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Archives for February 2018

Shortcrust pastry experts - help please
Hello I made a pastry lid for a small pie earlier and it had a very strange texture. It was sort of like shortbread biscuit rather than pastry. The problem is I scaled it down to just do a small 1 person pie so I think my proportions were out. I don’t make pastry enough to know what I’ve done wrong! I used 44g of plain…
Are bedroom blinds really necessary?
My bedroom has those vertical blinds. The same as my living room. I really don’t like them because it makes the bedroom look like a living room and they make the room slightly darker. I really want to just get rid of them but I’m not sure what to have instead, or if I need to have anything. I do have curtains too and I’m…
Unexpected interest rate reduction
NOW MOVED TO SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS Just received this from the Coventry Building Society: This email is to let you know that we!!!8217;re reducing the variable interest rate on this [30 day notice] account with effect from 16 March 2018. We realise that this isn!!!8217;t good news for savers. However, as mortgage rates…
Art ideas.... DIY abstract canvases etc
Holed up in cold on our boat! We're in the process of moving onto dry land which means I have a whole house to decorate. And since today, warmest place on boat is under duvet, I have time to get ideas together!!! Been browsing Pinterest for abstract art / simple art ideas that I could make. I have a load of canvases…
O/S Daily Wednesday 28th February 2018
O/S Daily Wednesday 28th February 2018 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…
Tea infuser
I'd never realised that tea bags contained plastic. So I'm going back to loose leaf tea. This means I need some kind of strainer. Any advice on using an old fashioned tea strainer versus a tea infuser?
Recipe a-z
Hi all :) Can someone please post a link to the massive a-z of recipes that is here somewhere as I can't find it! Probably me as I am so tired lol :huh: Thank-you
O/D Daily Tuesday 27th February 2018
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…
Reheating beef?
Hello, not posted on here for a long time but I’m desperate for some help please! Roast beef dinner cooked yesterday. Leftover beef used today to make chili for dinner. We have some left. Can I take this for lunch tomorrow and heat it up or would I need to eat it cold? TIA for any help!
Safe to eat?
Hi We had roast chicken for dinner last night and it was too hot to put the remainder straight into the fridge so I put it in the microwave to cool down. I have to do this because we have cats. Anyway, it was forgotten about and has been in the fridge all night till I just opened it to microwave some milk for coffee. I was…
O/S daily Monday 26th February 2018
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…
Weekly Flylady Thread 26th February 2018
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 but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
Recipes at cut prices - add your own!
Hi all, I can't seem to find a thread like this so I'm making one to help you and for you all to help me! Basically I'm going to post recipes for families and singles with the prices of ingredients listed. Please add your own under the same format. Italian Chicken Sandwich and chips - Feeds 8: Ingredients: 1 bag of Lidl…
Faggots.
Was at an elderly relatives yesterday and she served Bains Faggots. Haven't had them in 4/5 years but remember quite liking them. Thing is this time I thought they were rather horrible. Mushy and tasteless in a watery gravy. I saw her open the packet from frozen and put it in the oven. Was wondering if the recipe has…
Japanese? cod rice spinach egg recipe
Someone, can't remember who, but I think on OS posted a recipie of something I call Japanese Cod which I've cooked several times and now lost recipe, it's the sauce I don't remember how to make. Basically it is pan fried cod loin, served on a bed of white rice, with steamed spinach and halved soft boiled egg. Over the fish…
O/S Daily Sunday 25th February 2018
O/S Daily Sunday 25th February 2018 This is an !!!8220;over the garden fence!!!8221; type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It!!!8217;s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we!!!8217;re going to do today or what we!!!8217;ve…
Meal planning - wk 26th Feb
Haven't seen one of these for a while... anyone fancy joining me? OH is away for work next week and the MIL has claimed the sprogglets for a couple of days to give me time to get over the plague. Aiming for a simple, wholesome and, above all, easy meal plan ideally based around the contents of the freezer (I can't drive…
Old Style Daily Saturday 24th 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…
O/S Daily Friday 23rd February 2018
O/S Daily Friday 23rd February 2018 This is an !!!8220;over the garden fence!!!8221; type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It!!!8217;s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we!!!8217;re going to do today or what we!!!8217;ve…
Avocados - lucky dip ?
Is there a magic tip to ensure you are buying a nice fresh avocado? Have bought several recently from various “reputable” sources only to find that despite a healthy looking external skin, they’re completely black and inedible once cut open. Quite apart from the waste of money and the inconvenience of returning them to a…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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