2016 December Christmas Gift Guide

2016

Gift Guide

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Inside your Christmas Gift Guide

Celebrate Christmas with local businesses Sentimentality means everything.................................................................................Page 3 ‘Show Me’ a magical Christmas..................................................................................Page 4 The Apple Watch comes to town.................................................................................Page 4 A Christmas feast to remember....................................................................................Page 5 A virtual treasure trove................................................................................................Page 6 A shout out to the locals........................................................................................... Page 12 Have yourself a delicious Christmas..........................................................................Page 14 What Santa Clause had to say....................................................................................Page 16 Celebrate Christmas with Bunnings Warehouse........................................................Page 18

Christmas in our community Carols to spread Christmas cheer...............................................................................Page 5 Get down to enjoy ‘Carols in the Park’........................................................................Page 6 Christmas church times...............................................................................................Page 8 Celebrate Christmas together.....................................................................................Page 17 Win a SodaKING this Christmas..............................................................................Page 18 Fun and festive recipe; Christmas wreath pizza........................................................ Page 19

Sentimentality means everything THERE are some things of value that simply can’t be replicated in the short term, like generations in business, perfecting an art and working with jewels that take billions of years in the making.

Purdeys Jewellers HRD Antwerp advanced diamond grader and designer, Michael Kearney said, “Purdeys Jewellers is a family business which has proudly been owned and established over three generations and with an emphasis on passion, perfection and love. In a consumer society where jewellery can be mistakenly regarded as a volume production commodity, Purdeys’ emphasis is on individuality, which transcends the generations to be admired by family and friends.

“Outstanding quality and craftsmanship, along with the artistic and creative expression in each work, allows our jewellery to speak for itself, becoming a talking piece and representation of the relationship from which it was inspired.”

The spirit of Christmas is truly alive at Purdeys Jewellers, as they are set to give away thousands of dollars worth of jewellery from their ‘Christmas Bon Bon’ gift tree again this year. From December 1 until Christmas Eve, every customer who spends $150 or more gets to choose a bon bon from the tree, with each bon bon containing a beautiful piece of jewellery, up to the value of $3,000. Michael said, “It really is a fun time for everyone in the store as customers choose their bon bon and discover their watch or jewellery prize.”

This really is an offer not to miss at Purdeys Jewellers, 244 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Phone the Shepparton store on 5821 4679 or visit the Benalla store at 61 Bridge Street, Benalla or phone 5762 6150.

PRECIOUS BON BONS IN STORE AGAIN THIS CHRISTMAS… Purdeys Jewellers HRD Antwerp advanced diamond grader and designer, Michael Kearney with design and sales consultant, Julie Avram. Photo: Alicia Niglia

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The Apple Watch

comes to town GET TECHY THIS CHRISTMAS… Data Parts owner, Adrian Jones with the store’s range of Apple products, including the Apple Watch.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

WIN CHRISTMAS GOODIES… The Shepparton Show Me Blue Santa inside the Shepparton Show Me Thompson Kia mobile stage, which is giving locals the chance to win great Christmas goodie prizes. Photo: David Lee.

‘Show Me’ a

magical Christmas ACROSS Shepparton this Christmas, the community will find a truck load of Christmas joy, with Shepparton Show Me’s Thompson Kia mobile stage jam packed full of Christmas giveaways for the whole family.

From skateboards, inflatable pools, fishing rods and tackle to scooters, pamper packs for the ladies, water slides, and much, much more, the mobile stage will entertain and offer the chance to win some great Christmas goodies.

The Shepparton Show Me Blue Santa

said, “On Mondays and Saturdays all the way up to Christmas Eve we will be running Santa shows.

“I love coming to Shepparton to meet all the kids. I will let you in on a secret; I do most of my shopping in Shepparton because there is everything I need to fill my sleigh and give to children all over the world.”

Come along to the Shepparton Show Ho Ho Me mobile stage and win!

For locations and times, visit www. facebook.com/SheppartonShowMe/

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DESPITE Apple products taking the world by storm, it’s not all that easy to find Apple stockists or service centres, especially in rural locations. Data Parts business owner, Adrian Jones is really excited to receive Apple’s recent approval to stock the Apple watch in Shepparton, just in time for Christmas.

