
O/S Daily Wednesday 19 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,…
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Hobby/craft suggestions
Hello I wasn't sure where to post this, so hopefully here is ok. I hope you don't mind me asking, but I have no clue about crafting or sewing etc. I have a family member who is starting to have problems with her memory (long story) and seems to be struggling to find things to occupy herself as her current situation is…
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Help Please... Pre-preparing Salads, Veggies and Fruit
Health issues mean that I need to maximise opportunities to prepare fresh fruit and veg in bulk for using 'as and when' BUT am worried about how long they'll last once prepared. How long would you keep washed cut lettuce, celery etc? Also washed grapes and tomatoes? Prepared greens and cabbage? Grated carrot? I know they…
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Uses for fresh ginger
I accidentally ordered 1kg of fresh ginger instead of 1 piece :cool: I usually only use it for garnishing cocktails :o . Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can use it all up (without becoming ver, ver, ver drunk)?
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Sarsons for salad?
Hi All I used to make a salad that had sweet corn and red kidney beans in it from a recipe on the back of a bottle of "Sarsons for Salad" They no longer make this product and I have emailed them several times for help with suggestions for an alternative and have not had any replies. I was wondering if apple cider vinegar…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 18 April 2017
O/S Daily Tuesday 18 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,…
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Dehydrator for nuts and seeds
Can anyone recommend a dehydrator for nuts and seeds? I'm looking for a horizontal (shelves) type with stainless steel shelves and a timer which dehydrates as quickly as possible. Thanks in advance.
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Weekly Flylady Thread 17th April 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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O/S Daily Monday 17 April 2017
O/S Daily Monday 17 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,…
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Meal plan W/B 17th April.
I hope it's Ok to start this weks meal plan thread, i couldn't find one. So what's on your plan for next week? Here is mine: M-Spag Bol T-HM Fish and Chips with peas W-HM burgers and salad T-IFITS F-Chilli & rice S- LO chilli stuffed peppers S- Roast chicken.
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O/S Daily Sunday 16 April 2017
O/S Daily Sunday 16 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,…
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Storing meringues
After making some custard i had a number of egg whites left over so made up a meringue base. I don't want to use it immediately so what's the best way to keep it? Freeze it, store in a dry cupboard, how? How long should it stay fresh for? Thanks for your advice and a happy Easter to all on the forum Kevin
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Decorating soon for a low maintenance future
I thought I'd ask the Oldstylers rather than the DIY forum as you may have already thought this through for yourselves. We're currently doing some decorating with a view to selling our home and eventually moving into what will hopefully be our final home. One thing that is very evident is that it doesn't matter what you…
