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Title: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2012, 04:19:01 am: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts:
Number of People: lots
Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Packet French onion soup
Packet cream of chicken soup
2 dessertspoons curry powder
375g mixed nuts or peanuts
300g nutri grain (290g now packet size has changed)

Preparation:
Place oil into bowl and heat to 50 degrees. Put into a large bowl. Add other ingredients and stir well. I leave this and keep stirring it every time I go near it. When oil seems absorbed and it is well mixed place in an air tight container.

Tips/Hints:
this is made from lots of pre fab stuff but we like it. I was given it many many years ago by the then owners of the Monkey Mia caravan park. Before it was a resort.

Tips from members
Chookie - Put oil and powders into TMX bowl, heated and stirred until 50^o. Much easier to mix in.
Astarra - they are nicer if left for 4-5 days, turning each day. Also, my SIL keeps hers in the freezer and says they are even nicer cold.
Johnro - The recipe which I have used since Noah was a boy has 2 teasp dry mustard and 2 teasp curry powder with the packets of dried soup mixes - works a treat.
Cookie - Sometimes I left the strong flavours out and added dried fruit for something different.
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2012, 04:21:12 am: (http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa9eca2-671d-9a78.jpg)
Now on tapatalk so here is the photo.
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: fundj&e on August 16, 2012, 04:38:36 am: i remember making Nuts and Bolts years ago ;D

is a dessert spoons bigger than a Tbl spoon ?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2012, 04:44:01 am: About half the size. You could use tablespoons and then they would be more curry like.
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Post by: fundj&e on August 16, 2012, 04:50:30 am: so if i used 1 tbl of curry it would be ok
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 06:54:09 am: Goldfish has just posted this (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10978.0) information about spoon measurements which you may find interesting.

These sound very moorish Cookie but I suspect you need a glass of something in your hands at the same time ;D
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Post by: fundj&e on August 16, 2012, 06:55:12 am: already save a copy of it JD
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Post by: EmeraldSue on August 16, 2012, 07:36:53 am: Myum used to make this when I was a kid. I haven't had it for years.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 16, 2012, 07:45:13 am: What's nutri gain Cookie ???
Here in the UK Nutri-grain is this (http://www.kelloggs.com/en_US/kelloggs-nutri-grain-cereal-bars-apple-cinnamon.html) made by Kelloggs,horrible things :P
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 09:10:43 am: Nothing like it CC - what you showed wouldn't work in Cookie's recipe. NutraGrain is one of the few cereals I will eat, probably full of sugar but they are yummy.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 16, 2012, 09:33:11 am: I use to make this years and years ago.
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Post by: dede on August 16, 2012, 09:52:19 am: Like this CC
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb3f669-b4b1-eaea.jpg)

Also made by Kellogg's
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 16, 2012, 10:02:26 am: Thanks Judy and Dede for your help :-*
I found Kellogg's Multi Grain (http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/shelves/Breakfast_Cereals_in_ASDA.html?_fbr=Kelloggs) Start that might do ;)
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 03:33:28 am: OMG after eating this on the weekend I have so go to make this. As soon as I recover I am off to the shops for a big buy up.

Gert

(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-535c-21bd.jpg)
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: cookie1 on August 28, 2012, 07:12:57 am: I'm so glad you liked it. It is very moorish./MOREEEEEEEish. I think I spelled it incorrectly, thanks Chookie. I haven't been out on the moors.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 28, 2012, 07:22:51 am: Cookie, thanks for posting. Loved it, very MOREEEEEEEish.
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: Mama Fergie on August 30, 2012, 03:14:22 am: Kellogs Multi grain start is very similar to the NutriGrain here in Oz. think it will be fine in this recipe CC .
My friend was here from UK earlier in the year and she had to have this cereal for breakfast most days
as she always eats the Multigrain start at home.
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: gertbysea on August 30, 2012, 03:30:05 am: Got my stuff. Ready to roll.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-d03b-8997.jpg)
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 30, 2012, 07:27:27 am: Quote from: Mama Fergie on August 30, 2012, 03:14:22 am
Kellogs Multi grain start is very similar to the NutriGrain here in Oz. think it will be fine in this recipe CC .
My friend was here from UK earlier in the year and she had to have this cereal for breakfast most days
as she always eats the Multigrain start at home.
Thanks MF for confirming that I'm on the righttrack on sourcing a similar cereal ;)
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: gertbysea on August 30, 2012, 09:28:29 am: To die for . Love it.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on August 31, 2012, 03:45:03 am: so easy to make, thanks.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 01, 2012, 02:16:09 pm: Cookie, thanks for the taste at the Retreat. Made some today, to fill the hungry family tomorrow. I Have had to hide them as I keep eating them.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2012, 03:38:39 am: I know the feeling.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 03, 2012, 04:10:46 am: Warning!! Stay away from this recipe. It is wicked.

