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I was talking to a good friend today, her and her family and her sister's family are going to Disneyland for Christmas. She said today they arrive on 22nd Dec. and her and her sis have to go out and get all the kid's presents from Santa that day! Since she has never been to the US she has no...

Today is probably the most important day in Australian horse racing (for us non racing types anyway) Its a big horse race held (obviously) in melbourne and people all stop to watch it this afternoon when its run. Lots of places have lunches and sweeps and there is a huge increase in gambling!! I...

This is a really quick and easy finger food a friend makes. Simply stuff some small mushrooms with a mixture of crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, cracked pepper and finely chopped basil leaves. Place in a moderate oven for about 5-7 minutes then serve hot. They are very tasty, I served them...

My oldest daughter (nearly 15) has a food tech. assignment which she has to plan 4 savoury and 4 sweet finger food recipes for a group which includes a person with nut allergies, a muslim and a person who is lactose intolerant (they are allowed trace amounts) all 3 must be able to eat all the...

I realise that since most of you are sweltering its not really the right time to post this but apparantly it can be served cold as well. 1kg zucchini sliced 2 cloves garlic 1 brown onion 500ml chicken stock 1/2 bunch fresh basil 1/2 cup cream 125g parmesan cheese Saute onion and garlic until...

Hi all, I have just come on quickly to say I had a baby boy 3 weeks ago (20th May- 2 weeks early) His name is Riley and he weighed 8lb 3 oz so I was glad he was early!! My foot is getting better but I still have a big boot to stop it moving and I can't drive until the end of June. Other than...

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the kindness, care and respect shown to everyone who comes here. This is my first forum and inspired by my positive experience I joined an Australian pregnancy/motherhood forum. Well!!! My goodness, I have never seen such foul mouthed replies and...

i need help i need a low fat buttercake recipe for my mum does anyone know one

I have just got home from 2 days in hospital with what they thought were gall stones but is actually just a lot of "sludge" in my gall bladder. The doctor has put me on anti biotics and kept me off food and drink for 2 days. Now I am allowed broth and jelly then onto a low fat diet. Does anyone...

I have often bought this at fetes and really love it.A friend has a very fruitful lemon tree so i would like to be able to make lemon butter myself if anyone has a simple recipe.

Found this in a new slice cookbook I bought, I am going to try it during the holidays it looks good. Fruity White Chocolate bars 90g slivered almonds 210g Brazil nuts coarsly chopped 135g dessicated coconut 150g chopped dried apricots 150g currants 35g Plain flour 250g white choc bits melted...

Today when I was cooking I got an egg out of the fridge and when I cracked it, it was frozen solid (my fridge is a bit dodgy!) Can I let the rest of the carton defrost and still use them or should I throw them out?

Last night I made a lamb hot pot recipe of mum's in the slowcooker and it turned out fantastically! I just cut the excess fat off some lamb grillers then floured them and layered them in the slowcooker with onion slices and some garlic and salt. Then I put 2 cups of water, some chicken stock...

Not quite as good as the authentic scottish version but easy and tasty. My mum used to make them so they have fond memories for me. 250g butter 1 cup icing sugar 2 1/2 cups plain flour Method Soften butter mix all ingredients to form a dough then knead lightly. Roll into 2 rolls, wrap in...

This is a favourite with my family and at work, one of the mothers from school gave me the recipe years ago, she used to make them for a local coffee shop. 2 cups SR flour 1cup plain flour 1/2 tsp bi carb soda 3/4cup castor sugar 90g melted butter 1 1/3 cup milk 1 egg 1/3 cup white choc buds...

This forum has opened my eyes to the joys of having a Crock Pot (Slow cooker) My mum had one when I was a child but they have all of a sudden made a comeback and I thought it would be perfect for me since I work full time. Tonight I went and did a paid market research thing and got $80 so...

Spinach Dip (A party favourite) 1pkt frozen spinach ( defrosted and drained) 1pkt spring vegetable soup mix (dry) 300ml sour cream 1 cup mayonaise 2 finely chopped shallots/spring onions 1 large cob loaf of bread. Method Cut a hole in the top and hollow out middle of cob loaf (save to dip with...

Hi, i discovered this site when i was looking under cooking forums in google and was really interested. I hope its Ok to be a non northern hemisphere member!!! Looking forward to finding some interesting recipes from other countries and perhaps sharing some from here too.:chef: