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What's your fave cake? Mine is pear and rum cake. I am a huge fan of lemon anything, but have yet to find a lemon cake recipe that is moist enough and doesn't over-colour when baked.. one of my life's missions (I lead a sorry little existence hehe)
Here's my recipe for Pear … View moreWhat's your fave cake? Mine is pear and rum cake. I am a huge fan of lemon anything, but have yet to find a lemon cake recipe that is moist enough and doesn't over-colour when baked.. one of my life's missions (I lead a sorry little existence hehe)
Here's my recipe for Pear & Rum cake:
1&1/2c sultanas
1c water
3c peeled and diced pears
1/2c marsala or rum (I’ve only ever used rum or masala – rum you can taste in the cake, marsala not so much)
1&1/2t baking soda
190g butter
1c and 3T sugar
2 large free range eggs
1t vanilla essence
2&1/2c plain white flour
1T baking powder
1t cinnamon
1t ginger
1t mixed spice
1t ground cloves
Bring the sultanas and water to a simmer, let them bubble away for 5 mins. Add the pears, baking soda and booze then turn off the heat, cover and leave to cool.
Cream the butter and sugar before adding the other ingredients.
Gently combine the wet with the dry and bake in a pre-heated 180 deg oven for approx 45 mins til cooked.
I line my baking tin but don’t think it’s critical, greasing it would be tho!
(No idea what size tin I use sorry, it's just "the pear cake tin"!) ;)
Serve dusted with icing sugar and with soft whipped cream as a dessert. Or cold with just the icing sugar dusting.
I have put pecans on the top of this before baking, that was a fab touch.
I have subbed in apples and they're good too!
This recipe never fails and even people who don't like pears or rum will scoff it happily.
PS If you wanted to share your fave recipe, I know I wouldn't complain - I am *that* person who tears a page out of a magazine with a recipe on it (well, not so much now, I tend to take a photo of it but before I had a cell phone you'd see me carefully watching everyone in the room to see if anyone could tell I was nicking off with the page I wanted) :-D
Hi everyone,
I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that has made a comment or suggestion on my post this week. It has been interesting reading all the replies and comments.
An overwhelming theme is that you all think my proposed mail is junk and I agree with that.
Some junk is … View moreHi everyone,
I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that has made a comment or suggestion on my post this week. It has been interesting reading all the replies and comments.
An overwhelming theme is that you all think my proposed mail is junk and I agree with that.
Some junk is not junk, like the community paper or the new world specials as not all people could replace paper with a smart device.
We talked about replacing junk with something else email based and that posed the question about how to opt in initially, but still, doesn't address the issue of those with out a computer. At this time we still need junk mail for our older people not using smart phones or pcs.
This morning I had a coffee meeting with Karl Jager and he was very inspiring to talk to. Karl is studying marketing at EIT. One of the suggestions Karl made I am using right now, an application called Grammarly that he uses. It checks grammar as you type, its free and pretty cool tool to use.
So, the future looks different from here. I promise no unsolicited junk mail in your letter box from me from today forward.
To answer some of my critics I have signed up as a premium business on neighborly. My personal posts will be here and business there.
To add value to the community I have some great ideas that you will see over the next few weeks. I will post on neighborly when and where you can see that offer.
So stay tuned, have a great weekend and if you see junk mail with my name on it, well, it wasn't from me.
Ben
Many of you know my aversion to forceful door to door sales people. In fact I got into a little hot water last time I talked about this..... However it has just come to my attention that there are sales people offering free carpet shampoos. The whole campaign is geared to getting into a persons … View moreMany of you know my aversion to forceful door to door sales people. In fact I got into a little hot water last time I talked about this..... However it has just come to my attention that there are sales people offering free carpet shampoos. The whole campaign is geared to getting into a persons home environment to sell a vacuum cleaner. You may well ask, Carol I thought you said this was a carpet shampoo! You would be correct as that is what my contact thought. Lo and behold that was not the intent, they did very badly want to sell a $4000 vacuum cleaner... Yes you read that right, a $4000 vacuum!
