Recent content by Instantkiwi

Confession! I must confess I have never had to save it before and therefore it is all gone......

Storage Thanks - I must confess to that I'll have to make another batch!:mad:

We are allowed to indulge ourselves over Christmas... right??! I have just made some Fudge with condensed milk (No Butter!).. Mix 2 cups sugar (I used brown) with 1 cup water in a large saucpan, and bring to boil. Add one cup sweetened condensed milk and boil on low heat til mix forms a firm...

What is your fav stuffing for chicks and turkeys? My special for Christmas is: 1 orange 1/2 cup couscous 1/2 cup chicken stock (or water) 1/4 chopped walnuts 4 dates, stoned and chopped 1 sml onion peeled and grated (or if you're like me & can't handle the tears), finely chopped 2 tsp grated...

Vege recipes I love that site - highly recommended!:D

Healthy eating I believe everything Geraldine has written and to go one step further why not use a smaller plate. I have cut meat consumption by half (and do not miss the other half!) do not use any animal fats at all (trim it from all meat etc). Fresh veg & fruits are definitely best (grow my...

Figs, sultanas & raisins!!! Raisins are dried red grapes and bigger than sultanas which are the smaller white variety (correct me if I'm wrong) and dried figs is what I meant!!! We do get fresh here though I haven't used them in recipes.

May all time fav Christmas Cake is on my website but here is the next best for a summer Christmas: NZ Ice Cream Christmas Pudding (unbaked!) 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup currants 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup figs, finely chopped 1/2 cup brandy 1 cup red cherries 1 cup green cherries 1/2 cup dried...

Lemon Juice Lemon juice: when in season freeze in ice cube trays should last until the next crop comes around.... :D

Broccoli Leaves nothing to be desired! My deduction.... Cooked as cabbage they are fibrous (full of fibre in fact), with a subtle taste of yuk! Actually rather like an especially strong spinach... and don't add salt! I would not recommend them... however may be ok pureed for making pasta or in...

My broccoli has all leaf and no head due to a warmer climate I suspect. One must be able to eat these - any recipes out there.... treat as cabbage, spinach or what? I hate to waste things...

Perfect Rice - Every time! Hi from Down Under (NZ) .... It all depends how you like your rice - fluffy or indente! Indente (for stir fries) - Boil in salted water for 10 mins only with lid on. Rinse under running water and strain into a microwave proof bowl. When required microwave for 3 mins...