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Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.
Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No … View moreKitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.
Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No matter if you work full-time; have pets, kids or flatmates; can only commit for a few weeks or are new to caring for animals – everyone can foster.
We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!
Sign up today and save a life: www.spca.nz...
In generally tidy condition, although there may be some marks on the body as its secondhand machine. A few minor marks on the side.
Pick up is Paraparaumu Beach
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.
While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View moreFoodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.
While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.
New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."
What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.
If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.
Foodstuffs Own Brands is recalling a specific batch of its Pams brand Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts Combo due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if… View moreFoodstuffs Own Brands is recalling a specific batch of its Pams brand Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts Combo due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
READ MORE Pams brand Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts,: www.mpi.govt.nz...
READ MORE Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo: www.mpi.govt.nz...
Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!
The Kāpiti Coast Art Trail is less than two weeks away! Join fellow art aficionados from across the motu (country) and Kāpiti locals for the weekends of 5/6 and 12/13 November for a self-guided tour of arty discovery around our beautiful Kāpiti Coast. 🎨 👨🏼🎨 🖌️
To plan your … View moreThe Kāpiti Coast Art Trail is less than two weeks away! Join fellow art aficionados from across the motu (country) and Kāpiti locals for the weekends of 5/6 and 12/13 November for a self-guided tour of arty discovery around our beautiful Kāpiti Coast. 🎨 👨🏼🎨 🖌️
To plan your Art Trail and curate your favourites list, visit www.kapiticoastarttrail.co.nz...
Tips to extend the shelf life of popular staples, such as bread, flour and fruit.
Dealing with a bulging pantry? Here are our tips to get the longest life out of your cupboard staples and fresh produce.
Best-before and use-by dates: know the difference: Best-before dates give you information… View moreTips to extend the shelf life of popular staples, such as bread, flour and fruit.
Dealing with a bulging pantry? Here are our tips to get the longest life out of your cupboard staples and fresh produce.
Best-before and use-by dates: know the difference: Best-before dates give you information about food quality. Food can be eaten and sold after its best-before date. However, it may have lost some nutritional value and might not taste the best. If a food has a shelf-life of two or more years, it doesn’t need a best-before date.
As soon as you open any food’s packaging, its shelf life becomes the same as if the product was unpackaged. How long it’s safe to eat depends on several factors: its water and protein content, quality when you bought it, and how it’s been stored.
Use-by dates are usually on perishable foods such as poultry and deli foods. A food can’t legally be sold after its use-by date and shouldn’t be eaten because it can make you sick.
Bread: Bread keeps the longest in the freezer (though it’s not as convenient, as you have to wait for it to defrost). If you’re a pantry-only fan, it should be kept in its packaging (paper or plastic if it’s homemade) and stored in a cool dry area– ideally in a bread tin if you have one. A good compromise is the middle shelf of the fridge, but it will still get stale as it dries out.
If your bread’s stale, whiz it in the food processor to make breadcrumbs, which you can then pop into a resealable container for freezing. You can use it to crumb meat and fish or add it to dishes (for example, meatballs or pasta bakes).
Tip: Freeze half your loaf and keep the other half out. The half in the freezer won’t get stale or mouldy.
Eggs: Eggs keep longer in the fridge but they can be stored at room temperature (as long as it’s 15°C or lower). Either way, store your eggs in their original carton: it keeps them safe from cracking, slows moisture loss, stops them absorbing other food smells and you’ll know the best-before date.
Tip: Check eggs are safe to eat with the float test. Place the egg in a bowl or cup of water. If the egg sinks, it’s good to eat. If it floats, throw it away.
Flour and dry ingredients: Store your flour in a large, airtight container that your measuring cup can fit in. A container with a screw-top is best, but any well-sealed lid will be fine. Transfer other dry ingredients (for example, baking powder and baking soda) that don’t come in resealable packets to an airtight container. Or use a resealing bag clip.
This help prevents weevils getting into your baking stash. Some people swear that adding a bay leaf will keep weevils away.
Pantry moths are sometimes lurking in your dry goods – sometimes in new purchases. Freezing the ingredients should kill the moths and any larvae. Wrap the goods in a plastic bag and freeze for two days, before then storing in an airtight container.
Sugar: Sugar should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It shouldn’t be kept in the fridge because this exposes it to moisture, which can make it go hard.
Sugar doesn’t have a best-before date because it doesn’t grow mould.
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She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!
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Mahogany side table with draw. The top is starting to separate and needs gluing to fix.
Hi! I have a very large fishtank to rehome. It is 155cm along the front, 45 cm high, and 30cm deep, so about the size of a fridge/freezer on its side. :-) It has a cover with 9 florescent tubes on 3 different circuits so you can have 3 levels of lighting , and a very effective, built in, … View moreHi! I have a very large fishtank to rehome. It is 155cm along the front, 45 cm high, and 30cm deep, so about the size of a fridge/freezer on its side. :-) It has a cover with 9 florescent tubes on 3 different circuits so you can have 3 levels of lighting , and a very effective, built in, filtration system. It will need to be resealed as it sprung a leak. ( I have a part used tube of sealer you are welcome to) I need to downsize as I have other three other smaller tanks.
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Homemade FUDGE sale
Kids toy sale on the side
Today from 2pm until its gone....😉
Does anyone have or know where I can get the Black and White rag Winifred Atwell arrangement (Pianola roll)
Thank you
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