Category Archives: Reader questions

Chai Tea

Jan from Deniliqin in Australia has a question. “Hopeful of obtaining a recipe for Chai Tea [not to be confused with Tai Chi! – Oily Rag Ed] as now that I’m a Pensioner. I find Liptons box of 6 sachets expensive. Thanks in advance, sunshine smiles to all from ‘down under’.

Freeware

Peedeenz from Hastings asks, “Ever thought of making a list of genuine freeware that can be freely downloaded and freely used? I’m not talking about illegally cracked and re-released software and I do realize that it costs money to have an internet connection but after the initial download, it’s free to use. Start with Open […]

Keeping track of income and expenditure

Valmae asks, “My query is related to keeping track of income and expenditure. What do others recommend as the easiest and most efficient method of tracking our money? Is there some great cheap or free oily rag software or already set up spreadsheet? Would be great to hear what others find useful and simple and […]

Mildew

Jane from Auckland has asked: “I would like some advice as to how to clean mildew from cream coloured cotton/linen curtains.” If you can help Jane please add your comment.

Rats and mice

Paul from Northland has this question: “The colder weather is bringing uninvited guests into the house – rats, mice and ants! I do not want to use expensive poisons. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can keep these pesky critters out of the house?”

Coconut milk yoghurt

Joy from Hastings asks, “Can anyone advise as to how to make coconut milk yoghurt. (We are needing to have a lactose free diet, but don’t want to miss out on yoghurt.) Many thanks!”

Peach trees

I would be interested in the varieties of peach trees your Oily Raggers use as they are notorious for contracting Brown Spot and other diseases. Is there a variety that are resistant? – Chris