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Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.
More reasons why you should always have a bottle of vinegar on hand.
There are so many different vinegar uses that it is truly one of the most versatile items in your pantry. From cooking to cleaning to personal care, there are endless home uses for vinegar. In fact, there are very few things … View moreMore reasons why you should always have a bottle of vinegar on hand.
There are so many different vinegar uses that it is truly one of the most versatile items in your pantry. From cooking to cleaning to personal care, there are endless home uses for vinegar. In fact, there are very few things you can’t clean with vinegar.
It’s important to note that there are many different types of vinegar and each has its own purpose. Balsamic and red wine vinegar are used mostly for cooking and salad dressing. White vinegar, while edible, is best used for cleaning purposes. Cleaning vinegar is dangerous to ingest and should only be used for that purpose. Apple cider vinegar is one of the most versatile types of vinegar, with just as many culinary uses as cleaning and other purposes.
Here are some genius vinegar uses you might not know about.
Vinegar as All-Purpose Cleaning Spray: Get rid of your chemical cleaning products and use vinegar instead. Mix one-part white vinegar and one part water in an empty spray bottle to clean everything from wood floors to countertops. To make the smell more pleasant, add 10-20 drops of any essential oil. Lemon is a particularly good choice because it helps to cut grease and odours.
Vinegar as Soap Scum Remover: Having trouble scrubbing that tough soap scum off your bathtub or shower doors? Pour some white vinegar or cleaning vinegar on a sponge and wipe. If you still have trouble removing the grime, put a little baking soda on a sponge and add a little more vinegar. It will fizz, making the dirt come up easily.
Vinegar as Clarifying Hair Treatment: If product build-up is making your hair feel oily, skip the clarifying shampoo and DIY your own using, you guessed it, vinegar. Combine one part apple cider vinegar to two parts water in an old shampoo or empty water bottle and shake it up. After shampooing your hair, towel dry and apply the solution evenly from roots to ends. Let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing and conditioning.
Vinegar as Candle Wax Remover: Spilled candle wax is easy to remove with the help of vinegar. Just heat up the wax with a hair dryer and then sop it up with a paper towel. Remove any leftover wax with a paper towel soaked in a solution of half water and half vinegar.
Vinegar as Weed Killer: Stop using chemical weed killers in your garden. Vinegar is better for your family and pets. It’s best to use vinegar that has high acidity, such as Pure 20% Vinegar ($23; amazon.com), to apply to weeded areas. You can also combine a gallon of white vinegar with a cup of salt and a tablespoon of dish soap. Mix well and apply to the area.
Vinegar as Flea Spray for Your Pet: Want to treat Fido or Fluffy’s fleas naturally? After shampooing, apply a mixture using one part water to one part apple cider vinegar on your pet’s coat to create an unpleasant environment for fleas to live.
Vinegar as Carpet Stain Remover: Vinegar can help lift odours and get stains out of carpet. Soak the stain with white vinegar, and then sprinkle on some baking soda until the solution fizzes. Wait a few minutes for the stain to absorb and then vacuum up the powder. If the odour is bothersome, apply a drop or two of essential oil over the vinegar.
Vinegar as Stainless Steel Cleaner: No need to buy anything special to make your fridge shine. Spray undiluted white vinegar on stainless steel or chrome, then buff off with a polishing cloth.
Vinegar as Showerhead Cleaner: If your shower spray isn’t what it used to be, it could be clogged with minerals and gunk. Fill a plastic bag with vinegar and secure it over the showerhead using tape or rubber bands. Wait at least two hours and then run the water for a few minutes through the showerhead before using. You can also remove the showerhead and submerge it in the vinegar instead. Rinse off before reattaching.
Vinegar as Sweater Fluffer: Fluff up wool sweaters by adding a few capfuls of vinegar to the rinse cycle.
Vinegar as Garbage Disposal Deodorizer: To deodorize a garbage disposal, make vinegar ice cubes and feed them down the disposal. After grinding, run cold water through the drain.
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Thanks to everyone who came to meet Robyn Parkinson last week. We all learned lots about how she began the art of spoon carving, the processes undertaken to create her spoons, and what it means to embrace wabi sabi in her artistic practice.
For those who didn't get a chance to come along, … View moreThanks to everyone who came to meet Robyn Parkinson last week. We all learned lots about how she began the art of spoon carving, the processes undertaken to create her spoons, and what it means to embrace wabi sabi in her artistic practice.
