tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269037032024-03-08T05:49:14.774+11:00Going GreenHome Adventures in making a simpler lifeNicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.comBlogger322125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-46520388771310018042015-07-25T21:40:00.000+10:002015-07-25T21:40:33.910+10:00Early Bird Farm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Welcome to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sXFi3eAKFs">Early Bird Farm</a> </div>
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Andrew and I have had a few adventures and now here we are at Early Bird Farm and the first video on my You Tube channel.</div>
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Pop on over to my new blog at <a href="http://earlybirdfarmyard.blogspot.com.au/">Early Bird Farm</a> for all of our adventures so far.</div>
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Nicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-30272781804666004822015-02-18T15:32:00.000+11:002015-02-18T15:32:29.241+11:00SOLD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This afternoon we signed on the dotted line and exchanged contracts.</div>
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The red brick house will soon belong to a lovely young family with 4 kiddies under 4.</div>
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I hope they will love their new home.</div>
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We didnt get quite as much as we wanted but i think it will all work out in the end.</div>
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In 5 weeks time, Tuesday the 24 March 2015 to be exact we will be foot loose and fancy free.</div>
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Until then im all about boxes, packing paper and tape.</div>
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For the last few weeks i have been selling off as much stuff as i can, when you move a short distance its not a big issue with how much stuff you have, however when your going a long way less it better especially for the pocket.</div>
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I have found a wonderful lady who is going to adopt my girls, i shall miss them but i know they will be looked after and spoiled until they die.</div>
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We have not found a property as yet so all our stuff will be put into storage. Then Andrew, Sally and I will head on down the coast and camp until we find what we are looking for.</div>
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Im all about the packing, down sizing and deciding what we will take and what will be stored. Andrew is all about finding removals, storage, making phone calls, getting the ute serviced, sanding and repainting our trailer and last but not least finding us a camp site where Sally girl will be welcome and that's no easy task especially as it has to be a free site.<br />
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Nicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-80814412934055472442014-12-11T09:34:00.000+11:002014-12-14T11:45:32.740+11:00Banana Pudding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We had friends and family over last weekend and Banana Pudding was one of the desserts I made.</div>
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This is my go to easiest dessert recipe. </div>
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Its a no rule recipe you can change it up to suit yourself or to what ever you have on hand.</div>
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We pretty much always have bananas in our house so that's why its called Banana Pudding and not Fruit Pudding.</div>
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Bananas are the first ingredient and the second would have to be some sort of cake or biscuit.</div>
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The cup cakes below were ones I made using those pretty patty pans for the first time, some over flow occurred as I filled them a little too full. These weren't used at the time as they are ugly and someone broke off bits to eat, i'm not naming names but it could have been me.</div>
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To make this delicious dessert you layer cake, custard, chocolate and then bananas nearly all the way to the top of your bowl. Depending on the size of your bowl and how many people you have to feed that's how many layers you will use. For mine it was two of each. End with bananas and then I like to mix a little cream with the custard and spread that on top and finish with chocolate shavings. </div>
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As this is a quick recipe you can use custard powder to make your custard the day before or you can use pre made custard or you could go all out and make <a href="http://nicolestudio.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/pie-custard.html">Homemade Custard</a> , for this one I used custard powder and made it the night before.</div>
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We chose Alan and Marlene Thompson to list our home, they were the ones we purchased it through in 2009. Finding a real estate you like can be stressful, there are so many who want to list it cheep so they can get a quick sale. That was just not on.</div>
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<a href="http://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/house/nsw/lawson/?adid=2011645666&sp=5">Domain</a><br />
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We have had one couple through on the weekend and another scheduled this week, not too bad to say it went up at the end of last week.<br />
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Our gas bottle ran out so getting a new one delivered tomorrow, i was hoping for it to last a few more weeks but its always the way.<br />
My new business is off to a good start. I have come up with a name and logo and had some stamps made. And started a face book page, Hopefully i can get my web site up and running by the new year.<br />
Here is the link to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Early-Bird-Kids/1500661733540226?sk=timeline">Early Bird Kids</a> face book page.<br />
I have now had two parties and the feedback and results have been awesome, I couldn't be more pleased.<br />
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Linked here<br />
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<a href="http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com.au/">Home Making Mondays</a><br />
<a href="http://www.alifeinbalance.net/motivation-monday-linky-party-120/">Motivation Monday # 120</a><br />
<a href="http://www.natashainoz.com/2014/12/say-gday-linky-party-116-and-fabulous.html">Say G'day Saturday # 116</a><br />
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Everyone's life is like a book to be read with different chapters and sub chapters documenting their life. We have lived in the Blue Mountains for 20 years and for the last 5 in our own home. When we purchased our home in 2009 we had no idea that after living in the mountains for 20 years we would be going after a new adventure. </div>
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Earlier this year Andrew and I decided that we wanted something different a new chapter. That something different i guess we have been working towards for a long time but never really new it.</div>
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Now that our boys are grown we are free to go and do as we please, they are both welcome to come with us but they have chosen not too.</div>
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So our adventures in the Blue Mountains will soon be over, this is exciting and at the same time a little scary. (who am i kidding a lot scary). </div>
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3. on the list was Andrew got his licence - Check</div>
