The Townsville Zine - January 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Back To School Science Beachy Crafts Entertainment In 2020 Flea Remedies Kids Activities Pamper Pets Summer Gardening Tips Summer Pet Care Survival Day Survive Summer Pregnancy The Perfect Planner Townsville 2020 Yahoo Time Capsule AUSTRALIA DAY Advance Australia Fair Barbecued sausage rolls Classic Australian Lamingtons Great Australian Bites Lamington Cheesecake Milo and Weet-Bix Slice Pavlova The Bacon Explosion Vegemite Recipes COMMUNITY Cirque Du Soleil Community Events Flora House

Developers Ahoy!

Goldfield Ashes Kids Activities For 2020 Mamma Mia! DIY DIY: Button Bowl DIY: Floral Nursery DIY: Hammock DIY: Mini Paper Kites DIY: Outdoor Cushions DIY: Outdoor Rug DIY: Paper Pinwheels DIY: Sand Slime DIY: Driftwood Seahorse DIY: Seashell Specimen Art DIY: Spa Kit DIY: Succulent Magnets DIY: Summer Care DIY: Sensory Summer Play DIY: Sunbathing Companion

Slow Cooked Chipotle Barbecue Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa Speedy Salmon Noodle Stir-fry Trail mix Simple Vegan Meatballs SWEET Anzac and Golden Syrup Biscuit Sandwiches Aussie Mango Tart Creamy Mango Pudding Delicious Chocolate Desserts Golden Gaytime semifreddo ice-cream cake Red Skin Vanilla Slice Summer Ice Blocks

SHORT STORY The Druid’s Eye by Travis Wilson

RECIPES Asian Salmon Tray Bake Breakfast Smoothie Bowls Cheesy Mexican pork muffins Meatball cob loaf dip Pork-upine meatballs

Cover: Travis Wilson. Produced by the participants of the Workways West End Townsville Work for the Dole Community ZINE project.

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Spring into Summer SUMMER GARDENING TIPS

Remove the dead flowers ('dead-head') all summer annuals & perennials and summer-flowering shrubs including roses.

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Back To School Science.

BACK TO SCHOOL

Get the kids back into the school spirit with these 3 super cool science experiments you can make at home with ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen.

5. Shake for a few seconds longer.

Homemade Butter

As you churn whipped cream, you beat droplets of butterfat until they collapse and rejoin to form a single blob of butter. This is an example of emulsion, where one liquid hangs suspended in another.

6. Congratulations! You have pure butter.

How it Works

Plastic Milk

Materials 

screw-top plastic container or Mason jar

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1/2 cup of whipping cream

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1/4 teaspoon of salt (optional)

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Spoon

Instructions

Materials

1. Pour whipping cream into screw-top plastic container. (make sure not to fill more than halfway)

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One cup of milk

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4 teaspoons of white vinegar

2. Add Salt.

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A bowl

3. Make sure you screw the top on tight.

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A strainer

4. Shake for 7-9 minutes or until the cream stops sloshing around and you are left with a yellow blob.

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4 teaspoons of sugar

Instructions

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A few drops of food colouring (optional)

1. Heat up the milk until it is hot, but not boiling

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Lots of ice

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½ cup of salt. (Rock salt works best)

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Small zip-lock freezer bag

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Large zip-lock freezer bag

2. Carefully pour the milk into the bowl 3. Add the vinegar to the milk and stir it up with a spoon for about a minute 4. Now the fun part, pour the milk through the strainer into the sink (careful it may be hot!).

5. Left behind in the strainer is a mass of lumpy blobs.

6. When it is cool enough, you can rinse the blobs off in water while you press them together.

7. Now just mould it into a shape and it will harden in a few days.

How it works You made a substance called CASEIN. It’s from the Latin word meaning “cheese.”

Casein occurs when the protein in the milk meets the acid in the vinegar. The casein in milk does not mix with the acid and so it forms blobs. True plastics, called polymers, are a little different.

Homemade Ice Cream

Instructions 1. Put the milk, cream, flavouring, colouring, and sugar into the SMALL zip-bag and zip it shut (be sure it is zipped up and closed completely) 2. Put about a cup of ice into the large bag and the cover the ice with a small handful of salt. Put the small bag with your ingredients into the larger bag.

3. Add some more ice and then some more salt. Keep adding salt and ice until the bag is almost full.

4. Zip it shut (be sure it is zipped) and then carefully hold opposite sides of the bag and shake the bag back and forth (like your steering a car) for about 5-8 minutes.

5. Open the larger bag and take out the smaller bag – it should be full of ice cream!

Rinse off the bag under running water to remove any salt that may be near the opening of the bag.

How it Works

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½ cup of milk

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½ cup of cream

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1/4 teaspoon of vanilla or what flavour ice cream you would like

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When you added salt to the ice, the chemistry between the two forced the ice to melt.

Before the ice could melt though, it needed to borrow heat from objects that surround it.

This is called an ENDOTHERMIC process. Since your ingredients are not as cold as the ice, it borrowed heat from your ingredients making them colder! When they get colder, they freeze up into ice cream.

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Beachy Crafts KIDS CRAFT

Sand Clay

parchment paper. Spray lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

2. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix with a large spoon or spatula until doughy. If it gets too difficult to mix, pull the ingredients onto a piece of parchment and work the dough with your hands. It should resemble play dough.

Add more water or flour as needed to reach any easy moulding consistency.

3. Split the dough into multiple pieces as desired (perhaps one piece per kid) and press and shape on the prepared baking sheet. (Don’t move the creation before it’s baked or it may break.)

Ingredients  2 cups sand (real or fake)  1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  1 cup salt  1 cup warm water

4. Pat the dough down to no more than an inch thick and cut away pieces as needed; you can even use cookie cutters!

Press hands into the dough, write with a stick, or press shells into it before baking.

5. Move the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for about an hour. Once sand is very hard to the touch, remove and allow cooling at room temperature before carefully peeling from the sheet.

 Shells for decorating

Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminium foil or F.C 09/12/2019 https://www.momtastic.com/diy/700829-diy-sand-clay-craft/ https://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/summer-crafts-ideas-for-kids/?slide=slide_7510625f-2c43-42f5-bbc0-c14e1edc250a#slide_7510625f2c43-42f5-bbc0-c14e1edc250a https://bhoomplay.wordpress.com/2011/09/09/diy_jellyfish_eng/

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Jellyfish in a Bottle

8. Fill up your water bottle.

9. Put your jellyfish in the bottle with a few drops of blue food colouring. Screw on the cap.

Shell Impression Decoration

Supplies  Transparent plastic grocery bag  Plastic water bottles.  Thread  Food colouring  Scissors

Directions 1. Flatten the bag and cut off the handle and the bottom part.

Supplies

2. Cut along both sides to split into 2 plastic sheets.

 Air Drying Clay

3. From the centre of the plastic sheet, fold it like a tiny balloon to make the head part and tie it with the thread – not too tight.

You must leave a little hole in order to pour some water in the head part.

 Shells

4. Now you’ll get the head balloon part and the remaining will be its tentacles. Cut from the edge up to the head part roughly. You’ll get for about 8-10 tentacles.

 Cookie cutters

 Twine  Branch

Directions 1. Form three medium-size balls of air-dry clay. Roll out into ⅓-inch-thick slabs. Cut out circles with cookie cutters.

5. For each of them, cut again into 3-4 small strings and cut off the remaining part.

2. Evenly press the top of a shell into the centre of the clay circles; remove. Poke a hole in the top with a skewer; let dry.

6. Trim to make random long and short tentacles.

3. Hang with twine from a branch.

7. Put some water into the head part to make it be able to sink. You must leave some air inside to make the jellyfish be able to float up.

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Entertainment in 2020 INCREDIBLE ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!

Tom Segura: Take It Down Under Tour Steven Hofstetter: Comedy without Apology

Best known for his Netflix specials, Tom Segura is becoming one of the biggest names in comedy. Segura is bringing his Take It Down Under Tour to Australia.

One of YouTube’s greatest comedy stars with over 150 million views will be live in Brisbane for one night, so don’t miss this fantastic chance!

Date: 18th January 2020

Date: 15th January 2020

Time: 8pm

Venue: The Paddo Tavern

Cost: $81.90 (Tickets are selling out fast)

Venue: QPAC Concert Hall

Time: Doors 6:00pm, Show 7:00pm Cost: $36.00 includes booking online, $39.00 at the door

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Daniel Tosh Daniel Tosh’s much-anticipated show is coming to Australia for the very first time. He is not afraid to push the envelope with humour; any topic is fair game for Daniel Tosh.

Date: 19th January 2020

Iliza Shlesinger Iliza Shlesinger is one of today’s leading comedians. In 2019, she premiered her fifth Netflix stand up special UnVeiled, which showed her journey of getting married.

Where: QPAC Concert Hall

Don’t miss the hysterical Iliza when she returns to Australia! Hurry, before it’s sold out!

Time: 7pm (1 hour 30 minutes duration)

Date: 14th February 2020

Cost: $89.90

Venue: QPAC Concert Hall Time: 7pm Cost: $79.90 - $199.90

Penn and Teller The legendary, world famous magicians Penn and Teller are live in Brisbane for their first ever Australian tour! Tickets are on sale now so don’t miss out!

Jason Alexander: The Master of His Domain

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

After selling out his last Australian tour, Jason Alexander is coming Down Under! Master of His Domain is a night of comedy, music and conversation. Alexander will present an assortment of topics for the audience to choose from, culminating in behind the scenes story of his life and his brilliant career.

Cost:

Premium $149

Date: 21st February 2020

A-reserve $119

Venue: QPAC Concert Hall

B-reserve $109

Time: 8pm

Date: 22nd – 26th January 2020 Venue: QPAC Concert Hall

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Tom Gleeson - Lighten Up Anh Do: The Happiest Refugee Live!

One of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows; the outcome is an amazing night at the theatre.

Tom Gleeson is in every Aussie comedian’s Top 5. A true master of the craft, he remarkably gets better each year. He’s performed at every major comedy festival in the world. A fantastic stand-up at the top of his game.

Date: 28th – 29th February 2020

Date: 14th – 15th May 2020

Venue: QPAC Concert Hall

Venue: QPAC Concert Hall

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: $79.90

Cost: $54.90 - $64.90

Russell Howard: Respite Carl Barron: Skating Rink For Flies Voted number one comedian two years running, come and see Carl’s brand new show ‘Skating Rink for Flies.’ Guaranteed to leave you crying from laugher.

Date: 21st - 29th April 2020 Venue: QPAC Lyric Theatre Duration: 1 hour 25 minute Cost: $79 - $89 (Discount for Concession Card holders and students)

Following the success of his 2017 tour Round The World, Russell Howard returns with his biggest stand-up tour to date. Russell is back on stage trying to make sense of a world that’s spiralling out of control.

Time for Respite.

Date: 13th - 14th July 2020 Venue: QPAC Concert Hall Time: 7pm Cost: $92.15

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Survival Day 2020 BE PART OF A 40000 YEAR CELEBRATION

WHEN: 26 JANUARY,2020 WHERE: 455 ROSS RIVER RD,CRANBROOK TIMES: 11.00PM TO 4.00PM Hosted by the Big eye theatre presents the upcoming 2020 survival day celebration for the first nations people, this is an opportunity for indigenous people to showcase their culture,language,through dance, storytelling,art and music not only it’s a day for celebrating but it’s a day for al indigenous people to come together mixed cultures backgrounds. We all stand as one.

 WELCOME TO COUNTRY  CULTURAL DANCE  STORYTELLING  ARTS & CRAFTS  FOOD STALLS  FACE PAINTING  INFO STALLS  LIVE MUSIC  POETRY

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Flea Remedies FOR CATS & DOGS

Summer is lots of fun in the sun; it’s also a time when our pets can become a breeding ground for fleas and ticks.

There are so many different flea products out there and it is hard to find one that you feel safe using on your pets. There are so many chemicals used in store bought flea and tick products that make many pet owners anxious to use them on their furry family members. You may also have a bad reaction to them as well.

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The alternative to these products is to make your own.

So I’ve found some recipes of Natural Flea Remedies for Dogs and Cats that you can make in no time using simple ingredients.

These homemade natural flea and tick remedies are effective and you can feel safe using them as an alternative to the chemicalladen flea products.

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TIP Make sure you are using 100% Pure Essential Oils and NOT the fragrance oils. The 100% pure oils will give you more bang for your buck because they are stronger, more effective and proven medicinal properties!

Flea Repellent Mist Spray: Spray this on your pet after a bath after they are completely dry.

Collar Soak: You can also soak their collar in this solution. Do this about once a month.

ESSENTIAL OIL FLEA BOMB HOMEMADE FLEA SPRAY RECIPE:

Ingredients 4 drops Rosemary Essential Oil

240ml purified water 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

4 drops Peppermint Essential Oil 4 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil

10 drops Lavender oil 10 drops Cedar wood oil

1 oz. Almond Oil

10 drops Citronella oil

Small dropper, preferably dark glass like this one.

10 drops Peppermint oil

Instructions

Directions: Mix all ingredients and then add it to a spray bottle. Avoid spraying the dog’s eyes!

If your dog doesn’t like to be sprayed at all just spray it on your hand and pet him/her with it!

Works great!

