Foodlovers Foodtalk Forum
Show all posts by user
Non food related messages should go here.
Re: How did you find us? - 17 years ago
So long ago but I think it was also a Google search. It was also at a time when I had time now I am so addicted spare time seems to have disappeared. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: Passion fruit - 17 years ago
Probably passion vine hoppers. THose lovely little cute lacy winged insects. Spray with a general insect spray gets rid of them, organic gardners may give you another idea. At this time of year they should disappear until spring unless you live in the "winterless" north. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Garden Lovers Forum
Re: Freezer meals - 17 years ago
Khaki I have been thinking about you. Another thing I used to do was frozen cooked meatballs. Just throw them in a Foodtown bag and move the bag around every half hour to free flow them. They can be served with a can of crushed tomatoes or a jar of pasta sauce etc. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: How snowed in are you? - 17 years ago
Hello to everyone West Auckland is dark, grey and miserable this morning. Little or no wind but heavy rain showers. I hope many of you can read this as your power has been restored, and those of you in the snow I hope you are now cosy and warm. I do remember what feeding out in the snow is like and I am glad it is a distant memory. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Non-Foodie Chat
Re: How snowed in are you? - 17 years ago
Really windy in West Auckland but we have been untouched by the power chaos that has disrupted the rest of the city. We have had heavy showers throughout the day but it is quite warm ( others may disagree). Central and South Auckland had to close schools and university exams had to be cancelled. People have been stuck in lifts and the traffic lights have not been working for most. The poor peoplby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Non-Foodie Chat
Re: Freezer meals - 17 years ago
Khaki I did this for two years while my parents were ill. I cooked in bulk then cut the meals into 1 portion sizes before I froze them. Small portions can be frozen in small containers and then tipped out and the containers reused. I actually bought 2 cheap very small casserole dishes. I used one for freezing things in and I gave the other to my parents so they had the same size/shaped containerby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: Filling in a swimming pool - 17 years ago
Check with a pool company, I think it might pop out of the ground if you empty it. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Garden Lovers Forum
Re: Hebes - pruning - 17 years ago
Hi Kay I, too, just give mine a good haircut with the hedgeclippers. I turn the clippers over the wrong way when I use them, they seem to work better! Mine have been cut this way for 15 years and they have survived. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Garden Lovers Forum
Re: reduced cream - 17 years ago
Yes Kathie I can't tell the difference. But everyone has different opinions so try it - you can make up your own mind. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: reduced cream - 17 years ago
Kathie Forgot to say , the proportions are different. I use about 2 cups of yoghurt to 1 packet of onion soup. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: baking cups - 17 years ago
Hi Jennifer I have used Wilton for years. I order online from the States. They are reliable and efficient. The only problem is they have such a huge range that my very small order soon becomes a very large one! I would prefer to buy NZ made but sometimes that just can't happen. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: reduced cream - 17 years ago
Hi Kathie The dips made with yoghurt depend on the yoghurt. I make my own, sometimes it is very thick and sometimes it is not so thick- depends on how long I have left the yoghurt. The dip is so yummy and "healthy" we don't care and neither do others. If I use a commercial brand, again it varies from brand to brand. We haven't used sour cream or reduced cream for years cos it means wby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: reduced cream - 17 years ago
Yoghurt works fine and is healthier. I use it all the time but only 1/2 packet of soup mix to 2 cups of yoghurt so the mix lasts much longer. I don't drain my yoghurt. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: Recipes for Pie Makers - 17 years ago
Sandra I often use bread in mine. I know it's not pastry but it's cheap and tastes good. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: crockpot recipes for kids - 17 years ago
Dee I tried to email but something is wrong at my end. I can't PM you as "Dee" is not listed. I will try again later.by Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: celery - 17 years ago
Lynley Never grown it personally, but I know that it is best grown inside some PVC piping or similar tubing. It grows towards the light so it becomes taller. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Garden Lovers Forum
Re: Best (inexpensive) garden hint - 17 years ago
Poke rose prunings around the vege garden to keep fat cats from sunbathing on young tender plants. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Garden Lovers Forum
Re: Winter veges - 17 years ago
Hi folks Lettuces grow through the winter they just take longer to grow. Smaller varieties like "Tom Thumb" are more suitable. Broccoli is good as it can be used as a salad but it takes up rather a lot of room. If you plant something like broccoli try to get a couple of plants at at time otherwise it all grows at the same rate and you willhave too much one week and none the next. My peby Stephanie D - Garden Lovers Forum
Re: black pepper vs white pepper - 17 years ago
I use both. More often though, it is black pepper as I have that already in a grinder. Usually it is for appearance rather than taste- it depends if people are going to worry about little "black things" in the meal! Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: Horseradish root - 17 years ago
Jane Have you tried the Avondale markets? I have never looked for it but that is where I find unusual veges that I don't see anywhere else. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: Whole nutmegs - 17 years ago
Kay Mosheims is always great for unusual spices. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: fried rice - 17 years ago
Hi Zeetra Before you even think about making fried rice , you need to make ordinary cooked rice ( boiled). This needs to be cooled completely, it is better if this can be done the night before as it gives time for the rice to dry out. I put mine on oven trays and refrigerate. I have tried drying it in the oven but it doesn't work as well. Decide what you want to put in your dish- spring onions,by Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: crockpot recipes for kids - 17 years ago
Kathie, Angela and Sharon I have PM'd you. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: Polyester - 17 years ago
Polar fleece is the way to go with children. It just shakes dry if liquid gets split on it or if rained on. It is great in the wind. It is also very easy to wash and dry. Yes it does pill a bit but no so that it looks bad. It is very light and doesn't need ironing. It is very childproof. It does come in different thicknesses so buy according to where you live. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Non-Foodie Chat
Re: crockpot recipes for kids - 17 years ago
Hi Missy Do you mean recipes that kids will eat, or recipes that kids can make? If it is the latter, I use my crockpot for children to make bread- they can't get burned so it is something they can do with minimal supervision. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: Present for an 86 year old male?? - 17 years ago
How about a collection of family stories. I saw this done recently. Each family member wrote a tale that included the birthday person. A sort of " I remember when you and I wenrt fishing.......... The stories had been typed on computer so they were easy to read and then stuck into a lovely book complete with photos. It took time but it was well received. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Non-Foodie Chat
Re: Lamb in Microwave - 17 years ago
Yes and it works well. The only thing is you will need to get the shank end of the bone cut shorter to get it to fit into the microwave. I brush gravy browning and water over the leg and then spread over a mixture of grated lemon rind, crushed garlic and rosemary. Put the leg on top of an upturned plate. It needs to be elevated so it doesn't stew in it's juice. Lamb needs about 11-12 minutes perby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk
Re: Gardeners forum? - 17 years ago
Hi Su I , too , have looked for something similar but didn't have much success. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Non-Foodie Chat
Re: Cape Gooseberries - 17 years ago
You are so lucky. I can't help with ideas but it makes me drool at the thought. Cape gooseberries featured heavily in my diet when I was growing up. I live in Auckland and they don't grow so flavoursome here so I resorted to buying from the supermarket but theirs are nasty little sour green things. Stephanieby Stephanie D - Foodlovers Food Talk