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4. Buy a ute - Check</div>
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Here she is, a Mazda BT50 dual cab diesel ute. Andrew like's to call her a truck and as yet has no name. I'm just glad I get to sit in the front :o)</div>
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Last week we packed up our new truck and headed on down the coast. </div>
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Our new truck and a trip, wow I feel like a grown up. For us who have only ever relied on public transport and my husbands father as modes of transport this is a very big thing. It still doesn't feel real.</div>
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Our camp site at Pambula Beach</div>
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A two man tent, chairs and a camp stove, who could ask for more oh yes and the Beach.</div>
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Pambula Beach</div>
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Bombala</div>
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Cuttagee Lake</div>
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Jersey Cows in the Bega Valley</div>
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Tathra Beach</div>
Never ending beaches to get lost on.<br />
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Tura Beach</div>
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Don't you just love funny signs or for me all signs are great.<br />
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We stayed two nights at Pambula Beach, the caravan park has a large family of kangaroos who live there, they come an go as they please and your not aloud to feed them. So no petting but they do like to have their photos taken, this is the large male in the family who decided that in front of our truck was the best shady spot.<br />
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Dirt roads to properties and we have learned that if it the address says something Mountain Road then its gonna be a narrow winding steep dirt track.<br />
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I have never seen water in Lake George, its always just been grassy plains with fencing every time we have passed. How ever the wind turbines you can see in the distance are new to me and a very nice sight to see.</div>
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This little guy we came across when walking a property, every noise we made he burrowed in deeper, this is the first time i have seen an echidna in the wild, you defiantly can't count road kill.<br />
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This huge gum tree was very beautiful, the bush has so much to offer.<br />
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You can't travel any where in Australia with out stopping at a country pub for a cold drink on the veranda.<br />
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We stayed 4 nights and travelled to Nimmitabel, Bombala, Cathcart, Pambula, Candelo, Bemboka, Bega, Wandella, Cobargo and so many other small towns.<br />
We stayed at Pambula Beach two nights, one night at Handkerchief Beach at Narooma and one night at Burrill Lake near Ulladulla.<br />
We also stopped at so many beaches I lost count.<br />
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This was a mission to find an area to start our new chapter however it was more than that it was also the first time Andrew and I had holidayed on our own, I think i can get use to just the two of us and of course our Sally Girl. I know I will miss our boys terribly but they have their own lives to lead.<br />
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7. Pick an area, The Bega Valley - Check<br />
8. Pick a Real Estate agent - Check<br />
9. Get the paper work ready to put the house on the market -<br />
10. Get the house listed -<br />
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Only 2 things left to do on our fist 1 to 10 to do list.<br />
The house should be on the market in two weeks just waiting on paper work.<br />
To do list number 2 will be posted soon.<br />
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I think that I will start a You Tube Channel all about our new adventure.<br />
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Linked Here<br />
<a href="http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/2014/11/the-homemaking-party-ballet-bags-and.html">Homemaking Party</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rosilindjukic.com/search/label/Wednesdays%20Link%20Up%20Party?mc_cid=33fefa2685&mc_eid=855d21caca">R&R Wednesday # 79</a><br />
Motivation Monday #117<br />
<a href="http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/11/homestead-barn-hop-185.html">Homestead Barn Hop #185</a><br />
<a href="http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/the-art-of-home-making-mondays-please_17.html">Homemaking Mondays # 27</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ourlifeonabudget.com/2014/11/what-you-wish-wednesday27.html">Wish Wednesday #27</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ducksnarow.com/2014/11/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop-100.html">Wonderful Wednesday #100</a><br />
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<br />Nicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-59781156062716728402014-11-09T09:19:00.001+11:002014-12-09T14:24:12.545+11:00Sewing Up A Storm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Every thing is made in the Blue Mountains by me. From bags, to wings, toys to decorator items and some things in between.<br />
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It has been fun making every thing, coming up with the ideas and making patterns. Long hours spent at the sewing machine (I think i'm going to have a permanent stoop).<br />
I pretty much took over the dinning room and i'm sure my boys are glad that its all packed up and they don't have to share a small piece of the dinning room table just to eat dinner.<br />
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My beautiful sister Kasey helped me out when I needed it and my niece and nephew were willing participants with trying on and measuring up and of course playing.</div>
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My toys are educational, imaginative and of course lots of old fashioned fun. With not an electronic, TV, video game, or console in sight.</div>
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Ahoy ye scurvy land lubbers come aboard and sail the seven seas with me and me crew, we be a treasure huntin. no parrot for this ship, we got us a fearsome hound dog, that be licking ya to death if ye come to close to me treasure. <br />
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Had a pretty fun day yesterday at my first party, which included afternoon tea of tiny sandwiches with the crusts cut off, lemon cupcakes, scones with jam and cream and a refreshing fruit punch.<br />
Sales were pretty good for the amount of people and I have one party booking.<br />
I think this is going to be a fun new adventure.<br />
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Christmas is fast approaching, if you would like to book a party please contact me at 30nicole@gmail.com<br />
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Linked here<br />
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<a href="http://www.natashainoz.com/2014/11/say-gday-linky-party-112-share-your.html">Say G'Day #112</a><br />
<br />Nicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-29012881878556055842014-09-29T19:01:00.002+10:002014-09-29T19:01:58.045+10:00Fairy House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This is for my beautiful niece who turned a BIG 5 today. </div>
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Happy Birthday Belladonna.<br />
