Preparing for winter II

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sproggi wrote: »

http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/politics/welcome_to_your_new_home_and_here_s_your_wellington_boots_sandbags_wind_up_radio_and_rubber_gloves_in_case_you_get_flooded_1_1026750

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Sproggi

omg, I cannot believe that buyers could be so guillable.

Some of the older ones must remember 1953 when the sea came 2 miles inland and 300 people were killed

The sea surge is not 100% yet but is a definite probable. I`ll post if I get more info

It does no harm to get a quick bag ready and other basic precautions, wherever you live

Rainy-Days

Frugal wrote: »

To me that is expensive even at £10 as I buy the big boxes of Daz and only use 2 tbsp per wash - one box lasts me 6 months!!!

I went into the 99p shop today and got 3 of the silver windscreen shade thingies... Popped them behind the radiators in addition to my heath robinson cardboard, bubblewrap and tin foil ones from last year

You are right Frugal it is expensive when you compare it to washing powder. The Fairy 80 wash box that I bought three weeks ago from Sainsburys was £10.00 on offer. This is 20 units short of the powder so it will work out more expensive. Having said that, there are a few odds and bobs where I still like to use liquid - it's a personal thing I suppose!

Edited for the Persil offer below which offers an even better deal:-

http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/sainsburys-price-comparison/Laundry/Persil_Small_And_Mighty_Non_Biological_Liquid_2x_Concentrated_85_Washes_3L.html

Gigervamp

paidinchickens wrote: »

Who would buy one of those houses??? You would never get house insurance and even if you did you would only be able to claim once and then nobody would insure you :eek:

Somebody with more money than sense. I noticed the article mentioned that they're going to be executive houses.

paidinchickens

Gigervamp wrote: »

Somebody with more money than sense. I noticed the article mentioned that they're going to be executive houses.

I think they would make lovely dwellings for bankers :rotfl::rotfl:

babyshoes

However you choose to reheat meals (I do things like lasagne in foil containers so they can go into oven from frozen with foil over the top to stop it burning) the main thing is to make sure they are piping hot in the middle - for most things you can stir it to heat evenly, then check that the spoon comes out very hot.

To check the temperature of things which can't be stirred (like lasagne), poke a knife into the very centre of the dish and take it out after a second or two. It should feel too hot to hold. If it is only warm, your meal needs more heating.

parsonswife8

paidinchickens wrote: »

I think they would make lovely dwellings for bankers :rotfl::rotfl:

A natural "banker's bonus" so to speak.

Archer0710

There are some great tips on here. I live with my DH but he can be away for weeks on end so effectively during that period I live alone, I also work full time so the thought if cooking leaves me cold some nights.

I freeze portions in the plastic take away boxes I buy from wilkos they are my life saver. I freeze things like lamb tagine, goulash, chicken curry chilli etc. I then zap them and I have a little rice cooker so cook a small portion. I am funny with rice though so always cook it fresh after getting food poisoning from it.

I am up north so leave my heating on 15 and all the rads on low. I know two houses locally and one near my parents that had burst pipes last year so never take the risk.

I keep trying to find new recipes though as there is nothing worse than the same food over and over

singlestep

I have a cup which, when full, holds just the right amount for a single portion of soup, chilli, curry etc. I cook in batches, line the cup with individual freezer bags (on which I've written the date) and end up with about four extra portions, which I try to use within three months but it does last longer. Usually I cook from fresh when somebody's over for dinner or I'll have the same thing two days running. I currently have: carrot and corinader soup, lentil and bacon soup, leek and potato soup, chilli con carne, beef stew and portions of tomato sauce. The tomato sauce is quite versatile - I can use it for pizza, or pasta or add whatever meat or veg I like. I'll peel the bag open, put the frozen food in the container I intend to heat it in and lt it defrost while I'm at work. I also do things like pasta salad - I'm a bit more wary of rice, since I'm afraid I'll forget to store it properly! I have a slow cooker but I tend to use it on days I'm just out for the day not working - it's a mystery to all who know me HOW exactly I manage to arrive at work when I'm barely awake - it is nice to come in to a cooked meal after comparatively little preparation :-)

Pink.

Hi Blue monkey,

As your thread has dropped down the board I've added it to the main preparing for winter thread to keep the advice in one thread.

Pink

bramble1

I slept with my fleecy throw under my normal duvet last night for the first time last night, super snuggly. Also have been wearing thermal tights for the past week!

No heating on yet, going to try and hold off on that for as long as possible.