Adrian said, “We’re delighted to be Shepparton’s only stockist of the Apple watch and even more importantly the only authorised Apple Service Centre for miles around. What customers need to understand when they need help with an Apple product, if an unauthorised service takes place, the product automatically loses its warranty.”

Starting at $399 the Apple watch comes in lots of varieties and in two models, the Apple Watch Series 1 and the Apple Watch Series 2. There are designs and styles to suit any fashion and the Series 2 has the most advanced technology yet. With built-in GPS, water resistance to 50 metres, a dual-core processor, a display that’s twice as bright and watchOS 3.

Drop in to Data Parts, at 3 Edwards Street, Shepparton to have your Apple products serviced or to get your hands on one of the latest Apple Watches in stock.

For more information on Apple Watch, go to www.apple.com/au/watch/ or call Data Parts directly on 5821 7155.

A Christmas feast to remember WITH everything made in-store, Krueger’s Fine Meats and Smallgoods work to the very highest of standards to guarantee quality and flavour for all their customers.

Krueger’s Fine Meats and Smallgoods store manager, Emma Krueger said, “Our hams are gluten free and MSG free, and we use all Australian meat in our products. We are doing made-to-order cooking of hams, turkeys, chickens etc. for Christmas Day, which means there’s no need to have your

oven steaming away on the day.

“We are pleased to be offering Turducen again this year, which is a deboned chicken, stuffed into a deboned duck, stuffed into a deboned turkey. Customers will need to cook these themselves.

Emma said, “And they take about three and a half hours in the oven. Make sure you get in early as orders close December 10 for Turducen and ham on the bone and December 17 otherwise and we are only

open until 12:30pm on Christmas Eve.” For top quality meat products this Christmas, hurry in and place your order in time for the cut-off dates at Krueger’s Fine Meats and Smallgoods, 22 Colliver Road, Shepparton, or phone (03) 5821 5414.

COOKING UP A DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS… Krueger’s Fine Meats and Smallgoods owner, Martin Krueger is starting to cook this year’s Christmas hams. Photo: Emma Hillier.

Carols to spread

ROCKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE… From left, Harry Law, 4, Carols by Candlelight Committee deputy chair, Emma Law, secretary, George Ferguson, Greater Shepparton City Council Festival and Events Officer, Bonnie McIntosh, Carols by Candlelight Committee chair and program coordinator, Shirley Ferguson, Kiwanis Club of Shepparton representative on the Carols by Candlelight Committee, Evelyn Myers and Carols by Candlelight Committee member, Collier McCracken. Photo: David Lee.

Christmas cheer

CHRISTMAS cheer will flow through the community on Saturday, December 18, when the Queens Gardens comes alive with the excitement and festivities of this year’s Carols

by Candlelight.

This year’s program includes community favourites, will all local artists and performers seeing the community rock to a range of Christmas favourites.

Multiple Georgy Award winner, Nicky Pummeroy and ABC radio breakfast presenter, Matt Dowling will emcee the event, which kicks off at 6:30pm and will conclude with the spectacular GMCU fireworks.

Greater Shepparton City Council Festival and Events Officer, Bonnie McIntosh said this year’s event promised an exciting program of performers.

“This is the perfect opportunity to relax with your family and friends and enjoy everything that represents Christmas.

“This year we will be introducing a mother’s tent, which will provide a private space where mothers can feed and change their children.

“Please bring chairs, cushions and rugs. Christmas merchandise will also be available for sale and carol song books will be free this year. There will also be food and drink available and the Kiwanis Club of Shepparton will have their barbeque fired up.”

In case of rain, the event will be held at the MultiPurpose Pavilion at the Shepparton Showgrounds.