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These are so easy to make and only take a couple of sittings to do the stitching. To start off you draw up your picture on the centre piece the add all the fabric strips, i don't really measure anything so they are a little off but thats half the charm. Then add some thin batting to the back and do all your stitching. Now you just have to add the backing fabric and the binding.</div>
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Here is <a href="http://icolestudio.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/place-mat.html">Talons Placemat</a> i made him this year and the <a href="http://nicolestudio.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/place-mats.html">Placemats</a> i made a few years ago.<br />
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Today i am going to show you how to repair the butt in a pair of jeans. Now kids wear out the knees in jeans but men wear out the butt and crutch, i guess its all that scratching.<br />
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These jeans were just at the stage where they were not quite holes and this is the time to catch them as it makes it easy to repair.<br />
I don't throw jeans away as they have so many other uses and one of them is repairing holes to give your jeans a longer life span.<br />
The thread colour you use will be determined by the colour of your jeans and ill tell ya sometimes its hard to match. As these were pretty faded i went with a grey thread.<br />
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Cut up your patches from another pair of jeans, make sure the pieces are not from a well worn part of the jean. Make the patch larger by 1/2 again so the worn part is well covered. Pin in place. </div>
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Using a small straight stitch, go around the patch close to the edge, if you need to go over a thick seem then go slow or hand wind the needle through as this is a place that will break your needle if your not careful. Remove the pins and check the outside to make sure you have covered the whole area with the patch.</div>
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Now turn your jeans right side out and you are going to use a small zigzag and go over all of the worn spots.</div>
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Turned right side out and you can barely see the repair and because of where it is you can't see it at all when worn.<br />
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From the leftover <a href="http://nicolestudio.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/old-table-cloths.html">Table Cloths</a> i made these bowl covers.</div>
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You will need leftover fabric i used my table cloths and i also used some leftover duck cloth and some drill from another project. Furnishing fabrics work great as will any medium to heavy weight cotton cloth. Your sewing machine will come in handy as will some matching thread or just use white thread. The last item you will need is some thin elastic.</div>
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Lay your bowl upside down onto the fabric and trace around, add about two inches to that and cut out. Cut out as many covers you need to fit your different sized bowls.</div>
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Now its time for the elastic, Place the elastic right on top of your zigzagged hem and fasten with a couple of stitches to hold it, Now for the hard part, just kidding its not hard at all.<br />
You are going to stretch the elastic as you zigzag it into place. Stretch it out as far as it will go now let it off about a 1/4 of that and start to sew. You don't want it fully stretched but you don't want it too loose. The stretch will determine how elastic it will be on the bowl to make a good fit.<br />
Sew it next to the edge but not too close. As you can see from the picture below, i used black elastic and white thread so you can see.<br />
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As you can see from the bowls below i have fitted a couple of the large ones over an oval casserole dish and a square pie dish.<br />
The bowls i made these for range in sizes 4, 6, 8, 10 and 16 inches, plus a few sizes in between. The 4 and 6 inch bowls will fit the same size cover, the same with the 8 and 10 inch.<br />
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Use them to cover your bowls instead of using plastic wrap. I have some to cover my bread dough bowls as you know i make the dough the day before and leave it on the bench and now it has a fancy new cover.<br />
I also cover the left over pancake mix bowl and pop it in the fridge.<br />
Bench, cupboard or fridge these covers are a wonderful addition to anyone's kitchen, and i think a must have item.<br />
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Wow your friends and family with your sewing skills and make up a few sets as Christmas gifts. Even if you purchase every thing new they are still a cheep, quick and easy gift.<br />
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My cupboard was overflowing with table linen, there were a few that either did not fit our table or were damaged. The solution was to turn them into something new.</div>
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In the above washing basket are the ones that are to be made new again.</div>
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There was one vintage cloth [below] that had a few holes that were too large to repair so i ripped it up and made 4 food covers, i will use them for cooling bread or pies. I don't recommend ripping up vintage table linen as its hard to come by these days. This one was one of my favourite cloths, but at the same time i still wanted to use it so came up with this idea.</div>
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From 6 other cloths that ranged from holes to spilled varnish and mould. Plus two of those were round cloths, we haven't had a round table since the early 90's.</div>
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These all were ripped into tea towel size and hemmed up. The damaged bits were discarded. </div>
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I also had 3 very wide and super long trestle table cloths, these are a perfect length for our <a href="http://nicolestudio.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/dinning-table.html">Dinning Table</a> when its extended, however they were too wide. I ripped them down to a better width and those pieces became table runners.</div>
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In this cupboard you will find cloths to fit my extended table and cloths to fit when not extended. Rectangles, squares, runners and serviettes. </div>
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If it's just us or when friends and family come over i now have all the combinations to make a fine starting point when setting our table.</div>
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Some of them seem to be a success.<br />
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I have new buds on the blood plums, sugar plums and figs and also on the yellow and white peaches. Some with tiny leaves and flowers.</div>
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Below are Hydrangea cuttings, these are one of the easiest things to grow from a cutting.<br />
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These spiky heads are the pineapple tops from last summers pineapples, they are doing really well. I hope to get at least one from these 6 heads.<br />
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These 4 are loquat that i grew as seeds from last years fruit, i am really pleased with how they are growing.<br />
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The cuttings i took were, plums, peach, apple, orange, fig, kumquat, lemon, blueberry, raspberry, hydrangea and port wine magnolia. I will do another up date in a few weeks.</div>
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We live about halfway up in the Blue Mountains and i was asked what fruit trees we grow so Anne this is for you.<br />
