My free range chooks are laying like mad and I am ending up with an excess of them. I would like some ideas of how to use them up.I do barter some. I would also like recipes for fruit loafs, which is good to freeze. Also what to do with passion fruit? Look forward to […]
JimO from Torbay in Auckland asks, “I know its and old problem but I’m desperate to find a ‘cure-all’ for cleaning the shower glass. I’ve tried the commercial ones, even tried straight meths and Sugar Soap. None have got the ingrained soap/water marks off. Anyone else had this problem?”
Joan from Masterton asks, “What does one use to clean pewter mugs?”
Fay from Blenheim has a question. “Would lavender oil be okay to put on a dog to stop flees?” [Also, do you have any tips about shampoos for cats and dogs – Oily Rag Ed’]
Madcow from Opunake asks, “I would like to know how to make frozen roast ready meals, like the well known brands we find in the shop freezer. Can anyone help with ideas of what to put in them and how to cook them?”
Thrifty from Hamilton has a question for those who use part sachets of yoghurt starter. “How do you store the remaining sachet for next time so that it doesn’t go off? I’ve heard that you can seal the packet with sellotape and store it in the deep freeze – but wouldn’t that kill the culture?
Kate from Hawera asks, “I have shifted to a house with a Hawera plum tree, I would love some recipes and tips!” [We checked out more about this plum and found this on Wairere Nursery web site. “Originated from a chance seedling found on the roadside near, you guessed it, Hawera. Large dark red fruit […]
Rachel from Tauranga asks, “How do you feel about soda stream machines and yoghurt makers? Do they save money – are they worth it?”
Thrifty asks this question, “Does anyone have an economical homemade recipe for fabric softener including the amount to use per load please?”
K.F. from Northpark in Auckland would like to know how to remove nicotine grime from china. “How do you safely remove the build-up from china figurines and crystal (items of sentimental rather than monetary value)”