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1904 days ago

Recipe: Golden Winter Pudding

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This is a good base recipe for puddings making good use of the golden syrup that remains a staple of the New Zealand kitchen. Delicious as is, the pudding is also receptive to additional flavours such as lemon rind or raisins and spices like ginger or cinnamon. Make it in a family-sized dish or in … View moreThis is a good base recipe for puddings making good use of the golden syrup that remains a staple of the New Zealand kitchen. Delicious as is, the pudding is also receptive to additional flavours such as lemon rind or raisins and spices like ginger or cinnamon. Make it in a family-sized dish or in individual ramekins to give everyone their own personal pud.

Ingredients

75 g Butter, plus extra for greasing
75 g Sugar
75 g Self raising flour
1 Egg
1 Tbsp Milk
100 g Golden syrup

Directions

Lightly grease a mould, a small pudding basin, or 4 ramekins with a little butter. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and fold in the flour and milk. Pour the golden syrup into the bottom of the pudding basin or mould.
Carefully spoon the pudding batter on top of the golden syrup, spreading the mixture evenly. Cover and seal the top of the pudding basin with baking paper tied into place with string (or you can use tin foil).
Place the pudding basin in a large pot of simmering water. Ensure the water comes halfway up the side of the basin, put the lid on and steam for 30-40 minutes. If you are using ramekins, heat an oven to 160C and place the ramekins in a deep oven tray. Pour warm water around them so that it comes halfway up the ramekins and bake for 20 minutes.
Serve with vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream.

Make a change
Lemon golden pudding: Grate the rind of one small lemon and add to the batter with the milk and flour.
Ginger golden pudding: Add 1 tsp of ground ginger with the flour and milk.
Nutty golden pudding: Add chopped walnuts to the bottom of the greased mould before you pour in the golden syrup.

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1908 days ago

What's your experience at Auckland Airport?

Reporter North Shore Times

Hi neighbours - Auckland International Airport has been criticised by an Australasian airline lobby group for offering a suboptimal experience at a high cost to travellers.

Air New Zealand says when its customers get to Auckland Airport their experience there is well below standard.

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Hi neighbours - Auckland International Airport has been criticised by an Australasian airline lobby group for offering a suboptimal experience at a high cost to travellers.

Air New Zealand says when its customers get to Auckland Airport their experience there is well below standard.

What's your experience at Auckland airport? Do you think travellers are getting a 'raw deal' at a high cost?

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1905 days ago

Transform your candle holders

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mairangi Bay

A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this … View more
A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1905 days ago

Large Avocado 3 for $5

Sunny from Rothesay Bay

Welcome to Supa Fruit Mart @ 41 Bute Road Browns Bay (8:00am-6:30pm 7 Days)
Our Specials this week (while stocks last):

NZ Large Hass Avocado 🥑......3 For $5
Banana🍌..................................$2.49 / KG
AU Orange super sweet............$1.99 / KG
Green Kiwi … View more
Welcome to Supa Fruit Mart @ 41 Bute Road Browns Bay (8:00am-6:30pm 7 Days)
Our Specials this week (while stocks last):

NZ Large Hass Avocado 🥑......3 For $5
Banana🍌..................................$2.49 / KG
AU Orange super sweet............$1.99 / KG
Green Kiwi Fruit.........................$1.99 / bag
NZ Queen Apple🍎....................$2.49 / KG
Round Bean................................2 For $4
NZ Campari tomatoes 300g.......2 For $7
AU Mandarin Seedless🍊..........$4.99 / KG
NZ Nuggets Mandarin................$4.99 / KG
NZ Asparagus.............................2 bunch for $10

We also have more fresh and beautiful fruit and vegetable in store, welcome and happy shopping!

Negotiable

1905 days ago

Diffuser bracelet making class

Sheryl from Mairangi Bay

Join me for a free fun 1 hour class Sunday 15th September 10 - 11am.

Learn about doTERRA essential oils and how they can naturally support your physical, emotional, spiritual and environmental well being.

It's a sad fact that we now live in a toxin filled environment.

We can't … View more
Join me for a free fun 1 hour class Sunday 15th September 10 - 11am.

Learn about doTERRA essential oils and how they can naturally support your physical, emotional, spiritual and environmental well being.

It's a sad fact that we now live in a toxin filled environment.

We can't control the toxins and chemicals we are exposed to when we are out and about, but we can control what we are exposed to inside our house.

From the products we use to clean our house to the beauty products we put on our skin. Many of these can have nasty chemicals hiding in them that over time, can build up in your body and have negative side effects on your health.

I want to show you how to use essential oils to replace all these with natural alternatives!

In this class you get to smell the oils, learn about the oils and learn how to use them safely and effectively and have the opportunity to purchase oils to start on your own journey into a more natural toxin-free life.


And sample some yummy essential oil infused treats!


And then stay on for a Diffuser Bracelet Make and Take class from
11 - 12pm.

Cost for this is $30 and you will make your own personal diffuser bracelet using lava stones and crystal beads and also your own essential oil blend to use on your bracelet.

Bring a friend and receive a surprise gift!!!! (Valid for those who are not a doTERRA wellness advocate)

RSVP’s are essential as seats are limited - only 6 spots available. Please RSVP via this event or private message.

If you can’t make this date but would like to arrange a time that suits you and a few friends, please get in contact with me and we can discuss a suitable time and venue.



I look forward to seeing you there!
xx Sheryl

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1905 days ago

Have you been to Auckland Museum recently?

The Team from Auckland Museum

We would love to hear from those who have visited in the past six months and are under 35 years of age. We’re talking with visitors over the coming three weeks about their experience at the Museum. Interviews take place at the Museum and take about an hour. There is a $50 Westfield voucher for … View moreWe would love to hear from those who have visited in the past six months and are under 35 years of age. We’re talking with visitors over the coming three weeks about their experience at the Museum. Interviews take place at the Museum and take about an hour. There is a $50 Westfield voucher for your time.
Have your say to help shape the future of your Museum.
Register your interest here: www.surveygizmo.com...

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1906 days ago

The Voting Climate: A Stuff survey of every council candidate

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the … View more
Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the results of our survey on a special section, in time for when ballot papers start arriving in mailboxes at the end of next week.

If you're standing as a council candidate, please answer Stuff's climate change survey.

To find out more, click here

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1906 days ago

Sunshine Property management

Almarie from Murrays Bay

Hi neighbours
Has anyone had dealings with sunshine. A person called Ken threw the phone down in my ear and then they didn't show up on time for paperwork so I left and then got bombarded with texts calling me dishonest and a liar.
What recourse is there for this kind of behaviour?
Thanks

Negotiable

1906 days ago

FREE trial swimming lesson

Hilton Brown Swimming

Summer is Nigh. Give swimming lessons a try!

At Hilton Brown Swimming we provide a fun, safe and caring environment for people of all ages (infants through to adults) to learn to swim.

Ensure that you and your family are summer swimming ready.

Touch base with us today to book in your … View more
Summer is Nigh. Give swimming lessons a try!

At Hilton Brown Swimming we provide a fun, safe and caring environment for people of all ages (infants through to adults) to learn to swim.

Ensure that you and your family are summer swimming ready.

Touch base with us today to book in your free trial swimming lesson.

We have two great locations in North Auckland – Albany and Hobsonville.
Book now

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1906 days ago

You are invited to our open day!

AGE School

Your child’s future starts here:
Welcome to a new way of learning – and thinking about learning. AGE School is a boutique urban school in Takapuna, designed for children from year 1 to 10 who thrive in smaller class sizes. A place where care for each other and the environment goes hand in hand… View more
Your child’s future starts here:
Welcome to a new way of learning – and thinking about learning. AGE School is a boutique urban school in Takapuna, designed for children from year 1 to 10 who thrive in smaller class sizes. A place where care for each other and the environment goes hand in hand with learning that goes well beyond the national curriculum.

Our vision is to help students become curious, creative and compassionate learners by making their education meaningful and highly relevant to the changing world we live in .

Join us: Wednesday 18th September from 9:30 - 10:30am

Contact us:
info@age.school.nz
09 218 7771
Learn more

1906 days ago

House washing, gutter cleaning, waterblasting

Director from Like A Boss Cleaning Services

Another extremely satisfied customer today. 😊
Affordable House Washing, Gutter Cleaning, and Waterblasting. FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE.

Please feel free to email us on likeabosscleaningservices@gmail.com or contact us on 0225056137 leaving property address, email address, contact name & … View more
Another extremely satisfied customer today. 😊
Affordable House Washing, Gutter Cleaning, and Waterblasting. FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE.

Please feel free to email us on likeabosscleaningservices@gmail.com or contact us on 0225056137 leaving property address, email address, contact name & number and we will respond with written quote ASAP.

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1906 days ago

Selling a Ergobaby carrier and travel pillow

Renee from Torbay - Long Bay

Hi,

Our son has outgrown our Ergobaby carrier and we are now selling it. It was bought in Sweden July 2017 and hasn't been used very much. Excellent condition. It's a fantastic carrier from birth up to 20kg. Several carrying positions. It's an Adapt cool mesh so great for NZ summer … View more
Hi,

Our son has outgrown our Ergobaby carrier and we are now selling it. It was bought in Sweden July 2017 and hasn't been used very much. Excellent condition. It's a fantastic carrier from birth up to 20kg. Several carrying positions. It's an Adapt cool mesh so great for NZ summer weather too and has the lumbar belt to relieve pressure on the back. It includes a homemade bag and 2 sets of homemade drool protectors. We are asking $150 as they are expensive to buy and it's not been used much. We are opinion to negotiation.
Also selling a travel pillow for in the car seat for example. Yellow side is a cooler material for warmer times and the other is for colder. Selling for $15.
Pick up in Torbay or can post against postage costs.

Price: $150

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