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Loquat, Chestnut, Blood Plum, Sugar Plum, Green Gage Plum, Cherry, Green Apple, Red Apple, Orange, Kumquat, Apricot, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Yellow Peach, White Peach, Lemon, Fig, Pear, Mulberry. 41 trees all up.<br />
We also grow Raspberries, Blueberries and Strawberries. We have a Red Current but never get any fruit as the birds take them all.<br />
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I don't make a lot of cakes, i prefer to make biscuits, cookies or slices, and as i'm the one who bakes i get to choose.<br />
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115g Butter<br />
1/4 cup Sugar<br />
2 Eggs<br />
1 cup Yoghurt [i use Greek]<br />
250g Strawberries<br />
1 lemon- juice and zest<br />
2 1/2 cups Self Raising Flour<br />
Cinnamon and Sugar mix to sprinkle on top<br />
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Beat sugar and butter till light, add egg, yoghurt and fruit and lemon.<br />
Fold in Flour.<br />
For muffins- makes 12 cook 160 Celsius for 15 to 20 mins<br />
For a cake- cook 160 Celsius for 25 mins or until cooked<br />
Grease and line your tin, spoon in mix and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mix.<br />
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You can use as much or as little fruit as you have. I used frozen strawberries and raspberries [defrosted] in mine and i think it was about 320g so only used 1 egg as they are a lot more juicy. Used two 6 inch tins, one round and one square.<br />
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Freezes nicely as either a cake or as single muffins to pop into the lunch box.<br />
You can use Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Boysenberries, Loganberries, Cranberries, Mulberries and Red or Black Currents.<br />
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Great served with warm custard, cream or a berry compote. We like to warm the cake in the microwave the next day as it eats better warm or maybe thats just me.<br />
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<a href="http://www.natashainoz.com/2014/08/say-gday-linky-party-102-link-up-your.html">Say G'day Saturday #102</a><br />
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<a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/diy/simple-saturdays-blog-hop-august-30/">Simple Saturday </a><br />
<a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/diy/from-the-farm-blog-hop-august-29/">From the Farm</a><br />
<a href="http://deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com.au/">Farm Girl Friday # 169</a></div>
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Once learning to sew was taught to children either at home or at school, now its does not seem that people think its a necessary skill to learn. Every thing is cheap to buy and easy to throw away. </div>
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It makes me sad that we have created such a disposable society.</div>
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Why should you learn to sew? Well if you can sew then decorating your home or clothing your family becomes something you can be proud of, not to mention all the beautiful gifts you can make.<br />
Rest assured that anything you make will last at least 10 times longer than a cheaply bought item. Sewing can also save you money.<br />
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That's my trusty old sewing machine above, she's a Janome My Style 30, a gift from my husband and father in law for Christmas, i think it was 1989. She has only had one service and that was last year, she just keeps going and going.<br />
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Sewing isn't just limited to a machine, hand sewing is needed when darning socks. In the above picture you can see my timber sock darner. Why darn socks when they are so cheap, why not darn your socks and give them a longer life span especially if they are hand knitted or crocheted.</div>
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If you can sew a straight line then you can pretty much make just about anything you set your mind to.</div>
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Above is a shopping tote or beach bag or even a baby bag and its all straight lines.</div>
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Zippers, people are so afraid to put in a zipper they just seem too hard or scary, well they are not. As long as you have a zipper foot on your sewing machine its all straight lines and easy. Above is a cute zippered pouch or a pencil case. There are plenty of you tube videos to help you out with step by step videos.</div>
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For something as simple as a skirt, again all straight lines. Below two nighties, for you or for a child, its still all straight lines. By starting out with simple patterns, making clothes is a breeze.</div>
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For this simple babies blanket i took 1 metre of flannelette and rounded the corners using a bread and butter plate. Adding a curve to something as simple as a blanket gives it a little more interest, it may not be a straight line but it is just as easy.<br />
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Step it up a little more with tighter curves, just remember to clip it close to your stitching so the curves are nice and smooth. As you can see below with the fruit monster the arms are a nice curve. </div>
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Patch work is also something that is simple, again the pillow above is all straight lines.<br />
This pumpkin guy with his curved corners and rounded arms and legs.<br />
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For something a little harder this cloth doll with lots of curves, how ever the dress, apron and pantaloons are all straight lines.</div>
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This is just a very small list of items you can make, the list is endless. Like most things start with the easy and work you way up, you will be surprised at what you can make.</div>
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You can make throw pillows for your couch and curtains for your windows and give your family room a new look. </div>
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Repair rips, tears and holes in clothing the give them a longer life. Take up a pair of jeans or pants that are too long.</div>
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Give old sheets and towels a new life by making bath mats, dish towels, table cloths, napkins, place mats, aprons and even a skirt, top or Pj's. Toys, baby blankets, nappies and bibs all make great gifts.</div>
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You can re-purpose things you already have, visit the second hand store or buy new. Sewing can be as expensive or inexpensive as your budget allows.</div>
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Sewing is definitely a skill every one should have, even if its just to sew on a button or fix a rip in a skirt.</div>
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<a href="http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/2014/08/the-homemaking-party.html">Homemaking Party</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rosilindjukic.com/2014/08/5-reasons-google-plus.html">R & R Wednesday # 67</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2014/08/the-homeacre-hop-85.html">Homeacre Hop # 85</a><br />
<a href="http://www.backyardfarmingconnection.com/2014/08/the-backyard-farming-connection-hop-94.html">Backyard Farming Connection #94 and # 95</a><br />
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Still using lemons in this cloud like, melt in your mouth sweet but also sour lemon pudding. There are lots of pudding recipes out there and i have tried a few. This one is very easy, you can cook it in a large dish or in individual ramekins.</div>