My contact is savvy but it still took some time to convince the sales person there was not going to be a sale. Our concern is that there are vulnerable people in our community who may well feel pressured into making a purchase they can ill afford or need. So please be aware and let other people know if there are concerns.
Fundraiser for Sounds of Hawkes Bay Chorus. Large range of goods available - furniture, kitchen electrical, clothes, books, exercise equipment, toys and Much Much More! Saturday 16 September, Park Road Greenmeadows. 8 am.
Hi everyone,
I just posted this on my personal profile so I dont mean to be spamming you all , I just want some advise.
With all the junk mail that comes to your mail box what would you do with this type of flyer that I have attached.
Appreciate your input,
Ben Keehan
Had a good or bad experience when you visited your doctor, hospital, pharmacy or a community health provider?
Share your feedback to improve the quality of care that the HB District Health Board provide to all users and their families. Please go to www.ourhealthhb.nz... and click on the "Big… View moreHad a good or bad experience when you visited your doctor, hospital, pharmacy or a community health provider?
Share your feedback to improve the quality of care that the HB District Health Board provide to all users and their families. Please go to www.ourhealthhb.nz... and click on the "Big Listen" for the online survey. Closes Friday 29 September 2017.
Well I went back to Omahu Road dental and although friendly the dentis said she fixed where I couldn't floss in between two teeth (as a result of work she did on the previous/first visit o her). Went home with the dental floss they gave me (as they said maybe it was my floss at home that the … View moreWell I went back to Omahu Road dental and although friendly the dentis said she fixed where I couldn't floss in between two teeth (as a result of work she did on the previous/first visit o her). Went home with the dental floss they gave me (as they said maybe it was my floss at home that the problem), and their floss doesn't work either and I still can't floss ;between those two teeth. So I'm going to try Te whenua and Jan/Feb. Two (including the female dentist there) of the 3 ladies at Omahu Rd dental were consistantly friendly on my visits and even very understanding when I go the time wrong for one of the appointments.
Here is a selection of Aotearoa – New Zealand Māori place names. While it's not extensive, can you spot the name of the town closest to you?
Do you know your Kawatiri from your Kirikiriroa? Take Stuff's quick quiz on Māori place names here.
Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.
These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of … View moreThinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.
These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of experience - you'll leave your Information Session with greater insights into:
• Establishing your construction budget
• Avoiding hidden costs
• Saving money by building an environmentally friendly home
• Planning the home you've always wanted
Your local Jennian team would love to meet you - to share our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
Yes that's one of the many things we do at Age Concern in Havelock North. There are so many older (and not so older) people that just don't have the desire or ability to cook main meals any longer. We've partnered with Pure Catering here in the village who provide us with a range of … View moreYes that's one of the many things we do at Age Concern in Havelock North. There are so many older (and not so older) people that just don't have the desire or ability to cook main meals any longer. We've partnered with Pure Catering here in the village who provide us with a range of good old fashioned meals that are freshly frozen. An oxymoron I know but still ... no preservatives and delivered to us weekly.
Please give us a call if you'd like any more info. Deliveries in the Havelock North area once a week. Menu attached.
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.
You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.
To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View moreHi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.
You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.
To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
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Hi everyone.
The board games group will meet every second Friday evening from 6pm until 9pm, beginning on the 15th of September.
At the first session it's planned to play Scrabble, and a new game called "Chase Your Neighbour". If neither of those sound interesting, please come … View moreHi everyone.
The board games group will meet every second Friday evening from 6pm until 9pm, beginning on the 15th of September.
At the first session it's planned to play Scrabble, and a new game called "Chase Your Neighbour". If neither of those sound interesting, please come along and bring any other traditional board game - not everyone likes the same thing. :)
If you would like to come, please PM me through Neighbourly with your email address and/or phone number, and I'll send you the details. The more the merrier!
Jan.
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