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SING AWAY AT MOOROOPNA… From left, Mooroopna Carols music director, Daniel Fenby, Kiwanis Club of Mooroopna secretary, Arthur Duke, Life Church life care coordinator, Steve Kington, Kiwanis Club of Mooroopna committee members, Severin Duhring and Alex Trotter and Kiwanis Club of Mooroopna carols committee member, Murray Shields. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Get down to enjoy

‘Carols in the Park’ IN JUST three days Mooroopna’s John Gray Oval will come alive with Christmas cheer when the Kiwanis Club of Mooroopna hold its Carols in the Park event.

Running for 33 years, the Carols in the Park event is typically held on a Sunday, but this year the festive event will be held on Saturday, December 10 to give the community the chance to really enjoy the whole show.

Another new feature of this year’s event will be the giant Nutcracker men, who have been handmade by local artist, Ruth Fenby.

Kiwanis Club of Mooroopna president,

Garry Alexander said, “There is no admission fee, but we do suggest that people attending should bring a rug or chair.

“Artists performing will include the gentle giant of country music, Reg Poole, Callum Gleeson, Fiona Lyle, Krista Whittingham, Elle Bollard, Sing Australia, Goulburn Valley Pipes and Drums as well as choirs from Mooroopna Primary School, St Marys Primary School and Mooroopna Park Primary School. There will be a visit from Santa.”

Carols in the Park will run on Saturday, December 10 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at John Gray Oval, McLennan Street, Mooroopna.

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BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE GIFTS TO SUIT ANY BUDGET… Focus Cards & Gifts sales assistant, Nikia Snow and business owner, Peter Dunbabin are enjoying the Christmas spirit. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

A virtual

treasure trove

By Nicholise Garner ATMOSPHERE is everything when it comes to feeling compelled enough to venture into a store and furthermore, to then go exploring.

Compelled is how I felt when I visited Focus Cards & Gifts; a sheer treasure trove of gifts to suit any budget. In actual fact, I felt a little frustrated because I could see so many gifts that would be perfectly suited to my own family and friends, but I didn’t have time to play.

I saw so many sentimental pieces, unique and interesting gifts, jewellery, candles and diaries to name a few. Focus Cards & Gifts, business owner, Peter Dunbabin said,

“We have inexpensive Kris Kringle gifts right through to some very precious and sentimental pieces. ‘Lost Shepparton’ books would appeal to anyone who’s ever had a history in Shepparton, Tattslotto Christmas packs for those who are difficult to buy for and a huge range of the very popular Willow Tree ornaments along with an excellent range of category specific Christmas cards.”

Trust me when I say that Focus Cards & Gifts will have something in store to suit your Christmas list. Visit Focus Cards & Gifts at 181 Maude Street Mall, Shepparton, for friendly service and to get all of your Christmas shopping needs met.

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Christmas church times UNITING CHURCH 134 Maude Street, Shepparton and churches in Dookie, Katandra West and Pine Lodge • Sunday, December 11, 7:30pm, Carols at Katandra West • Friday, December 23, 7:30pm, Christmas service at Pine Lodge • Saturday, December 24, 7pm, Family Christmas Eve service at Maude Street, Shepparton • Saturday, December 24, 10pm, Reflective Christmas Eve service at Maude Street, Shepparton • Sunday, December 25, 9am, Christmas Day service at Dookie • Sunday, December 25, 9:30am, Christmas Day service at Maude Street, Shepparton

THE SALVATION ARMY Corner of Nixon and Orr Streets, Shepparton • Sunday, December 18, 10am, Carols service • Sunday, December 25, 9am, Christmas service ANGLICAN PARISH OF SHEPPARTON 93-95 Maude Street, Shepparton and churches in Rushworth, Dookie and Murchison • Thursday, December 15, 2pm, Trefoil Girl Guide Guild – carols and cake • Friday, December 16, 7pm, Parish carol singing and readings, including The Pure Drop, Tom Tuena and Donald Campbell • Saturday, December 24, 5:30pm, Family Crib service

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• Saturday, December 24, 11pm, Christmas carol singing • Saturday, December 24, 11:30pm, Midnight Mass • Sunday, December 25, 9:30am, Family Christmas Eucharist • Sunday, December 25, 8am, Christmas Eucharist at St. Paul’s, Rushworth • Sunday, December 25, 8:45am, Christmas Eucharist at St. Luke’s, Dookie • Sunday, December 25, 9:30am, Christmas Eucharist at Christ Church, Murchison

GOULBURN MURRAY LUTHERAN PARISH 54 Poplar Avenue, Shepparton • Sunday, December 18, 11am, Children’s Christmas program • Saturday, December 24, 7pm, Service of lessons and carols • Sunday, December 25, 11am, Christmas service with Holy Communion GOULBURN VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 9 Pine Road, Shepparton • Sunday, December 18, 10:30am – 12 noon, Christmas service • Sunday, December 25, 10am to 11am, Christmas Day service

LIFE CHURCH MOOROOPNA 4 Treacy Street, Mooroopna • Friday, December 16, 7pm, Concert, supper and fun for the whole family • Featuring local artists, African band and School choir • Sunday, December 25, 10am, Christmas Day service ENCOUNTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH 155 Verney Road, Shepparton • Sunday, December 25, 9am to 10am, Christmas service SHEPPARTON CHURCH OF CHRIST 105 Corio Street, Shepparton • Sunday, December 25, 9am, Christmas Day service ST MARY’S PARISH 2 Toolamba Road, Mooroopna • Saturday, December 24, 6:30pm, Carols commence in the Marian Centre • Saturday, December 24, 7pm, Mass in the Marian Centre • Sunday 25th December, 10am, Christmas Day service

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FUN AT TATURA PHARMACY… Australian Health Solutions Tatura Pharmacy, pharmacy assistant, Tracy Lowry and pharmacist manager, Emily Power. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

A shout out

to the locals

By Nicholise Garner SOMETIMES Christmas can seem like a stressful time for many and the joy and festivity can easily feel lost in the hectic planning leading up to the day. However there are places like Australian Health Solutions (AHS) Tatura Pharmacy that are giving back to the community and reminding us why Christmas is such a Merry time of the year.

I sp oke w it h Tat u ra Ph a r m ac y ’ pharmacist manager, Emily Powers and found the store’s approach to this year’s Christmas celebrations refreshing and quite delightful.

Emily said, “Christmas is going to be massive for us at the pharmacy this year. We really want to thank our local community for all of the support they’ve given us over the year and so we are throwing them a Christmas party.”

Tat u ra Pharmac y’ is of fering big giveaways up to the value of $150 every week in December, with entries from any gift purchases above $20, plus a grand prize of a Webber BBQ pack worth $500 to be drawn on December 30.

Emily said, “There’s going to be plenty of fun for all ages with free Santa photos, free fairy floss and face painting as well as super discounts throughout the store on the day for the adults! Plus we will be announcing the winning entries of our colouring competition on the day. If your little ones haven’t got a template yet make sure you come in and pick one up.”

Enjoy AHSTatura Pharmacy’s Christmas celebrations this year as a special thank you to the locals who have supported them all year. Drop in to 151 Hogan Street, Tatura.

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A FEAST TO REMEMBER… Luke’s Magic Meats manager, Brad Wootton can help your Christmas feast be one to remember. Photo: Emma Hillier.

Have yourself a delicious Christmas WITH a large range of barbeque meats, gluten free options and locally sourced Murray Valley pork and Hazeldene’s chickens, let Luke’s Magic Meats supply your Christmas feast.

Luke’s Magic Meats manager, Brad Wootton said, “We have a range of fresh cuts or pre-packaged choices perfect for holiday entertaining or Christmas dinner and we can custom make orders to cater for your specific needs.”

At Luke’s Magic Meats, the friendly team specialises in a wide variety of meats, prepared on-site to guarantee freshness.

Some of these include delicious rolled

pork, fresh ham, turkey breasts, easy-carve chickens as well as a full range of roast and barbeque meats, premium marinades and a variety of award-winning flavoured sausages.

“We are proud suppliers of Meat Standard Australia graded products, ensuring the high quality and grading of our freshly prepared cuts of beef and lamb,” Brad said.

Orders close December 19 so make sure to get your Christmas orders in early to avoid disappointment, at Luke’s Magic Meats, 41 Vaughan Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 4449.

