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Lara MFinally...A Wine Glass That Makes Sense
April 30th 2007 12:30
Spoken like a true alcoholic. I received this email entitled, "Finally...A Wine Glass That Makes Sense." Straight and to the point.
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Mulberry Icecream Sauce
April 29th 2007 11:45
Read More The Humble Potato
April 28th 2007 07:25
Potatoes contain folic acid which helps cells grow and also helps to make DNA and protein. It also contains fibre which is good for digestion.
Really Long Link
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Really Long Link
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Fruity Cocktails Better Than You Thought
April 27th 2007 06:40
Well here’s some good news. Or at least, here’s some sketchy research that may to some extent justify your copious drinking and spending habits.
If you’re a swanky cocktail drinker, you’ll be pleased to know that US and Thai researchers have recently decided that fruity cocktails may be high in healthful anti-oxidants. These findings were published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture[ Click here to read more ]
If you’re a swanky cocktail drinker, you’ll be pleased to know that US and Thai researchers have recently decided that fruity cocktails may be high in healthful anti-oxidants. These findings were published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
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Hellish Relish by Sharon Niederman
April 26th 2007 13:03
This is not for the faint hearted. With a subtitle like “Sizzling Salsas and Devilish Dips from the Kitchens of New Mexico” and a cover bearing bright, curled red chillis, it should be obvious that this book is for those who like it hot.
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ANZAC Biscuits
April 25th 2007 09:39
In the spirit of the day, here is a really great recipe for ANZAC cookies.
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1 Cup Rolled Oats
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The Paragon Cafe Katoomba
April 23rd 2007 11:46
Built in 1916 the Paragon Cafe’s décor reflects the art deco charm of a roaring 20s saloon. Dark wood paneling highlighted with carved designs are a luscious setting for chocolatey indulgence.
The Paragon Cafe
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The Paragon Cafe
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Restaurant Maths
April 21st 2007 03:08
This is quite cool, in a nerdy kind of way. Presumably you could substitute many other things for “dining out” but this is the way I received it. Grab a calculator and try it!
DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST[ Click here to read more ]
DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST
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Posted By: Shani - Category: Quirky Food
Sweet Potato Mash
April 19th 2007 12:32
Why not try this interesting, easy and aromatic variation on the favourite classic, mashed potatoes?
Ingredients:
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Ingredients:
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Food Safari
April 18th 2007 12:29
Food Safari explores different kinds of cuisine by taking you on a crash course of some simple classic dishes and the key ingredients that they feature. This happens in the form of rapid fire recipes presented by different chefs filmed in a casual documentary style with fast paced jump cuts. The overall effect can be quite overwhelming but also stresses the simplicity of each dish.
The host Maeve O'Meara holds a fairly sedate role, sourcing the diverse guests but then allowing them to do most of the talking. Nevertheless this affords the viewer a variety of opinions with the comfort a familiar face throughout the episode[ Click here to read more ]
The host Maeve O'Meara holds a fairly sedate role, sourcing the diverse guests but then allowing them to do most of the talking. Nevertheless this affords the viewer a variety of opinions with the comfort a familiar face throughout the episode
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The Art of Tart by Tamasin Day-Lewis
April 17th 2007 06:12
My boyfriend used to say that “real men don’t eat quiche” but he soon swallowed his words. (Metaphorically) The cute and alliterative title pretty much says it all. But there is a lot more to the humble tart than meets the eye! This liberal description applies to ninety tarts of all varieties, from sweet to savoury delights. It is this very variety on which Tamasin Day-Lewis bases the claim that, “tarts [are] the most satisfying of foods to create and eat.”
The style continues as personal and anecdotal. Tamasin Day-Lewis offers advice along the way, as well as vingettes describing where the recipes came from. These may simply be family classics, while some tarts even have interesting historical backgrounds, such as the Doucet Tart which was enjoyed by both Chaucer (of Canterbury Tales fame) and Henry IV’s court[ Click here to read more ]
The style continues as personal and anecdotal. Tamasin Day-Lewis offers advice along the way, as well as vingettes describing where the recipes came from. These may simply be family classics, while some tarts even have interesting historical backgrounds, such as the Doucet Tart which was enjoyed by both Chaucer (of Canterbury Tales fame) and Henry IV’s court
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Borlotti Bean Bruschetta
April 16th 2007 09:27
Government Wants To Add Folic Acid To Bread
April 14th 2007 06:44
Quite a lot of controversy surrounds the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (Run by the government) move towards implementing compulsory folic acid increase in Australian made bread. The Food Standards Australia New Zealand suggests that this addition would greatly reduce the incidence of spina bifida in children as folic acid consumed by pregnant women can prevent this disease.
