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  1. Sparkly77

    If you need a really good, basic gingerbread man recipe...

    then here it is: Gingerbread Men I don't like gingerbread cookies with fancy 'extras' like orange rind or that sort of thing, and these ones just have the basic ingredients for a delicious cookie. Just some important points: -It's from an Australian site, so you'll need to convert to ounces...
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    Would you say quiche is a 'light' meal or a 'heavy' meal?

    Just curious as to what others think. I tend to think of quiche as somewhat 'heavy' because it consists mainly of eggs, cream, cheese and shortcrust pastry (lots of butter), plus whatever vegetables/meats are used. I tend to serve it with salad, but if we have visitors I make sure there are...
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    How do I delete my Member Photos?

    I would like to start over and upload new photos, but can't see a way of deleting the ones I already have there. I must have used big jpeg files because I don't seem to have much room left for any photos, and want to delete what's there. Thanks!
  4. Sparkly77

    If I have kneaded the bread in the food processor...

    is it possible that I don't even need to knead it on the bench? Today I used my Magimix to knead again (I've done it the last few times, and I use the special plastic dough blade), and instead of kneading it further after 'processing' it for a couple of minutes, I just put it onto a floured...
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    Quick! Help! How do I get *this* off my iron?

    Ok, so I have a situation here at home with my iron. We own a Laurastar steam iron, it cost AUD$1600 approx. and today I got a cloth napkin label stuck to it (so, DH will be so mad if I can't get it off, he's really particular about our 'things' since he paid for it all :sad:). I think it...
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    Bread dough in the food processor?

    I have a large capacity FP, and am interested in using it to mix my bread dough. I make all our bread by hand (been doing it a few months now), and I find that I get sticky hands at the start unless I add lots of flour to my bench. How do I use my food processor to knead the dough? Mine has...
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    Which is the best type of pumpkin for pumpkin pie?

    Sorry if this has been asked before, but I have a limited time here at the office. So can you use any type of pumpkin? I have about a half a jap pumpkin left and was trying to think of ways to use it up, but would only do a pie if I knew it was the best type to use. Thanks
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    What does this mean?

    We have an Elvis DVD, and at the end of "Are you lonesome tonight" in the '68 Comeback special, Elvis and an audience member say "My poor, my poor, my poor"....well that's what it sure sounds like. Is that a common phrase over in America? If so, what does it mean? I'm just curious :smile:
  9. Sparkly77

    Need advice on menu planning

    I'm cooking for 6 of us next week, and am making quiche for the main dish with some sort of salad as a side. The thing is, two of the guys coming (BIL and his best friend), are very active guys who are consequently big eaters (to give you an idea, their hobbies include spear fishing, hiking...
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    What dessert should I make?

    I'm inviting my sister and BIL over for a meal and plan on making a quiche for dinner (salad as a side most likely). I need inspiration for dessert ideas, and would love to hear what you suggest :chef: Thanks in advance :smile:
  11. Sparkly77

    If I change a recipe then share it here....

    do I have to quote the source? I have a banana cake in the oven right now, and instead of 3/4 cup sugar I used about 1/4 cup honey and added 50g of sultanas, plus I used wholewheat flour instead of white. In this instance would I still have to quote the source if I wanted to share it?
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    How long do caffeine withdrawal symptoms last?

    I'm sick with a cold and for the last 48 hours I haven't had a drop of caffeine (ie since the cold struck). Until 48 hours ago I was having around 3 instant coffees and 3 regular cups of tea a day. I have a headache, but now because of my cold I don't know if it is caffeine withdrawal or just...
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    Anyone tried baking paper in fry pans to stop food sticking?

    I try to use as little fat when cooking as possible, but my husband won't let me use the non stick frypan because he saw somewhere about chemicals being released by the teflon. So unless I use it before he gets home and clean it and put it away before he sees it I can't use it for his food...
  14. Sparkly77

    Australian Newby

    Hi everyone! (or rather, G'day mate!) :smile: I'm a 30 year old stay at home mum from Melbourne, Australia and I literally just joined this sight a moment ago, so I haven't even seen any threads....oh, apart from the one which led me here when I did a google search on how to make biscuits...
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