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 03, 2012, 04:22:47 am: I'm not going to make it, I know from experience I can't stop eating them...
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: johnro on September 06, 2012, 01:32:54 pm: All here love this and every person who has eaten it by the handful as it always features at BBQs in this house. I am not sure where I first came upon the recipe many moons ago - thanks for the reminder Cookie :)
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2012, 01:49:33 pm: It is nearly 30 years ago that it was given to me Robyn.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 06, 2012, 02:36:58 pm: I wonder if my mum would like these...
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: faffa_70 on September 07, 2012, 12:05:46 am: Quote from: cookie1 on September 06, 2012, 01:49:33 pm
It is nearly 30 years ago that it was given to me Robyn.

I have been making this sine I was old enough to help mum with her Christmas baking (we used to bake for all the oldies in our lives ... There were lots lol) anyway that is over 30 years so the recipe has been around for a while. I have years go seen it on the side of the nutrigrain packet.
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: achookwoman on September 18, 2012, 03:24:20 am: Made this AGAIN today. Put oil, and powders into TMX bowl and heated and stired until 50 o. Much easier to mix in. Now i must hide it , so I can't see it.
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: gertbysea on September 18, 2012, 04:43:00 am: Quote from: achookwoman on September 18, 2012, 03:24:20 am
Made this AGAIN today. Put oil, and powders into TMX bowl and heated and stired until 50 o. Much easier to mix in. Now i must hide it , so I can't see it.

I do not want to hear that. Not listening!

Gert
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2012, 12:39:48 pm: Thanks Chookie. DH has decided he would like me to keep making these, of course who am I to say no? :) :)
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Post by: droverjess on October 18, 2012, 08:56:35 am: What oil do you use?

I loved nutri grain in Aus when I visited in 82, nothing is as good here.
Will use start though and try to make for hampers for family for Xmas.
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2012, 09:30:24 am: I have been invited to an annual Christmas get together for some ex Curves girls. I bought storage tomatoes at K Mart for $2 each. Putting the nuts and volts inside. Works as Table Deco and gift all in one.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/18/uva6a5uv.jpg)

They had red onions, garlic, lemons etc as well. Kitsch but cheap and useful. Also red and green!

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on October 18, 2012, 10:30:07 am: DJ just use a vegetable oil or rice bran oil.

Gert they sound nice.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2012, 12:21:54 pm: I just saw that pic. It is too huge. I must start using my iPhone for Tapatalk.

I bought 4 litres of Rice Bran Oil in Woolies for less than $10 today.

Gert
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2012, 12:26:45 pm: I know what it is though Gretchen - I even remember Mum having one (a sauce container) when I was a kid, it seems they have come back. Is it just a storage container or can it be for sauce these days.
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2012, 12:34:48 pm: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/18/ytujenan.jpg)No Judy it is just one of those plastic containers you put bits in. I will go get my iPhone and take another pic .

Gert

OMG it worked!
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 18, 2012, 01:30:29 pm: Hooray! Nice one Gert, now I can see what you meant! :D
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Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2012, 01:49:00 pm: That's much better Gretchen.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 18, 2012, 01:53:45 pm: Yay Gretch, heaps better. Did you see how rob explained to make your iPad pics smaller under the "photos" topic a couple of weeks ago? That's how I do it now.
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2012, 09:59:11 pm: Quote from: CreamPuff63 on October 18, 2012, 01:53:45 pm
Yay Gretch, heaps better. Did you see how rob explained to make your iPad pics smaller under the "photos" topic a couple of weeks ago? That's how I do it now.