CLINIQUE AND ESTEÉ LAUDER GIFT PACKS… From left, John Anderson Pharmacy Esteé Lauder counter manager, Carly Wright and Clinique counter manager, Teresa Pulvirenti have beautiful gift packs on offer this Christmas. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Hand picked quality products BEAUTIFUL brands, quality products and experienced staff take the guesswork out of gift giving this year at John Anderson Pharmacy.

Across the store, staff at John Anderson’ are trained to meet customer needs. One of the real achievements for John Anderson Pharmacy is that they are now ranked number one in Victoria as a pharmacy offering the full range of Clinique and Esteè Lauder products. In addition they are the country Victorian agent for all Chanel and Dior fragrances.

John Anderson Pharmacy Clinique counter manager and qualified beauty therapist, Teresa Pulvirenti said, “We have

some excellent promotions on Clinique and Esteè Lauder perfume and skincare gift packs in time for Christmas and we are inviting customers to make up their own gift pack to suit their choice. We are always more than happy to guide customers in helping them choose the perfect products as gifts.

John Anderson Pharmacy, located at 310-312 Wyndham Street, Shepparton is open from 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 6pm Fridays and 9am to 1pm Saturdays. Call 5821 2596 to enquire about the range of Clinique and Esteè Lauder products in-store.

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“IT’S GOING TO BE A BIG CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR”… The Adviser journalist, Nicholise Garner was thrilled to interview Santa at Riverside Plaza. Santa said, “There’s a high demand on trampolines this year!”

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

What Santa Claus had to say

By Nicholise Garner I LOVE my job. I get to meet so many exciting people, but recently I got to interview someone super special! I got to interview Santa Claus!!

We met at Riverside Plaza, in the special Christmas photography area. He looked so big and happy, bright and cheerful and had such a cheeky twinkle in his eye. Santa carried a sack full of surprises for the boys and girls and I was delighted to sit with him and have a good chat before he started meeting children who wanted to have their photos taken with him.

Santa told me that it has been a really surprising Christmas for him this year, because there has been an unusually high number of requests for trampolines. I asked Santa how he manages to deliver big things like trampolines. Santa said,

“Christmas is a magical time of year and I use a little magic to help deliver the really large gifts to families.”

I asked Santa if he had a big, healthy m e a l pl a n n e d b e for e h e ad i n g of f Christmas Eve and he said, “No, no, no, I have to be sure to leave room for all of the drinks and snacks that all of the lovely boys and girls leave out for me. The children also leave water for my reindeer and carrots which actually work to light up Rudolph’s nose for our journey and help us to find our way.”

Santa has worked very closely with Dale Wright Portrait Maker over the past five years and loves seeing so many of the same children year after year. Santa will be available for photographs and saying hello to children at Riverside Plaza, 10am to 4pm every day until Christmas.

A DELIGHTFULLY FESTIVE GATHERING… From left, Christmas for Those Alone Inc. committee member, Peg Newman, Santa, local resident, Tyler Morrison, 3, Christmas for Those Alone Inc. chef, Terri Wyatt and local resident, Braidon Morrison. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Celebrate Christmas CHRISTMAS is a time best spent in the company of others, and that is exactly what anyone in the community can do, through this year’s Christmas for Those Alone luncheon.

Ru nning on Ch ristmas Day from 11am to 2pm at the McIntosh Centre at the Shepparton Showgrounds, the free Christmas Day lunch offers a delicious two course set menu, there will be a visit from Santa, gifts for children, a raffle and live music all in an atmosphere that provides a sense of camaraderie.

Ch rist mas For T hose A lone I nc. committee member, Peg Newman said, “We are going to have a whole new look

together

this year. It is going to be more intimate and elegant, and we are looking forward to sharing the day with the community.

“For anyone who is on their own, may not be able to spend Christmas with their family, or would just simply like to enjoy Christmas lunch with others in the community we encourage you to join us. The lunch is always a great day and everybody has a lot of fun.

“Businesses in Shepparton have been so generous with assisting us to help others in the community and we are very grateful.”

