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OPEN NIGHT 3 Brake St Upper Riccarton @ 7.15pm on 8th May. You know you can sing......so back yourself and come along, we'll show you how.
It’s that time of year again, when plastic bags of feijoas sit on kitchen tables overflowing with generosity from our family or neighbours who are lucky enough to have a feijoa tree in their garden. But what on earth do we do with them all?
Loved by Kiwis, these little green beauties can be … View moreIt’s that time of year again, when plastic bags of feijoas sit on kitchen tables overflowing with generosity from our family or neighbours who are lucky enough to have a feijoa tree in their garden. But what on earth do we do with them all?
Loved by Kiwis, these little green beauties can be used in cakes, muffins, ice cream, preserves, salsas and much more!
Here is a super easy recipe for the best feijoa cake, a perfect afternoon treat!
What you’ll need:
Cake
• 3 large feijoas, peeled and sliced
• ¾ cup of caster sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 125g of butter, softened
• 1 tsp of vanilla essence
• 1 ¾ cups of self-raising flour
• ¾ tsp of baking soda
• ¾ tsp of ground cinnamon
Filling
• 1 cup of cream
• 2 Tbsp of icing sugar, plus extra to dust the cake
• 2 large feijoas, peeled and thinly sliced
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 180c. Lightly grease 23cm cake pan and line base with baking paper.
2) Place fejioas in food processor with caster sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla. Process until smooth and transfer to bowl.
3) Sift flour, baking soda and cinnamon in a seperate bowl. Fold into feijoa mixture, be careful not to over-mix.
4) Tip into prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
5) Cool for five minutes, then remove from pan and place on a wire rack. When cold, cut in half through the centre.
6) While cake is cooling, prepare the filling. Whip cream and icing sugar together until thick. Spread half on the base of the cake.
7) Top filling with thinly sliced feijoas and cover with the remaining cream filling. Finally, replace the top half of the cake and dust lightly with icing sugar.
I’d love to see your beautiful cakes creations, be sure to capture a photo before digging in!
For many more feijoa recipes visit: www.bite.co.nz...
Rockfall work is taking place in Victoria Park. There will be stop-go control for vehicles between 8.30am and 4.30pm. Harry Ell track will also be closed from 9am to 4pm from the top vehicle entrance in Victoria Park all the way up to Dyers Pass Rd.
A community drop in morning for space, rest, company, free tea/coffee and some organised activities. Come and take a look. We are starting up again this Friday (5 May) at 10.am @ 95A Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui.
This week's feature is $5.00 hair trims from a great qualified hair dresser - … View moreA community drop in morning for space, rest, company, free tea/coffee and some organised activities. Come and take a look. We are starting up again this Friday (5 May) at 10.am @ 95A Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui.
This week's feature is $5.00 hair trims from a great qualified hair dresser - Camille. Starts at 9.30am. First come, first served.
Build a great family team.
Content: Atmosphere, Boundaries, Communication, Discipline, Self Esteem & Future Focus
Included: Cyber Safety, Using Electronic Devices
A 6 week course Monday 22nd May – Monday 3rd July (break for Queens Birthday)
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: $75 single … View moreBuild a great family team.
Content: Atmosphere, Boundaries, Communication, Discipline, Self Esteem & Future Focus
Included: Cyber Safety, Using Electronic Devices
A 6 week course Monday 22nd May – Monday 3rd July (break for Queens Birthday)
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: $75 single and $110 couple (further subsidies are available)
For more information or to register contact Raewyn 027 6296668,
03 3750850 or email raewyn@northcity.co.nz
A huge thanks to Resene for the feature in the latest Habitat by Resene newsletter. We love our sponsors!
The kids are back to school this week! What's your favourite go-to lunch box snack? Let us know in the comments. Our favourites are: easy peel mandarins, raisin boxes, muesli bars, crackers and cheese or whole meal biscuits. Let us know yours below!
Deep Cleanse Facial only $49.00 for the month of May. This includes a double cleanse, exfoliation, extractions ( if required) mask and finished with day products. Phone or text 0274 313 779 to make your booking now.
Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday 5th May to listen to Lawrence Eagle talk about "Ancient Coins".
His talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door with your name and phone number, pay … View moreCome along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday 5th May to listen to Lawrence Eagle talk about "Ancient Coins".
His talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door with your name and phone number, pay $4 and enjoy. If you come at 10am you can have a tea or coffee and a biscuit first.
Take on Red Cross Journey and challenge yourself to walk in the shoes of a volunteer responding to a disaster or a former refugee family seeking safety. Follow their journey, hear their stories and make a difference for people in your community and around the world.
How does it work?
Red … View moreTake on Red Cross Journey and challenge yourself to walk in the shoes of a volunteer responding to a disaster or a former refugee family seeking safety. Follow their journey, hear their stories and make a difference for people in your community and around the world.
How does it work?
Red Cross Journey is all about walking in someone else’s shoes. Choose a journey to follow, clock 10,000 steps each day between 8 May and 8 June and get people to sponsor you.
Along the way, you’ll receive updates marking your milestones and sharing more about your chosen journey.
By taking part and fundraising, you’ll be helping Red Cross do good things across New Zealand and around the world.
Which journey will you take?
Choose to walk Disaster Welfare and Support Team volunteer Kath’s journey and cover 240km during the month – that’s about 10,000 steps a day – or get a team together and follow the Tamim family's route to a safer life, covering 1,000km.
Registrations are now open. Sign up and make every step count!
Right across New Zealand, local groups are doing a whole lot of good in their hoods. To help, Z is once again sharing over one million dollars. Remember to vote at Z this month and make a difference in your neighbourhood.
Hiii!!! I am an amateur photographer and I'm looking for someone to give me some more tips/advice either with my camera and lenses or photoshop. Also if anyone is looking for some photos to be taken and lightly edited I'm more than happy to take them for you as I'd be grateful for … View moreHiii!!! I am an amateur photographer and I'm looking for someone to give me some more tips/advice either with my camera and lenses or photoshop. Also if anyone is looking for some photos to be taken and lightly edited I'm more than happy to take them for you as I'd be grateful for the extra experience and exposure. Feel free to drop me a line... any help appreciated.
This week The Warehouse and the community are joining forces to help clean up your neighborhood! If you want to get involved hit the events tab at the top of your screen to see the clean up events running in your neighborhood!
Thinking about dance classes for your little one? Pitter Patter Dance have classes for children aged 2 to 13 years old. Mention 'Parent Portal' in your enrolment and get 15% off your fees! Find out more about them here: parentportal.co.nz...
Thinking about Montessori childcare for your little one? Here are some tips to help you make an informed decision: parentportal.co.nz...
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