TIP How much you put on your dog or cat will depend on its size, for a little dog I put ½ to ¾ dropper along their spine between shoulder blades, rub it in just a bit.

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1. Fill glass bottle to curved neck with almond oil.

2. Add each of your essential oils.

3. Shake bottle well, and shake before each use.

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FLEA REPELLENT FOR HOME INGREDIENTS HOMEMADE FLEA REPELLENT MATERIALS Small squirt bottle 500ml – 600ml works fine.

2 cups water

4 tablespoons borax 6 tablespoons very fine salt 6 tablespoons baking soda

2 Tbsp alcohol-free witch hazel

30 drops lemon essential oil (or lavender, peppermint, tea tree, orange)

1 large lemon sliced

An empty jar with a plastic lid

Handful of fresh lavender sprigs or 1Tbsp dried lavender

DIRECTIONS

Small saucepan DIRECTIONS Step 1: Gather your ingredients and add everything except the witch hazel to your saucepan.

Step 2: Simmer on a stove top for 30 minutes.

Remove to cool. The water will have turned a light lavender, and it should give off a citrusy sweet aroma.

Step 3: Once cooled, strain the infusion through a small-holed colander or mesh sieve.

Discard the lemon and lavender.

Step 4: Add the witch hazel to the mixture and fill the bottle. Add a sprig or 2 of lavender to make it pretty, and admire. We use a small squirt bottle because the cat is not a fan of the thing. We store whatever is left over in the fridge and use about one small bottle a week.

Step 5: To apply the infusion to your pet, gently mist along his/her back and massage into the fur.

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Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Add essential oils and mix well until no clumps are left.

Take the jar and pierce a few holes through the plastic lid.

Pour the homemade flea repellent into the jar, tightly screw the lid on and start sprinkling the mixture on carpets.

Leave on for 24hrs then thoroughly vacuum clean.

Clean the vacuum cleaner right afterwards to make sure fleas are completely removed from the house.

TIP Apple Cider Vinegar can be used as a natural remedy to prevent and fight fleas and ticks

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Yahoo Time Capsule Celebrating 25 Years of Yahoo

The Yahoo Time Capsule submitted to the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings on the 8th of November 2006 which is based in Washington D.C. will reopen in March 2nd of 2020. The time capsule is the idea of Johnathan Harris, where Yahoo’s many user would submit vast amounts of pcitures, videos, audio clips and text. This eventually totalled to 170,857 submissions

The time capsule project lead by Johnathan Harris was on top of others things, a exercise on digital anthropy which is mostly studying peoples relationships with technology and how they use it to interact with the world around them.

Overall the main goal of the time capsule was to create a digital legacy of 2006, of the thoughts and feelings of those living in 2006.

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The event celebrating its sealing was a 18 hour live event held over 3 day on Jemez Pueblo from October 25th to October 27th whilst featuring pictures, videos and other submissions being projected onto the nearby rock cliffs.

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Kids Activities For 2020 FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

PINBALL MANIA- AITKENVALE

LEGO FUN AT THE LIBRARY-AITKENVALE

WHEN: 08 Jan - 10 Jan 2020

WHEN: 10 Jan 2020

TIMES: 09:00 am - 06:00 pm

TIMES: 10:00 am - 01:00 pm

Every day, until 10th Jan 2020

Bookings required.

Suitable for all ages

Suitable for all ages

P: (07) 4773 8811

P: (07) 4727 8310

W: www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-andrecreation/libraries

E: library@townsville.qld.gov.au

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W: www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-andrecreation/libraries

W:whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities POKEMON TOURNAMENT

KEN DONE-NUT SHOP!

WHEN: 22 JAN

WHEN: 13 Jan - 17 Jan 2020

TIMES: 10AM-12NOON

TIMES: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

BOOKINGS: REQUIRED

Every day, until 17th Jan 2020

T: (07) 4773 8811

P: (07) 4727 9011

E: library@townsville.qld.gov.au W: whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilitiesand-recreation/libraries

VIRTUAL REALITY BUCKET LIST

RIVERWAY MOVIE NIGHT-SGT STUBBY

WHEN: 16 Jan

WHEN: 17 JAN

TIMES: 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm

TIMES: 7.00 PM TO 8.30PM

Bookings required.

Suitable for all ages

Suitable for all ages

T:134810 W:whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilitiesand-recreation/libraries

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Pamper Pets SUMMER PET CARE

DIY NATURAL PET SPA Let’s face it, your pets do not smell great in summer. Between the humidity, dirt they like to roll in, as well as playing in water they do not smell fresh.

You can always buy deodorizing products.

However if you make your own products, you know exactly what’s in them and you get the smells you like.

The following recipes are designed to give your pets a spa like experience as well as making your home smell fresh.

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LAVENDER REFRESHING SPRAY

Fill a spray bottle with water and add the mixture along with dried lavender. You can up-cycle an old cosmetics bottle for a project like this — yet another way to be natural! Then label the bottle.

You can spritz this refreshing spray into the air in your living room, bedroom, even kitchen.

INGREDIENTS 2 cups distilled water

NATURAL LITTER BOX DEODORIZER

1 tablespoon baking soda 10 drops lavender essential oil a few sprigs of dried lavender (optional) you can use citrus/Eucalyptus/pine or any other essential oil that is suitable for pets

METHOD Simply combine the baking soda and essential oils in a bowl with a fork.

INGREDIENTS a full jar/box of baking soda 5 drops of roman chamomile essential oil

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METHOD

INGREDIENTS

Simply mix together the baking soda and essential oil in a jar, shaking vigorously to combine well.

1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup baking soda 7 drops essential oils (the recipe used clary sage, but also recommend bergamot or lavender) 3 tablespoons Castile soap 2 tablespoons coconut oil ½ cup distilled water METHOD Combine the ingredients in a blender until smooth.

NATURAL OATMEAL DOG SHAMPOO

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Then, pour into an airtight container (try using leftover jam jars). Refrigerate the mixture until you’re ready to use it. When it’s bath time, simply use your fingers to scoop a bit out and start scrubbing. I let it sit for a few minutes so that the soothing coconut oil absorbs.

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Advance Australia Fair AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL ANTHEM

Australians all let us rejoice For we are young and free We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil Our home is girth by sea Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair In joyful strains then let us sing Advance Australia Fair Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We’ll toil with hearts and hands To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands For those who’ve come across the seas We’ve boundless plains to share With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia fair In joyful strains then let us sing Advance Australia Fair

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Summer Pet Care ESSENTIAL PET CARE FOR SUMMER

Summer’s a great time in Townsville. Sunshine, BBQ’s, beaches, parks and more. It’s also a great time for outdoor activities with your pets.

So, while we organize some time to have fun in the sun, we also have to plan for ways to keep us and our pets cool.

It can also be an uncomfortable and even dangerous time for your pet. Pet owners make more trips to the vet’s office than any other time of year. More visits for injuries, skin infections, pest infestations, grass seed removal and ear infections are amongst the most common vet visits.

PROTECT YOUR PET’S SKIN

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When your pet is going to be out in the sunlight, he or she should be treated with an application of pet sunblock. Skin cancer can happen to animals just like humans, especially pets that are more indoors than out.

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PROVIDE SHADED AREAS Your dog will feel as uncomfortable and miserable as you do under the hot summer sun. If you spend time outdoors with your pet on hot days, make sure that he has a shaded area to retreat to. This could be a large beach umbrella, a makeshift tarp shade, gazebo, or anywhere that has leafy trees offering shade.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET IN A VEHICLE ALONE One of the worst things a pet owner can do is to leave your pet alone in a car during the summer months. Temperatures inside a vehicle rise quickly. Pets can suffer heat exhaustion, or worse, heat stroke, just as easily as people.

COLD WATER During the summer months, your pets need to have fresh, cold water. For added coolness, drop a couple ice cubes in the water so it stays colder longer.

PLAN WALKS DURING COOLER HOURS Summer is a great season to go for long and leisurely walks with your pet, but the hottest part of the day is not the best time to go.

Instead, take your walks in the early morning and later in the evening. It’s important to remember that your pet has a furry coat that will make their body heat more quickly, and it will retain the heat.

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KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION It’s important to know when your pet may have had too much sun. Summer time can be a dangerous time for humans and their pets.

Just like us, pets can get too much sun or become overheated. It’s very important to know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. During the first stages, your dog will pant heavily. His or her gums may turn very bright red or become dry. They may slobber with thick drool. They may experience diarrhoea; vomiting or they may exhibit signs of weakness with wobbly legs.

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Survive Summer Pregnancy SUMMER PREGNANCY

Most women say they feel hotter during pregnancy. This is because pregnant women’s core body temperature is actually any higher than usual. Warmer weather can certainly make pregnant women feel more hot and uncomfortable. Hot weather can also lead to dehydration, fatigue, heat exhaustion, fainting or even heatstroke. So it’s really important to keep cool when pregnant.

Protect and soothe the itch by soaking in a warm bath with oatmeal. Your doctor may also be able to prescribe an over-the-counter anti-itch cream.

Dark Spots and Patches

Here are some pregnancy survival tips for surviving this summer.

Summer Pregnancy Skincare Issues Dry, Itchy Skin

When you are pregnant, melanin is responsible for brownish coloured patches on women’s skin this occurs due to hormonal changes. This change occurs primarily among brunettes and darker-skinned women.

Protect your skin by applying sunscreen multiple times a day, and wearing hats, especially those with wide brims that cover your face and neck.

Stretched skin caused by pregnancy weight gain is already dry, and summer heat and sun may drain your skin of needed moisture.

Prevent itchiness by using moisturizing shower products and applying lotions or body oils immediately following a shower or bath.

F.C. 12/12/2019 https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/pampering/summer-pregnancy-survival-guide/ https://www.bebeautiful.in/all-things-skin/everyday/diy-hydrating-face-masks-for-summer

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Heat Rash

Summer Masks These summer mask are a simple and quick way to restore you skin and keep it cool this summer.

Turmeric + Mint + Rose water mask

Prickly heat rash (Miliaria) can be caused by both heat and sweat. It typically occurs where two skin surfaces have touched or rubbed.

Prevent the rash by patting the area where skin touches and dry immediately following a bath or shower. Also wear lighter fabrics, such as cotton that will not cling to your body.

Protect the rash if it begins to cause pain or discomfort, by asking your doctor about prescribing a medicated lotion or powder.

Turmeric powder helps you get rid of summer rashes as well as skin breakouts and mint works as a cooling agent. Prepare a fine paste by blending a few mint leaves in rose water and mix it with a spoonful of turmeric powder.

Apply the paste and let it rest on your skin for 10 minutes. This mask will help you stay fresh and rejuvenated throughout the day.

Cucumber + Yoghurt mask

Summer pregnancy tips and tricks 

Wear light-coloured clothing

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Drink plenty of liquids to remain hydrated.

Sports drinks with electrolytes can help replace lost salt and retain fluid

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Take quick showers frequently to keep cool

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Put feet up to alleviate swelling

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Minimize salt intake, which will combat water retention

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Nest in the morning

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Exercise in the pool

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Wear loose and cool clothing

Cucumber is one of the best cooling masks to help you survive summers. Mix a fresh pulp of cucumber with a spoonful of yoghurt. Apply the paste and let it sit for about 30 minutes before rinsing. This mask will give your skin the much-needed boost of hydration.

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The Perfect Yearly Planner.

STAY ORGANIZED

Notes Section If you are forgetful like me I find it very useful to use the notes section as a place to write down usernames, passwords and emails. The notes section is also a great place to keep dinner ideas, present and grocery lists.

Trying to stay organized and on top of life throughout the year is a tricky thing from work deadlines to kid’s activities and appointments, life can get overwhelming. Using these planner tips will help you be more organised throughout the year.

One Life, One Planner Get yourself a yearly planner, make sure it is one that you love and want to look at everyday, also ensure that it has heaps of sections and space to jot down a lot of information. Sticking to one planner is going to make life a lot easier when planning your week to week events.

One Step Ahead Go through your planner and start mapping out birthdays, holidays, vacations and planned trips. This is going to help you be prepared for the year to come and help keep you one step ahead for planning your week to week schedule.

Write Everything Down Make sure you are looking at your planner every day and writing everything down as the days go by. Important topics I like to jot down are goals and to-do for the month, appointments and meetings, reminders.

Daily Tasks Having daily tasks and to-do’s list helps you keep tack and stay organized for that day. These can be household chores such as grocery shopping, cleaning, or kids’

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athletic events and activities, work, or school related. The best way to set this out is to organize from top priority to least.

Plan Ahead Set a day and a time every week to plan out the next week ahead, the best days to do this is either at the start or end of the week, for example Monday morning or Sunday afternoon.

Colour Coding Colour coding makes it an easier way for you to scan and read through your planner. Travel and vacation can be one colour, personal appointments another, kids’ activities another, and social events, parties, and dinners can have a designated colour.

Prioritising

Yearly Goal Having a yearly goal can help you achieve that big dream you have for yourself, whether this may be getting that qualification or finishing the renovations on your house. Have a section in your either your notes or any other section of the planner that you know you will look at often as this will be a reminder for your yearly goal. When planning your yearly goal think about where you are now, where you want to be and what you can do to get there. Break it down into step, something little you can do every day.

