Ask the Past: earthquake supplies

My earthquake supplies need refreshing soon, and I don't want to waste any of the old tins. Can you suggest some good recipes using tinned food? I have lots of tins of peaches and pears, as well as soups, spaghetti, tinned fish, and an assortment of beans and

Iced Vovo

The most questionable of all the biscuits.

Ask the Past: Introductions

I'm in a polyamorous relationship, and I want to introduce my two partners to each other. What is the best way to do that?

Ask the Past: Midwinter party

Can you suggest some good recipes for a midwinter party? I'm going to turn the heaters all the way up and pretend it's summer.

Ask the Past: clear fluids

I'm supposed to be taking clear fluids before a hospital procedure. What are some good options apart from sports drinks and apple juice?

Ask the Past: Dog etiquette

One of my neighbours walks their dog past my house every morning at 7:30, and every morning the dog stops to take a shit on my front lawn. Is there anything I can do to stop this?

Ask the Past: toothache

I have a bit of a sore tooth, but I can't get a dentist's appointment for a couple of days. What should I do about my toothache until then?

Beef tea

If you read a lot of old cookbooks, or if you like old fiction, you are guaranteed to have heard about beef tea. Come take a look at all the things you can do with it.

Ask the Past: Floor cleaning

Do you have any suggestions for cleaning old floorboards? They're not stained, just dusty, scratched, somewhat dirty, and perhaps in need of a polish.

Ask the Past: office birthday party

I have an employee who has been with me for a few years, and her birthday is coming up soon. What kind of celebration and present would be appropriate?