However, the bread industry immediately recoiled at this suggestion, stating that it was not responsibility of the industry but rather that of the consumer. Here we see, yet again, the age old argument. The large and powerful cooperation does not want to overextend towards the community, while consumers are supposed to take into account a wealth of nutritional knowledge, up to date research and comparative analysis when shopping[ Click here to read more ]
However, the bread industry immediately recoiled at this suggestion, stating that it was not responsibility of the industry but rather that of the consumer. Here we see, yet again, the age old argument. The large and powerful cooperation does not want to overextend towards the community, while consumers are supposed to take into account a wealth of nutritional knowledge, up to date research and comparative analysis when shopping
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Go For 2 And 5
April 13th 2007 07:28
The ‘Go For Two And 5’ is a nation wide campaign to encourage people to include more fruit and vegetables in their diet. According to the website most Australians eat only half of the recommended intake, and this does not surprise me in the least! Adults require at least 2 serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables each day to maintain a health diet. This will help to prevent disease, fatigue and unhealthy weight gain.
Anyway, what actually first drew me to this concept are the excellent promotional advertisments which I have seen on TV and in print. They feature a ‘veggie man’. Its actually quite clever and I recommend that you check it out, even if only for his artistic merits! As the name suggests the mascot is made of vegetables which oddly contort when he speaks, a rather attention grabbing effect. You can view a storyboard of the advertisment on the website[ Click here to read more ]
Anyway, what actually first drew me to this concept are the excellent promotional advertisments which I have seen on TV and in print. They feature a ‘veggie man’. Its actually quite clever and I recommend that you check it out, even if only for his artistic merits! As the name suggests the mascot is made of vegetables which oddly contort when he speaks, a rather attention grabbing effect. You can view a storyboard of the advertisment on the website
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Georges River Sailing Club - Dolls Point
April 10th 2007 12:02
We were lured to the Georges River Sailing Club by an advertisement in a local publication. It boasted a $12.50 seafood buffet Monday-Tuesday, and the picture taunted us with spectacular views of the bay.
Georges River Sailing Club
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Georges River Sailing Club
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Charoseth at Seda Night
April 9th 2007 12:12
Each year when most people are eating chocolate eggs for Easter, Jew are celebrating an important religious event called Passover (Seder Night). The date signifies the Jews freedom from slavery by God as is recounted in the parting of Red Sea story. Seda Night includes a ritualistic family meal in which various chants are read and special foods consumed. One such food is called charoseth, an apple mixture. It is said to represent (and resemble) the mortar that the Jewish slaves were forced to use to build the pyramids for the Egyptians.
This is the recipe my Grandmother uses each year;
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This is the recipe my Grandmother uses each year;
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This Year Celebrate Easter With a Bilby
April 8th 2007 11:50
At Easter we traditionally give one another chocolate eggs and bunny rabbits, symbols of fertility. There is now a new product on the market which is a great alternative to the norm. Easter bilbies are made by Darrell Lea as part of an initiative to fund the research and programs necessary to save the bilby from extinction.
The bilby is a native Australian marsupial which looks a bit like a grey rabbit with a long tufted tail. It is a species of bandicoot that lives in the arid areas of Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Bilby numbers have been seriously reduced due to environmental threats such as feral predators, destroyed habitat and competition from introduced species.There are only a tiny number of bilbies left in the wild, estimated about 600. This officially places the species as ‘vulnerable’ to extinction[ Click here to read more ]
The bilby is a native Australian marsupial which looks a bit like a grey rabbit with a long tufted tail. It is a species of bandicoot that lives in the arid areas of Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Bilby numbers have been seriously reduced due to environmental threats such as feral predators, destroyed habitat and competition from introduced species.There are only a tiny number of bilbies left in the wild, estimated about 600. This officially places the species as ‘vulnerable’ to extinction
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The Rich Sandwich
April 5th 2007 07:22
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The Contribution of Food to Global Warming
April 4th 2007 12:01
UTS (University of Technology, Sydney) and the Sydney Morning Herald conducted an interesting study on the connection between food produce and global warming. They did calculations based on the groceries of two of Australia’s major supermarket chains and the estimated grocery consumption of the average Australian. The conclusion was that an average shopping basket was brought to you by 156 Kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions, without counting the refrigeration used during transit, or any energy used during its farming, processing or packaging. I.e. this mostly concerns the food’s transportation, which is far costlier in terms of emissions when flown rather than shipped.
To put this 156 Kilograms of carbon emissions in perspective, the Sydney Morning Herald states that “The average home's energy use generates about 22 kilograms of greenhouse gases each day[ Click here to read more ]
To put this 156 Kilograms of carbon emissions in perspective, the Sydney Morning Herald states that “The average home's energy use generates about 22 kilograms of greenhouse gases each day
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Mosquitoes Going Bananas?
April 2nd 2007 11:48
Rumour has it that eating bananas makes you more appetizing to mosquitoes. Apparently something about the way your body processes ‘banana oil’ creates a scent attractive to hungry mosquitoes. This is an old wives tale that you can see espoused all over the internet, though I have never really found any evidence to either confirm or deny it. However, I do love bananas, and usually eat one a day, and mosquitoes love me, and eat me every day too. Coincidence? In my imagination the year long banana drought in Sydney reduced the incidence of my mosquito bites, but what are the cold, hard facts?
And would it be worth sacrificing bananas anyway[ Click here to read more ]
And would it be worth sacrificing bananas anyway
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Kumara (Sweet Potato) Chips
April 1st 2007 12:06
These are a very tasty, moreish that can be served as an appetizer or side dish
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