Copy unfinished tasks by re-writing unfinished tasks, transferring from week to week or month to month. This makes it obvious the things you keep putting off or aren’t prioritising. If this is occurring a lot you need to ask yourself if you need to do this task or do you want to do this. If you’ve been putting off doing it, it may be because you need to break the task down and make it goal. Try splitting up the task into more manageable chunks and have a deadline.

Be Positive Adding positive or inspiring notes I find helps me get through the week a little bit easier. They are a great way to remind yourself that everything will be alright when you feel like life in getting too much.

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Townsville 2020 A CLEAR VISION FOR OUR CITY

Future projects in the Townsville 2020 Masterplan focus on boosting the local economy, benefitting the community and attracting tourism to the city.

The creation of locally based world class experiences will boost economic growth and increase tourism. Townsville 2020 is all about enhancing our city and not trying to change our unique North Queensland lifestyle.

Townsville 2020 is the city’s most transformative plan ever and Townsville City Council is committed to making it a reality.

Stadium Precinct The North Queensland Stadium will be a centrally located 25000 seat, multi-purpose regional stadium and is on schedule to be in operation for the start of the 2020 NRL Premiership Season.

The Stadium Precinct is much more than just a home for the North Queensland Cowboys.

The precinct will include a high end hotel, training field, Centre of Excellence and Rehabilitation, and student accommodation.

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Central Park and Dean Street Concept Plan

Mount Louisa Open Space Masterplan

Central Park will be an activated community site that is both a destination and link between the new Stadium Precinct and Townsville’s CBD.

The Mount Louisa Open Space Masterplan will revamp the area into one of Townsville’s most popular public spaces by allowing locals and tourists to take advantage of the spectacular vistas of our city and coastline.

Stage 1 is focussed primarily on establishing existing walking trails and viewing platforms throughout the Mount Louisa area.

New features include improved lighting, parkland and street landscaping, CCTV security cameras and shaded areas.

A 4 metre wide waterfront promenade will transform the Ross Creek area for those visiting the new Stadium.

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Flinders Lane

Castle Hill Concept Plan

The Flinders Lane Project will connect the heart of the CBD to the Bus Hub via a new laneway with retail stores and cafes. The laneway will integrate with the adjoining building and provide new public toilet facilities for the inner city.

Castle Hill is an iconic landmark offering stunning views over Townsville and our coastline. Townsville has secured $1.96 million in Federal funding to support the future for Castle Hill over the next 20 years.

The completed Flinders Lane will create a vital new pedestrian link between the Bus Hub and the CBD.

Plans include a light show installation, a cafĂŠ at the summit, a zip line and a pedestrian connection to Walker Street.

Riverway Splash Water Park Townsville Entrance Statements Townsville suburbs will receive robust and drought resilient landscaped entry statements to green the city outside the Townsville CBD.

A new Splash Water Park has been proposed for Riverway as part of the Townsville 2020 Masterplan. The Concept plan proposes four new zones as well as water jets and LED lighting. New landscaping and seating will be installed for families to enjoy the river.

A consistent approach to renewing ageing city signage will create a more welcoming experience for both locals and visitors.

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Barbecued sausage rolls WITH CARAMILISED ONIONS

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 red onions, halved, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 12 chipolata sausages 12 small dinner rolls, split 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 12 flat-leaf parsley sprigs METHOD Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 10-12 minutes until softened and browned. Increase heat to high, add balsamic and stir over high heat for 2-3

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minutes to caramelise onions. Transfer to a bowl, season well, then cool. The caramelised onion will keep, covered in the fridge, for up to 5 days.

Cook sausages on a barbecue preheated to medium for 8-10 minutes, turning until browned and cooked through. (Or preheat oven to 180C and cook for 15-20 minutes on an oiled baking tray). Allow to cool.

To serve, lightly pack each dinner roll with caramelised onion. Add sausage, top with mustard and tuck in a sprig of parsley.

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Classic Australian Lamingtons AUSTRALIAN LAMINGTONS

Method 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 24cm square cake pan with baking paper.

Ingredients 

3 eggs

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1/2 cup caster sugar

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2/3 cup sifted self-raising flour

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2 tablespoon hot water

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1 1/4 cup desiccated coconut

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1/2 cup warmed, strained strawberry jam

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300 millilitre whipped cream

2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat eggs until frothy. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and pale.

3. Continue beating until mixture holds its shape (this can take up to 10 minutes).

Icing 

4 cup icing sugar mixture

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1/2 cup cocoa

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2/3 cup milk

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20 gram melted butter

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4. Sift flour onto paper towel. Fold lightly into egg mixture, followed by water.

5. Pour mixture evenly into pan. Bake 20-25 minutes, until sponge springs back when touched lightly with a fingertip.

9 Lamington Tips.

By following these 9 simple lamington tips and tricks you are destined to have the best lamingtons on the table this Australia Day. 1. For perfectly light textured butter cake, beat the butter and sugar until very light in colour. This ensures that you’ll end up with as much aeration as possible.

2. Don’t overmix the cake batter after adding the flour. This can toughen the texture and remove the air from the cake, making the finished product too dense.

6. Turn cake onto a wire rack to cool completely. Trim edges. Cut cake into 6cm squares.

7. To make the icing, sift icing sugar and cocoa together into a large heatproof bowl. Stir in milk and butter. Place over a saucepan of gently simmering water.

Heat, mixture whilst stirring, until mixture is smooth and runny.

8. Spread coconut over a shallow tray. Using a fork, dip each cake piece into chocolate icing, draining off excess. Roll in coconut to coat. Place on a wire rack and allow icing to set.

3. Trimming the edges of the cake allows all the sides to absorb the cocoa mixture evenly, to get that perfectly rich chocolate coating all over.

4. Be careful- don’t oversoak the lamingtons in the cocoa mixture, as the cake will continue to absorb the liquid, making the lamingtons soggy.

5. When cutting the lamingtons, use a small serrated knife with a gentle sawing action to get a really clean, even cut through the cake.

6. Cut the lamingtons so the base is about two-thirds up the side, with the top the remaining third. This stops the cream from oozing out due to the weight of the top!

7. If you’re making these for a gathering, save time and make unfilled lamingtons up to four days in advance. Store in an airtight container.

8. Unfilled lamingtons freeze well. Simply place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature, and then fill.

9. Once filled, keep the lamingtons in the fridge. Remove from the fridge 20-30 minutes before serving for a softer, more flavoursome cake.

9. Split lamingtons in half horizontally. Spread bottoms with jam and cream. Position tops.

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Great Australian Bites AN AUSTRALIA DAY CELBRATION OF FOOD & MUSIC

Great Australian Bites aims at encouraging Queensland communities to come together in a relaxed setting to enjoy fresh regional produce cooked by local chefs, while listening to home grown entertainment and soaking up the summer atmosphere on Australia Day. What will you find at Great Australian Bites?

- Pop up stalls from local acclaimed restaurants, serving high quality food and drinks - Affordable bite-sized tasting plates - Local, seasonal produce - Reasonably priced food and drink - High quality live entertainment by local musicians

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- Relaxed, picnic atmosphere - For all members of the community - Free entry Great Australian Bites aims at delivering the best Queensland has to offer to the Townsville community. Specifically, the use of local produce is a major deciding factor, as well as affordability, with no tasting plate costing more than $10. We encourage the inclusion of smaller menu items.

Event Venue: Strand Park, The Strand Event Date: Sunday 26 January 2020 Event Time: 12:00PM to 5:00PM

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Lamington Cheesecake THE PERFECT AUSTRALIA DAY TREAT!

METHOD Step 1 Grease and line base and sides of a 22cm round (base) springform pan with baking paper. Line base and sides with lamington fingers, trimming to fit.

Step 2

6:30 Prep 10 Servings Easy

Place boiling water in a small heatproof jug.

Sprinkle over gelatine. Stir until gelatine dissolves. Cool 5 minutes.

Step 3

INGREDIENTS 

27 lamington fingers

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1/4 cup boiling water

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3 teaspoons gelatine powder

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500g cream cheese, softened

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2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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2/3 cup caster sugar

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2 x 165ml cans coconut cream

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1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder

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300ml thickened cream, whipped

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Jam lamingtons, quartered and halved, to serve

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Fresh raspberries, to serve

Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, vanilla and sugar until combined. Gradually add coconut cream, beating until combined.

With motor operating, add gelatine mixture, beating until just combined. Divide cream cheese mixture into 2 portions. Add cocoa to one portion. Whisk until combined.

Step 4 Place large spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture alternately into prepared pan. Run a skewer through mixtures to create a marbled effect.

Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until set.

Step 5 Transfer cheesecake to a serving plate. Top with whipped cream, jam lamingtons and raspberries. Serve.

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Pavlova HONEYCOMB, CHOCOLATE AND ALMOND PAVLOVA

1 tsp cornflower 50g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), very finely chopped 1 tsp white vinegar 9 free-range eggs 400g caster sugar

YOU WILL ALSO NEED 600g frozen pitted cherries Juice 1 lime 650g mascarpone ~ I use good quality, thick, white Italian variety as I find it the best visually too.

1/3 cup cream 1 cup flaked almonds ~ toasted until golden in a frying pan PREP: 30mins COOK: 1hr 30mns Serves: 10

1 tbsp icing sugar, sifted 3 large handfuls fresh black cherries, pitted

INGREDIENTS

Extra icing sugar for dusting

SPONGE

METHOD

175g chocolate covered honeycomb

STEP 1

50g almond meal

Pre-heat oven to 200˚C/392˚F.

2 tsp cocoa power

STEP 2

1 tsp cream of tartar

Grease and line 3 flat baking trays.

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STEP 3

STEP 11

Using a 20cm (8 inch) bowl as a stencil, draw a circle on each piece of paper to act as a template for the meringue mixture. Set aside.

Use a small angled spatula to smooth out the edges if you like.

STEP 4 Sift almond meal, cocoa, cream of tartar and cornflower into a small mixing bowl, add the finely chopped chocolate.

STEP 5 In a food processor whizz up all the honeycomb until the texture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add half the honeycomb to the dry ingredients/chocolate in the bowl and set the remainder aside for later. Stir all dry ingredients together thoroughly.

STEP 6 Wipe the bowl of a stand mixer or large metal mixing bowl (if you are using hand-held beaters) with a little white vinegar or lemon juice to remove any traces of grease. Do the same with the whisk.

STEP 12 Bake in the oven at 200˚C/392˚F for exactly 5 minutes before turning the heat down to 150˚C/302˚F. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes before turning off the oven completely and allowing the Pavlovas to cool completely in the oven.

STEP 13 While Pavlovas are cooling, place frozen cherries in a medium-sized saucepan along with lime juice simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Spoon cherries into a bowl then return the cherry juice to the heat and cook until reduced by over half. Allow to cool and pour into a small serving jug STEP 14 Combine mascarpone, cream and icing sugar in a bowl and mix until combined and smooth.

STEP 7

STEP 15

Add the 9 egg whites and beat on medium speed until opaque and frothy.

To assemble the Pavlova, place the first meringue disc on a flat surface top with 1/3 cream, cooked cherry compote and fresh cherries and a sprinkling of crushed honeycomb and toasted flaked almonds.

Repeat with the second and third meringue disc and all the ingredients then very carefully stack on top of each other. Drizzle top of assembled Pavlova with the reduced cherry juice when ready to serve and dust with a little icing sugar.

STEP 8 Using a large spoon add the caster sugar in separate additions beating the meringue mixture after each spoonful. Continue until all the sugar is used up and the mixture is thick, holds stiff peaks and is glossy. You should be able to hold the bowl upside down without the meringue moving.

STEP 9 Add the vinegar and beat for a second or two extra then remove the bowl from the stand mixer and sprinkle in the dry ingredients, fold into the meringue using a large spoon in about 7 or 8 rotations. It doesn't need to be totally combined.

STEP 10 Spoon the meringue out evenly onto the 3 lined trays and from evenly sized round discs.

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The Bacon Explosion TRY THIS MOUTH-WATERING MONSTER ON AUSTRALIA DAY!

Step 1

Bacon Explosion - Bacon wrapped meat stuffed with bacon and cheese.

Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 1-hour 15 mins Total time: 1-hour 45 mins

The first step is to foil line a pan and make the internal bacon weave. This weave will be a 5×6. Line up five slices, and then start weaving bacon in until you get a 5 by 6. Bake this weave in the oven at 200 degrees until mostly done.

Step 2

Ingredients 

29 slices Thick cut bacon

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400g Steak

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280g Pork Sausage

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110g cheddar cheese, shredded

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The next step is to make the meat! You could also buy the meat but I enjoy grinding. This is just the food grinder attachment to the Kitchen Aid mixer. I used Round Eye steak, Jimmy Dean’s Sausage and 4 pieces of bacon.

Step 5

Step 3

Next, lay some cling wrap on a board and use your hands to form a rectangle. Then add some seasoning to the meat.

Step 6

I used the fine grinding attachment and ground the meat twice. You put it through the first time and then mix it by hand, then run it through again. Don’t bother cutting the fat off the meat; it gets incorporated by the grinder.

Step 4

At this point your 5×6 weave should be ready.

You don’t want it to be completely hard because this one needs to be flexible.

Step 7

Here is a picture of the final product!

