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  • Freezing Bulk Meat

    Buying meat in bulk is a great way to save loads of money.  Whether you invest in buying a whole or have beast, organise a bulk pack from the butcher or just buy meat when it is on sale and pop it in the freezer for later use, there are certain things that you should know when doing so. If packaged or stored incorrectly it can mean freezer burn, spoiled meat and a big waste of money. Freeze In Portions Firstly,...

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  • Freezable Foods

    It's always handy to know what you can freeze, and what you can't.  There are so many items you can freeze for various reasons to keep from wasting food, to keep them fresh  and to save time and money in the kitchen. Flour: Seal your opened flour in a GLAD Snap Lock Pantry Bag in the freezer. The pantry bags have a gusset at the bottom so are perfect for storing flour, sugar as they stand up by themselves it will last...

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  • How to Cook a Turkey

    How to Cook a Turkey I get a lot of requests for how to cook a turkey.  A roast chook used to be traditional Australian fare on the Christmas dinner table.  But as more families are living further apart and coming together at Christmas, the humble Christmas chook just isn't cutting it anymore for size, and more people are opting for the more American tradition of a roast turkey.  Cooking a large turkey isn't anywhere as scary as the job...

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  • Storing Food Correctly

    Storing Food Correctly How much money do you spend per week on wasted food? This will vary depending on your family and your situation but many mums will spend a few minutes every week throwing out food that has gone off or gone stale. You could be wasting anywhere from $25 to $50 per week on food that wasn’t eaten in time or not stored properly. This adds up in the long run. Make the switch to a better storage...

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  • Choosing Fresh Seafood

    Choosing Fresh Seafood Christmas is usually the time of year Australian shell out their hard earned money and buy seafood.  But for the inexperienced seafood purchaser, choosing fresh seafood can be a scary prospect!  Today we show you how to tell if the seafood is fresh or not, and what to look out for!  For the very freshest seafood, buy from a sea monger or at a supplier near the wharfs.  Alternatively look for a busy seafood market.  Markets that...

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  • Making the Perfect Iced Cake

    Cake decorating should be FUN and STRESS-FREE.  So here are a few fail-safe tips to decorating success which we hope will leave you celebrating with a glass or two, not drowning your sorrows in despair!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BAKING When baking a cake using a packet mix, don’t be tempted to reduce the recommended mixing time once combined, beat for the full 2 minutes recommended.  This puts much needed air into your cake mix and creates a tall light and fluffy cake. It’s...

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  • How To Make Pasta From Scratch

    Now Pasta is really really cheap to buy, but it is also really cheap to make - and the home made version not only tastes delicious - but it's really good fun to make.  If you have a pasta machine - fantastic!  But we show you here how to make pasta from scratch manually. Ingredients: 2 cups Plain Flour or 'OO' Flour (available from most supermarkets) 2 large eggs cold water Sift the flour into a bowl and make a well in the...

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  • Gluten Intolerance or Coeliac

    Gluten Intolerance or Coeliac Have you or a family member been diagnosed as Gluten Intolerance or Coeliac?  Do you find it confusing? I know I did! Gluten is actually a protein found in some grains - specifically, wheat (including spelt, triticale & kamut), rye, oats and barley. When gluten passes through the small intestine, the lining becomes damaged because the villi become inflamed and flattened. This then means that the body finds it hard to absorb water and nutrients from...

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  • How to Cook the Perfect Egg

    How to Cook the Perfect Egg - eggs are a meal in themselves.  If you have a egg in the house - you won't go hungry.  But as versatile and delicious as eggs are, they can sometimes be tricky to cook the right way.  Today we look at the most popular ways of cooking plain eggs - so they will come out perfect every single time! Boiled Eggs: A boiled egg for breakfast is a delight for young or old....

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  • How to Use Different Cuts of Beef

    How to Use Different Cuts of Beef How to Use Different Cuts of Beef Beef – we all love it, but how are you supposed to know what to do with it all? There are so many different cuts that even professional chefs get confused sometimes. As with any animal, some parts are more suited for various cooking methods, so here's a quick guide to help you out next time you're at the store. Blade – Usually this is called...

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