For those who didn't get a chance to come along, you still have until April 19 to see the exhibition. Come along to see spoons in a way you never have before – as icons of domesticity, symbols of beauty, and objects of art.
This machine has had little use. No longer needed.
It's in As new condition includes Electro body pads and cable and manual.
Boost circulation and reduce cramps and aches in your legs with the Revitive Medic Circulation Booster. This tool incorporates Clinically Proven Technologies such as … View moreThis machine has had little use. No longer needed.
It's in As new condition includes Electro body pads and cable and manual.
Boost circulation and reduce cramps and aches in your legs with the Revitive Medic Circulation Booster. This tool incorporates Clinically Proven Technologies such as EMS, TENS, and Medic Program to help improve circulation while managing body pain. It also includes electrode body pads which is ideal for soothing different body pains such as joint, muscular, nerve or arthritic pain.
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How come the one for the next week starting the 21/3 has only 11 pages and only 6 of the 11 pages have products on sale. The previous weeks catalogue had 24 pages. Also many of the products are the same as the previous week. Is this something to do with the commission results coming out and are we… View moreHow come the one for the next week starting the 21/3 has only 11 pages and only 6 of the 11 pages have products on sale. The previous weeks catalogue had 24 pages. Also many of the products are the same as the previous week. Is this something to do with the commission results coming out and are we to be ripped off further.
In 1999, World Poetry Day was introduced, with the aim of promoting the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry around the world.
It is an opportunity to appreciate the power of poetry and how it can capture the creative spirit of the human mind.
It’s a Food Fiesta and your next meal is on us! Come down to The Plaza to grab your next bite to eat and Win food vouchers. Spend $15 on food at The Plaza and take your receipt to our Fiesta food truck in the foodcourt for your chance to spin the wheel and Win $15,000 worth of retailer food … View moreIt’s a Food Fiesta and your next meal is on us! Come down to The Plaza to grab your next bite to eat and Win food vouchers. Spend $15 on food at The Plaza and take your receipt to our Fiesta food truck in the foodcourt for your chance to spin the wheel and Win $15,000 worth of retailer food vouchers to give away!
17th March - 30th March.
Redeem daily between 11am-2pm.
Redeem on late nights Thursday 5pm-9pm and Friday 4pm-7pm.
*While stocks last. Excludes Countdown and gift card purchase. Receipts can be comibined. T&Cs apply, view at theplaza.co.nz
I am building a gate to screen off down the side of my house and framing it out of 75 by 50 rough sawn tanalised timber. Thought I had enough but I am 1.8m short. Bunnings only sell be the length but I don't want a 4.8m length as I have no use for the left over timber. If anybody has a … View moreI am building a gate to screen off down the side of my house and framing it out of 75 by 50 rough sawn tanalised timber. Thought I had enough but I am 1.8m short. Bunnings only sell be the length but I don't want a 4.8m length as I have no use for the left over timber. If anybody has a piece at least 1.8m long going spare I am happy to purchase from you. Cheers, Phil
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Today is a perfect time to stop and enjoy the company of your neighbours, friends and family!
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Our House of the Week this week is a secluded sanctuary set in the foot hills of the Tararuas, in Linton. For sale through Gina Collis from Harcourts. This and so much more in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Manawatū to find agents who are … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a secluded sanctuary set in the foot hills of the Tararuas, in Linton. For sale through Gina Collis from Harcourts. This and so much more in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Manawatū to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Manawatū.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Manawatū gets delivered to letterboxes on a Thursday, and also inserted into the Manawatū Standard, delivered to subscribers, and is available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy
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Take a Line for a Walk this Saturday!
From 10am to 12pm this Saturday, come to Feilding Art Centre and help us transform our blank canvases into stunning works of art.
With the help of our fabulous facilitator, Eris, you will be able to select a colour of your choice and draw to your … View moreTake a Line for a Walk this Saturday!
From 10am to 12pm this Saturday, come to Feilding Art Centre and help us transform our blank canvases into stunning works of art.
With the help of our fabulous facilitator, Eris, you will be able to select a colour of your choice and draw to your heart’s content all over our collaborative canvases.
Not an artist? That’s okay. Just bring a friend, pick a colour that makes you smile, and let your line do the walking. All materials are supplied, and all ages welcome.
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