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Carefully move the bacon on top of the meat.

I used what is called a fish spatula but anything will work.

Step 8

At this point you can put anything into the middle. I fresh ground some cheddar and threw it in there!

Step 9

At this point, it is easier to work with if it is a little cold. So, I wrapped it in foil and put it in the refrigerator. Also, during the process I tried to compress it as much as possible with the foil.

Step 11

Now we get into the main show. You should have gained some experience weaving on the first one. This one is important and make sure it is tight. Also, make sure you buy really consistent bacon. I actually look through a couple of packages at the store. If it is cut or larger on one side, it makes wrapping hard and inconsistent. I also seasoned this part.

Step 12

At this point, you need to roll the meat up. Try and have as clean a roll as possible. Merge the ends together so that it is one consistent entity.

Step 10

Now, take the meat out of the refrigerator and place it approximately as shown. Then wrap the weave over top and tuck it in on the other side. Wrapping on a diagonal makes a much nicer final product. It also works better when you cut it.

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Step 13

Here is what it looks like before the oven, beautiful isn’t it! I used the same pan as before for the first weave hence why it is dirty.

I put it on a rack so the bottom cooks as well.

Here’s the Bacon Explosion out of the oven, man did it turn out well! I really like the diagonal wrapping, I think it gives it a solid look and better coverage than a straight 90degree wrap.

Step 14

And there you have it! I baked it for around 60 minutes on 200 degrees. However, I mainly checked it until the internal temperature reached 75 degrees.

Here is the beautiful inside. You can see the cheese, bacon, then meat then bacon!

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Vegemite Recipes AMAZING VEGEMITE DISHES FOR AUSTRALIA DAY!

Vegemite Breakfast Quesadilla

METHOD Step 1 Spread vegemite over the base of two of the tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese and top with the remaining tortilla to form a quesadilla.

Step 2 Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Lightly spray the outside of one of the

0:05 Prep | 0:15 Cook | 2 Servings

INGREDIENTS 

4 x 20cm round flour tortillas

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1 tablespoon Kraft Vegemite

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1 cup Coles Shredded Light Tasty Cheese

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2 Coles Brand Australian Free Range Eggs

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1/2 avocado, chopped

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120g Perino grape tomatoes, quartered

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quesadilla's with olive oil. Cook for 2 minutes each side, or until golden and crisp. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining quesadilla.

Step 3 Reheat the pan back over medium heat and lightly spray with olive oil. Add egg and cook for 2-3 minutes or until yolk is just set.

Step 4 Place the quesadilla on a serving plate. Top with chopped tomato, avocado, fried egg and cracked black pepper.

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Step 3 Spread dough with Vegemite, leaving a 1cm border. Sprinkle with cheese. Roll up dough from 1 long edge to enclose filling. Trim ends.

Cut into 12 equal slices. Place, cut-side up, into holes of prepared pan.

Step 4 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and just firm to the touch. Stand in pan for 5

0:20 Prep | 0:20 Cook | Makes 12

INGREDIENTS 

minutes. Carefully transfer to a baking paperlined wire rack. Serve warm or cold.

2 cups self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting

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80g butter, chilled, chopped

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2 teaspoons caster sugar

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2/3 cup milk

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2 tablespoons Vegemite

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1 cup grated tasty cheese

Cheesy-mite Pretzels

METHOD Step 1 0:10 Prep | 0:20 Cook | Makes 6

Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan-forced.

Grease a 12-hole (1/3-cup-capacity) muffin

INGREDIENTS

pan. 

2 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed

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1 tablespoon Vegemite

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50g (2/3 cup) finely grated cheddar

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1 egg, lightly whisked

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20g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan

Step 2 Process flour, butter and sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

Transfer to a bowl. Make a well. Add milk.

Season with salt and pepper. Stir with a butter knife to form a sticky dough. Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Knead gently. Using a floured rolling pin, roll out to form a 20cm x 40cm rectangle.

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METHOD Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread one sheet of puff pastry with Vegemite. Sprinkle

Preheat sandwich press. Using a rolling pin, roll bread flat. Spread 1 side of bread lightly with butter.

with the cheddar. Brush the remaining sheet of pastry with some egg. Place, egg side down, on top of cheese. Press to seal.

Step 2 Turn bread over and spread the other side with Vegemite. Sprinkle with cheese.

Step 2 Cut the pastry stack into 12 strips. Join the

Step 3

short ends of 2 strips and press to seal. Twist

Roll up each bread slice like a Swiss roll,

into a pretzel shape, pressing ends together to

enclosing cheese filling. Place rolled-up bread

secure. Place on prepared tray. Repeat to

on base of sandwich press. Close lid and cook

make 6 pretzels in total. Brush with egg and

for 3 to 4 minutes or until bread is crisp and

bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and

golden.

puffed.

NOTES

Savoury Cheese Roll-ups

Tip: Take care when eating, as cheese will be hot.

Other delicious fillings: Finely chopped ham and cheese, Baked beans and cheese, Finely chopped semi-dried tomatoes and cheese, Fruit chutney and cheese, Shaved chicken, cranberry sauce and cheese, Creamed corn and cheese.

0:10 Prep | 0:03 Cook | 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS 

8 slices white bread, crusts removed

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30g butter, softened

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1 tablespoon Vegemite

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1 1/2 cups grated tasty cheese

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Milo and Weet-Bix Slice CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY WITH TWO AUSSIE ICONS

PREP: 25 mins SERVES: 15

INGREDIENTS 

1 cup wholemeal plain flour

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1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour

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8 Sanitarium Weet-Bix biscuits, crushed

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1 cup Nestle Milo powder

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250g butter, chopped

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1 1/3 cups brown sugar

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2 eggs

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125g raspberries, roughly torn

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(optional) shaved coconut

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(optional) extra raspberries

MILO ICING 

1 cup icing sugar mixture

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¼ cup Nestle Milo powder

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¼ cup milk

METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Grease and line base and 2 long sides of a 17cm X 27cm slice pan with baking paper.

2. Sift the combined flour in a bowl. Stir in the Weet-Bix and Milo powder.

3. Place the butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the butter melts and sugar dissolves.

4. Make a well in the centre of the Milo mixture. Pour in the butter mixture.

Add the eggs and torn raspberry and stir until just combined. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.

Smooth the surface. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm to touch. Set aside in the pan to cool completely.

5. To make the Milo icing, stir the icing sugar, Milo powder and milk in a bowl until spreadable. Spread over the slice. Set aside for 10 minutes or until set. Top with coconut and extra raspberries.

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Cirque Du Soleil CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

This amazing theatrical story all started in a very small town Baie-Saint-Paul, in Canada. In the very early 80”s a group of colourful people would roam the streets and perform acts and play music.

It is a theatrical, character-driven approach.

The absence of animals performing defined CIRQUE DU SOLEIL as a contemporary circus that still remains today. (The only 2 instances of animals are the snakes of Zumanity and the doves of Believe).

The international cast features 46 world class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters, unlike any other circus.

There is a story of hidden dimensions and other worlds brought to life.

All stories are written and brought to life.

This is a must do at least once in your life stepping out of your comfort zone and enjoy this masterful creative colourful entertainment.

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Starts from: KURIOS Cabinet of curiosities  Brisbane Dates 10-11 January 2020  Price start from $80-$175  Parking available $20  Promotion codes available for discounts.  World renowned entertainment  Fun to be had by all the family, child friendly,  Gifts available at the show store or online.

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Flora House YUMBA-META Ltd

Yumba-Meta provides long-term, mediumterm and short-term secure and affordable accommodation and services to disadvantaged people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Not just providing social housing assistance to those with the greatest needs, YML provides a safe place for people to take control of their own lives and break the cycle of homelessness for good.

Flora House is Yumba-Meta’s women’s shelter program; it was also a recipient of The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2019.

boxes and stationery to help them feel safe, cared for, and enthusiastic about education.

Often, Yumba-Meta staff will drop-off and pick-up children from school, to give their mother time to attend appointments with the courthouse, the police, and any other services she may require.

As Townsville’s only shelter that provides accommodation for family violence, Flora House’s services are in high demand and severely under-funded.

Referrals can be made through Flora house is a safe place for women and children escaping domestic and family violence which provides a home like environment.

DV Connect On 1800 811 81 Women’s Center On 4775 7555

The facility has 11 rooms, and a strong focus on helping the children who stay there to find some normalcy as their mother gets the assistance she needs.

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Self-Referral On 4723 5611

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Community Events JANUARY 2020

JCU Townsville Fire VS Adelaide Lightning 03 Jan 2020 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

The 2020 Expo will be the event’s 5th year and to celebrate it will be running for 5 hours!

JCU Townsville Fire VS Melbourne Boomers

There will be come and try sessions, children’s activities, sporting club sign on, healthy eating workshops, sporting exhibitors, official launch of the 2020 North Queensland Games, prizes, giveaways and so much more – plus chat to NQ Cowboys & JCU Fire players and other local active heroes.

25 Jan 2020 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

12 Jan 2020 09:00 am - 02:00 pm

WHERE

WHERE

Townsville Stadium Murray Lyons Cres, Annandale

Townsville Stadium Murray Lyons Cres, Annandale QLD

W: http://wnbl.com.au/townsville/

W: http://activetownsville.com.au

JCU Townsville Fire VS Canberra Capitals 10 Jan 2020 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

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Based on a true story, stray dog Stubby joins his new master and best friend Conroy on the battlefields.

17 Jan 2020 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm Finish time is approximate WHERE Riverway Oval 20 Village Boulevard, Thuringowa Central W: https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Visit the pop up Ken Done-nut Shop at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery this summer holidays!

Inspired by the artist’s bright and colourful exhibition, roll and glaze your very own Ken Done-nut from paper-based clay!

13 Jan - 17 Jan 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Every day, until 17th Jan 2020 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Corner Denham St & Flinders St,

Townsville City Council will host Australia Day celebrations starting at 7am at Jezzine Barracks followed by the Great Australian Bites event from 12pm to 5pm at Strand Park. These events bring the community together to celebrate the multicultural society and the values, freedoms and lifestyle of the nation.

The 2020 Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony and 2020 Great Australian Bites are presented by the Townsville City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government. The Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Great Australian Bites are assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.

26 Jan 2020 Jezzine Barracks and Strand Park The Strand, North Ward

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Relax under the raintrees for the FREE screening of Sergeant Stubby: An American Hero!

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Developers Ahoy!

Global Game Jam 2020

In 2009 a group of developers created an independent game development event known as Global Game Jam, later in 2012 was dubbed “the largest [game jam] in the world” by the Guinness Book of World Records, boasting over an incredible 10,600 participants, over 242 locations, developing 2209 total games. In 2019 GGJ recorded over 47,000 participants, 860 locations (113 countries), developing well over 9000 games.

GGJ will continue in 2020 from the 31st of January to the 2nd of February.

The concept of GGJ was inspired by the first Danish jam, Nordic Game Jam, which took place in Denmark’s capital city Copenhagen.

Both jams are supported by the world’s International Game Developers Association (IGDA).

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The Global Game Jam can be located anywhere, anyone can host a jam, and anyone can participate, it does not require a great knowledge of games or development, writers, artists, programmers, developers, an average Joe coming for a look. It does not matter your personal experience or skills you may possess.

Jammers are given a topic at the beginning, 2018 saw the topic “Transmission”, 2019 was “What home means to you.” The topic is a guideline for the game theme and setting.

Jammers within the span of 48 hours complete their game, later presenting it to the group and uploading for judging.

GGJ 2020 begins on the 31st of January to the 2nd of February, Jam signups close on the 12th of January.

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GOLDFIELD ASHES EVENT INFO

Whilst The Ashes has grown to levels well beyond the imagination, this will take you back to a time when things were simpler. It has not lost its reputation for friendliness and hospitality so come down and see for yourself as you kick back and relax with family and friends.

This event will be taking place on the 25th of Jan to the 27th of Jan 2020. The event is free to enter so have fun and enjoy the two days of your favourite sport. The event will be at the Goldfields Sporting Complex, York Street, and Charters Towers QLD 4820.

Come on down to the Charters Towers Goldfield Ashes - the largest amateur cricket carnival in the southern hemisphere. It is considered by the Charters Towers Cricket Association, that the event is an iconic one that brings many people from all over Australia. There will be lots to keep track of as there will be 58 different playing fields including some of which are privately owned.

If you would like to get some more information then please go to: http://www.goldfieldashes.com.au or if you have any questions please call 0488 791 163.

It’s not every day you can go to the Goldfield Ashes, so get up and get out. Don’t miss this chance to do what you love and I hope it’s everything you expected.

Don’t stay at home get out have fun and make some new memories you can share.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES FOR 2020 FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

PINBALL MANIA- AITKENVALE

LEGO FUN AT THE LIBRARY-AITKENVALE

WHEN: 08 Jan - 10 Jan 2020

WHEN:10 Jan 2020

TIMES:09:00 am - 06:00 pm

TIMES:10:00 am - 01:00 pm

Every day, until 10th Jan 2020

Bookings required.

Suitable for all ages

Suitable for all ages

P: (07) 4773 8811

P: (07) 4727 8310 E: library@townsville.qld.gov.au

W: www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-andrecreation/libraries

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KEN DONE-NUT SHOP!

