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I previously put these items up separately, but I am willing to accept $120 ONO for all 4 pieces.
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Kia ora, ola and gidday. If you and or your partner/friends are interested in learning the fun (especially during summer) and sizzling Salsa dance.
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3/5 Cambria Road, Devonport. Everything shown is free to take away. What is left tomorrow afternoon goes to the dump.
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Sewing the Thread, sew, mend your own garments, or learn to sew from our fabulous volunteer team........ casual with fun inserted.......
Senior Fun Games - some light laughter alongside some fabulous mind bending games...interested.....
Pop along to the Northcote Citizens Centre Northcote Town Centre ( opposite Save Mart Car Park ) 10am
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Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.
You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09… View moreEvery area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.
You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09 301 0101
• Or visit one of our service centres
Once you’ve made a booking, you’ll be given a timeframe for when collections will happen in your area. You can book as early as you like and cancel if you no longer need the service. Book your inorganic collection today and help reduce waste going to landfill.
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A car is on fire on Auckland's northern motorway. The New Zealand Transport Agency said the car on …
Prawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.
Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are … View morePrawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.
Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are larger. There are both freshwater and marine varieties. Most prawns are imported frozen into NZ although there is growing local supply. So when you see “fresh” prawns they have generally been defrosted. Fresh prawns in many cases appear green or grey and it is only when cooked, that the colour changes to what we recognise as “pink” prawns. If you buy prawns or scrimps that are pink, this means that they have been cooked.
Then, there are a series of questions to ask:
• Do you cook them in their shells or peel before cooking?
• Do you remove the head and just cook the tail?
• Do you remove the vein (intestinal tract) or black line that runs down the back?
You can use prawns for the same recipe whether they are peeled or deveined. Many people believe that cooking prawns with the shell will enhance the flavour of the broth and result in more succulent prawn meat. The downside is that they are a bit messier to eat. To peel the prawns, you just need to wriggle them a little and ease off the shell, piece by piece.
There is no big deal about cooking prawns with the head on – it is more a cultural thing about people not wanting to see the eyes! The head pulls off easily if you twist it. The tip of the tail can be removed in the same way.
The prawn is de-veined or has the intestinal tract removed as many consider it the prawn more attractive without the black line. It also removes the prawn's stomach waste so that you do not need to eat it! See below for the method.
Like all seafood, prawns should be eaten as soon as possible and not left in the refrigerator for days. If they smell off when you come to cook them, your only choice is to throw them out!
Fried in garlic and paired with home-made mayo showcases these crustaceans at their best.
Check out the full recipe on the link below.
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Flat mate wanted to share a 3 bed 2 bath house in Belmont. Close to Belmont shops, motorway, ferries and schools. Off street parking, driveway parking is a possibility.
Fully furnished bedroom. only need your tooth brush if you have your furniture.
One professional flatmate here every 2 weeks other… View moreFlat mate wanted to share a 3 bed 2 bath house in Belmont. Close to Belmont shops, motorway, ferries and schools. Off street parking, driveway parking is a possibility.
Fully furnished bedroom. only need your tooth brush if you have your furniture.
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