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« on: March 26, 2025, 06:10:01 pm »
I love traditional hot cross buns, but, from what I have read, it seems that the major supermarkets are coming up with all sorts of odd mixture options each year, I guess it is to out do or get an 'edge' on their competitors. There's nothing wrong with traditional ... just leave them alone.
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« on: March 25, 2025, 05:40:05 am »
I really fancy going to the garden show as well - it is just down the road from us, but I cannot justify the time off, which is a shame. I haven't been able to get there for a couple of years and, I have to admit, the standard wasn't as good as it had been pre-COVID. Hope it is wonderful this year, Chookie. Let us know what you thought of it.
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« on: March 24, 2025, 07:37:18 pm »
I recently copied this recipe off Facebook and am wondering about the baking powder - does 1 tbs seem right to you?
120 g rolled oats(1 1/2 cup)
250 ml hot milk(use your favorite) 1 cup
leave to soak 10 minutes
2 medium ripe bananas
2 eggs / or vegan substitute
4 tablespoons cocoa/ carob powder(45 g)
a pinch of salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
40 g nuts (1/3 cup)
bake for 40 minutes at 180°C /360°F
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« on: March 24, 2025, 05:21:25 pm »
Fingers crossed it will be fine, Cookie After a hard day at work, just before closing time, I got an email with all the documentation for our trip over to Europe in a couple of months - DH's 2 DS's and 1 BIL are joining us and somehow (being the only one who isn't retired which means I have heaps of free time  ), I ended up doing all the arrangements! So, the documentation comprises c. 50 pages of bookings, confirmations, tickets and vouchers - so far I have been too bemused to check through it all. A job to wait for another day I think, when I am not so shell shocked!
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« on: March 22, 2025, 10:00:55 pm »
Steamed veges and cannellini beans in a rose sauce
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« on: March 18, 2025, 05:13:43 am »
Plantar Fasciitis is very painful Marina. I developed it when I retired. I think it was wearing shoes with no heels. It took some time to fix, I hope I never get it again.
Judy, not long to your trip now. I love Singapore but doubt I will be up there again.
Cookie, should your plantar fasciitis recur or you hear of someone with it, the exercise that worked so well for me was to firmly roll a wooden foot massager under my foot for a couple of minutes a couple of times during the day. Sadly, I didn't know this when I had PF two years ago and was in absolute agony for months. It is such an easy treatment and, if you are sitting watching TV (watching DH cooking?) just sit down and start rolling your foot on the massager. I got my foot massager from Victoria Market so I should imagine they would be available in most big city markets. If you can't find one and are in need let me know and I'll get one for you. My surgeon hadn't heard of the wooden foot massager, but another idea from him was to roll a bottle of freezing water under your foot - don't forget to sear a sock, though. Judy, what wonderful neighbours you have. So many positive things happening in your life now, that is really marvellous I am recuperating at home today following my procedure yesterday - I tried going to work but kept falling asleep at my desk.
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« on: March 16, 2025, 05:22:59 pm »
Pasta with sauce from the end of the fresh tomatoes and roasted green beans with garlic.
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« on: March 16, 2025, 05:21:50 pm »
Looks like it is the time of year when something is happening to us all. Hope you all recover without any further problems.
Judy, sounds like you have a lovely trip coming up. I am sure you will enjoy it.
Today I have a procedure to remove a sacral nerve stimulator in my pelvis. It has been in for c. 17 years and is no longer working - time got the best of it. At this stage I won't get it replaced, I am pretty sure I will be able to manage without it.
Last week I also had a touch of plantar fasciitis (I know that is the wrong spelling, but my auto correct offers some very interesting options, all of which are worse than my effort). I had it 2 years ago and the pain was awful and I couldn't fix it so I wasn't very happy to know I had it again. Anyway, I managed to find some exercises that looked helpful so I tried one and got immediate relief. It now looks as if it has cleared up completely so I am relieved about that.
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« on: March 13, 2025, 06:03:20 pm »
Glad to hear that DS is home, but what a huge operation he has gone through. His life will be tough for the next while whilst he recovers.
I had to wear a moonboot for months after my operation last year. I got quite an expensive one, at the suggestion of my surgeon, and in the end it was like wearing a slipper, it was so comfortable, and that helped me a lot. For a while, I even had to wear it at night - the only time it came off was in the shower. If he has access to the 'Rehab at home' service that is a wonderful support, for a while I had someone coming in each day - it might be a doctor one day, a physio on another, a nurse or another support service, etc. also came. I am not sure how available they will be where your DS lives, though, but well worth checking to see if the service is offered.
I wish him a good and successful recovery.
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« on: March 10, 2025, 07:06:25 pm »
That is absolutely awful news, Margaret. Chainsaws are so dangerous and scary. I hope all goes well for your DS and my very best wishes for a successful recovery.
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« on: March 09, 2025, 06:29:12 pm »
A very Scottish night last night - Haggis, tatties and neeps followed by clootie dumpling. Needless to say I didn't have the haggis but I am told it was "not bad". Now for the translation: tatties are potatoes, neeps are swede and clootie dumpling is a boiled fruit pudding done in a cloot (cloth).
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« on: March 09, 2025, 06:25:38 pm »
There was a rain shower last night - only c. 30 minutes, but what a beautiful sound on the roof.
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« on: March 05, 2025, 07:34:57 pm »
Sad news cookie, we become so attached to our pets. I like your decision to stay with her until the end, good on you.
I agree with Judy, it is so sad when a pet that we have love dies. It was lovely that you stayed with her, it helps you at a time when you are feeling sad and upset.
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« on: March 02, 2025, 06:30:18 pm »
One pan Mediterranean rice; roast vege frittata and a Greek salad
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« on: February 27, 2025, 06:23:02 pm »
Once again, another "golden oldie" recipe which I had forgotten. Thanks for the reminder
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