POKEMON TOURNAMENT

WHEN:13 Jan - 17 Jan 2020

WHEN:22 JAN

TIMES:10:00 am - 12:00 pm

TIMES:10AM-12NOON

Every day, until 17th Jan 2020

BOOKINGS: REQUIRED

P: (07) 4727 9011

T:(07) 4773 8811 E:library@townsville.qld.gov.au

VIRTUAL REALITY BUCKET LIST WHEN:16 Jan

RIVERWAY MOVIE NIGHT-SGT STUBBY

TIMES:12:30 pm - 02:00 pm

WHEN:17 JAN

Bookings required.

TIMES:7.00 PM TO 8.30PM

Suitable for all ages

Suitable for all ages

P: (07) 4773 8811

T:134810

W:whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilitiesand-recreation/libraries

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DIY: Button Bowl AN EASY DIY FOR KIDS

MATERIALS: Lots of Buttons Balloon Vase (or any container where you can stand the balloon) White Glue (Elmer’s glue) Paint brush

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You could also use shells, leaves, left over fabric

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INSTRUCTIONS Blow the balloon up to your desired size of the bowl.

After you have put all the buttons, leave it standing on the vase for around 5 hours to dry completely.

Make it stand on the vase, while you brush half of the balloon with glue. Let it dry completely.

This will serve as a protective coating for the bowl.

Then add a third coating of glue. Let it dry overnight. You can even do a fourth coating if you want to be sure of its strength. Just make sure you let it dry well before removing the balloon.

When dry, brush with glue the second time around, and then stick the buttons one by one and as close to each other as possible.

Don’t pop the balloon! Use the scissors to make a small cut on it and gently let air out.

And there you have it!

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DIY Floral Nursery.

DIY NURSERY

If you’re due to have a little one this year and are looking for a way to decorate and bring life the nursery, why not try these super cute and easy Floral Nursery DIYs.

DIY Flower Mobile.

 Faux flowers in various sizes and colours Directions 1. Create four holes on each “side” of the foam ring using a pencil, screw driver or other tool. The hole needs to be large enough to fit the rope, but not so large that a knot would slip through.

2. Cut two long pieces of rope to thread through the holes.

3. Tie a knot in the rope at the base of each hole, secure in place with hot glue.

4. Wrap foam ring in lace, secure ends with hot glue.

5. Cut 6-10 pieces of fishing line in various lengths. Ranging in size from 12″ to 18″ 6. Wrap one end of each fishing line around the foam ring. Tie a knot in the fishing line at the base of the ring and secure with hot glue.

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7. Starting with the largest flowers, decorate the outside of the foam ring. Push the base of the flower into the foam, fill the indentation with hot glue and then put the base of the flower back into the indentation. DIY Flower Mobile 8. Repeat with a bit of greenery for a more dynamic piece.

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9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until you have the desired fullness and look of your flower mobile.

10. Add flowers to the bottom of each piece of fishing line by stringing the fishing line through the base of the flower through the petals.

11. Tie a double knot at the end of the fishing line and secure it in place with hot glue.

DIY Flower Letter.

2. Use an electric carving knife, Xacto razor saw, or sharp bread knife to cut your floral foam bricks so they fill the interior of your letter. Secure the pieces to the base with hot glue.

3. Use wire cutters to cut your faux flowers with stems long enough to poke through the foam.

4. Go to town filling up the foam with flowers and leaves, using the hot glue if needed for shorter stems or leaves.

DIY Flower Lights.

Supplies  paper mache letter  Xacto knife  bread knife (or electric carving knife or Xacto razor saw)  floral foam bricks  faux flowers  wire cutters  hot glue gun Directions 1. Use an x-acto knife to remove the top of the paper mache letter and any cardboard filling, so it’s completely hollow.

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Supplies  Egg Cartons 3 to six cartons (Styrofoam or any other material)  Christmas Lights  Acrylic Paint  Hot Glue (An optional Material)  A pair of Scissors Directions 1. Cut off the lid covering the egg carton.

Save the lid for use later. You will be left with the real egg carton without the extra bits.

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2. Take the pair of scissors once more and start cutting the middle of the egg carton.

You will have two separate pieces of the once whole egg carton.

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3. Move on to cut the individual sections of the egg carton. These are the sections that we’ll use to make the flowers.

 Parchment paper

4. Trim off the individual carton ends and make them look like a flower. You can make different shapes and sizes of petals.

 Glue

5. After having cut all your flowers in the shapes you desire 6. Pour your paint in the carton lid. Use a paint brush to paint the exterior and the interior parts of your flower.

7. Next step is to cut and shape your flowers, use a sharp razor or artist’s knife to make small x’s on the flowers bottom.

8. Next pick the Christmas lights you made and poke them in the flower (the bulb should go through the inside of the flower).

Do this to all the flower pieces you have created.

DIY Pressed Flower Frame.

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 Flowers  Scissors

 Heavy books or flower Press

 Frame  Coloured paper Directions 1. Line a book with parchment paper and place cut flowers on the page without overlapping. Press for two to four weeks until they are completely dry.

2. Cut the coloured paper to frame size using the glass for measurements.

3. Compose an arrangement of pressed flowers. Once you decide on your layout, glue flowers in place starting with the bottom layer and working up.

4. Once glue has dried, assemble frame.

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MAMMA MIA! PRESENTED BY TOWNSVILLE CHORAL SOCIETY

DESCRIPTION

WHEN

ABBA’s hits tell the amusing tale of a young woman’s pursuit for her biological father. The hilarious story unravels on a Greek island paradise. On the night before her wedding, a daughters journey to discover the idenitity of her dad brings three men from her mums past back to the island, where they last visited two decades ago.

30 Jan – 08 Feb 2020, 7.30pm – 10.00pm No perforamnces Monday or Tuesday

The story telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this captivating story of friendship, laughter and love, creating an unforgettable show. Explosive dance numbers and non-stop laughs combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit. A daughter. A mother. Three possible fathers.

And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

AGE SUITABILITY G: Suitable for all ages

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Matinee performances Sat 1st & 8th Feb @ 1.30pm; Sun 2nd Feb @ 3pm COST Adult $55; Pensioner $50; TCS Member $50; Student/Child $35; Group 10+ $50 each WHERE Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville 4810 QLD EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION P: (07) 4727 9797 E: ticketshop@townsville.qld.gov.au W: https://www.tcs.org.au/

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DIY: Hammock MAKE YOUR OWN SUMMER HAMMOCK

THINGS YOU WILL NEED:  31 ¼ inch Hardwood dowels 30 inches  25/ 8 inch hardwood dowels 36 inches  200 yards ¼ inch Macrame cord or rope  8 yards ½ inch rope  4 - 1 inch wood screws  Drill and 5/8 inch drill bit

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INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 MEASURING DOWELS While measuring and drilling the dowels, ensure all the holes are level and lined up with each other so that the frame is perfectly square. On two of the 1 1/4-inch dowels, measure and mark at 2 inches and 3 1/2 inches from each end. The third 1 1/4-inch dowel will only need to be marked at 3 1/2 inches from each end.

Step 2 DRILLING THE HOLES Drill a hole at each mark on each 1 1/4-inch dowel. Start with a small drill bit and work your way up to 5/8 inch. A spade bit or dowel jig makes this much easier.

Step 3 SAND THE HOLES Sand the holes to remove any splinters from drilling.

Step 4 SLIDE THE DOWELS TOGETHER Make a square frame for the seat by sliding each of the small dowels into the 5/8-inch holes on the large dowels. Leave about 1-inch overlap on each end

Step 5 SECURE THE FRAME Drill a small pilot hole where the dowels meet.

Using a 1-inch screw, secure the two pieces together.

Step 6 HANG THE FRAME Before starting the macrame, temporarily hang the frame in a place where you can easily stand or sit to knot the ropes.

Step 7 WRAP THE CORD AROUND THE DOWELS Using the 1/4-inch cord, cut 16 26-foot pieces.

It sounds like a lot but as you know, the cord shortens quickly. Pick up one cord and fold it in half. Wrap the loop around the dowel from the front to back. Pull the tails through the loop. Continue with all 16 strands of cord.

Once they're all hanging, you'll have 32 strands.

Step 8 CROSS THE CORDS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT To create the seat, you'll be using a simple square knot. Starting with the first four cords, take the left cord and cross it over the center two, then under the right cord.

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Step 12 REPEAT THE PATTERN Now the pattern repeats. Just like in the beginning, tie a square knot with the first four cords and work your way across. Then use the third cord to start the next row Step 13 KNOT UNTIL THE SEAT MEASURES 45 INCH LONG Continue knotting until the seat is about 45inches long. The finished macrame needs to be long Step 9 CROSS THE CORDS FROM RIGHT TO LEFT Take the right cord and cross it under the center two cords and up through the hole, passing over the left cord.

Step 10 COMPLETE THE SQUARE KNOT To complete the second half of the knot, you'll do the same thing in reverse. Take the right cord and cross it over the center two, then under the left cord. Then take the left cord and cross it under the center two cords and up through the hole, passing over the right cord. Pull the knot tight. Continue this with all the cords.

Step 14 ATTACH THE SEAT TO THE FRAME To attach the ends to the bottom of the frame, wrap all four cords from each section around the dowel and tie a knot.

Step 15 TIE A SECOND KNOT Tie a second knot by splitting the strand into two. Pull it as tight as you can.er than the frame.

Step 11 START WITH THE THIRD CORD The next row also uses the same square knot but starts with the third cord. You'll be using two strands from each section. When knotting them together, make sure to keep everything even. Continue this until to reach the end of your cords.

Step 16 CUT THE ENDS OF THE CORD Cut the ends of the cords to the length desired. You can fray the ends or leave them as is.

Step 17 CUT ½ INCH ROPE Cut one 120-inch piece of 1/2-inch rope. Fold it in half and tie a knot a few inches from the top, creating a loop.

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Step 18 STRING THE ROPE THROUGH THE DOWEL, At this point, if you can hang the rope in a temporary place by the loop, it will be much easier to make sure all the ropes are even moving forward. Using the leftover third dowel, string the rope through each hole and tie a knot, leaving about 20 inches in between the loop and dowel.

Step 20 STRING THE ROPE THROUGHT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME Cut two 65-inches pieces of 1/2-inch-thick rope. Starting at the bottom of the frame, string one rope on each side through the hole and tie a loose knot. This time, the knot should be below the dowel with the rope running up.

Step 19 STRING THE ROPE THROUGHT THE TOP OF THE FRAME Continue with the same piece of rope. String it down through the top of the frame on each side and tie a loose knot, leaving 30 inches in between the two dowels. You want a loose knot because once you hang the finished chair; you'll need to make some minor adjustments.

Step 21 TIE THE ROPE AROUND THE THIRD DOWEL Run the rope all the way up to the top third dowel. Wrap the rope around the dowel and tie a loose knot, leaving 60 inches between the third dowel and the bottom of the frame.

Step 22 HANG THE SEAT AND ADJUST THE ROPES Now you can hang the chair in a more permanent spot using a sturdy hook on your porch or deck. Make sure all the ropes are even. If you need to make any adjustments, this would be the time to do so.

Then tighten all of your knots. Use caution when sitting in the hammock for the first time.

The ropes will expand a little and form to your weight. Once everything feels right, cut off any excess rope hanging below the knots or fray them to hang free.

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DIY: Mini Paper Kites A FUN AND EASY BOREDOM BUSTER!

MATERIALS

Coordinating craft paper (any 8.5 x 11″ paper will work) Paper straws (2 per kite) String or twine for the kite string (at least 25-30″ long) Light-weight string, twine or decorative ribbon for the tail of kite (at least 20″ long) Decorative ribbon scraps Elmer’s X-treme School Glue Stick All-purpose glue (I used Elmer’s X-treme School Glue)

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Glitter glue for decorating (optional) Scissors Pencil Ruler INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Choose two coordinating papers, and cut them both in half along the longest edge. (The size is now 5.5 x 8.5″.)

STEP 5 Add a drop of glue onto the knot you tied on the handle so that the string won’t slide off of the handle.

STEP 6 Place the side of the kite that you want to be the bottom (the side that will hold the paper straw frame) face up on the table. Using a ruler and a pencil, connect the corners to draw a cross. Squeeze a bead of craft glue along the cross.

STEP 7 Place the straws into the glue to form your kite frame, and allow the glue to dry for a few minutes. (Try to get the knot of the twine about even with the center of the cross before you press down the straw.)

STEP 2 Using a very strong glue stick, cover the back of one sheet with glue and place the other colour on top. Smooth the page down, and make sure there are no bubbles.

STEP 3 Using a ruler, measure and mark a spot at the top and bottom of your paper at 2.75″.

Measure and mark the long edges at 3″. Use a ruler to connect the four marks and draw lines to make the kite shape. Cut out the kite.

STEP 8 Cut a 20″ (or longer) piece of light-weight ribbon or string to make the kite tail. Thread it through the long straw, and add a bead of glue at the top of the straw to keep the string from falling out.

STEP 9 Tie a few decorative ribbons to the tail, and allow all glue to dry completely.

Optional–Decorate with glitter glue.