A public transport service is provided by calling Linda on 0437 387 584.

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Celebrate Christmas

with Bunnings Warehouse

FUN FILLED NIGHT… From left, Bunnings Warehouse team member, Rhianna Barton and team leader, Kylie Murtagh are inviting the community to come along to the fun filled family Christmas night. Photo: David Lee.

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THE festive season is well and truly here and to help celebrate, Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton is inviting Goulburn and Murray Valley residents to join in on a fun filled family night on Thursday, December 8 from 6pm to 8pm.

The Family Night will include entertainment and activities for the whole family, such as free gift wrapping, ‘Santa’s Little Helper’ kids DIY workshops, light refreshments and even a special visit from Santa himself!

Bunnings Warehouse area manager, Matt Heinrich said the family night is always a great chance for the family to get together and celebrate the upcoming holidays.

“The team look forward to this time of the year seeing families and friends get together for a night of fun and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

“Kids can get creative at the workshops and meet Santa, while adults can start preparing for the busy holiday season and learn some easy tips and tricks at the same time,” Matt said.

Bookings are recommended and can be made by dropping in to Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton, 225 Benalla Road, Shepparton or calling 5820 2200.

Win a SodaKING this Christmas AN Australian owned home soda maker is available with models to suit modern living and now is your chance to take one home.

The Adviser is giving you the chance to win one of four SodaKING machines just in time for Christmas. You can keep it for yourself or give it as the perfect gift this festive season.

SodaK I NG is now in the market, offering a range of products to save storage of fizzy drinks and the ability to cut out sugary drinks.

SodaKING comes in a variety of models, colours and bonus packs with an extensive range of complimentary syrups. The range includes a Stevia-based range for the diabetic market. SodaKING provides the bottle to suit the maker along with the carbonators to provide the fizz.

A full 400-gram carbonator cylinder is capable of producing up to 60 litres of sparkling water. When it becomes empty, simply exchange it for a full cylinder at any of the 2,000 participating stockists for the cost of just the CO2. Spare cylinders can be purchased in single or bonus packs with a spare bottle.

For further information, visit www. sodaking.com.au

For your chance to win, simply write your name, address and the best contact number to reach you on, on the back of an envelope and send it to: SodaKING The Adviser PO Box 1664 Shepparton, 3630 *Note, one entry per person and the competition closes on Monday, December 12. Winners will be notified.

Fun and festive recipe

Christmas wreath pizza Makes enough for two 10-12 inch pizzas INGREDIENTS

Pizza dough: • 1 ½ cups of warm water • 1 package (2 ¼ tsps) of active dry yeast • 2 Tbsp of olive oil • 2 tsps of salt • 1 tsp of sugar

Pizza toppings: • Olive oil • Tomato sauce (smooth, or puréed) • Mozzarella cheese, grated • Parmesan cheese, grated • Feta cheese, crumbled

• Mushrooms, thinly sliced • Bell peppers, red and green, stems and seeds removed, thinly sliced • Italian sausage, cooked ahead and crumbled • Chopped

fresh basil • Pesto • Pepperoni, thinly sliced • Onions, thinly sliced • Ham, thinly sliced • Rocket

METHOD

Pizza Dough: 1. Pour 1 1/2 cups warm water into a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

2. Whisk sugar, oil, and salt into yeast mixture. Add flour and stir until a sticky dough forms. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl and brush top with oil.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until dough has doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

3. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently knead 1 or 2 times before using.

Pizza: 1. Once you have made the pizza dough, roll it out in a round pizza pan and use

a big, round cookie cutter to cut a hole in the centre of the pizza.

2. Spread the tomato sauce over the base and then sprinkle on the mushrooms, bell peppers, Italian sausage, pesto, pepperoni, onions and ham. (Hold onto some of the red pepper).

3. Top with mozzarella, parmesan and feta.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. While the pizza is baking, cut slices of the remaining red pepper in strips and arrange them in the shape of a bow.

Decorate the pizza with the bow made by red pepper, garnish with fresh rocket and cheese and enjoy.

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