ANZAC BISCUITS - the Aussie Cookie
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Saturday, June 21, 2008 |
 Makes about 24Ingredients
1 cup (150g) plain flour
1 cup (90g) rolled oats
1 cup (85g) Ward McKenzie desiccated coconut
3/4 cup (155g) brown sugar
125g butter
2 tbs golden syrup
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda MethodPreheat the oven to 160°C. Line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Sift the flour into a large bowl. Stir in the oats, coconut and brown sugar.  Put the butter, golden syrup and 2 tbs water in a small saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until melted. Stir in the bicarbonate of soda. Pour the butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on the trays, about 5cm apart. Press with a fork to flatten slightly. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside on the trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack so it cools completely. Notes & tips
Note: Any cooking in the kitchen with children should be supervised by an adult. SourceFresh Living - April 2004 , Page 55 Recipe by Tracy Rutherford 
Link: want to know more? check out this permanent link.
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Australian Bush Bread - Damper
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Friday, June 20, 2008 |
 A Good recipe:
Damper is the bush-bread of Australia. Drovers (cowboys) baked Damper in camp ovens buried in the hot ashes of their camp fires in the Outback, but if you don"t want to build a camp fire in your backyard, damper can a lso be baked in a normal kitchen oven.
To eat a damper: Cut the damper into rustic chunky slices, spread a liberal amount of butter on the damper and top with either jam, honey or Golden Syrup. YUM.. You just got to have a cuppa with it.  For more:Labels: a damper, a damper.cuppa., A Good recipe, build a camp fire, bush-bread . the Outback, Damper, Damper in |
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VEGETABLE JUICE - health in a glass
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Thursday, June 19, 2008 |
 Vegetable juice is more than a drink, it can be part of the (RDI) Recommended Daily Intake of fruit and vege serves that are important for our overall general health and wellbeing.
Limited only by your own imagination be creative and step outside your normal zone, experiment with different tastes and colours.
A favourite of mine is 1/2 medium beetroot, 1 large carrot, 2 large sticks celery, pink lady apple and ginger. YUM!
 For more info, check this Link out.
Labels: ginger, medium beetroot, Recommended Daily Intake |
| posted by onecarat @ 3:41 PM |
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This Book for Cake decorating is a "must have." for all the tips.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
This compact, portable, user-friendly guide is the definitive reference book for all cake  decorating enthusiasts. Cake decorating is a fabulous mixture of cookery and art,  with a sprinkling of inspiration, precise care and reckless use of the imagination thrown in for good measure. This book will lead the novice through the simplest basics, but also contains great ideas and fantastic creations to inspire experienced sugarcrafters.
If you have never baked before but want to make a teddy bear's picnic cake for your toddler's birthday, or if you are planning a three-tiered traditional cake with a cream frangipani for a family wedding, this is the book to show you how to do it. Labels: Cake decorating, cookery, fantastic creations, The Home Guide to Cake Decorating. |
| posted by Laketrade @ 4:23 AM |
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SHEPHERDS PIE - a Classic
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Monday, June 16, 2008 |
 Ingredients (serves 4)
800g potatoes, quartered (see note)
20g butter
1/2 cup hot milk
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
1 zucchini, finely chopped
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
400g roast lamb (from Greek-style Roast Lamb - see related recipe), minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup beef stock
1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
Method
Cook potatoes until tender. Drain. Add butter and mash until smooth. Add milk and beat to combine.
Heat oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Cook carrot, celery, zucchini, onion and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables soften.
Add lamb mince, sauces and beef stock. Cook, stirring, until mixture comes to the boil. Simmer for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 200°C. Spoon mixture into 4 x 1-cup ramekins or 1 x 4-cup ovenproof dish. Top with mashed potato. Rake surface with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.
Labels: carrot, celery, from Greek-style Roast Lamb, potatoes, sebagos |
| posted by onecarat @ 5:38 AM |
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The great Scone.
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Sunday, June 15, 2008 |
British scones are often lightly sweetened, but may also be savoury. In the U.S., scones are drier, larger and typically sweet.  For more:Labels: baking powder, barley, British, leavening agent.lightly sweetened, oatmeal, quickbread, Scottish, wheat |
| posted by onecarat @ 3:59 AM |
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Cake decorating
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Saturday, June 14, 2008 |
 Cake decorating is one of the sugar arts that uses icing and other edible decorative elements to make otherwise plain cakes more visually interesting. Alternatively, cakes can be molded and sculpted to resemble three-dimensional persons, places and things.
In many areas of the world, decorated cakes are often the focal point of a special celebration such as a birthday, graduation, bridal shower, w edding, or anniversary.
The art of cake decorating dates back to mid-17th century in Europe and has since flourished in many regions and countries, including Northwestern Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and South America. Labels: 17th centry., sugar arts |
| posted by Laketrade @ 1:34 AM |
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Beautifully Decorated Bathroom
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Friday, June 13, 2008 |
 While other rooms of the home may get much of the glory, in fact the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. It is important to consider the humble bathroom in your redecorating plans, and to consider some unique and innovative ways to make it sparkle.
When it comes to decorating the bathroom, it is important to consider your own individual taste, and to consider the needs of your family as well. It is also important to consider the rest of the home décor, and to incorporate those designs into the design of the bathroom as well. Labels: bathroom, decorating, the bathroom |
| posted by Laketrade @ 4:11 AM |
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600 reasons to get this book!
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Thursday, June 12, 2008 |
 This book has 600 Great Ideas.
Features creative solutions for soft furnishings - curtains, draperies, bedspreads, valances, swags, pillows, and  accessories.
 Home Fashions: 600 Decorating IdeasLabels: accessories, creative, Home Fashions: 600 Decorating Ideas, Ideas |
| posted by Laketrade @ 4:53 AM |
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Its as good as mums Apple Pie
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008 |
Whilst excellent when hot, with lots of thick yellow custard, but cold off the plate is priceless. Pastry: 16 oz pastry case of shortcrust (for a top and bottom)
 Filling:
2 tablespoons water 2-4 oz.granulated sugar,depending on sweetness of apples 1 dessertspoon caster sugar 15 oz. shortcrust pastryPeel, Core and slice the apples then place in a large pan with the both water and sugar. Cook until apples are "just" soft. Strain the juice off the apples, keep the juice, Allow the apples to cool off and set oven to hot (400'F). Divide in two and use one half to line the pie plate. Place the apples over the bottom pastry and roll out the top pastry and use to cover the pie filling.Trim the top pastry edge with a knife. Don't forget to lightly moisten the contact area of the pastries.  Seal the pie edge by pressing the top and bottom pastries together with a large spoon end or dinner fork prongs.Vent the top pastry with the fork.Glaze the top with water and sprinkle lightly with sugar.Bake for approximately 35 minutes until pale golden brown. Labels: Cook, cooking, pastries., the pie |
| posted by Laketrade @ 4:36 AM |
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