STEP 4 Cut a length of twine or string, and tie one end to a paper straw about 2/3 of the way down. Cut the second straw into thirds to get three pieces. (They don’t have to be exactly even. Just eyeball it.) Tie the other end of the twine to the middle of one of the paper straw pieces. This will be the kite handle.

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DIY: Outdoor Cushions MADE FROM THREE BED PILLOWS

inch seam allowance, with white outdoor thread.

Step 3: On a large, flat surface, place the wider piece right side up. Align the two narrower pieces atop it, right sides down, with their hemmed edges overlapping in the center of the wider piece. Pin all pieces together.

Step 4: Sew along all four outer edges, leaving a one-inch seam allowance. Trim the fabric at the corners to reduce bulk.

Turn three bed pillows into one outdoor lounger with waterproof vinyl cases and four yards of weather-resistant fabric.

Step 1: Cut three pieces of fabric: one that measures 32 1/2"W x 68"L, and two that measure 20"W x 68"L each. Iron all pieces flat.

Step 2: For both narrower pieces, fold one long side under by 3/4 of an inch and iron.

Hem both folded-under sides, leaving a 1/2-

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Step 5: Turn the case right side out and smooth flat. Using the diagram (inset) as a guide, divide the case into three equal sections: Along one long side, measure 22 inches from one end and mark with a pin; then measure 22 inches from the first mark and pin. Repeat on the opposite long side. Sew across the case, connecting the opposing pinned spots as shown. Remove all pins, and stuff each pocket with a standard 20-inch bed pillow.

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DIY Outdoor Rug MADE FROM BROKEN OR OLD GARDEN HOSES

Have a few worn-out garden hoses you have been meaning to get rid of? Do not throw them out just yet! Using nothing more than some old hoses and a bag of zip ties, you can create a practical outdoor rug that will add a splash of colour to your back porch or patio.

Once you use the entirety of your first hose, it's time to tie on the next one. There is no science as to how many zip-ties you should use and how far apart to space them. To create an ombre effect, you can also use hoses of varying colours.

This crafty waterproof rug is actually supersimple to make. Start by cutting off the metal ends of the hoses. Then, fold your first hose in half and zip-tie it together. Then, keep wrapping the slack end of the hose around the centre hoses to make an echoing pattern.

Just like that, you've made a waterproof, repurposed, and eco-friendly piece of outdoor decor. You could also make a smaller one for a garage or mudroom.

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DIY: Paper Pinwheels SUMMER CRAFTING FUN FOR KIDS

MATERIALS

Glue

Craft paper (pattern & plain)

Scissors

Pencils with erasers

Pincers

Eraser

Template (you can download a template from https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/ you can also watch the tutorial)

Pins Ruler Hole punch Craft knife Wooden dowels

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* Instead of buying pattern or plain paper you get the kids to do their own drawings

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INSTRUCTIONS Begin by downloading the template.

Reduce or enlarge the template for a variety of pinwheel sizes, palm size or giant…. you decide.

First glue your contrast paper onto your craft paper, and with a scissors or craft knife use the cutting template to cut out your pinwheel square.

And then start folding in the corners. Make sure the holes are all lined up.

Put a drop of glue under each corner to hold the corners together while you on the handle

Cut diagonal lines in from each corner as shown (the guidelines for the length of line are on the template)

MAKE THE STICK AND SPINNING MECHANISM For small palm size pinwheels it’s super easy – just bend a pin and stick it in to the top of a pencil eraser

Next punch every second corner, as shown, and another hole in the centre of the pinwheel.

For the giant ones use a wooden rod, eraser, pin and button

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Chop a cube off the eraser, dig out a little hole in the eraser and push in the stick.

Thread the pin through the pinwheel holes; they used a button so it would prevent the pin head making its way back through the holes.

When the pin feeds back through the holes it simply continues through the eraser cube and depending on how long the pin is you might need to bend it back through the eraser to protect little hands from any pointy bits

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DIY: Driftwood Seahorse Cabinet of curiosities

Instructions

Materials Pieces of straightish driftwood, I had about a shopping bag full and had lots left over Stiff Cardboard Pencil Ultility Knife Hot glue gun

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1.

Sketch your seahorse shape on your cardboard, mine is about 36″ by 16″. I copied the shape from an abstract watercolour of seahorses 2.

Cut out your shape using a utility knife. You can see from the picture I taped two pieces of cardboard together to get the height I wanted.

3.

Sort through your driftwood and start laying it over your cardboard, this process is really trial and error. I tried to keep the placement tight over the seahorse’s belly but was quite happy to have a more ragged look over the back. I kept the driftwood pieces mostly parallel.

4.

Once you are happy with your choice and placement of the driftwood, fire up your hot glue gun and start sticking everything down. I started at the tail and worked up.

5.

For the eye I used a driftwood walnut.

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DIY – Sand Slime A PROJECT FOR THE KIDS THIS SUMMER

MATERIALS 

1 airtight container

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1 147ml bottle Elmer’s Clear Glue

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½ cup water

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½ tsp baking soda

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1 tbsp saline solution

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Sand

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Small bowl

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(optional) Assorted sea shells

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(optional) Miniature toy sandcastle

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INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a bowl, pour the entire bottle of Elmer’s Clear Glue.

2. Add in ½ cup water.

3. Add in ½ tsp of baking soda and stir.

4. Pour in some sand. You can add some more later.

5. Add 1 tbsp saline solution. The slime will begin to form.

6. Mix the solution in the bowl until formed. The mixture will be sticky.

7. Knead the slime until it is no longer sticky.

8. Continue to add sand until you get the desired look and consistency.

9. Store in an airtight container.

10. For an optional touch, add some sea shells and top with a miniature sandcastle for a summer display.

TIPS 

Coloured sand can be substituted for regular sand. Experiment with combining different colours to make unique sand slime variations. Assorted colours are available at most craft shops.

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Remember to sift the regular sand to remove any rocks or pebbles before using.

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A miniature toy sandcastle can be purchased at dollar stores or an aquarium supplies store.

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DIY Seashell Specimen Art VACATION MEMORIES

What you’ll need: -butterfly seashells (as many as you need to fill your frame + extras because some are sure to break apart) -hot glue gun -toothpick -scrapbook or watercolour paper -picture frame How to make: 1. Lay out your collection of seashells. Look at both sides of the shells. Some shells are more colourful and patterned on the inside and some on the outside of the shell. Decide which direction you want your shells facing. Way 1: Inside of shells facing down or Way 2: Inside of shells facing out. I think way 2 looks more like butterflies but the

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2. Use the cardboard in the frame as a stencil to cut out your scrapbook or watercolour paper. A paper with a slight texture, pattern, or colour will work perfectly.

3. To keep from marking up the paper I placed it back into my frame and flipped it onto the table face up to determine shell placement. Simply lay out the shells directly on the paper and rearrange until you get the spacing and colour placement you desire.

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4. Regardless of which direction your shells are facing (up or down) simply add a dot of hot glue over the joint of each shell and place it back in its spot on the paper. If the shell joint breaks you can still use it just be sure to dot each piece with glue and line up the joining spot carefully. Gently press the shell into the paper to secure.

5. While glue is still hot use a toothpick to lift out any excess that seeps out from under the shell.

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DIY: Spa Kit MOISTURISE AND REPLENISH YOUR SKIN WITH THIS PEPPERMINT-SCENTED SPA KIT

Moisturise and replenish your skin this summer with this peppermint-scented spa kit!

The kit includes a sugar scrub to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, a whipped body cream to soften dry skin, and a foot soak to relieve sore/tired feet.

The products are derived from natural ingredients, making them suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.

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This little kit is also great to give as a gift for weddings, birthdays, Christmas or just because you can.

You can also add a loofah or bath pillow to the kit.

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4 drops peppermint essential oil 2 drops red food colouring Step 1: Using a double boiler, melt cocoa butter and oil together.

Step 2: Place the mixture into the fridge for five minutes, until cool and opaque.

Step 3: Use a standing mixer to whip the cream until fluffy.

Step 4: Add oil and food colouring. Combine well.

Step 5: Pack mixture into a clean canning jar.

PEPPERMINT SCRUB INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup coconut oil 5-8 drops peppermint essential oil (or whatever scent you like) 2 drops red food colouring 1 1/2 pint canning jar Step 1: In a heat safe bowl, microwave coconut oil for approximately 20 seconds, until melted.

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and coconut oil together until thoroughly mixed.

Step 3: Add the food colouring, mixing after each drop. Repeat until you achieve the desired hue.

Step 4: Add essential oils and mix.

Step 5: Pack the scrub into a clean canning jar.

PEPPERMINT FOOT SOAK INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Epsom salts 1/2 cup baking soda 1/2 cup sea salt 2 drops red food colouring 5 drops peppermint essential oil Step 1: Combine Epsom salts, sea salt, oil, and baking soda.

Step 2: For a crushed peppermint candy look, add 2 drops of red food colouring to the mixture.

Step 3: With a fork, break apart the red clumps until evenly distributed.

Step 4: Pack mixture into a clean canning jar.

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DIY Succulent Magnets HOME DECOR

Bring life into your home or office this summer by recycling your old corks with these cute succulent magnets. They are also great idea for a housewarming gift.

Materials

Instructions

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Small magnets

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Wine corks

1. Attach the magnets to one side of the wine cork. Secure with a bit of hot glue to really hold everything in place.

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Scissors or Sharp knife

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Hot glue gun

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Small succulents

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Dirt

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Tweezers (optional)

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2. Use a sharp knife or scissors to carefully dig out the centre of the cork at the same spot where the corkscrew was inserted.

You need a small space around onequarter-inch deep and around the same width.

Add Colour

If you want add that extra pop of colour why not try painting them?

Materials

3. Pull away a small stem of a succulent, and gently tuck it in the hole, along with a bit of dirt. You can even use tweezers if you're having a hard time getting things in place.

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Craft paint

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Paint brushes

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Blue painters tape

Instructions 1. Before gluing the magnets to the back of your corks block off the top of the cork with blue tape to give a dipped-paint look.

2. Paint your corks and let the paint dry completely.

Tips & Tricks 

You can steam or boil your corks to soften them and make cutting easier. If you boil them (about 10 mins), be sure they’re dried out for at least a day before cutting into them.

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Every so often (every 1 or 2 weeks), give your corked plants a little sprinkle of water.

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DIY: Summer Care  SUNSCREEN  LIPBALM  AFTERSUN SPRAY 

SUNSCREEN

65g Carrier Oil– this recipe uses organic and unrefined almond oil, but jojoba oil or any other liquid carrier oil.

28.5g Beeswax– beeswax pastilles are small pellets that are easier to work with 27.5g Shea Butter – Organic, unrefined shea butter 40g Zinc Oxide – it is suggested to use nonnano, uncoated zinc oxide

MAKES: Approx.: 240mI

1/2t Vitamin E

INGREDIENTS

SUPPLIES

90g Coconut Oil– Organic, unrefined, virgin coconut oil

Double-boiler (make your own with a glass bowl over a simmering pot of shallow H2O) Kitchen Scale

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Mask (for when using the zinc oxide powder)

2 tablespoons pure shea butter

Container(s)

4 tablespoons sweet almond oil

INSTUCTIONS

10-12 drops of orange or lemon essential oils (or your own favourite)

STEP 1 Place your glass bowl on your scale, hit tare.

SUPPLIES

STEP 2 Add all ingredients (one-by-one, hitting tare in between) EXCEPT the zinc oxide, which you add at the end.

Micro wave or double boiler

STEP 3 Place glass bowl over pot of shallow, slightly simmering H2O. Melt ingredients completely (stir with a whisk to help it along)

Little lip balm tins

STEP 4 Carefully remove from stove and wipe down condensation on bowl (you do not want H2O getting into your product) STEP 5 Place bowl on scale, hit tare.

STEP 6 Add zinc oxide, slowly, until you get to 40g.

Again, add this slowly, as the zinc settles the amount will increase on your scale.

Whisk or spoon Glass pouring jar

INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Melt your beeswax, almond oil and shea butter together in a glass container in the microwave. Check it every 30 seconds or so and stir.

STEP 2 Add your essential oils and any extra colorant {like lipstick shavings} STEP 3 Pour it slowly into your tins and let them cool.

AFTER SUN SPRAY

STEP 7 Whisk, whisk, whisk (and whisk some more!) and then carefully pour into container of your choice.

STEP 8 This will take a few minutes to set up. Just walk away and leave it alone to quietly set up.

LIP BALM

MAKES: 120ml INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons witch hazel 1/4 cup aloe vera 1/2 teaspoon vitamin e MAKES: 8 small tins INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil 10 drops lavender essential oil

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2 drops peppermint essential oil (substitute spearmint for use on and around kids under 6) SUPPLIES Glass measuring jug Small stainless steel funnel Stainless steel measuring spoons 120ml spray bottle INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Add 2 tablespoons of witch hazel to glass measuring cup

Here is a good guide if you wish to change up the level of protection (but remember, adding more or less zinc oxide will change the ‘feel’ of the sunscreen, making it thicker or thinner): SPF 2-5: Use 5% zinc oxide SPF 6-11: Use 10% zinc oxide SPF 12-19: Use 15% zinc oxide SPF 20+: Use 20% zinc oxide Using non-nano, uncoated zinc oxide is of a higher quality and you get better results.

