fun-stuff

Cocktail Recipes

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:00:13 +0100

Red Dusk Jewellery

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:48:29 +0100

Red Dusk Jewellery is an online boutique based in Perth and has something for the showgirl in all of us! They specialise in handmade headwear (hats, fancinators), parasols, jewellery, timepieces, bustiers, corsets, stockings, cuff links, wedding accesories and masquerade masks. Some special items are one of kind and custom designs are also an option. Check out the website at: www.redduskjewellery.com

Handy Household Hints

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:36:32 +0100

Soothing Salt

Salt can be added to bath water and will replenish natural moisture and bring the skin back into balance.
A salt bath is also a good way to relax if you are feeling anxious or having trouble sleeping.
It can also assist in easing arthritis, sore joints and muscles and also relieve the symptoms of a cold by helping the body to release toxins.
Salt's disinfectant properties help the fungus of athlete's foot from spreading and it regenerates the skin, making it more able to fight the infection.
Gargling with a saltwater solution can moisturise and disinfect a sore throat.
Brushing your teeth with a saltwater solution helps control the formation of tartar and prevent cavities.
A saltwater compress can ease pain from kidney infections, liver or gall badder problems, stomach/abdominal cramps and urinary tract infections.
Inhaling steam from a hot salty solution can ease colds and asthma

Apple and Spice Teacake

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:24:50 +0100

Ingredients

180 g unsalted butter (softened)
95g soft brown sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
3 eggs lightly beaten
125g self raising flour
75 g wholemeal flour
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
125ml milk

410g tinned pie apple
25g flaked almonds
1 tablespoon soften brown sugar extra

Method

· Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Grease a 20cm spring form cake tin and line the base with baking paper.

· Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric beaters until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon zest. Add the eggs gradually, beating thoroughly after each addition.

· Transfer the mixture into a large bowl. Fold the sifted flours and cinnamon alternating with the milk. Stir until smooth.

· Spoon half the mixture into the prepared tin and top with 3/4 of the apple. Then place the remaining cake mixture into the tin and press the remaining apple around the edge and top of the cake. Combine the mixed spice, extra sugar and flaked almonds and sprinkle over the cake.

· Bake for 1 hour, leave in the tin for 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool. Enjoy with a cup of tea.

Soothing Sugar Scrub

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:27:31 +0100

To make a wonderful sugar scrub that exfoliates while it moisturises is easy peasy, see below:

Ingredients

Empty Jar
Sugar
Olive or Almond Oil
Essential Oil (like peppermint, lavender, rose, jasmine)

Method

· Sterlise your jar by placing it in boiling water and allowing it to dry, alternatively you can place it in the oven on low heat.

· Fill your jar 3/4 of the way full with sugar and then tip it out into a bowl.

· Then fill your jar with 1/4 oil and then pour into the samw bowl and mix well.

· Add a few drops of essential oil or a combination of oils

· Carefully pour the mixture into the jar, seal and label with a waterproof label.

Voila your sugar scrub is ready to be used in your next shower!

UWA Extension

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:39:17 +0100

UWA runs a range of different short courses throughout the year aiming to provide intellectual and creative opportunities for everyone, regardless of age or qualifications. Classes can vary from a few hours to a day, weekend or a few weeks. Highlights of the Summer School include the Summer School Picnic Concert, new ideas with Todd Sampson, conversations with John Pilger, and an evening with Peter Cosgrove. The courses are extremely varied and they even have external online courses too. Examples of topics include photography, accounting, painting, typing, t'ai chi, computing, language courses, meditation, animation, musical courses, the list goes on. Something for everyone! For more info check out: www.extension.uwa.edu.aul

Cooking Classes

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:14:37 +0100

Aspenz offers a variety of cooking classes at their kitchen in Bunbury, hosted by WA's top chefs. These mouth watering classes provide a prefect training ground for kitchen inspiration. For the latest schedule and pricing check out www.aspenz.com.au/cooking.html

Feeling Arty?

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:41:24 +0100

The Bunbury Regional Art Gallery runs drawing and painting classes in the evenings and cater for different skill levels. The classes are tailored to the needs and desires of the students. For more info check out www.brag.org.au

Lovely Lemon Curd

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:50:20 +0100

Ingredients

4 lemons (rind and juice)
2 cups of castor sugar
5 eggs

110g butter

Method

· Grate rind of lemons and squeeze out juice.

· Put sugar, rind and juice, butter and beaten eggs into a large basin on top of a pan of simmering water.

· Stir with a wooden spoon until thick and curd coats the back of the spoon.

· Pour into warm sterile jars, cover, seal and label.

· Seal the jar so that it is alright and store the curd in the fridge (should keep for about a month).

Able and Game Cards

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:55:48 +0100

Able and Game is a stationery label that aims to create greeting cards that stand out from the crowd. The Able and Game collection is always expanding, with cards to celebrate birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day and generally just to brighten people's days. The cards feature hand drawn designs with references to pop culture and trends that people easily identify with. For a look at their designs go to: www.ableandgame.com. Also stocked at Town on 38 Wellington Street, Bunbury.