I read that CP but when I send a photo from my iPad camera roll to myself via email I do not get and option re the size. I do with the iPhone though so must remember to use that.
Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 19, 2012, 02:47:32 am: Looks a good idea Gert.
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Post by: curly66 on October 20, 2012, 07:57:23 am: Hi, I just finished making this and it is sensational!
I don't even like cereal, never have, but this is great..
I didn't see anywhere how long you have stored this for or how long it lasts?
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Post by: judydawn on October 20, 2012, 08:10:00 am: In an air tight container it should last for quite a while curly66.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 20, 2012, 08:51:45 am: I'm making this for a friend of mine tomorrow :) I'm really excited, there are some great reviews on here so I think he will really like it :D
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Post by: curly66 on October 20, 2012, 10:13:27 am: It really is nice Amy and I put lots of curry powder in!! took a container full down to my friend, a large container!!, and she nearly ate it all in the 20 minutes I was there chatting....
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Post by: gertbysea on October 20, 2012, 11:47:47 am: No need to ask how long it lasts as it doesn't . I add chilli.

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 20, 2012, 11:55:53 am: The man I'm making it for currently holds the record for how quickly any one person has consumed something I've made for them... so it sounds like he will surpass his own record with these :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 21, 2012, 07:26:52 am: I have never smelled anything quite like them ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 21, 2012, 07:55:44 am: Did you think it was a nice smell Amy?
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 21, 2012, 07:56:36 am: Absolutely cookie ;)

And mum assured me they were nice because she stole some :o ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 21, 2012, 10:19:32 am: Will make these this week. They sound perfect to take with me on our shopping trip next sat.
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Post by: curly66 on October 22, 2012, 06:05:00 am: I had one friend refuse to try them because she'd had nuts and bolts before and thought they were disgusting BUT before the other girl ate the lot she decided to try them and LOVED them... lol.. a convert so they must be good!!
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 22, 2012, 06:24:05 am: Made them today and they are sooo good. Must stop eating them.....or eat them all and make new batch tomorrow!(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/22/syge3u2e.jpg)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 06:27:51 am: LOL ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2012, 07:32:18 am: They are rather moreish aren't they?
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 25, 2012, 11:59:02 am: Just made these to take away with me this weekend. I am on nibbles for our cabin at the Blackwood Marathon. They are terrible. I keep picking at them every time I give them a stir.

I hope it doesn't take too long for the oil to soak in or there may not be any left to take.
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 25, 2012, 12:20:17 pm: Glad to hear I am not the only one with no self control Den ;)
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Post by: astarra on October 30, 2012, 05:44:18 am: I make these often...don't know if this helps anyone, but...they are nicer if left for 4-5 days, turning each day.
Also, my SIL keeps hers in the freezer and says they are even nicer cold....
We all love them.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 30, 2012, 05:46:38 am: Astarra, are you suggesting that everyone hold off eating them for 5 days? ;D ;D ;D Let's see who has the strongest willpower.... :D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 30, 2012, 06:38:48 am: Oh oh.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/30/3a7ezyze.jpg)

805gms of Nutri Grain

750 gms of nuts

Gert
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: Amy :-) on October 30, 2012, 06:40:08 am: Blimey teddy Gert, thats going to be one big bowl of nuts and bolts :o
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2012, 06:43:22 am: I made a double batch to bring away with us. They are nicer after a few days, but usually we can't wait.
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Post by: droverjess on October 30, 2012, 07:06:52 am: When I was in Australia - long time ago I loved this cereal.

Can't begin UK. Start not the same.
Would Cheerios work or be too small?
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Post by: gertbysea on October 30, 2012, 07:10:03 am: Quote from: Droverjess on October 30, 2012, 07:06:52 am
When I was in Australia - long time ago I loved this cereal.

Can't begin UK. Start not the same.
Would Cheerios work or be too small?

