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Big shop, good deal
Some kind person suggested that I post this here: We generally shop in the usual places but we have to buy for a wedding type party and expect to spend £500+ on food and booze, any advice on the best place for best deal please ?
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Old Style Daily Tuesday 11th September 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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How to make your own spray oil for cooking?
OK the title says it all really. How would one go about making a spray oil for cooking, rather than pay the vastly increased prices in the supermarkets for what seems like a very basic product? I have seen several Youtube videos that recommend 'mixing' the oil with one parts water and 2 parts oil etc. But anyone with even…
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What can I do with grapes?
I have a grapevine in my garden and it has lots of smallish but sweet grapes with pips. There are too many to eat and I don't want to make wine with them because we did it once and it wasn't any good (wrong grapes apparently) so has anyone ever dried them, so I can use them in my baking. I am thinking it might be a bit of…
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Old Style Daily Monday 10th September 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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Weekly Flylady Thread 10th September 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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Edible indoor plants
Hello all, Apologies for the slightly odd question, but I’ve noticed that the weather is beginning to change, and I’m starting to make a few plans for the winter. I always get a bit down during the winter months, and this year I’ve decided to try to have a bit of greenery about the house to make things a bit more cheerful.…
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What do you stir your food with when cooking?
Was cooking alongside someone earlier. Noticed we used totally different utensils to stir the mince and onions in the frying pan. Just wondering out of curiosity what other people would use to stir stuff in a frying pan or wok and why?Plastic/metal/wood or what? Or do you use different for different foods?
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Old Style Daily Sunday 9th September 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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Veg box delivery
Has anyone signed up for this sort of thing? Any tips/experiences? Perhaps not the most MSE, but I'm thinking it'll help me avoid impulse buys in the supermarket and eat more veg. I can get milk delivered as well so I should only need to go to the big supermarket once a month then. Just a bit concerned I'm going to end up…
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Dog shaped cake tins
Not sure if this is the relevant section but here goes. I make Xmas cakes for family as presents and this year want to make a dog shaped one for my son, long story but will make him laugh Anyway my question is does anyone know of a good website or has bought one. I’ve seen several on Amazon but they don’t give details of…
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Buying flavourings used by commercial snack manufacturers
I was munching my way through a packet of smoked paprika crisps and decided its addiction to some of the flavourings which tempt many of us (including me) to pay inflated prices for these snack type products on which we tend to forget we're paying VAT which makes them even poorer value for money. Does anybody know where we…
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Old Style Daily Saturday 8th September 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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Old style MSE treat for £3
Overthe last 24 hours, I have made 3 separate purchases and justified each as a treat to myself. Normally I would do this perhaps a couple of times a week at most, and they would be unplanned purchases from a chazzer / perhaps Poundland. A single purchase of £1 would normally bring me as much happiness as one of £3. Treat…
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Quark
Have been left an unopened tub of Quark. Anyone have any ideas for savoury recipes other than pasta sauces? Thanks
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Old Style Daily Friday 7th September 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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clothes too scratchy - help
My son hates wearing his school shirts as they are too stiff and scratchy. Does anyone know how I can make them softer? I have washed using fabric conditioner and vinegar but it didn't make a difference. Unfortunately I don't have a tumble dryer. Any tried and tested methods? google recommends to soak in salt water for…
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Reheating Pasta Bake
I enjoy a pasta bake when it is first cooked but when I reheat a portion in the mixcrowave it is never as moist. What can I added to it. I have tried tomato soup but it changes the taste too much. Any suggestions please. Thanks
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Heavy bottom fudge pan
Hello, I'm after a heavy bottomed pan but 'heavy' seems quite subjective! I've tried Lakeland, John Lewis and Steamer trading but I can't get a definitive answer as to what would be the best pan. Can anyone here help? Thanks :)
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Old Style Daily Thursday 6th September 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…
