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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #10365 on: November 04, 2013, 12:39:38 am »
Phew. I am glad I am not into candles.  ;D
May all dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.

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« Reply #10366 on: November 04, 2013, 12:59:20 am »
I am not into candles either cookie.  Dh hates them with a passion, he doesn't even like the candle on kids cakes.
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« Reply #10367 on: November 04, 2013, 01:16:06 am »
Bought this at readings .  Absolutely love it. Expensive at  $60.  Worth every cent.  The recipes suit our garden and climate. 

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« Reply #10368 on: November 04, 2013, 01:18:33 am »

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« Reply #10369 on: November 04, 2013, 02:42:53 am »
I've looked at that book Chookie and it's beautiful, I'm sure you'll get a lot of use from it.

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« Reply #10370 on: November 04, 2013, 04:59:35 am »
I love Readings whenever I can get there. I know you can purchase online but I just love looking through books before I buy.
That looks lovely Chookie.
May all dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.

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« Reply #10371 on: November 04, 2013, 05:28:33 am »
Staclee, i normally spray the tray with a little oil, do you think it makes a difference using the liners?

Decided after spending all the money on the ice cream maker that I really should buy an ice cream book so decided on "The Perfect Scoop" by David Lebovitz.

http://www.bookdepository.com/Perfect-Scoop-David-Lebovitz/9781580082198

That is the best book for ice cream recipes.  David is a wizard when it comes to imagining new recipes and then making them work.
I've been following his blog  HERE since he started it.  I recommend you read it when you have already had a meal, otherwise, you will find yourself in the kitchen at midnight, trying one of his delicious-sounding recipes.


andiesenji  I have been looking at that blog and I have got this ice cream churning now. The mixture tastes yum ! Thank you.

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« Reply #10372 on: November 06, 2013, 04:45:26 am »
Does anyone have one of these tomato presses if so, are you happy with it?

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« Reply #10373 on: November 06, 2013, 05:41:19 am »
Debbie that recipe sounds great. I had overlooked at it because for some reason I thought it was peanut butter ice cream. I can't wait to get the book.

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« Reply #10374 on: November 08, 2013, 07:37:55 am »
I have decoupaged, folk painted....and now I'm going to make candles  :D
I received some lovely candles for my Birthday, and I recently spent too much on some  :-[.....And I thought why don't I just make my own?!
The retail prices for the good candles are just OTT.....and I can make lots for so much less...who knows, could be a little side line  ;)

So did some research, and am expecting a delivery of wax, wicks, fragrant oils etc. soon  :D
To begin with I'll make candle melts for the burners, and tea cup candles with the odd pieces I have.
There will be "afternoon tea" & "dessert" ones, with these scents to start with:   

Fresh Coffee       
Chocolate Fudge    
French Vanilla    
Sweet Pea
Hot Baked Apple Pie    
Cotton Candy    
Marshmallow    
.....and just so hubby can pretend we have a real christmas tree this year -  Scotch Pine  ;)
   
.........EAT CAKE!

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« Reply #10375 on: November 08, 2013, 08:02:39 am »
You'll have to post your new business in our special thread once you are up and running maddy  ;) 
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« Reply #10376 on: November 08, 2013, 08:12:16 am »
how wonderful maddy, I love candles and definitely agree they are very expensive, good luck :D

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« Reply #10377 on: November 08, 2013, 09:05:45 am »
I bet your candles will be as good your cupcakes Maddy.Your eye for detail is amazing 8)
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« Reply #10378 on: November 09, 2013, 01:26:06 am »
Aww, thanks CC  :-*

Forgot to mention yesterday, if anyone uses a percolator or plunger...this Gloria Jeans caramel infused coffee (got it in Coles) is just lovely...and the house smells delicious  whilst it brews



I went back and bought 3 more  :P
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« Reply #10379 on: November 09, 2013, 01:42:47 am »
I just brought a Bumbo tray.... :)
Baby A loves her Bumbo!  :D
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