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O/S Daily Sunday 17th September 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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Christmas jam flavour suggestions?
Hi everyone Sorry to mention the C word already, but I'm going to start making jam for Christmas soon. I've been trying to think of Christmas that don't need expensive ingredients but people will actually eat. Also I've made chutney but not jam so easy fruit is a must! Any ideas? I thought plum but I've asked people and…
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Can you freeze wine
I'm a tea-totaler who enjoys cooking. Now and again I like to make a nice stock or sauce and will buy several small bottles of wine or use a substitute. I was wondering though if wine will freeze for as I understand once you open a bottle of wine it really only stays drinkable for about 4/5 days Given that you can freeze…
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O/S Daily Saturday 16 September 2017
O/S Daily Saturday 16 September 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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Table top cleaning
About 3 years ago I bought an "Ebbe Gehl for John Lewis Mira 4-8 Seater Extending Dining Table". It's described as "Made from solid oak with an oiled finish" One of these.. https://www.johnlewis.com/ebbe-gehl-for-john-lewis-mira-4-8-seater-extending-dining-table/p1569360?navAction=jump Over time the table top has become…
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Tomatoes not ripening
I was given some tomato plants a few months ago, and they have produced quite a lot of fruit. Only problem is, they are green and nit showing any signs of turning colour. Is it worth trying to ripen them on the window sill, or are there varieties of tomatoes that just stay green? They are really hard still, and do not come…
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O/S Daily Friday 15 September 2017
O/S Daily Friday 15 September 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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Please let me hold your hand...roll on 2018!
I've had a bit of (good) news today and am going to need some OS handholding for a few weeks. Quite a few weeks :o [STRIKE] In fact I can feel the stress coursing through my body right now - so will go for a brisk walk and then fill in the blanks on this post. I need all the practical OS shortcuts I can get![/STRIKE] Ok,…
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O/S Daily Thursday 14 September 2017
O/S Daily Thursday 14 September 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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Pressure King Pro/Instant Pot
Hi, I've been looking at these recently as I have issues with cooking due to health. Does anyone have either of them and would you recommend or not? I have never been a fan of slow cookers because I often found things tasted bland, so I am hoping to avoid that sort of thing. Wasn't sure if this sort of cooker was similar…
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Oh no, bitter courgettes!
Hi I made a big veggie lasagne for tea but some of the courgette that I used (donated by a work colleague) was really bitter and tasted awful. I am loathe to throw it out, the intention was to eat half and freeze the rest but I guess it cant be rescued. There is a lot of courgette in there. Stupid question but should I…
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Oh no, bitter courgettes!
Hi I made a big veggie lasagne for tea but some of the courgette that I used (donated by a work colleague) was really bitter and tasted awful. I am loathe to throw it out, the intention was to eat half and freeze the rest but I guess it cant be rescued. There is a lot of courgette in there. Stupid question but should I…
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Strong white flour for pastry
Not sure where to ask this. Want to make pastry for a steak pie tonight and realised I have no plain flour in the house after yesterdays bake fest !! I do have strong white flour - would that work ok ?
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O/S Daily Wednesday 13 September 2017
O/S Daily Wednesday 13th September 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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Old Style Daily Tuesday 12th September
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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O/S Daily Monday 11th September 2017
O/S Daily Monday 11th September 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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Weekly Flylady Thread 11th September 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. What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless…
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Homemade Pickled Eggs - Jars
hello. must be the oddest thread title I ever posted :o me and my OH have been talking the talk about "homemade" for ages, now we're giving it a go. We're starting simple with Limoncello and picked eggs. (separate, not a weird all in one concoction). I've ordered/bought a few bits but tbh I have no idea what size jars to…
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Excess eating apples
I have more eating apples than I can eat, any ideas what I can do with them? They are fiesta, jester and polero (all cox like apples).
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Rice Krispie Cakes
Hi has anyone got a recipe without marshmallows please? I seem to remember butter and golden syrup are involved. I would like to make them with my 3 year old grandson. Thanks Gintot
