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timer for the slow cooker?
I did a forum search to see where most of the food talk seems to be and that's how i ended up in this forum with this question. Point me in the right direction if it's better suited to another forum. :) Do any of you use timers on your slow cookers? I ask because i'm having to warm the food up in the microwave with ours.…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 14th March 2018
O/S Daily Wednesday 14th March 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…
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Co op shelves empty!!
Has anybody else noticed this in their local Co Op - ours hasn't had a delivery since Friday and they don't know when the next one is coming in! The fridges are bare as is the fruit/veg section. Is it just my little corner of Essex? Lilli
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Old Style Daily Tuesday 13th March
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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A healthy 'full English'...
I suspect this has been aired more than once before... but, just in case, I thought I would share with folk the results of my recent scheming. Full English breakfast - images of greasy spoon cafes and the idea of a heart-attack-on-a-plate, right? Not necessarily. Here's what I've come up with: Egg.......... poached…
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struggling with defrosting food
Good evening Everyone, As per the title I am struggling with defrosting stuff. I never seem to know how long or where. I already have anxiety about cooking stuff and keeping it cool as I am paranoid about giving food poisoning to someone. To my shame I have even throw food away as its part defrosted and not sure if I…
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Cooked rice
I seem to have had a very senior moment and cooked far too much rice for tonights supper. Can you freeze cooked rice and reuse it later?????
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O/S Daily Monday 12th March 2018
O/S Daily Monday 12th March 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…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 12th March 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…
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Cleaning property where previous tenant had dog?
Hi All! Just some advice needed on cleaning a property where the previous inhabitant had a dog. All the carpets and soft furnishings have been stripped out but there is still a dog smell, though not overpowering; I would like advise on how to get rid of it altogether. Also should I flea bomb it just for peace of mind? I…
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Where can I get an omelette pan?
DH had one of these years age & it has been lost (no idea how). When googling for one I can't find anything that looks like a good old fashioned omelette pan. Does anyone have any ideas where I can get one (it will make the the best wife ever) I know one can be made in a normal pan, but the shape and size of the omelette…
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Best Slow Cooker & Recipes for a novice cook?
Hello wonderful MSE'rs!! Apologies if this has already been asked. I've been reading the forums on and off for years and have read of the wonder of slow cookers but haven't yet invested in one. I currently live with a relative and both of our attitudes to diet and food could use improvement (think lots of convenience food…
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O/S Daily Sunday 11th March 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…
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Aduki beans
I want to do a sausage casserole https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1940681/sausage-and-bean-casserole- I have loads of cocktail sausages cumberland uncooked last night reduced in Sainsburys, will have to freeze some of them. with aduki adzuki beans https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/aduki-bean I'm hoping tesco will…
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leftover fish and chips
So last night we treated ourselves to fish and chips as we're in the middle of a house move and didn't feel like cooking. Bought a portion for the friend who's helping us but he didn't want them so they're in the fridge. Can we do anything with them? Was thinking of scraping the batter off the fish and making fishcakes…
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Sneaky Ways to Save the Pennies 2018
Is there another thread missing? I went looking for this this morning but couldnt find it. Am I missing something
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O/S Daily Saturday 10th March 2018
O/S Daily Saturday 10th March 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…
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O/S Daily Friday 9th March 2018
O/S Daily Friday 9th March 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…
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Tesco Wine
Wasn't sure where to put this, but it's kinda like groceries. Does anyone know when Tesco will do the next 25% off if you buy 6 bottles? I've run out of my stash that I bought at Xmas.
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chicken soup
Just having a go at making chicken soup from the carcass. Doesnt look very appealing yet,, but Q is, can I freeze the end result ?
