Went to make some Steamed Loaves yesterday. After having soaked the Allbran, Golden Syrup and Milk for 2 hours I proceeded to mix in the other ingredients. I thought the flour looked a bit strange. It was hard to sift and it felt grainy. Decided I would t
PLEASE NOTE: RECIPE HAS BEEN EDITED. STEAMED LOAVES RECIPE 2 Cups Allbran 2 Dessertspoons Golden Syrup 2 Cups of Milk Soak for 2 hours or over night ADD 2 Cups Plain Flour 2 Teaspoons Soda 1/2 Cup Walnuts (Optional
This is what we woke up to this morning. It has not snowed here for 35 years. It is such a beautiful sight. You can see in the 1st 2 photos it is still snowing. Photo 1. Front of house. Photo 2. From front veranda. Photo 3. From the dining room w
I just had a phone call from my SIL to tell me her GD passed away on Wednesday. She went to bed for a rest in the afternoon and did not wake up. She has 5 little children the youngest are twins 4 years of age. This is just so sad. Please add them to your
Have made this toilet roll cover for S-I-L. I always give him something funny. Hubby suggested cuties may like to give this a caption.
Heard a noise coming from the sewing room area while having tea tonight. Look what I saw sitting on the swing seat frame outside of my sewing room. A cute little kookaburra. I guess it wanted to see what I had been sewing this afternoon. The noise was fro
My eldest grand daughter was married in Fiji recently. Thought I would show you how beautiful she looked on her big day. Pic 1. All dressed for the occasion. Pic 2. Close up of the bride. Pic 3. With her lucky man.
I have had one SENIORS MOMENT too many this morning. Put the sheets etc in the washing machine, turned it on. When I went to hang them out I couldn't make out how hubbies shirt got in with the sheets. Under the sheets I found not only socks and jocks bu
QUESTION: Do you wash all fabric before making up. If so do you wash it as soon as you buy it or wait until you need to sew a proctect like I tend to do? Shirley
My husband and I celebrated out 50th Wedding Anniversary last saturday 15th December. My sister and other family members cooked a beautiful meal for us. We had a lovely evening with family. My DH gave me a new gold ring. Photo 1. Him giving me the ring ou
I would like to congratulate rescuer as becoming our new Moderator No4. I know she will do her best to keep this site running as smoothly as possible. Shirley
While getting ready to leave to farewell a friend yesterday morning I needed to get something from the top cupboard of my wardrobe. I took in the step stool and stepped on the 1st step then the 2nd and it went from under me and I ended up on the floor. Hu
I would like to thank all cuties for comments and flowers on my projects for the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes. I would like to tell a lovely story told to us at the Launch a couple of months back. A lady was watching a little girl unpack h
Went into see my Auntie at the nursing home yesterday for her 99th birthday. We had a lovely party with some her children and Great Grand Children. Here she is cutting her cake with her 2 eldest children. I gave her a bunch of Flowers and one of those toi
What a great site this is. Everyone helping each other. It really is good. Flowers to all. Thanks. Shirley