STEP 2 1/4 cup aloe vera gel STEP 3 1/2 teaspoon vitamin e oil STEP 4 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil STEP 5 Add the following essential oils: 10 drops lavender essential oil 2 drops peppermint essential oil (substitute spearmint essential oil for the peppermint if this will be used on or around kids under 6) STEP 6 Mix well and pour into 4 ounce spray bottle  Keep a bottle in the refrigerator 

SOME GOOD INFO

Carrier oils dilute the concentrated essential oils so they can be applied to the skin without side effects.

Remember, you need three parts to an excellent body lotion: base butter, carrier oil, and essential oils.

Jojoba oil is not greasy, making it a wonderful choice for skincare products. In fact, jojoba oil very closely mimics our own skin’s sebum, so it is a welcome, all natural antioxidant ingredient for our skin!

Almond oil is gentle (yet powerful), excellent for all skin types, and smells great. Almond oil is an extremely emollient substance, meaning that it easily makes skin very pliable, supple, and very hydrated.

The recipe as written here contains approximately 20% zinc oxide (just slightly less, depending on how well you measure). This gives you at least a 20 SPF. (Coconut oil has a natural SPF factor, too, so that’s a helpful addition to ‘up’ the SPF).

Coconut oil is composed mainly of mediumchain fatty acids (MCFA). What does this mean? Instead of being mainly made up of long-chain fatty acids (which are the bad ones), our body can much more easily process MCFA and use them for good in our system.

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DIY Sunbathing Companion LAZY BEACH DAYS

What you’ll need:

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Instructions:

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Cut the 1st towel into the following pieces (you should have a medium sized piece left over)

The pic doesn't show it, but both handles are on the same part of the towel, the erm, flap.

One on either side of the pillow.

Draw both edges together and pin - leaving 1cm(ish) between the edge of the pillow seam and your new seam, so that the towel lies flat.

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I think velcro will work much better than domes, but either would be fine...

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Sensory Summer Play SUMMER KIDS

Looking to keep baby distracted this summer while still learning motor skills, these simple sensory activates are easy to make and also all edible.

Supplies

What is sensory play?

Directions

Sensory play encourages motor development which is the gradual process by which a child gains use and coordination of the large muscles of the legs, trunk, and arms, and the smaller muscles of the hands. A baby begins to experience new awareness through sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing.

1. Add the colouring to the water.

Water Beads

 Baby Pool  Container

2. Soak 1 Tablespoon of the basil seeds, stirring occasionally. Within about 5 minutes, they will have absorbed all the water.

3. When you are ready to play with them, add a little extra water to your container to allow them to move a bit more fluidly (otherwise they tend to stick to each other) 4. Place baby and container of coloured water beads in pool for easier clean up.

Finger Paint

Ingredients  1 Tbsp of this Basil Seed  1 and 1/4 cup water  Food Colouring

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Ingredients  Greek yogurt  Food colouring

3. As baby place the coloured ice in the pool the water will change colour.

Gelatine Balls

Supplies  Containers  Plastic sheet (shower curtain) Directions 1. Mix the Greek yogurt with the food colouring to get your desired colours.

2. Place each colour into containers.

3. Lay down a plastic sheet and watch baby go wild.

Coloured Ice

Ingredients  Jelly (various colours) Supplies  Ice Ball Makers  Large tray or tub  Bowls Directions

Ingredients  Water  Food colouring Supplies  Ice cube tray  Baby Pool Directions

1. Mix up the jelly according to the pack’s instructions and add it to your ice ball moulds. (If the weather is very warm I’d recommend using a little less water than the packet says, so the balls will hold their shape better in the heat.)

2. I love using ice ball moulds in two different sizes to add variety to the sensory activity. I also pour some jelly into cereal bowls to make large semi-spheres too.

3. Once the jelly is set simply empty the ice ball moulds out on to a large tray or in tub and let the sensory play begin.

1. Add the colouring to the ice tray before filling with water to get a more even disbursement of colour.

2. Fill the pool with water then put the container of coloured cubes inside the water.

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Asian Salmon Tray Bake DELICIOUS MIRIN AND SWEET CHILLI MARINADE

PREP: 15mins COOK: 15mins SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons white miso paste 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin

3 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger 2 x bunches asparagus, trimmed 8 green shallots, trimmed

1 1/2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce

1 large red capsicum, deseeded, cut into long strips

3 teaspoons soy sauce

4 x (about 220g each) skinless, salmon fillets

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Sesame seeds, to sprinkle

100g smoked salmon, finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

2 cornichons, finely chopped

450g packet microwave brown rice, to serve

1 tbs drained baby capers

Lime wedges, to serve

1 shallot, finely chopped

METHOD

2 tbs whole egg mayonnaise

Step 1

1 tbs sour cream

To make the marinade, combine the miso, mirin, sweet chilli, soy sauce and lime juice in a jar and whisk with a fork to combine (see note).

2 tsp horseradish cream

Step 2

1 tbs chopped dill

Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced.

Grease a large oven tray. Arrange the asparagus, shallots and capsicum on the prepared tray. Spray vegetables with oil.

Sliced Mini Pane Di Casa bread, toasted, to serve

Step 3

METHOD

Place the salmon fillets on top of the vegetables and brush the tops and sides with the marinade. Bake for 15 minutes or until just cooked. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and top with coriander leaves. Serve with brown rice and lime wedges.

Step 1

TIP Marinade will keep in an airtight container stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

SALMON RILLETTES

1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbs finely chopped chives

Place fresh salmon in a steamer over a saucepan of simmering water. Cover and cook for 5 mins or until salmon is just cooked through.

Step 2 Remove and discard the skin from the salmon.

Place in a bowl. Flake the salmon into small pieces. Stir in the smoked salmon, cornichon, capers, shallot, mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish cream, mustard, chives and dill.

Season. Transfer mixture to a serving dish.

Cover with plastic wrap. Place in fridge for 2 hours to chill.

Step 3 Serve with bread or store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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Breakfast Smoothie Bowls A FRESH SUMMER BREAKFAST

VEGGIE-BASED BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL (LOW-SUGAR) SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS 1½ cups frozen cauliflower florets (steam first and then freeze) ¼ cup frozen avocado

1½ cups blueberries (not frozen) 2 Tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder or vanilla Sustagen 1½ cups non-dairy milk (soy or almond work well) ¼ tsp vanilla bean powder 1 heaped Tbsp almond or peanut butter

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TOPPINGS:

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Hemp seeds

A pinch of black pepper

Blueberries

1/4 - 1/2 cup almond milk

Bee pollen (from health food stores)

TOPPINGS:

Almond or peanut butter to drizzle

Granola, coconut flakes, blueberries and bee pollen

(Coconut flakes would also be delicious) INSTRUCTIONS Simply blend all smoothie ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth.

Pour into bowls then add toppings and enjoy

ENERGIZING MANGO SMOOTHIE BOWL SERVES: 1 INGREDIENTS 1/4 of an avocado 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower

INSTRUCTIONS Add all ingredients to a blender in the order listed. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

Transfer contents of the blender to a bowl.

Smooth over the top and add your toppings.

CITRUS BERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS 3 frozen Bananas

1 cup frozen mango

1 Grapefruit peeled and segmented, plus more for topping*

1 scoop vegan protein powder optional (or replace with 3 tbsp hemp seeds)

½ Cup Frozen Raspberries plus more for topping

1 teaspoon maca powder

2-3 TBS Honey depending on taste plus more for topping

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

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1 tsp Lemon Juice

½ cup frozen cauliflower

1/3 Cup Dairy Free Greek Yogurt

½ cup frozen blueberries

¼ Cup Silk Almond Unsweet Vanilla

2 tbsp raw cacao

TOPPINGS: 1 TBS Sliced Almonds toasted 1 TBS Coconut Flakes 1 TBS Pomegranate Arils 1 tsp Chia Seeds Honey

1 tsp maca powder 1 scoop vegan protein ¼ cup liquid of choice INSTRUCTIONS Add everything into a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and add your toppings. Picture shows granola, cacao nibs and peanut butter.

INSTRUCTIONS Combine the bananas, grapefruit, raspberries, honey and lemon juice in a blender and puree until chunky.

Add in the yogurt and Silk Almond Unsweet Vanilla. Puree until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more Silk. If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen bananas or berries.

Divide the smoothie mixture between 2 bowls.

Top each bowl with desired toppings (optional) and finish with a drizzle of honey.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Detox Green Smoothie Bowl INGREDIENTS 1 cup spinach 1 cup pineapple ½ grapefruit, meat only ¼ of an avocado 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger 3 tbsp hemp seeds Ice as needed ¼ cup liquid of choice

CHOCOLATE DREAMS SMOOTHIE BOWL INGREDIENTS 2 cups spinach

Add everything into a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and add your toppings. Picture shows sliced kiwi, blueberries and hemp seeds for a touch more protein.

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Cheesy Mexican pork muffins A GREAT SNACK THIS SUMMER!

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300g jar chunky tomato salsa, plus extra, to serve



150g (1 1/2 cups) grated cheddar cheese

METHOD Step 1

0:10 Prep | 0:40 Cook | Makes 8 | Easy

Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced.

Grease an 8-hole Texas muffin pan with oil spray. Coat base and sides of tin with dried breadcrumbs. Shake off excess Step 2

INGREDIENTS

Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Add pork. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, for 34 minutes or until browned. Stir through spice mix.

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Dried breadcrumbs, for coating tins

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1 tablespoon olive oil

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1 onion, grated

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2 cloves garlic, crushed



500 g pork mince

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1 tablespoons Mexican spice mix or taco seasoning

Add capsicum and corn. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool slightly. Stir in coriander and rice. Season well. Cool slightly.

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1 small red capsicum, finely chopped

Step 4

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1 corn cob, kernels removed

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3 tablespoons chopped coriander, plus extra, to serve



250 g packet microwave rice

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6 eggs

Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add pork mixture and stir to combine. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin pans. Divide salsa between each muffin. Scatter with cheese. Bake for 2530 minutes or until golden and eggs have set.

Lift out of muffin pans to serve. Serve with extra salsa and coriander.

Step 3

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Meatball cob loaf dip DELICIOUS ENTERTAINMENT FOOD!

METHOD Step 1 Combine mince, onion, garlic and oregano in a large bowl. Season well with salt and pepper. Roll two teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls and place on a tray (see note).

Step 2

0:15 Prep | 0:50 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy Makes Approx. 36 INGREDIENTS

Heat oil in a large, heavy-based non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, in batches, for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Place on a plate. Add napolitana and pizza sauce to pan with 60 ml (1/4 cup) water. Bring to boil, add meatballs. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until sauce reduces and thickens slightly.

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500g pork mince

Step 3

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1 onion, grated



2 cloves garlic, crushed

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or basil



2 tablespoons olive oil

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400g jar napolitana sauce

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180C/160C fanforced. Cut the top off the cob loaf and scoop the soft bread out of the centre, leaving a 2-3 cm shell.

Scoop any soft bread from the lid also. Lay two sheets of foil on the bench at crossways to each other. Lay non-stick baking paper over the top.

Place the cob in the centre of the cross. Spoon the meatball mixture into the cob. Scrunch or roll the paper up around the edges of the cob, to protect it from burning.

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75g (1/4 cup) pizza sauce



1 large cob loaf

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100g light cream cheese

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80g (1/3 cup) sour cream



100g (1 cup) 3 cheese melt

Step 4 Combine cream cheese, sour cream and half the cheese. Mix well. Spoon over the meatballs. Scatter over the remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cob is crisp and cheese is melted and warmed through. Serve.

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Pork-upine meatballs A QUICK AND EASY SUMMER MEAL!

0:15 Prep | 0:30 Cook | 6 Servings | Easy

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400 ml bottle passata sauce

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400g can chopped tomatoes

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1 teaspoon chicken stock powder

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Grated parmesan, to serve, optional



Crusty bread, to serve

METHOD Step 1

INGREDIENTS 

500g extra lean pork mince



2 rashers Australian rindless streaky bacon, finely chopped

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1 red onion, grated

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2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus extra, to serve

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1 lemon, rind finely grated, optional

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3 cloves garlic, crushed

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100g (1/2 cup) long grain white rice or basmati rice

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Combine pork mince, bacon, onion, parsley, lemon rind, if using, half the garlic and rice in a large bowl. Season well with salt and pepper.

Mix well. Roll mixture into walnut-sized balls (about 24).

Step 2 Combine passata, tomatoes, remaining garlic, stock and 500 ml (2 cups) water in a large, heavy-based pan. Bring mixture to the boil.

Carefully drop the meatballs into the simmering liquid. Reduce heat slightly, cover and simmer meatballs for 25 to 30 minutes or until cooked through and rice is poking out of meatballs.

Step 3 Divide meatballs between serving dishes.

Sprinkle with extra parsley and parmesan, if using. Serve with crusty bread.

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Slow Cooked Chipotle Barbecue Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa SUMMER DINNER 

1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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2 cups diced onions



6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced



1 cup ketchup



1/3 cup packed brown sugar



1/4 cup apple cider vinegar



2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce



2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped



1 tablespoon chili powder



1 tsp. black pepper

Mango Salsa 

2 mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced



1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Enjoy this refreshing summer dinner.



