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Passionfruit and mint caprioskas
Passionfruit and mint caprioskas
Share Passionfruit and mint caprioskas 2 ruby red grapefruits, unpeeled, coarsely chopped 3 limes, unpeeled, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup (70g) caster sugar 1 cup mint leaves 2 cups crushed ice 1 cup (250ml) vanilla-flavored vodka 1/2 cup (125ml) lime juice 1/2 cup (125ml) passionfruit pulp 1. Place the grapefruit, lime, sugar and half a [...]
Spiced apple and cheese strudels
Spiced apple and cheese strudels
Share Spiced apple and cheese strudels Serves 8 16 sheets filo pastry 60g butter, melted 2 tbs flaked almonds Apple filling 20g butter 4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced 1/2 cup (90g) saltanas 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 tbs brown sugar 250g cream cheese, at room [...]
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Small Business Ideas For Women
ShareMany women dream of owning their own small business, but don’t know how to translate their clever concept into an enterprise. For those with small children and family responsibilities, making their dream a reality can be even harder. Learning good business practices, obtaining step by step guidance, making their dream into a reality can be [...]
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Living with books-How to create your own library
ShareThe modern library can be functional as well as adding to the look of your interior Few of us have the luxury of a dedicated library. All too often, our beloved books are stacked in a corner or crammed onto overloaded shelves. Creating messy spots that tend to be ignored. But when you properly organize [...]
Salmon In Banana Leaves
ShareSalmon in banana leaves Serves 4 2 banana leaves, cut into 40cm squares 1 cup (200g) jasmine rice, rinsed 200ml coconut milk 3/4 cup (185ml) water 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, bruised 2 bunches baby bok choy, quartered lengthways 4 ( about 200g each) salmon fillets [...]
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How To Paint Ceilings And Walls Using A Brush Only
SharePainting a celling in strips of 600mm wide. Start from the window and work across the room. Do not overlap the strips. Use the edge of the brush to paint where the ceiling and the walls meet. To paint the walls in sections of about 600mm square. Start at the top right hand corner of [...]
How to install an extractor fan in the ceiling
How to install an extractor fan in the ceiling
ShareAn extractor fan can be installed in a ceiling when there is space above for the expelled air to circulate. Cut the mounting hole with a power or small pad saw after drilling a pilot hole. Before drilling the ceiling, make sure there are no wires or fittings above that may be damaged. It may [...]
No Concessions for Age \ Tony Carr
No Concessions for Age
Share No Concessions for Age I was reading some interesting articles on age and exercise (it’s like my favourite topic) and I have a prime example here of a man that doesn’t let age get in the way of anything. Let me introduce the man to the left of my page. His name is Tony [...]
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Carmen Miranda-The Brazilian Bombshell
Share Today I watched a true life story of a Brazilian Singer, she was born in Portugal, but moved to Brazil to live because of poverty. Brazil became her second home. She was an awesome dancer and actress that made Brazilian music shine. I thank one of my elderly friends for showing me her video [...]
Fresh Prawn Spring Rolls
ShareMakes 20 Fresh Prawn Spring Rolls 50g rice vermicelli noodles 20 round (20cm diameter) rice paper sheets 20 cooked king prawns, peeled, deveined, halved length ways 1 cup (55g) bean sprouts, trimmed 1 carrot, peeled, cut into matchsticks 1/4 cup (40g) finely chopped peanuts 20 mint leaves 20 coriander leaves Peanut sauce 1 tbs peanut [...]