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3 Eggs separated<br />
1/4 cup Sugar<br />
2 Tbl Plain Flour<br />
11/2 tsp dry Lemon Zest or zest of two lemons<br />
1/4 cup Lemon juice<br />
1 cup Milk<br />
1/4 tsp Salt<br />
Icing Sugar to dust<br />
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Lightly butter or spray your dish and place in a baking pan with water to half way up your dish.<br />
Heat oven to 175 Celsius or 350 Fahrenheit.<br />
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Whisk egg yolks and sugar until light, add flour, lemon zest, juice and milk. Whisk to combine.<br />
Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gently fold whites into lemon mix.<br />
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Cook for about 25 minutes, keep an eye on it, if it starts to get too brown then turn it down or take it out.<br />
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I make mine in the slow cooker, its supper easy, pretty much add and forget. The smell of vanilla drifting through the house as the pudding bubbles away in the crock pot makes my mouth water.</div>
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1/2 cup short grain Rice</div>
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Add all to your crock pot and cook on low for 4 or 5 hours and then on high for 1 hour. stirring a few times during cooking. </div>
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This one had a few frozen raspberries on top but you could use any fruit you like or even a bit of jam.</div>
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If you have a different recipe id love to give it a try.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">I made it on Thursday and added 1/2 cup sultanas and cut out the sugar. It was very nice, i will make with sultanas again. You could also use raisins or currents as well.</span><br />
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We have had next to no rain this year, until that is when it started to pour down last Saturday afternoon and continued right through until early this morning. It is still grey and cloudy but the sun peeks through every now and then to say hello and the rain is starting to lighten up.<br />
While it has stopped for the minute i thought i'd have a walk around my yard.<br />
Most of my orchid looks like this with their bare winter arms.<br />
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However i also see signs of spring with the blossom taking a chance on some of my fruit trees.<br />
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Our water tank is full again, as you can see from the over flow barrel. The wire is so birds can drink and not drown in it, as was the case before we added the wire.</div>
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My chooks have been doing a great job up in the vegetable garden, digging it through and eating up anything that was leftover in the beds. It still needs digging through before we redo the beds for planting.<br />
I have been asked before why we used white netting over black, the reason is with the white netting the birds can easily see and don't get tangled in it. The black is a lot harder for them to see. We have a lot of birds here i probably see at least 10 different species a day, even more of the ones i can hear and not see.<br />
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As you can see my lemon tree still has a few fruit on it. Lemon Pudding any one?<br />
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The orange tree down in the chook yard has some fruit on it. This morning the Magpies were steeling food from the chook yard, its a mama and her two babies and they are defiantly not scared when you approach them [no photos as it was raining].<br />
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It is starting to rain again and i can see from my window that the Rosella's are eating the blossom from one of the plum trees and picking through the grass. The Bower birds are in the loquat tree making a racket and i see small fruit starting to form.<br />
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The grass has started to turn from brown to green. Even tho it is cold outside it feels like spring is on its way or maybe it's just because i see so many trees with flowers.<br />
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Soon all these seedling trays will be full again, oh Spring the time of everything new and fresh.</div>
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Linked here<br />
<a href="http://www.backyardfarmingconnection.com/2014/08/garden-update_15.html?showComment=1408421264345">Backyard Farming Connection</a><br />
<a href="http://www.alifeinbalance.net/motivation-monday-linky-party-104/">Motivation Monday # 104</a><br />
<a href="http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/the-art-of-home-making-mondays-please_18.html">Homemaking Monday # 14</a><br />
<a href="http://beingfrugalbychoice.com/2014/08/homemade-mondays-week-94.html">Momemade Monday # 94</a><br />
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<br />Nicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-70800258014712683882014-08-18T10:01:00.000+10:002014-08-19T12:56:22.552+10:00Lemon Meringue Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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This is my all time favourite lemon recipe. It was also the first lemon recipe i ever made and that's going back over 25 years. </div>
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The difference between my pie recipe and others is i use a biscuit base instead of a short crust pastry base.</div>
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I use Arnotts Marie biscuits and crush them up in my big bench top blender, i usually do two or three packets at a time to fill my jar.</div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Lemon Meringue Pie</span><br />
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Biscuit Crumbs [enough to line your chosen dish or plate]<br />
Butter melted<br />
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Condensed Milk [can or homemade]<br />
3 Egg Yolks<br />
1/2 cup Lemon Juice<br />
1/2 tsp Vanilla<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Meringue Top</span><br />
3 Egg Whites<br />
1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar<br />
1/8 tsp Salt<br />
2/3 cup Sugar<br />
1 tsp dry Lemon Zest [or zest of 1 lemon]<br />
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Combine the butter with the biscuit crumbs, the amount of butter will depend on the amount of crumbs. Start with a little and add more if you need it. The base should be moist so it can be pressed onto the dish at the bottom and sides. Place in the fridge while you make the filling.<br />
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Using a wooden spoon mix the milk and juice, add the egg yolks and mix until combined.<br />
Pour into the base and put back in the fridge.<br />
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Beat whites, salt and cream of tartar until soft peeks . Beat in vanilla and sugar a little at a time until stiff peeks form.<br />
Gently place spoonfuls on top of filling until pie is covered. No need to smooth as its best to leave it rough.<br />
Sprinkle lemon zest on top.<br />
Cook 160 Celsius or 320 Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.<br />
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I like to make this the day before i need it, as it tastes better the second day. Afternoon tea or a dessert with coffee or a cup of tea, share it or don't its up to you <span style="color: #e06666;">:o)</span></div>
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How do you make your pie ? Do you use a short crust pastry, a puff pastry or a biscuit base.</div>
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If you have not made this before and love lemon or lime then please give it a try and let me know how it turned out.<br />
