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gran333 - 2012-12-08 21:11:00

Love this thread!

lindylambchops1 - 2012-12-08 21:41:00

Bumpity bump for another year of making wonderful goodies ourselves..

juliewn - 2013-02-08 00:44:00

Great timing Julie! I just came on to search all your threads to print out my favourites to try! I think I will try out bread again first for my kids to come home to..

wendalls - 2013-02-08 09:34:00

Bumping to read when the kids are in bed

Another amazing thread!

jack_3 - 2013-02-09 20:58:00

Hi Wendalls and Jack.. hope you enjoy making recipes you'll enjoy..:-)

juliewn - 2013-02-14 23:13:00

Bumping for make-our-own recipes...

juliewn - 2013-03-12 02:24:00

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rozke - 2013-03-19 16:21:00

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rozke - 2013-03-20 12:41:00

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owl32 - 2013-03-20 13:03:00

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timarubogan - 2013-04-08 13:54:00

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asue - 2013-04-12 21:39:00

Hey Julie, have you ever thought of making this thread into a book? It's a bit like the old 'William Tells" hints from the NZ Womans' Weekly.

juli55 - 2013-04-25 22:56:00

14 bumps out of 15 posts ???? I can't be bothered going back any further.

pickles7 - 2013-04-25 23:02:00

I just found this website and it has lots of cool ideas for making things yourself
http://www.hometipsworld.com/what-is-made/household-home-tip
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I'm sure you will enjoy reading the above website :-)

lynv - 2013-04-27 13:57:00

lynv wrote:

I just found this website and it has lots of cool ideas for making things yourself
http://www.hometipsworld.com/what-is-made/household-home-tip
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I'm sure you will enjoy reading the above website :-)

Thanks!! That sent me off on an enjoyable hour of reading and bookmarks for several more hours too.

medicina - 2013-04-27 21:07:00

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elliehen - 2013-04-27 21:43:00

Haven't seen this thread for ages, love it! Book marked it ages ago for the hints and tips :)

hound31 - 2013-04-27 22:26:00

Ellie, I love you so much.
{xox}

shop-a-holic - 2013-04-27 23:32:00

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elliehen - 2013-04-28 12:40:00

bumping again for another look through tonight :o)

jack_3 - 2013-05-04 18:01:00

juli55 wrote:

Hey Julie, have you ever thought of making this thread into a book? It's a bit like the old 'William Tells" hints from the NZ Womans' Weekly.

Hi... :-).. thanks.. something is in the process... so good to see that people enjoy the recipes and hints and suggestions from so many of us..

Have a great weekend everyone.. rain has just started here.. nice to be warm and snug, with home-made soup and cheese and onion on toast for an easy dinner.

juliewn - 2013-05-04 18:53:00

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elliehen - 2013-05-04 18:57:00

How to clean the grease and sticky stuff off pots and pans.

How to clean your cookie sheets--Kitchen "Miracle" Cleaner! You put about 1/4 cup of baking soda in a small glass bowl and squirt in hydrogen peroxide until it makes a nice paste. Then you rub it on the offending dirt/stain/grease...whatever! You can usually just use your fingers...but you can also use a small sponge as well.

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janny3 - 2013-05-29 14:43:00

Bumping for Thelaw014 .. enjoy making your own goodies.. :-)

juliewn - 2013-06-18 22:11:00

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samanya - 2013-09-05 17:51:00

Bumping for making summer easy..

and adding..

To make a quick and easy yeast based dough for pizza:

In a bowl place 1 cup flour, 1 tsp sugar, 2 tsp dried yeast (I use Tasti).
Add one cup warm water. Stir/whisk well till smooth,
Cover with a teatowel and leave while you prepare toppings.

Turn oven on to heat to 230 C
Slice onion, pineapple, tomatoes, garlic, etc..
I use tomato relish as the base, or use your preference.
Grate or slice cheese
Chop fresh herbs - basil, sage, thyme, etc..

Add freshly chopped herbs to yeast mix, stir well.

Add 1 cup flour and stir well till a thick paste, using a little extra flour if needed.
Spread out on baking paper lined oven tray - I make a rectangular shape, almost the size of the oven tray. Use two knives to spread it easily.

Add toppings as you prefer.. I include pumpkin or sunflower seeds sprinkled over the cheese too.
Bake immediately till golden and cooked underneath.. and enjoy.. :-)

juliewn - 2013-11-30 22:40:00

marking my place here too sorry!

huca1 - 2013-12-10 21:27:00

Adding: Vanilla Sugar - two ingredients (funny that).
Split a vanilla bean down the center then vertically then cut the bean in half to fit in the jar. Add to an airtight jar.
Pour the sugar over the beans.
Shake well.
Allow the vanilla to permeate the sugar for at least two days before succumbing to the temptation to try it.

Best thing is you can continue to add sugar and beans (even used pods that have been washed and dried and keep a continuous supply!

rakki1 - 2013-12-27 22:07:00

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nabbed - 2014-01-04 17:39:00

Bumping for post 3 in this thread - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.asp
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books4nz - 2014-01-21 02:22:00

kokopuff wrote:

Help dont have time to look through everything to look for a recipe but i have been at the hospital with my son for 3mths so the shower isnt looking to good it is formica walls and they are looking abit grey at the bottom what is the best thing to clean them its pretty well baked on lol... And the ceiling is looking abit mouldy what would be the best thing for that as well. Thanks in advanced.

