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Archives for April 2018

Cleaning pans
Other people have saucepans and frying pans that look like new. Mine get all crudded up on the bottom and outsides. Is it that other people don't cook or that they wash their pans better/more frequently? How often do you wash the outsides of your pans?
Old Style Daily Monday 16th April 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…
Work Lunch?
Hello! Anyone have any advice on what I can take to work? rather not be buying food from a van id much prefer making my own food to save money! currently taking home made curry and rice tomorrow but I always end up with either pasta or sandwiches! We only have use of a microwave to cook stuff :)
which beef for a stew ..can I use a cheap roasting joint?
Any advice please. I'm vegetarian but cook my husband a roasting beef joint from Asda (about £7 per kilo) in my slow cooker. I get the largest I can, cook it on High for about 7 hours, and he likes it, says it's very tender. When cool, he slices it, and I freeze portions with the gravy. Now he wants a stew or casserole…
Weekly Flylady Thread 16th April 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…
Old Style Daily Sunday 15 April
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Veg prep and freezing question
Hi! My Dad needs to eat a lower potassium diet these days due to health problems. According to his dietician it means the majority of the veg he eats needs to be parboiled in lots of water (to release some of the potassium into the water) before then being cooked by what ever method the recipe dictates (eg roasted / boiled…
O/S Daily Saturday 14th April 2018
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storing/preserving chillis?
We've got a bag of scotch bonnets and a little pack of other chillis, best before date tomorrow 14th. The chillis look to be in good condition still but I'm not sure how long they'll keep, especially given that only one of us likes chilli! I was wondering how best to preserve or store them so that we don't end up throwing…
A simpler life - version 2.0
Hello everyone Looks like the board has decided to declutter itself in order to life more simply and our lovely tread has been sent to the tip or the chazzer... :( :mad:I guess, as with many other treads, we won't get it back, so I hope it is ok that I start a new one. I don't think I am doing too good at the moment. I am…
can I substitute sugar syrup for golden syrup in a recipe?
It's a traybake. Will sugar syrup hold it together as well as golden or will it be too runny and I should really just walk to Tesco? Thanks.
O/S Daily Friday 13th April 2018
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Has the simple living thread disappeared?
Hi all I’ve been reading this from the beginning this week and really enjoying it. Tonight when I tried to move forward a page on my iPad as I had it open from earlier, I received an invalid thread message. I now can’t find it :(
O/S Daily Thursday 12th April 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…
Does anyone wear a bed jacket?
I'm always cold when I get into bed but if I turn up the heating I bake in the middle of the night. I've some old patterns for knitted bed jackets, does anyone still use one? Are they any good?
O/S Daily Wednesday 11th April 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…
terrific vegan chocolate cake
I wasn't quite sure whether to post this, as it isn't quite MSE, but know that quite a few people on this board shave to deal with intolerances and allergies. My grandchildren have a very good friend who is severely allergic to egg, and they have often asked me to try to make cakes for him - everyday stuff is fine, bur a…
Trousers after washing look "hairy" How can I sort without rewashing.
Wore trousers last week for a change instead of jeans and after I washed them not sure if its because I had towel in same wash the trousers after drying look coated with white hairs though smell clean. I know you can often use brushes to get rid of certain things but would that work? Just asking as need them for interview…
O/S Daily Tuesday 10th April 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…
2 people food budget help please
Hi money savers, Long story short. Financially we are tight. I lost my job and have had to take a job with far less hours and hourly pay. I'm tracking our spending and we currently spend £50 a week on food. There is just 2 of us, we have a roast on a Sunday and I use whatever is left for the following days, we have no…

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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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