Sandringham, Auckland

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

1766 days ago

Recipe: Fried Garlic Prawns with Mayo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Prawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.

Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are … View more
Prawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.

Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are larger. There are both freshwater and marine varieties. Most prawns are imported frozen into NZ although there is growing local supply. So when you see “fresh” prawns they have generally been defrosted. Fresh prawns in many cases appear green or grey and it is only when cooked, that the colour changes to what we recognise as “pink” prawns. If you buy prawns or scrimps that are pink, this means that they have been cooked.

Then, there are a series of questions to ask:
• Do you cook them in their shells or peel before cooking?
• Do you remove the head and just cook the tail?
• Do you remove the vein (intestinal tract) or black line that runs down the back?

You can use prawns for the same recipe whether they are peeled or deveined. Many people believe that cooking prawns with the shell will enhance the flavour of the broth and result in more succulent prawn meat. The downside is that they are a bit messier to eat. To peel the prawns, you just need to wriggle them a little and ease off the shell, piece by piece.

There is no big deal about cooking prawns with the head on – it is more a cultural thing about people not wanting to see the eyes! The head pulls off easily if you twist it. The tip of the tail can be removed in the same way.
The prawn is de-veined or has the intestinal tract removed as many consider it the prawn more attractive without the black line. It also removes the prawn's stomach waste so that you do not need to eat it! See below for the method.

Like all seafood, prawns should be eaten as soon as possible and not left in the refrigerator for days. If they smell off when you come to cook them, your only choice is to throw them out!

Fried in garlic and paired with home-made mayo showcases these crustaceans at their best.

Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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1766 days ago

DVDs to go

Christina-lee from Sandringham

1 DVD > Sisterhood of the travelling pants - $3
7 DVDs > Complete collection of the original Sabrina the teenage witch Series - $30 lot
4 DVDs > Complete season's 1-4 The Vampire Diaries $35

All DVDs in good, clean and working order;
So too are majority of the cases with exception to… View more
1 DVD > Sisterhood of the travelling pants - $3
7 DVDs > Complete collection of the original Sabrina the teenage witch Series - $30 lot
4 DVDs > Complete season's 1-4 The Vampire Diaries $35

All DVDs in good, clean and working order;
So too are majority of the cases with exception to one or two which have minor wear and tear.

Negotiable

1766 days ago

Boys P. J. s

Christina-lee from Sandringham

Size 10, Boys, Game over pajamas.
Never worn - although I have washed these a couple of times in attempt to gift them.

Price: $10

1766 days ago

ZUMBA Fitness Exhilarate

Christina-lee from Sandringham

NEW condition (apart from wear around the encasing box sleeve from moving/storage)

Contents contain:
- 7 work out DVDs
- Toning sticks
- Programme guide

DVDs unused and scratch free, Toning sticks still wrapped in their original wrapping too

Price: $30

1766 days ago

Beautify your workspaces

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View more
Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1766 days ago

World's Most Punctual Airlines?

Relianz Group Ltd

Cirium has released the review on airlines’ on-time performance and ranked world’s most punctual airlines based on data collected throughout 2019. Last year’s champion Delta Air takes the 3rd place while Russian airline Aeroflot tops the list.

1. Aeroflot (Russia) 86.68%
2. All Nippon … View more
Cirium has released the review on airlines’ on-time performance and ranked world’s most punctual airlines based on data collected throughout 2019. Last year’s champion Delta Air takes the 3rd place while Russian airline Aeroflot tops the list.

1. Aeroflot (Russia) 86.68%
2. All Nippon Airways (Japan) 86.26%
3. Delta Air Lines 85.69%
4. Azul Airlines (Brazil) 83.53%
5. Japan Airlines (JAL) 82.82%
6. Alitalia (Italy) 81.87%
7. Air France (France) 81.15%
8. Emirates (UAE) 81.02%
9. Korean Air (South Korea) 80.30%
10. Scandinavian Airlines (Sweden) 79.90%

Have you flown any of the airlines above? What is your criteria for a good airline?

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1767 days ago

🚨6 WEEK CHALLENGE 🚨

Mike from Anytime Fitness Mt Albert

🚨6 WEEK CHALLENGE 🚨

Only a snippet of what’s to come!

▪️Varied workouts that can be adjusted to any fitness level! Don’t be scared of the numbers. Everything can be scaled!!!

▪️Lets take you out of your comfort zone while performing safe movements with 2 trainers at … View more
🚨6 WEEK CHALLENGE 🚨

Only a snippet of what’s to come!

▪️Varied workouts that can be adjusted to any fitness level! Don’t be scared of the numbers. Everything can be scaled!!!

▪️Lets take you out of your comfort zone while performing safe movements with 2 trainers at each group session!

Testing your body is what will create change

💥Sign up with Brad today in office
or by emailing: mtalbert@anytimefitness.co.nz

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1777 days ago

Marley stormwater dn150 pipe

Aimee from Hillsborough

I have 3x 6metre lengths of marley stormwater pipe left over from redoing driveway. Retail for over $400 each. Can sell separately or together. $400 for all 3

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1767 days ago

Learn to Sail - Pt Chev Sailing Club

Bruce from Mount Albert

Still some places left for term 1 learn to sail classes.
sites.google.com...

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1767 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
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1767 days ago

GARAGE SALE- Sunday 19th January. 39 Lloyd Ave, MT ALBERT.

Trudie from Mount Albert

Moving house and downsizing!
Furniture, leather couch, high chair, kitchenware, bulbs, garden shed items, clothes (adult and children)...... books books books. Starts at 10am not before!

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1767 days ago

FREE PIANO

Leanne from Westmere

We have a piano we'd like to give away. It's a lovely old stand-up in good order (will need a tune). The catch is we need it collected by Sunday the 19th! Please call 021 480 698 for more info.

Free

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1767 days ago

What do you think of new Jump, Beam and Neuron e-scooters?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Shared e-scooters have taken over footpaths again after the launch of three more brands - Beam, Neuron and Jump in - Auckland. But not all of them are created equal. Stuff compared the rent-to-ride e-scooters across five categories. Have you tried the new e-scooters yet? What do you … View moreHi neighbours, Shared e-scooters have taken over footpaths again after the launch of three more brands - Beam, Neuron and Jump in - Auckland. But not all of them are created equal. Stuff compared the rent-to-ride e-scooters across five categories. Have you tried the new e-scooters yet? What do you think of them?

1770 days ago
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