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What's your fave cake? Mine is pear and rum cake. I am a huge fan of lemon anything, but have yet to find a lemon cake recipe that is moist enough and doesn't over-colour when baked.. one of my life's missions (I lead a sorry little existence hehe)
Here's my recipe for Pear … View moreWhat's your fave cake? Mine is pear and rum cake. I am a huge fan of lemon anything, but have yet to find a lemon cake recipe that is moist enough and doesn't over-colour when baked.. one of my life's missions (I lead a sorry little existence hehe)
Here's my recipe for Pear & Rum cake:
1&1/2c sultanas
1c water
3c peeled and diced pears
1/2c marsala or rum (I’ve only ever used rum or masala – rum you can taste in the cake, marsala not so much)
1&1/2t baking soda
190g butter
1c and 3T sugar
2 large free range eggs
1t vanilla essence
2&1/2c plain white flour
1T baking powder
1t cinnamon
1t ginger
1t mixed spice
1t ground cloves
Bring the sultanas and water to a simmer, let them bubble away for 5 mins. Add the pears, baking soda and booze then turn off the heat, cover and leave to cool.
Cream the butter and sugar before adding the other ingredients.
Gently combine the wet with the dry and bake in a pre-heated 180 deg oven for approx 45 mins til cooked.
I line my baking tin but don’t think it’s critical, greasing it would be tho!
(No idea what size tin I use sorry, it's just "the pear cake tin"!) ;)
Serve dusted with icing sugar and with soft whipped cream as a dessert. Or cold with just the icing sugar dusting.
I have put pecans on the top of this before baking, that was a fab touch.
I have subbed in apples and they're good too!
This recipe never fails and even people who don't like pears or rum will scoff it happily.
PS If you wanted to share your fave recipe, I know I wouldn't complain - I am *that* person who tears a page out of a magazine with a recipe on it (well, not so much now, I tend to take a photo of it but before I had a cell phone you'd see me carefully watching everyone in the room to see if anyone could tell I was nicking off with the page I wanted) :-D
Many of you know my aversion to forceful door to door sales people. In fact I got into a little hot water last time I talked about this..... However it has just come to my attention that there are sales people offering free carpet shampoos. The whole campaign is geared to getting into a persons … View moreMany of you know my aversion to forceful door to door sales people. In fact I got into a little hot water last time I talked about this..... However it has just come to my attention that there are sales people offering free carpet shampoos. The whole campaign is geared to getting into a persons home environment to sell a vacuum cleaner. You may well ask, Carol I thought you said this was a carpet shampoo! You would be correct as that is what my contact thought. Lo and behold that was not the intent, they did very badly want to sell a $4000 vacuum cleaner... Yes you read that right, a $4000 vacuum!
My contact is savvy but it still took some time to convince the sales person there was not going to be a sale. Our concern is that there are vulnerable people in our community who may well feel pressured into making a purchase they can ill afford or need. So please be aware and let other people know if there are concerns.
Well I went back to Omahu Road dental and although friendly the dentis said she fixed where I couldn't floss in between two teeth (as a result of work she did on the previous/first visit o her). Went home with the dental floss they gave me (as they said maybe it was my floss at home that the … View moreWell I went back to Omahu Road dental and although friendly the dentis said she fixed where I couldn't floss in between two teeth (as a result of work she did on the previous/first visit o her). Went home with the dental floss they gave me (as they said maybe it was my floss at home that the problem), and their floss doesn't work either and I still can't floss ;between those two teeth. So I'm going to try Te whenua and Jan/Feb. Two (including the female dentist there) of the 3 ladies at Omahu Rd dental were consistantly friendly on my visits and even very understanding when I go the time wrong for one of the appointments.
Here is a selection of Aotearoa – New Zealand Māori place names. While it's not extensive, can you spot the name of the town closest to you?
Do you know your Kawatiri from your Kirikiriroa? Take Stuff's quick quiz on Māori place names here.
Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.
These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of … View moreThinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.
These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of experience - you'll leave your Information Session with greater insights into:
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Your local Jennian team would love to meet you - to share our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
Yes that's one of the many things we do at Age Concern in Havelock North. There are so many older (and not so older) people that just don't have the desire or ability to cook main meals any longer. We've partnered with Pure Catering here in the village who provide us with a range of … View moreYes that's one of the many things we do at Age Concern in Havelock North. There are so many older (and not so older) people that just don't have the desire or ability to cook main meals any longer. We've partnered with Pure Catering here in the village who provide us with a range of good old fashioned meals that are freshly frozen. An oxymoron I know but still ... no preservatives and delivered to us weekly.
Please give us a call if you'd like any more info. Deliveries in the Havelock North area once a week. Menu attached.
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.
You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.
To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View moreHi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.
You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.
To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
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Just days to go until the Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show! Come down to McLean Park, Napier.
Friday 15th and Saturday 16th - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 17th - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Over 180 exhibitors showcasing the latest trends and innovations, … View moreJust days to go until the Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show! Come down to McLean Park, Napier.
Friday 15th and Saturday 16th - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 17th - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Over 180 exhibitors showcasing the latest trends and innovations, massive show only specials and prizes up for grabs. It’s the perfect day out to meet fan favourites ‘Cat & Jeremy’ from The Block NZ, join in on the fun with Resene Paint-a-Pot, and relax in the Alfresco food court. The first 500 visitors each day receive a complimentary block of Cadbury Coco Chocolate!
Indoor and outdoor home solutions, home décor, kitchens, bathrooms and everything in-between!
Bought last November, no longer required. Hardly used as my husband found the screen too small and wouldn't wear his glasses.
Factory reset so as new. Has new power adaptor. Has Windows 10 preloaded and ready for use. Will probably need updating after reset.
Comes with user manual.
I'm having a clean out and have a few things for sale.
Aygaz gas heater $100 o.n.o
Large spice rack 60 x 30 cm. 3 shelves 6.5cm x 13.5 high, bottom shelf 10cm x 14.5cm high. Solid Rimu $25
Larger spice rack 68 x 33cm. Shelves 6cm, 7cm, 8cm, 9cm. 3 shelves 14cm high. Bottom shelf 15cm … View moreI'm having a clean out and have a few things for sale.
Aygaz gas heater $100 o.n.o
Large spice rack 60 x 30 cm. 3 shelves 6.5cm x 13.5 high, bottom shelf 10cm x 14.5cm high. Solid Rimu $25
Larger spice rack 68 x 33cm. Shelves 6cm, 7cm, 8cm, 9cm. 3 shelves 14cm high. Bottom shelf 15cm high. Solid Rimu $35.
Both spice racks free standing or wall mountable.
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ADSL2/VDSL2 wireless modem kit. $40 (only used 2 months before we got a free upgrade)
Wire wall mount spice rack $25 o.n.o (never used)
Snap Sights waterproof camera $25 o.n.o (don't know how to use).
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After any old 80's Skateboards and BMX bikes from the 80's and early 90's. BMX Bikes some of which were made at the old Morrison factory up Omahu road. Also any old BMX race part or items , race gear, helmets or memorabilia from this period when they were lots of race tracks in the … View moreAfter any old 80's Skateboards and BMX bikes from the 80's and early 90's. BMX Bikes some of which were made at the old Morrison factory up Omahu road. Also any old BMX race part or items , race gear, helmets or memorabilia from this period when they were lots of race tracks in the Hawkes Bay area.
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