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1693 days ago

Gorgeous Creatures can delivery you possum merino knitwear at home

Kirsty from Taradale

Just letting everyone know that Gorgeous Creatures is online in the Hawke's Bay (home based biz). And have been approved to sell their full range of warm winter possum merino knitwear online. They can delivery to you in your home in a safe and contactless way. The website has a wide selection … View moreJust letting everyone know that Gorgeous Creatures is online in the Hawke's Bay (home based biz). And have been approved to sell their full range of warm winter possum merino knitwear online. They can delivery to you in your home in a safe and contactless way. The website has a wide selection of beautiful quality New Zealand made knitwear. Support NZ made and shop local. www.gorgeouscreatures.com.au... (yes I know its a .com.au address but this in a NZ based and owned business).

1704 days ago

Handy hints - feel free to reply with your own hints

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

I’m trying to get a feed set up to post handy hints on. The wonderful Neighbourly team as flat out at the moment and suggested I post here.

So here’s a couple.

Baking powder mix:
2 tbsp baking soda
2 tbsp cornflour
4 tbsp cream of tartar

It’s better (and cheaper) than the bought … View more
I’m trying to get a feed set up to post handy hints on. The wonderful Neighbourly team as flat out at the moment and suggested I post here.

So here’s a couple.

Baking powder mix:
2 tbsp baking soda
2 tbsp cornflour
4 tbsp cream of tartar

It’s better (and cheaper) than the bought stuff. Use it the same as commercial baking powder.

Ciabatta
500g plain flour (about 3 1/2 Cups)
1/2 tsp white sugar
1 1/2 tsp dry yeast (check the back of your fridge for a forgotten jar. It lasts forever there)
1 1/2 tsp salt
450 ml warm water (tap is fine)
Olive oil

Mix your dry ingredients together (preferably in a bowl)

Mix in the water (don’t worry about being gentle)
Rub oil all over, around and under the dough with your hands (think wet play dough)

Cover the bowl with glad wrap or a tea towel and leave to double in size (takes about as long as a movie, so go watch one)

Preheat the oven to 200C

Pour the sticky mess into an oiled and floured tray (a big one), or into an oiled and floured loaf tin (or whatever oven proof dish you like.

Just remember, the wiser it is, the flatter it will be, the less time it will take to cook.

Cook for 30-40 minutes. If you want a softer crust, put a dish of warm water in the oven to steam the dough. I like it crusty.

To check if it’s ready, lift if out of the dish (don’t use your hands, unless they’re made of asbestos), knock on the bottom, and listen for a “hello possums!” (or a hollow sound).

Enjoy. It will go a little dry if kept out, but it toasts like crumpets. Yum yum.

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1690 days ago

Welcome the Day

Marie from Flaxmere

Welcome Your Day

I go to bed thinking of what to do the next day,
A constant thought that keeps me at bay.
Rises the sun and reminds me of my duty,
For the day ahead I fail to see the beauty.
Life will be so much more wonderful,
If you are not so distressful.
Have a Good Morning 🌞🌞🌞🌞

1693 days ago

Game Time

Marie from Flaxmere

If money was no object, which house
would you pick to completely redo and make your dream home???
I have always been so intrigued by old abandoned houses. Out in a field all sad looking, abandoned and forgotten. I wish I could go bring them all back to life and
make them pretty again. ❤

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1690 days ago

Just for Fun

Marie from Flaxmere

I've Done 7 of These ☺

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1691 days ago

Fruit And Veggie pack

Novia from Twyford

Fruit and Veggie pack
Contactless Delivery $30

Negotiable

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1692 days ago

New Zealand v. Gulf States under lockdown

John from Havelock North

These snaps, taken this hour, show why the spread of the Covid 19 virus is spreading so fast in the USA.
These are aircraft in the air.

Comments welcomed.

1691 days ago

For My Children

Marie from Flaxmere

One day, when my children are grown, I hope they still come through the front door without knocking. I hope they head to the kitchen for a snack and slump on the sofa to watch TV. I hope they come in and feel the weight of adulthood leave them, for they are home. For my children, my door will … View moreOne day, when my children are grown, I hope they still come through the front door without knocking. I hope they head to the kitchen for a snack and slump on the sofa to watch TV. I hope they come in and feel the weight of adulthood leave them, for they are home. For my children, my door will forever be open💜🌹💜

1691 days ago

Humour

Marie from Flaxmere

Im sooo bored? I went outside and knocked on my own door, then came back in and said who is it😂😂😂

J
1691 days ago

Holiday goers

Jk from Hastings Central

I drove to tauranga yesterday in the truck for work (essential services) and it was amazing and frustrating to see the number of people trying to leave/arrive in towns with their cars packed up to go away on holiday!!!!! Rotorua police 🚨 did a fine job of setting up road blocks out of the … View moreI drove to tauranga yesterday in the truck for work (essential services) and it was amazing and frustrating to see the number of people trying to leave/arrive in towns with their cars packed up to go away on holiday!!!!! Rotorua police 🚨 did a fine job of setting up road blocks out of the township but many were still using side roads to escape. Also noticed that here in hastings too.... People don't realise that the ones who are staying home to save lives are the ones looking out our windows watching and seeing people do these things.... Not to be nosy but because there isnt much else to do!!! We are all going to suffer cause some prick wants to self isolate in their holiday home. Shame on you!

1691 days ago

Can you help us help our frontline this Easter?

ShieldsUp

ShieldsUp is a volunteer driven initiative of over 500 Kiwis, 3D printing, manufacturing and distributing face shields to our medical and emergency heroes across the country facing Covid-19 head on.

Within two weeks, we have delivered over 5,000 face shields, but we are still hearing the calls … View more
ShieldsUp is a volunteer driven initiative of over 500 Kiwis, 3D printing, manufacturing and distributing face shields to our medical and emergency heroes across the country facing Covid-19 head on.

Within two weeks, we have delivered over 5,000 face shields, but we are still hearing the calls of many. As the government and DHB’s publicly assure us that all necessary equipment is readily accessible, the demand for our face shields continues to grow daily, with requests for 30,000 shields.

If you would like to help us help them, sign up to volunteer at shieldsup.org.nz, or make a donation to ensure we can continue to produce and distribute our shields to protect our frontline heroes.

ShieldsUp, offering protection to Kiwi’s against COVID-19.
Find out more

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1691 days ago

Question

Marie from Flaxmere

Should Children Know How To Cook...Well Of Course..But At What Age Should You Start Teaching Them???

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1692 days ago

What are you doing having a party??

Yvonne from Mayfair

So who lives in the very early 100's on fredrick St and insist it's OK to have mates over, play loud music.
Families have and are losing. Loved ones, not just to the virus but to other health issues and they are not able to be there with them...
People are losing their jobs because … View more
So who lives in the very early 100's on fredrick St and insist it's OK to have mates over, play loud music.
Families have and are losing. Loved ones, not just to the virus but to other health issues and they are not able to be there with them...
People are losing their jobs because companies cannot keep going because of no company income.
People are losing their business because they are required to follow level 4 lockdown.. And you who live at this address feel you have a right?? If other neighbours close by know who they are please name and shame... Because if I did.. I would!!
PS. Have filed a police covid 19 complaint

1691 days ago

Shop Local

Mr Rental Hawkes Bay

Hi All, I hope your staying safe in your bubble. It is important to support local business's now and after lockdown. Here's some places you can get good food online.
www.baybuzz.co.nz...

Cheers
The team at Mr Rental

1691 days ago

Humour

Marie from Flaxmere

Just for Giggles 😂😂

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