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Do not freeze pizza dough issue
on saturday my partner bought two lots of fresh rolled up pizza dough we only needed one. It says not to freeze. I assume this is due to being frozen before. Its on todays date as due to various issues not wanted to/able to make a another pizza in the last few days. Do I throw caught to the wind and freeze it. Or do I bake…
Old Style Daily Wednesday 11 December 2024
Morning all. Yes, it's Baltic.
Low/ non alcohol cocktails
Hi as usual I’m the host for Christmas for my family 12 of us including grandkids so Im very busy cooking . I usually buy the usual wines beer soft drinks but this year I like to make a cocktail that looks good in a jug and festive with ice that can be made in advance ( may add ice just before serving) which tastes nice…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 10 December 2024
Brrrrrr. Not a morning for getting up just yet.
Any old style tips for newly single older vegetarian lady
So this year I've gone from having a very decent standard of living in a married couple, to being single for the first time in about 40 years and need to make some big adjustments in lifestyle. I've always enjoyed being thrifty so I need to rediscover those traits. I've recently moved into an all electric flat, and have…
A Very MSE Advent
Happy 9th of December everyone, a tad into the 24 day advent but my MSE advent idea has been met with enthusiasm so rather than waiting until next year, @LadyWithAPlan said I should start this thread this year (and I promise all my posts won't be this long) The MSE Advent idea is this: You choose a piece of jewellery that…
Old Style Daily Monday 09 December 2024
Morning all.
Weekly Flylady Thread 9th December 2024
Thank you, Valli, for last week's thread. 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…
O/S Daily Sunday 8th December 2024
Good morning, I'll be back soon.
Old Style Daily Saturday 07 December 2024
Good morning all.
O/S Daily Friday 6th December 2024
Good morning, don't know what the weather is doing, yesterday wasn't a bad day. Another medical appointment for Dh this morning so we'll be out by 9am, it's at a medical centre a few miles away. Hope everyone is ok and has a good day, take care folks.
O/S Daily Thursday 5th December 2024
Good morning, I'll pop back in a bit.
Old Style Daily Thursday 05 December 2024
Morning all.
OS Daily Wednesday 4th December
Morning all Up very early for us and the house is freezing! I have put the heating on for an hours boost as we get ready dd and I are up and OH still in bed for a couple of hours. We leave here at 5.30 to get to the airport for 6.30 park the car and we have booked the lounge for before we leave so we can have a good…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 03 December 2024
Morning all.
O/S Daily Monday 3rd December 2024
Good morning, seems dry outside. Hi Skyline Express, it's good to meet you! Yesterday was an ok day, we did what we'd planned, got home at about 4.30 pm. We had shepherd's pie and veg for our evening meal, I'd left everything ready in the fridge so it was easy. It's a bit of a worrying time here, Dh had a Drs appt last…
Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd December 2024
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…
O/S Daily Sunday 1st December 2024
Good morning, don't know what the weather's like but yesterday wasn't a bad day. I belatedly started a few Christmas jobs yesterday, will continue today. I'm visiting a friend in hospital this afternoon, and Dh is going to the big toy shop at a nearby shopping centre to buy dgs's present from us. That's the main events for…
Lost recipe using Birds custard powder.
Years ago my Mother got a recipe booklet using Bird's custard powder and Dream topping. There was a recipe for a Walnut and Caramel slice which had custard powder in the base. I have lost the booklet and wondered if anyone had the recipe?
Old Style Daily Saturday 30 November 2024 St Andrew's Day
Morning all. Off for first coffee.

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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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