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Old Style Daily Sunday 03 December 2023
Another chilly morning here. I'm lying in bed listening to a podcast and gearing up to face the day.
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Old Style Daily Saturday 02 December 2023
It's very chilly outside, I'm reluctant to get out of bed.
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O/S Daily Friday 1 December 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, hard frost and sprinkle of snow here this morning. Dinner last night was braised pork lions new pots, veg gray and yorkshires. Normal chores to do working…
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Magimix Gelato Expert
Hi, My son is being bought a Magimix Gelato Expert mahine for christmas. I am wanting to buy the ingredients, ready for him to use it Christmas Day. Would anyone have a recipe for Vanilla Ice cream? It seems there is no recipe book but an app that can be downloaded with a QR code. But the QR code doesnt seem to be…
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O/S Daily Thursday 30 November 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, hard frost with possibility of snow showers, we'll see. Dinner last night was fish and chips from the chip shop, nice but an expensive treat nowadays! Short…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 29 November 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, not raining at the moment - forecast is cold and bright, we'll see. Dinner last was chicken pasta - very nice it was too. Half day at work, but going with…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 28 November 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, not raining at the moment - forecast is on and off rain all day. Dinner last night was use up, soup and a roll or beans on toast with grated cheese on top.…
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O/S Daily Monday 27 November 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, raining at the moment - forecast is for rain most of the day. Lunch yesterday was roast lamb, it was beautiful, no LO's of meat but some yorkshires and veg,…
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Should I Buy a Food Processor?
I have some gift card money and I am thinking of buying a food processor. I have never had one before. I am disabled and standing for long periods to cook is difficult, so I thought maybe a food processor would speed things up and allow me to cook more fresh and healthy food, cheaply and quickly, as I often buy ready…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 28th November 2023
Welcome to the weekly Flylady
thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it
comes to housework then come and join us. 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…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 26 November 2023
Waited long enough! Still cloudy outside though the temperature is in plus figures, only just.
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Clafoutis
One of my favourite desserts but I'm wondering about the sugar that is (optionally) sprinkled on top once cooked. It is generally referred to as Powdered Sugar, which I guess means icing sugar, however on some recipes it says caster sugar. Of course as with lots of things, add according to taste is the answer .. but I've…
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O/S Daily Saturday 25th November 2023
Good morning, it's very cold and frosty here, but dry. We arrived home late yesterday afternoon after a long journey from the South west, where we visited Dh's elder brother. We've had a great time away, now for the serious business of preparing to go to Australia. I'm going for a hearing test this morning and will do some…
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Home Baking Tins Recommendations
I’m sick of buying baking tins in the supermarket only to have to replace them a year down the line. Can I please some recommendations, thinking a 1lb loaf tin and a traybake/Brownie tin to begin with. I want to buy once and not have to buy again, or know what to be on the lookout for in Charity shops or car boot sales.
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O/S Daily Friday 24 November 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, showers forecast for the day. Air feels a bit cooler. Dinner last night was roast potatoes, sausages, yorkshires and gravy. I had just yorkshires, roasties,…
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O/S Daily Thursday 23 November 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, air cooler too. Dinner last night was stew and dumplings. Not sure about tonight. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
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O/S Daily Wednesday 23 November 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, showers forecast for the day. Dinner last night egg, bacon, chips and beans. Tonight will be beef stew. Half day but jobs to do later. Keep safe and well x…
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Stir Up Sunday
This Sunday (26 November) is 'Stir Up Sunday' - traditionally a day to make your Christmas pud and/or cake. Will you be stirring your Christmas pudding this weekend (or perhaps you've done it already)? In this thread from 2012 several Forumites shared their family recipes, and there's also a 2004 thread with another…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 21 November 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, showers forecast for the day. Dinner last night was stir fry. Tonight I'm not sure. Work not too bad, will see how today pans out. Keep safe and well x nmlc…
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December 2023 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the FINAL Grocery Challenge of 2023! ******** Please post your budget in BOLD and HEADING 2 ******** If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your November Budget then keep on posting in the November Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own…
