I picked about 250 grams of blue swimmer crab meat yesterday (from 3 crabs) and am looking for ideas. May very well just end up as simple crab and avocado wrapped with a slice of crustless bread!

I made this today. Omitted the onion and coriander because I want to keep it in the fridge for a few days. Really impressed with the flavour and will definitely make in the future. Hoping it lasts 3-4 days to be taken for work lunch.

Patrice Newell garlic is wonderful. Lasts for a long time and you can plant out any cloves that you don't get to before they sprout. Unfortunately it can't come across to WA because of quarantine restrictions.

I've always been a top loader person for the sheer convenience of being able to add things during the cycle and also not having the hassle of bending /kneeling to load and unload.

I have an asko front loader (7kg I think) and you can add items anytime during the wash cycle. Just push a button and wait for up to about 10 seconds (depending where the machine is up to in its cycle) and the door will pop open when it is ready. Very useful for stray socks.

Also have the asko heat pump condenser dryer which I think I have mentioned before. Can't speak highly enough of the dryer. 6 star energy rating and unbelievably efficient at getting sheets and towels dry. Emits absolutely no condensation and very little heat.

I also have the same as mrsb and have been very happy with it. I particularly like the fruit bread setting and the fact that it takes almost any size and shape of bread.
The 'automatic' part is a bit fun too.
If I had to buy another toaster I would buy the same one again.
I can't comment on longevity of them because I've only had it for about four months. No signs of decomposition yet though!

Has anyone tried the new wave yoghurt maker?
http://newwavekaaus.shop033.com/p/8715951/yoghurt-maker.html

I reckon that is a pretty good description Jamberie. I try to avoid referring to it like that because people never seem to believe me!

Do you cook it yourself? I've only ever eaten it out and have almost always enjoyed it.

I was planning on some pretzels but time beat me.

I highly recommend Alton Brown's  recipe if you haven't already tried it: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/homemade-soft-pretzels-recipe/index.html

Made them for the second time last weekend and they were a great success. There is also a YouTube video of him making pretzels which explains some of the associated science.