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Quaker. Microwave Porridge
Hi all I have 2 minute rolled oats in the morning. I have 2 of those small packets with milk, Don’t add sugar or any other toppings. Is there a similar supermarket own brand which is just a nice and creamy that will cook in 2 minutes. And cheaper.
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O/S Daily Friday 30 June 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 Raining and damp underfoot, some laying water but cooler. Dinner last night was egg, bacon, chips, beans and coleslaw - any thing else in fridge that needed using up.…
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I'm making elderflower cordial
The elderflower is out, so a few of us went elderflower picking yesterday evening in the sunshine. Here is some of it, steeping with sugar water, lemon juice and rind, on its way to becoming cordial. I'll keep it in the freezer so it could also be used as sorbet. We'll be attempting fizzy wine with the rest, but previous…
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The Garden Fence - proper Old Style support and chat!
As threads are going walkabout I thought I would start the next stage of this off - I will try and do the links later!
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O/S Daily Thursday 29 June 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 Raining and damp underfoot, some laying water but cooler. Dinner last night was chicken wrapped in bacon, new potatoes, coleslaw, pork pie. Not sure what we'll be…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 28 June 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 Dry underfoot, but cooler. Dinner last night was sausages, potato gratin and mushrooms. Half day at work but going in early. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
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Loose covers for sofa
I have a 3-seater and a 2-seater sofa that I need to cover. They are eight years old and in a terrible state as they are faux leather (the first and last time I'll buy faux leather!) However they are really very comfortable. Of course I will have to replace them before too long but in the meantime I might just get loose…
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Using up spread / alternative to butter in pastry
We use a lot of butter in our house and with the prices rising I've been looking for lower cost alternatives. I bought some supermarket own brand value type spread, and we aren't keen on it, although do like the spreadable butter type spreads in sandwiches. Would the cheapo oily spread work in short crust pastry? I usually…
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Who has had success at making non dairy yogurt?
Who has had success at making non dairy yogurt? I have seen a couple of methods recommended, one using probiotic capsules and one using store bought non dairy yogurt. Anyone?
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Lower Salt Breadmaker Dark Rye Bread Recipe
Hi, I love Rye Bread and enjoy the 100% wholemeal dark rye recipe supplied with my Panasonic Breadmaker however I have health issues and really need to keep my salt intake down and the recipes with this breadmaker have far too much salt. Does anyone know if I can just reduce the salt in the recipe without consequence or do…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 27 June 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 Dry underfoot, warm again, Wash load in WM will peg out once finished. Dinner last night was LO roast pork, veg, yorkshires, new pots and gravy. Tonight will be…
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ninja speedi meals
Where is the best place to find ninja speedi meals? I'm slowly going through the booklet that came with it, looking at ninja test kitchen/the speedi meal planner and also looking on YouTube.
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O/S Daily Monday 26 June 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 Dry underfoot, warm again, Wash load in WM will peg out once finished. Lunch yesterday was roast pork, LO's in the fridge plenty to make up another meal. Work will be…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 25th June 2023
Good morning, just going to make some coffee. Back soon.
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Weekly Flylady Thread 20 June 2023
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…
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O/S Daily, Saturday 24th June 2023
Good morning, it's already 20° here, but cloudy - there was heavy rain last night. TA, I hope yesterday went as well as it could, it was a sad day for you. Hold on to the happy memories. Gers, hope the bull has settled down - maybe he was annoyed that the cows were ignoring him! Yesterday was an ok day, we took our friend…
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O/S Daily Friday 23 June 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 Dry underfoot, warm again, Wash load in WM will peg out once finished. Dinner last night was all day breakfast. Tonight I'm not sure - going food shopping this morning.…
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O/S Daily Thursday 22 June 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 Dry underfoot, warm again, Dinner last night was sausage, LO yorkshires, mash, veg and gravy. Work was ok yesterday will see what today brings. Keep safe and well x…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 21st June 2023
Good morning, it's a fine start here after heavy rain yesterday. Not a lot going on here today, just the usual same old. DP1, sorry about your PIP, do appeal though. TA I'm another who has given up on freezer inventories, I don't keep up with them either. Hope your niece is improving Nanny. Glad your Dh is doing so well…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 20 June 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 Dry underfoot, warm again, rain and storms forecast for later. Dinner last night was spag bol, fish, chips and beans/veg tonight. Work ok yesterday we'll see what today…
