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OS Daily Wednesday 18th Feb
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O/S Daily Shrove Tuesday February 17 2026
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Shrove Tuesday: what are you having on your pancakes?
In the two decades of the MSE forum there has been plenty of pancake-related wisdom exchanged here, including: * The best way to make pancakes * Do you eat pancakes as a starter, main course or dessert? * Ideas for vegan pancake fillers * Using leftover Christmas mincemeat as a filler * Tips for livening up a pancake…
Old Style Daily Monday 16 February 2026
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Weekly Flylady Thread 9 February 2026
Welcome to the weekly Flylady 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 whole…
O/S Daily Sunday February 15 2026
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Old Style Daily Saturday 14 February 2026
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Cheese cloth or food grade filter lattice tissue
Good day all, anyone know where to buy some cheapish cheese cloth or alternative food grade material, an looking to ferment Saurkraut cabbage?Thanks for any help
O/S Daily Friday 13 February 2026
Good morning, it's a wet start here as usual. Yesterday was a terrible day, with constant rain. I'm starting early because I've been awake half the night, thought I might as well get up and make a hot drink. I wasn't out at all yesterday, but dh went to Morries for eggs and milk. The freezer is still full, so we're trying…
Old Style Daily Thursday 12 January 2026
Morning everyone.
Remove burnt on food from oven floor
I used too small a container for cooking chicken breasts in suace this morning as usual larger casserole dish not available. The result is burnt on food. I've scrapped and wiped the worst off but what will be the best way to remove it all please. Suggestions appreciated please.
O/S Daily Wednesday 11 February 2026
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January 2026 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the 1st Grocery Challenge of 2026! As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not forgetting that we always recommend that you stay inside your own comfort levels and take things gently one step at a time. Remember that this is not a competition....it's…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 10 February 2026
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La Dolce Vita 2026
Good Morning My Lovely Friends. Welcome to the new thread. Alas the budget for 2026 will be as tight as ever but I'm determined to live La Dolce Vita. What a glorious morning. Sun streaming through my bedroom window as I lounge in bed, what a lovely way to start the day. I watched the sunrise whilst drinking my coffee and…
Old Style Daily Monday 09 February 2026
Morning all.
Lentils
I’ve used the search function but am not sure any of the threads answered my question. i usually buy dried puy lentils for stews/curries. I need to replenish but notice that the supermarkets only have one brand. They all have brown, green and speckled green which are way cheaper. So what’s the difference? Are speckled…
Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd February 2026
We often see new flyers (gents welcome!) around this time of year so please don't worry if you feel you cannot keep up. Similarly if your house has been neglected it won't be turned around in a day - but if you stay you will get into some good habits which do help! Happy flying. Thank you, Valli, for last week's thread.…
Old Style Daily Sunday 08 February 2026
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Old Style Daily Saturday 07 February 2026
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