I have seen it with Cheerios and wheat chex

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on October 30, 2012, 07:13:13 am: For those making this recipe for Christmas hampers, the 5 day waiting period will be beneficial to the recipient then ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 30, 2012, 01:00:43 pm: Was this emsies recipe she used for the retreat?
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 30, 2012, 10:05:32 pm: I don't remember Emsie doing nuts and bolts CP? Do you mean her goodie bag gift?
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Post by: goldfish on November 30, 2012, 10:09:40 pm: From another thread, Amy, yes, it was the one from the goodies bag. . .
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 30, 2012, 10:13:20 pm: I'm sure Emsie did sweet spicy nuts. I don't think it was this recipe.
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Post by: goldfish on November 30, 2012, 10:38:39 pm: Amy, do you know if Emsie's recipe is on the forum? Might be interesting to have a thread with just the recipes for spiced nuts . . and another thread for the comments . . . just a thought . . . :D
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: Amy :-) on November 30, 2012, 10:44:09 pm: That is a great idea GF :D

But I can't remember which recipe she said she used...I'm wondering if she made it up herself? ???
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Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2012, 02:05:39 am: Emsie didn't make this recipe as hers was all nuts. They were delicious and I would love to see the recipe so that I can make some for friends. They already know about Nuts and Bolts. :D :D
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Post by: astarra on December 17, 2012, 08:09:07 am: Am doing these tomorrow for the teachers thank you presents!! Have 2 big jars waiting. The school has a no nuts policy but I'm sure the teachers can just take them home before they open them...? ???
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Post by: johnro on December 17, 2012, 08:25:29 am: The recipe which I have used since Noah was a boy has 2 teasp dry mustard and 2 teasp curry powder - works a treat (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/santa-eating-cookies-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/santa.eating.cookies-emoticon-1481.html)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 17, 2012, 08:42:00 am: Do you still use the soupy mixes as well johnro?
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Post by: johnro on December 17, 2012, 08:44:05 am: Definitely Kimmyh - cream of chicken and french onion - actually made a batch for staff lunch at school last Friday (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/jump-in-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/jump-emoticon-1532.html)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 17, 2012, 10:35:07 am: Thanks johnro we love this so will try your mustard curry tweak thanks.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2012, 01:29:37 pm: I think the original recipe had mustard in Robyn. I was given it a long, long time ago.
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Post by: johnro on December 17, 2012, 08:45:31 pm: Cookie probably about the same time last century as I came across it (http://www.messengerfreak.com/emoticons/christmas/ho_ho_merry_xmas.gif)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2012, 07:50:48 am: Most probably. LOL
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Post by: thermo18 on May 25, 2013, 11:36:07 pm: Making this today, daughter has uni exams coming up and loves eating this when studying :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2013, 02:11:12 am: She will do well. My DD loved it for snacking too. Sometimes I left the strong flavours out and added dried fruit for something different.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 12, 2014, 01:32:03 am: Thanks for the link Astarra. Sounds perfect for school holiday snacking 😄😄
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Post by: cookie1 on April 12, 2014, 03:01:52 am: Your boys will love them BZB. Thanks for the bump as I must make some. Haven't done any for a while.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 12, 2014, 11:58:36 am: Just be warned BZB. It's very hard to stop eating these.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 12, 2014, 10:25:44 pm: I love this idea. However i try and avoid additives for my kids as it sends them crazy!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2014, 06:49:11 am: The last things you want is crazy kids. Best to avoid them. :D
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Post by: Denzelmum on June 05, 2014, 06:17:52 am: Making this for long weekend in Blue Mountains.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2014, 06:22:36 am: Enjoy.
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Post by: goldfish on December 10, 2014, 09:56:51 pm: Bump :)
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2015, 09:24:29 am: I've just made a batch of these to take away. It is certainly easier using Chookie's method of putting the oil, soups and curry powder in the thermomix bowl and cook until it reaches 50 degrees. It makes the mixing so much easier.
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Post by: thermilover on May 01, 2015, 12:50:48 am: Made this yesterday with a packet of vegetable soup and curry powder (as I didnt hv french onion and also as I am a vegetarian, so cannot use chicken).. but it was yummy.
One silly thing I did even after reading all the reviews, I forgot to use Chookie's method of putting the powders in the oil first, it wasnt consistent but tasted yumm, and even got it as a snack at work :)

I am afraid, I will be buying nutrigrain for myself rather than my kid now ;)
Title: Re: Mrs Mason's Nuts and Bolts
Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2015, 08:16:31 am: I'm glad you enjoyed it. Chookie's method is really good. the flavours are really well distributed through.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2015, 06:00:38 am: Made a pile of this yesterday. Was a bit heavy handed with the curry powder. Still nice. Thanks Cookie.