I just spray the bath, ceiling and walls with janola and leave it for a little while with windows open and then just shower off the walls and bath. The mould on the ceiling disappears, the scum and stains on the walls and bath hosed off leave a lovely sparkling bathroom. Need the ventillation though!

tramore - 2014-01-21 13:20:00

Great thread!

lindylambchops1 - 2014-01-21 22:17:00

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nabbed - 2014-01-31 23:29:00

tramore wrote:

I just spray the bath, ceiling and walls with janola and leave it for a little while with windows open and then just shower off the walls and bath. The mould on the ceiling disappears, the scum and stains on the walls and bath hosed off leave a lovely sparkling bathroom. Need the ventillation though!

Hi all the home improvement shows (Yes I am addicted) say that you should just wash mould off with hot soapy water. This is something to do with the mould spores I think

hawki1 - 2014-02-01 09:38:00

Vinegar is my favourite for cleaning - and for keeping mould away.. a light solution of 1/4 cup malt vinegar (it doesn't stain anything.. I prefer it to using white as its a little stronger) and 2 litres water.. wash the area well and leave to dry..

This same mix is great for washing windows too.. sparkling clean, without streaking.

juliewn - 2014-03-08 16:41:00

Dont wanna lose such a great thread. So have to give it a bump

angelmobility - 2014-03-19 19:43:00

I second the vinegar. I tend to use white vinegar and keep a spray bottle of it in the kitchen for cleaning down the benchtop after serving dogs food which is raw. Also use it to quickly spray any ants that I see, stops them in their tracks. I use half a cup (approx) in half a bucket of water with just one or two drops of detergent for washing outside dirty windows and works really well. I do wipe off any excess water or use a squegee and they are always streak free. For inside windows neat vinegar is good.

village.green - 2014-03-19 21:08:00

bumping for general messageboard thread
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.asp
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books4nz - 2014-04-04 00:15:00

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elliehen - 2014-04-04 16:55:00

I decided to start reading this from the start and have a query about homemade butter...am I right I read somewhere you can process the butter by adding water to make it go further and make it softer???

juliewn wrote:

Home-Made Butter: Place in a food processor bowl: 600mls. chilled cream that is at least 2 days old. Process until butter has formed - approximately 30 seconds - buttermilk will separate from the butter. Pour the buttermilk into a cup, leaving the butter in the processor bowl. Add 2 cups cold water to the butter in the bowl, lid on and process 5 seconds to clean the butter. Drain the water from the butter, and repeat once more with another 2 cups of cold water. Pour off water, and if you want, add 1 tsp salt to the butter, and process until well combined. Mould the butter into the desired shape (or press it into a clean margarine type container), and refrigerate till firm. Makes about 350gms. Use the buttermilk in place of milk when making scones, pikelets, cakes, etc..

motorbo - 2014-04-04 17:45:00

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elliehen - 2014-05-15 16:27:00

elliehen wrote:

Bumping for laser51

Thank goodness you did ellie ...we have had enough lost recipes lately& I'd hate to see this one drop off.

samanya - 2014-05-15 17:03:00

Do you have a facebook page?

plow1 - 2014-05-18 09:31:00

Hi Plow.. you have me thinking.. :-)

juliewn - 2014-06-26 22:45:00

bumped for wendalls. :-))

245sam - 2014-06-28 20:56:00

Caramellised Onion's for wraps, bbq's, etc..etc..

Thickly slice onions, simmer in water till tender then strain.. add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to taste and season.. simmer to combine flavours until liquid has evaporated, and it's ready to serve.. delicious..

Make extra.. they're delicious reheated.. and an easy addition to many meals.

juliewn - 2014-09-20 18:16:00

As posted by Autumnwinds.. I'll be making some of this when the apples on my tree's are ripe in Autumn.. thanks Sue.. :-)

Apple Cider Vinegar: with thanks to Jean Gwatkin & NZ Gardener's Homegrown magazine: The notes in the magazine include that Jean uses Granny Smith or Sturmer apples, because that's what she has in her back yard, though she says any variety will do.
The recipe is:
"Enough apples to fill a plastic bucket, 3 cups white sugar.
Boil enough water to half fill a plastic bucket. Let cool.
Wash, chop and roughly process the apples - skins, cores and all and add to the bucket until they're level with the water.
Cover with a cloth or loose lid and stir daily for a week.
At the end of the week, strain and add the sugar to the liquid.
Pour into a clean bucket and leave in a cool cupboard for two months.
(I loosely cover with a teatowel).
When the 'Mother' (a sort of leathery translucent skin) forms on top of the liquid, your cider vinegar is ready to strain and bottle.".. and enjoy..
Use organic, unsprayed, apples, and you have the best apple cider vinegar you can't buy, made by yourself!
Remember to sterilise your buckets and bottles - you can buy Campden or similar tablets from Bin Inn or home brew places for this.

This is sooo simple and inexpensive to make, so good for your health, so useful in cookery, and great for gifts... what more could you want?

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juliewn - 2014-09-23 00:39:00

Aberdeen Sausage - a home-made 'luncheon sausage' type of recipe..

Mince together:
500gms topside steak
250gms bacon including the fat
Add:
1 dessertspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 well-beaten egg
I teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tomato sauce (or use your favourite chutney)
2 cups freshly made breadcrumbs (not the dry kind)

Roll in a floured cloth and tie firmly.
Heat water in a large saucepan until the water is boiling
Boil 2 hours
Cool and roll in breadcrumbs of you want, or slice as -is.

Post # 1000 :-)

Edited by juliewn at 12:41 am, Tue 23 Sep

juliewn - 2014-09-23 00:40:00