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Linked here <a href="http://mommyondemand.com/happiness-homemade-link-party-33/">Happiness is Homemade # 33</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/2014/08/17/simple-saturdays-blog-hop-36/">Simple Saturdays # 36</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/2014/08/15/farm-blog-hop-22/">From the Farm Hop</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.natashainoz.com/2014/08/welcome-to-100th-say-gday-saturday.html">Say G'day Saturday # 100</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/08/homestead-barn-hop-172.html">Homestead Barn Hop # 172</a></div>
Nicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-78697311406698233472014-08-14T11:56:00.000+10:002014-08-29T16:15:29.405+10:00Roast Pumpkin Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We have had a couple of cold days so i thought i would make some pumpkin soup. </div>
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This is not my usual pumpkin soup recipe. I dried all my garlic a couple of months ago therefore i didn't have any fresh to roast so thought id try a different recipe, and i have to say i like it a whole lot better than my old <a href="http://nicolestudio.blogspot.com.au/2010/06/seasons-soup.html">Pumpkin Soup</a> recipe.</div>
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I like to use Jap or butternut pumpkin, you can use a 2kg to 3kg pumpkin anything bigger you will need to double your spice mix.<br />
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2kg Pumpkin<br />
2 large Potatoes<br />
2 Carrots<br />
1 Onion<br />
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Peel and roast all of the above leave the onion whole and chop up the other veg, drizzle a little olive oil. Cut your potatoes smaller as they take the longest to cook. Roast about 40 mins to an hour 180 Celsius or 360 Fahrenheit. I do mine a little longer because i like it when the pumpkin starts to get black bits around the edges = more flavour.<br />
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1/2 tsp Cumin<br />
1/2 tsp Nutmeg<br />
1 tsp Ginger<br />
Salt and Pepper<br />
4 to 6 cups Vegetable Stock<br />
Greek Yoghurt<br />
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To a bench top blender add vegetables and stock a little at a time until well blended and smooth.<br />
Pour into a large stock pot and add the spices. Depending on how thick you like your soup you can add more stock or water. I like a thicker soup so it sticks to your bread.<br />
Cook on low for about 15 to 20 minutes.<br />
Serve with a dollop of greek yoghurt or sour cream.<br />
Of course you will also be wanting some <a href="http://nicolestudio.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/bread.html">Crusty Bread</a> to accompany your delicious soup.<br />
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Freezes great, if you use those reseal bags they can be frozen flat and it is heaps quicker to defrost and saves on freezer space.<br />
When reheating from frozen you may want to add a little water.<br />
You can bake the vegetables up to 3 days before you make the soup.<br />
A roast dinner on Sunday add in your extra vegetables and soup on Monday or Tuesday, too easy.<br />
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Linked here <a href="http://www.alifeinbalance.net/motivation-monday-linky-party-103/">Motivation Monday # 103</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.rosilindjukic.com/2014/08/a-little-r-r-wednesday-linky-party-65.html">R&R Wednesday # 65</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/2014/08/the-homemaking-party-new-writing.html">Homemaking Party</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.alifeinbalance.net/fabulously-frugal-thursday-linky-party-80/?utm_source=Fabulously%20Frugal%20Thursday&utm_campaign=331d40c8d6-Frugal_8_13_145_20_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb882dab61-331d40c8d6-106398885">Fabulously Frugal Thursday # 80</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.natashainoz.com/2014/08/welcome-to-100th-say-gday-saturday.html#more">Say G'day Saturday # 100</a><br />
and here <a href="http://timbercreekfarmer.com/diy/from-the-farm-blog-hop-august-15/">From the Farm Hop</a><br />
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Nicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-9163154723675693932014-08-12T14:28:00.001+10:002014-08-16T10:49:40.202+10:00Tribest Personal Blender<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
For christmas last year Mr GoingGreen gave me a <a href="http://raw-pleasure.com.au/rawshop/category/23-blenders">Tribest</a> Personal Blender. I researched personal blenders and this one was the best in function, workmanship, attachments, spare parts and price. </div>
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Everything you can see in the below picture can be replace separately. All plastic parts are BPA free. </div>
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It also comes with a manual and 40 recipes.</div>
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The large cup holds 425ml and the small cup holds 250ml, there is also an extra large cup at 550ml {not in this set}.</div>
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The base unit is 17cm high, weighs just under a 1kg with a 200 watt motor. It is not quite as loud as a normal large bench blender. The little rubber feet can also be replaced if you happen to loose one.<br />
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These are the two blade options, the two wing blade is for grinding nuts, small dried items like ginger, peel, garlic and also herbs. The four wing blade is for shakes, smoothies, fruits and vegetables. It can also crush ice. The rubber O ring can also be replaced.<br />
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The three mason jars come in 300ml, 175ml and 75ml. They each come with a lid and band and 1 plastic fridge lid.<br />
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The mason drinking jar comes with a lid and a commuter lid. Also pictured is the mason jar attachment so you can put the jars or the drinking jar on the base. It also fits on IXL jam jars so they can also be used on the base.<br />
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This is the 75ml mason jelly jar with the jar attachment. Below is the mason drinking jar with the attachment.<br />
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I use my <a href="http://raw-pleasure.com.au/rawshop/product/883-tribest-pb-350-personal-blender-with-mason-jars-bpa-free">Tribest</a> pretty much everyday. Unlike a bench blender where i have to rinse the jug when i need to blend something else, with this little beauty i can just change cup/jars. Wash up is just as easy, give everything a rinse and your good to go.</div>
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If you want to add a health drink to your morning breakfast then this is the way to go, the convenient size means you can take it to work, fill your cup with everything before you go or even the night before and place in the fridge at work, then blend away at lunch time. It would also be excellent if your going travelling in a car, camper van or even on a cruise just think of the possibilities. </div>
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Here is the link for the company <a href="http://www.tribest.com/">Tribest</a> and this is where i purchased my <a href="http://raw-pleasure.com.au/rawshop/product/883-tribest-pb-350-personal-blender-with-mason-jars-bpa-free">Tribest</a> here in Australia.<br />
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Linked here <a href="http://beingfrugalbychoice.com/2014/08/homemade-mondays-week-93.html">Homemade Monday #93</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/2014/08/09/simple-saturdays-blog-hop-35/">Simple Saturdays #35</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/2014/08/08/farm-blog-hop-21/">From the Farm</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/08/homestead-barn-hop-171.html">Homestead Barn Hop #171</a><br />
