THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[mcmich]

My Everten order arrived today just picked it up from the post office after work.

[obbie]

tempted

[Yvette]

Oh goody Mich let me know what you think of the chips please 

[andiesenji]

I have one of those chip makers too (courtesy of this darned shopping thread...I just had to have one. Nothing like keeping up with the Jonses  - shopping thread - is there ?) - tried it the other day and we decided the chips were too "starchy" ?? Anyone have suggestions on which potatoes would be better to use? My spuds were quite wet when I cut them, so had to dry them on paper towel. I think this might be a job for the kids!
Rosemary salt was good on the ones I made.

I use the russet potatoes.  I peel and slice them into salted cold water - let them soak for 15 minutes, drain, rinse and dry completely with paper towels or tea towels before cooking them. 
This removes some of the starch and allows them to crisp easier. 

[mcmich]

Thanks Andie. I have yet to cook my first lot of chips.

[maddy]

today I was only going to the bank & picking up 1 book  ......but then I found other stuff

2 pairs of crystal havaianas....my last ones I wore to their demise




Back pack for DD





Cheapo lidded container for Hubby's cricket afternoon teas










DD & I love both these movies

[gertbysea]

I have one of those chip makers too (courtesy of this darned shopping thread...I just had to have one. Nothing like keeping up with the Jonses  - shopping thread - is there ?) - tried it the other day and we decided the chips were too "starchy" ?? Anyone have suggestions on which potatoes would be better to use? My spuds were quite wet when I cut them, so had to dry them on paper towel. I think this might be a job for the kids!
Rosemary salt was good on the ones I made.

I use the russet potatoes.  I peel and slice them into salted cold water - let them soak for 15 minutes, drain, rinse and dry mcompletely with paper towels or tea towels before cooking them. 
This removes some of the starch and allows them to crisp easier. 

Russet potatoes. Oh I Remember them. I have never seen them here. Maybe Tassie?

Gert

[gertbysea]

Oh Maddy where did you get the Havaianas?  I have had mine for years and second hand at that! Eventually they will wear out

Gert

[Frozzie]

Ok since thongs are so huge here.. Whats with the havainanas How do they differ from other thongs... Asking from someone who has no clue with this type of footware.. Havent owned. Pair of thongs since i was a teenager but since our return have been amazed how many people wear them up here.. Dh got a pair before chrissy but i just havent found anything i like or find comfortable..so?

[Meagan]

 Kim they are a bit of a fashion statement but also pretty comfy as they mold to your foot more than others I think.

[Frozzie]

Ok great meagan thx... Will try to find where to get them.. See online they have swarovski ones too but at 100 bucks for a pair of thongs dont think ill go there lol

[obbie]

everyone wears thongs Frozzie,  especially here.

i wear nicer thongs all the time.

[DizzyGirl]

I love my thongs. I have way too many of course

[JulieO]

I'm a thong girl too, though I hadn't heard of the ones that Maddy bought.  I like the thin straps, will look out for them. 

[courton]

A few years ago havaianas had a temporary marketing  campaign where you could mix and match the base and top and paint your own designs! They treated it in some way and you picked them up an hour later. It was fantastic.