and here <a href="http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/the-art-of-home-making-mondays-please_11.html">Homemaking Monday #13</a><br />
<br />Nicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-90501292802500197782014-08-09T09:17:00.000+10:002014-08-09T10:28:01.103+10:00Natural PectinPart 1<br />
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I dont buy commercial pectin that is used in jams and jellies. Instead i use lemon seeds.<br />
All citrus seeds are rich in pectin and will thicken any flavour of fruit preserves.<br />
As you may have noticed i use a lot of lemons, they have so much to offer. Juice, peel, pith, flesh and seeds, they can be used in a large variety of sweet and savoury foods.<br />
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The seeds can be stored in the freezer for when you need to thicken up your curd, butters or jams. Store them in a small container and just grab as many as needed.<br />
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To use the seeds i put them in a small bag that i made out of a piece if net curtain with a draw string and place in your pot or bowl of simmering fruit.<br />
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You can also put them into a small piece of cheese cloth and tie with string. I dont like cheesecloth i think it is over rated and way too expensive. A cheep net curtain from a second hand store is a much better option.<br />
When the fruit is done squeeze the bag over the pot, then you can empty and wash for the next use.<br />
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If you really want to see pectin at work put several in a small dish with a little water and leave over night, the next day the seeds will have a gel around them. You can use them like this, just drain off the extra water and place in a bag or cloth.<br />
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You can also make it from apples and other fruits. The white pith on any under ripe citrus fruit like yellow grapefruit it very high in pectin.<br />
I have not tried making pectin with the pith or any other fruits so when i do ill right up the recipe to share.<br />
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Linked here <a href="http://www.alifeinbalance.net/fabulously-frugal-thursday-linky-party-79/?utm_source=Fabulously%20Frugal%20Thursday&utm_campaign=21dac29893-Frugal_8_6_145_20_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb882dab61-21dac29893-106398885">Fabulously Frugal Thursday # 79</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.natashainoz.com/2014/08/say-gday-saturday-linky-party-99.html">Say G'day Saturday #99</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/2014/08/the-homemaking-party-reading-challenges.html">Homemaking party</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.rosilindjukic.com/2014/08/a-little-r-r-wednesday-linky-party-64.html">R&R Wednesday # 64</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/2014/08/08/farm-blog-hop-21/">From the Farm Blog Hop</a><br />
and here <a href="http://ourheritageofhealth.com/old-fashioned-friday-80/">Old Fashioned Friday # 80</a><br />
and here <a href="http://deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/farmgirl-friday-blog-hop-167-and.html">Farmgirl Friday # 167</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.mamasblogcentral.com/2014/08/07/fabulous-finds-linky-party-18/">Fabulous Finds #18</a><br />
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These are soft melt in your mouth cookies and very hard to stop at just one. Nice with a hot cup of tea or a cold glass of milk.</div>
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225g Butter<br />
50g Icing Sugar<br />
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3 tsp dry Lemon Peel or zest of 4 lemons<br />
225g Plain Flour<br />
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Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, and peel until light and fluffy. Sift the flour and cornflour into the butter mix.<br />
Roll into small balls and lightly press with a fork.<br />
You can also pipe these onto the tray, but i find it a pain and too much clean up after.<br />
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Why so many, you might ask well i do love anything lemon but as there is so much juice, peel and seeds when you process the lemons then you also need recipes to use them up.</div>
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If you make these you will not be disappointed, the flavour is delicate yet tart. </div>
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Linked here <a href="http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/08/homestead-barn-hop-170.html">Homestead Barn Hop #170</a></div>
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and here <a href="http://beingfrugalbychoice.com/2014/08/homemade-mondays-week-92.html">Homemade Monday # 92</a></div>
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and here <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/2014/08/03/simple-saturdays-blog-hop-34/">Simple Saturdays # 34</a></div>
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and here <a href="http://mymaplehillfarm.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/the-maple-hill-hop-42.html">Maple Hill Hop # 42</a></div>
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and here <a href="http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/tuesdays-with-twist-70.html">Tuesdays With A Twist #70</a></div>
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and here <a href="http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/the-art-of-home-making-mondays-please.html">Home-Making Monday # 12</a></div>
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and here <a href="http://www.ducksnarow.com/2014/08/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop-85.html">Wonderful Wednesday # 85</a></div>
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and here <a href="http://www.backyardfarmingconnection.com/2014/08/the-backyard-farming-connection-hop-92.html">Backyard Farming Connection # 92</a></div>
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and here <a href="http://homesteadbloggersnetwork.com/tasty-tuesday-linkup-85/">Tasty Tuesday # 85</a></div>
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I think that the jam and peanut butter jars are multiplying when the door is closed and why are there more lids than jars.</div>
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I started out with an off cut piece of ply. This was left over from my <a href="http://nicolestudio.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/house-tour.html">wood box</a> that Mr GoingGreen made.<br />
Measured the hight of the jam jars and how long i wanted the shelf. I used the jigsaw to cut the top and both legs. Gave them a quick sand and glued and nailed them together.<br />
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I decided to add a piece at the back to make sure the legs don't move about over time, also a piece from the off cuts bucket. The shelf only took 30 mins at most to make.<br />
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Here it is finished with all my jars stacked on top.<br />
I have made these before for my pantry, they are very easy to make and they extend your pantry space. They are great for packets or small jars, especially if your pantry is deep.<br />
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It feels good to get things organised and tidy.<br />
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There were a number of things that did not make it back into the cupboard and even after i took this photo a couple more items were removed.<br />
The blue and brown ice cream containers hold all the jar lids. Being able to grab it out makes it easier when i need to find the right lid.<br />
All the tuppaware bases are sorted by size and so are the lids, they are stored in a large container so again easy to pull out to find the right lid and also easy when putting them away.<br />
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and here <a href="http://www.alifeinbalance.net/fabulously-frugal-thursday-linky-party-78/">Fabulously Frugal Thursday #78</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2014/07/the-homeacre-hop-81.html">The Home Acre Hop #81</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.ourlifeonabudget.com/2014/07/wyww-11-and-features.html">What you wish Wednesday</a>Nicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-7142540747125282322014-07-31T12:10:00.002+10:002014-07-31T13:04:23.310+10:00Lemon Curd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sunshine in a jar, not too sour and not too sweet. We will be using up some of the lemon juice and freshly dried lemon peel. </div>
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All the naked lemons from yesterdays <a href="http://nicolestudio.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/sunny-lemons.html">Sunny Lemons</a> post are squeezed. </div>
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Using an old glass juicer makes the job very pleasant and brings to mind memories of when i was a child helping my Nanna in the kitchen. </div>
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Mmmm seeds your wondering what could they be for, well i dont use commercial pectin to thicken my curd i use the lemon seeds as it already has pectin in the seed. </div>
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3 Eggs<br />
1/2 cup Sugar<br />
3/4 cup Lemon Juice<br />
1 teas Lemon Zest dry [if fresh, zest of one lemon]<br />
150g unsalted Butter<br />
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Simmer about 1 inch of water in a small pot. Whisk eggs and sugar in a heat proof bowl and place over your pot. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. I use a small 1L Pyrex bowl.<br />
Stir in the juice, zest and butter. Add about 10 or so seeds to a small bag or piece of cheese cloth and add to your bowl, see picture above.<br />
Make sure your heat is low or it will cook the egg whites. Occasionally stir and cook until it thickens or coats the back of your spoon. It may take a little while but it is well worth it.<br />
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While your curd is cooking, boil your jars in a big pot of water for about 10 mins. Turn off the pot and leave them there until your ready to use them. You can put a tea towel in the bottom of the pot so the glass is cushioned if you dont have a jar rack.<br />
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When your curd is thickened remove the jars from the pot and drain off any water.<br />
Ladle the curd into your hot jars, i let mine cool before adding the plastic fridge lids.<br />
It will keep for about 3 weeks in the fridge or you can also freeze them.<br />
This makes a really nice lemon tart filling.<br />
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This recipe is pretty similar to the <a href="http://nicolestudio.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/passionfruit-curd.html">Passionfruit Curd</a> i make.</div>
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and here <a href="http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/2014/07/the-homemaking-party-stillness-of.html">Homemaking Party</a><br />
and here <a href="http://beingfrugalbychoice.com/2014/07/homemade-mondays-week-91.html">Homemade Monday #91</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/2014/07/25/farm-blog-hop-19/">From the Farm Blog Hop</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/07/homestead-barn-hop-169.html">Homestead Barn Hop #169</a><br />
and here <a href="http://mymaplehillfarm.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-maple-hill-hop-41.html">Maple Hill Hop #41</a><br />
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<br />Nicole and Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26903703.post-65145596018182017432014-07-30T10:15:00.001+10:002014-08-28T15:57:12.353+10:00Sunny Lemons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Today is all about Sunny Lemons, we have a small lemon tree in our vege garden area and it is full of fruit. I love anything lemon especially if its very tart. </div>
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Drying lemon peel and what to do with it.</div>
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First off i scrub the lemons with a small nail brush to remove any dirt. The water in the green tub will be tipped onto the garden when im finished instead of going down the drain.<br />
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I use a sharp knife to peel the skin off the lemon, you don't want too much of the pith [the white]. As you can see above most of the pith still remains on the lemon.<br />
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If the slices are too long cut or tear them so they sit flat-ish on the dehydrator tray. I ended up with 5 trays of peel from 16 lemons. When using your dehydrator you use the same amount power if you do 1 tray or 10 trays so if you can, fill up the other trays with other items.<br />
This day i added one tray of parsley, one of pac choy and one of bread so all 10 trays are full. Those trays will go on top as they will finish drying quicker than the peel.<br />
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As you can see above, i also did two trays of orange peel as well.<br />
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Six hours at 55 degrease Celsius and this is the result, crispy hard peel. </div>
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The peel was then put through my <a href="http://raw-pleasure.com.au/rawshop/product/883-tribest-pb-350-personal-blender-with-mason-jars-bpa-free">Tribest Personal Blender</a> [i will do a review on this another day].</div>
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What do you do with all this peel you may ask, well it can be used in biscuits, slices, cakes, pies, ice cream just about anything you might like a lemon flavour to. </div>
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Now i have 16 lemons that need to be juiced, some of the juice will go in recipes and the rest will be put in the freezer for future use.</div>
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Stay tuned for lots of lemon recipes.<br />
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Linked here <a href="http://beingfrugalbychoice.com/2014/07/homemade-mondays-week-91.html">Homemade Monday #91</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/2014/07/25/farm-blog-hop-19/">Farm Blog Hop </a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/07/homestead-barn-hop-169.html">Homestead Barn Hop #169</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.ducksnarow.com/2014/07/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop84.html">Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #84</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/2014/07/the-homemaking-party.html">Homemaking Party</a><br />
and here <a href="http://mymaplehillfarm.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-maple-hill-hop-41.html">Maple Hill Hop #41</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.backyardfarmingconnection.com/2014/07/the-backyard-farming-connection-hop-91.html">Backyard Farming Connection Hop #91</a><br />
and here <a href="http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/tuesdays-with-twist-69-is-live.html">Tuesdays With A Twist #69</a><br />
and here <a href="http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-art-of-home-making-mondays-please_28.html">Home- Making Mondays #11</a><br />
and here <a href="http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/2014/07/the-homemaking-party-stillness-of.html">Homemaking Party</a></div>
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