1/2 jalapeño pepper, diced

Ingredients



1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped



Zest and juice from 1 lime

Chipotle Barbecue Beef 

1 boneless beef roast (about 3 lbs), trimmed of excess fat



1 tsp. salt

For Serving 

Corn or flour tortillas, warmed

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Method 1. Place the beef roast in your slow cooker (a 4 quart-sized insert or larger will work) and season with the salt. Set aside.

2. To make the barbecue sauce, warm the vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and all the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally while it cooks. Remove the skillet from the heat.

4. Once the beef roast has finished cooking and is completely tender, shred it apart into smaller pieces using two forks. There will initially be excess cooking liquid in your slow cooker, but the shredded beef pieces will absorb most of it within 30 minutes.

5. Combine all the ingredients for the salsa in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate it until you’re ready to use it.

6. To serve, fill the warmed tortillas with some of the shredded beef and top with the mango salsa. Enjoy immediately.

3. Pour the barbecue sauce over the beef roast. Place the lid on your slow cooker and turn it on. Cook the beef roast until it’s completely tender and can be easily pulled apart with two forks, about 10 hours on the “low” setting or 6 hours on the “high” setting.

NOTE: Leftover shredded beef and mango salsa can be stored in separate airtight containers in your refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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Trail mix NO-BAKE TRAIL MIX GRANOLA BARS

PREP: 15 mins MAKES: 8 INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup peanut butter powder 1/2 cup milk (non-dairy or dairy) 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Large pinch of fine sea salt 1/3 cup chopped nuts or seeds, divided 1/3 cup chopped dried fruit (e.g., cherries, raisins, apricots, figs), divided 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats (see note if you have old-fashioned oats)

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1/3 cup crisp grain cereal (e.g., crisp rice cereal, crisp quinoa cereal, popped amaranth) 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup old fashioned oats

METHOD

1/2 cup ground flax seeds

Line a 9Ă—5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray or grease exposed sides.

2 tablespoons honey

In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter powder, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and salt until blended and smooth.

Set aside HALF of the nuts/seed and 2 TABLESPOONS of the dried fruit; add the remaining nuts/seeds and dried fruit, as well as the oats and crisp grain cereal to the bowl. Stir until well blended (mixture will be stiff). Scrape dough into prepared pan.

Loosely press dough into an even layer in pan.

Evenly sprinkle with top of the dough with the chocolate chips, reserved nuts/seeds, and reserved fruit. Very firmly tamp mixture into pan (use a second loaf pan or a measuring cup to do this). Loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Use paper liner to remove bars from pan. Cut crosswise into 8 equal bars.

PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BITES

INSTRUCTIONS Combine all 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.

Stir to combine. Place in the refrigerator for 1530 minutes so they are easier to roll.

Roll into 12 bites and store in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites Amount Per Serving (1 bite) Calories 200Calories from Fat 117 % Daily Value* Fat

13g

20%

Saturated Fat 3g

19%

Cholesterol

1mg

0%

Sodium

69mg

3%

Potassium

214mg

6%

Carbohydrates 16g

5%

Fibre

4g

17%

Sugar

7g

8%

Protein

6g

12%

Calcium

31mg

3%

Iron

1mg

6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

PREP: 10 mins MAKES: 12

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Simple Vegan Meatballs Recipes

Ingredients FOR MEATBALLS

1/2 cup vegan bread crumbs (gluten-free for GF eaters // or sub almond meal)

1/2 cup white onion (minced)

2 Tbsp your favourite marinara or tomato sauce

3 cloves garlic (minced)

Olive oil (for sautĂŠing)

1 batch flax egg

Salt & pepper (to taste)

8 ounces tempeh* (or as recipe is written, sub 1 heaping cup rinsed and drained chickpeas for similar result)

FOR COATING

1/3 cup vegan parmesan cheese 2 tsp Italian seasonings (or 1/2 tsp each dried basil and oregano) 1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional)

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1/3 cup vegan bread crumbs (gluten-free for GF eaters) 1/3 cup vegan parmesan cheese

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Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and prepare flax egg in a small dish.

2. In a large, deep skillet, sauté onion and garlic in 1/2 Tbsp olive oil (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) over medium heat until soft and translucent - about 3 minutes. Set aside.

3. Add tempeh to food processor and pulse to break down. Then add sautéed garlic, onion, and remaining ingredients (except olive oil) and mix, scraping down sides as needed. You want it to form into a mouldable “dough.”

4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

The tempeh will come across as a little bitter, but once coated, baked and served with marinara it's not nearly as apparent.

(NOTE: Depending on how salty your vegan parmesan cheese is, you may need to add a little salt and pepper at this point. However, I didn’t find it necessary).

5. Scoop out 1 Tbsp amounts of dough and roll into balls. At this time, heat the same skillet you used earlier to medium heat.

6. Mix remaining bread crumbs and

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parmesan cheese together in a shallow dish.

Add tempeh balls one or two at a time and roll to coat.

7. Add enough olive oil to form a thin layer on the bottom of your hot skillet, then add your coated tempeh balls in two batches, as to not crowd the pan. Brown for about 5 minutes total, shaking the pan to roll them around to brown all sides.

8. Add browned meatballs to a baking sheet and add to the oven to bake for about 15 minutes, or longer if desired for a crispier result.

9. At this time, prep any pasta your want to serve with your meatballs, as well as your favourite marinara sauce (I love this pizza sauce).

10. Once meatballs are deep golden brown and fairly firm to the touch, remove from oven.

To serve, top cooked pasta with meatballs and pour over marinara sauce. Top with another sprinkle of vegan parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to a few days, though best when fresh.

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Anzac and Golden Syrup Biscuit Sandwiches AN EASY VARIATION ON AN AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC PREP: 30 mins SERVES: 24 INGREDIENTS 

110g rolled oats

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150g plain flour



225g white sugar



50g shredded coconut



125g salted butter



45g golden syrup



½ tsp bicarbonate of soda



20ml boiling water



250g cream cheese, cubed and softened



45g golden syrup, extra



20ml milk

into dry ingredients and mix until combined.

2. Place half tablespoonfuls of mixture on baking paper lined trays, allow room for spreading, and press to flatten.

Cook at 150C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

3. To make the filling, beat cream cheese, extra golden syrup and milk together in a bowl until smooth. To serve, spread golden syrup cream onto Anzac biscuits.

METHOD 1. Combine oats, sifted flour, sugar and coconut in a large bowl. Combine butter and golden syrup in a saucepan and still over medium heat until melted and combined. Mix bicarbonate of soda with boiling water in a small bowl, and then stir into butter mixture. Pour WR 11/19 https://myfoodbook.com.au/recipes/show/anzac-and-golden-syrup-biscuit-sandwiches

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Speedy Salmon Noodle Stir-fry DELIGHTFUL LITTLE SUMMER DISH!

METHOD

Step 1 Cook the noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water for 5 mins or until tender. Drain well.

Step 2

0:10 Prep | 0:10 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy

Meanwhile, heat a greased wok or large frying pan over high heat. Stir-fry half the salmon for 2-3 mins or until golden. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with remaining salmon.

INGREDIENTS Step 3 

270g pkt organic soba noodles



400g skinless salmon fillets, cut into 2cm pieces



2 carrots, peeled, cut into long

Add the carrot and snow peas to the wok or pan. Stir-fry for 1-2 mins or until just tender.

Return the salmon to the wok or pan with the noodles and stir-fry sauce. Stir-fry for 1-2 mins or until heated through.

matchsticks Step 4 

200g snow peas, halved lengthways



175g pkt chicken and cashew nut stir-

Divide noodle mixture among serving bowls.

Serve immediately.

fry sauce

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Aussie Mango Tart MANGO RECIPE  2 tablespoons orange juice  1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 190˚C. 2. In a large bowl, beat the egg.

3. Add the butter and sugar, and mix.

4. Add the flour and mix until combined. The dough will be crumbly in your hand.

Looking for a way to use up your mangos this summer? Why not try making this sweet Aussie mango tart.

5. Transfer the crust mixture into a greased 8inch (20 cm) tart pan one handful at a time, pressing it down to create an even, thin layer over the entire pan, about ¼ inch (6 mm).

6. Prick the crust with a fork to prevent it from puffing up in the oven.

Ingredients Crust  1 egg  ½ cup butter, softened and cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) cubes  ⅔ Cup sugar  2 cups flour Filling  2 mangoes  ¼ cup cream cheese, softened  ⅓ Cup Greek yogurt  ½ teaspoon orange zest  2 tablespoons sugar IF.C 02/12/2019 https://tasty.co/recipe/mango-tart https://downshiftology.com/recipes/mango-smoothie/

7. Bake the crust for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.

8. On a cutting board, cut a half inch (1 cm) off the bottom and top off the mango to

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give it a flat base. Standing it upright, make exterior slices from the top to bottom to take the skin off.

12. Starting from the outer edge, place mango slices in a circular pattern, making full rotations all the way to the center.

13. Chill the fruit tart for at least an hour.

NOTE: Freeze and save remaining pie crust crumble for later.

Mango smoothie

9. Remove the meat from the sides and thinly slice.

Why not serve up your Aussie mango tart with this easy Mango Smoothie.

Ingredients 10. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, orange zest, sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.

 2 Mangos  1 frozen banana  ½ cup milk  ½ cup yogurt

Method 1. Remove skin off mango and banana and cut into chunks.

2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.

11. Transfer the yogurt mixture to the cooled tart crust.

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Golden Gaytime semifreddo icecream cake A DELICIOUS SUMMER DESSERT!

METHOD Step 1 Grease and line a 7cm-deep, 9cm x 25.5cm (base) loaf pan with baking paper, extending paper 6cm above edges of pan.

Step 2 6:15 Prep 10 Servings Easy

Using an electric mixer, beat cream until soft peaks form. Transfer to a bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

INGREDIENTS •

300ml thickened cream

•

2 eggs

•

4 egg yolks

•

1/3 cup brown sugar

•

1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

•

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon



8 Golden Gaytimes, sticks removed, plus extra 3 chopped, to serve

•

Honey, to serve

Using electric mixer and a clean bowl, beat eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon on high for 6 to 7 minutes until thick and pale.

Fold in whipped cream.

Step 4 Line base of prepared pan with half of the Gaytimes. Pour cream mixture into prepared pan. Top with remaining Gaytimes. Freeze overnight.

Step 5 Stand semifreddo at room temperature for 2 minutes. Turn onto a serving plate. Top with extra chopped Gaytime and honey. Serve immediately.

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Creamy Mango Pudding A QUICK AND EASY DESSERT RECIPE FOR SUMMER

PREP: 15 mins SERVES: 6-8

INGREDIENTS 

1 ½ tbsp gelatine



¾ cup caster sugar



250ml boiling water



1 litre mango ice cream, softened



75ml evaporated milk



1 cup crushed ice



1 large mango, diced



(optional) extra diced mango



(optional) shredded coconut

METHOD 1. Stir the gelatine and sugar into the boiling water until thick and syrupy.

2. Stir in the softened ice cream, evaporated milk, crushed ice and diced mango.

3. Ladle into serving bowls or glasses and refrigerate for about 2 hours until set.

TIPS

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Add some shredded coconut as a garnish for the pudding.



For additional flavour, sliced mango can also serve as extra garnish.

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Delicious Chocolate Desserts TRY THESE FANTASTIC CHOCOLATE DESSERTS THIS SUMMER!

Tim Tam Cheesecake

METHOD Step 1

5:05 Prep | 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS 

2 x 250g pkts cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature



900ml thickened cream, plus 150ml, extra



60ml (1/4 cup) warm water



3 teaspoons powdered gelatine



2 x 330g pkts Tim Tam Original



200ml double cream



250ml (1 cup) cold milk



50g (1/2 pkt) Aeroplane Chocolate Dessert Mix



50g Violet Crumble bar, coarsely chopped



Chocolate sauce, to drizzle

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Line the base and side of a round 22cm spring form pan with baking paper. Use electric beaters to beat the cream cheese and thickened cream in a large bowl until smooth.

Place warm water in a small heatproof bowl.

Sprinkle with gelatine and stir until combined.

Place inside a larger heatproof bowl. Pour enough boiling water into the larger bowl to reach halfway up side of smaller bowl. Set aside, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until gelatine dissolves. Add to cream cheese mixture and beat until combined. Spoon 1cup cream cheese mixture into prepared pan. Use a spatula to smooth the surface.

Step 2 Arrange a layer of Tim Tams around the inside edge of the pan, standing them upright and leaving a gap of 1cm between each. Gently push them into the cream cheese mixture to hold them in place. Carefully spoon the remaining cream cheese mixture into the centre of the pan and use a spatula to gently press it between the Tim Tams, straightening any if necessary. Slice 3 Tim Tams and reserve.

Coarsely chop remaining Tim Tams and stir into cream cheese mixture in centre of pan.

Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight, until set.

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Step 3

METHOD

Carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan and transfer to a serving plate. Spread the double cream over the top. Beat the cold milk and dessert mix in a bowl for 1 minute.

Working quickly, spoon the chocolate mixture into a piping bag fitted with a 1cm plain nozzle and pipe swirls around edge of cheesecake. Whip the extra-thickened cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Lightly swirl through any remaining chocolate mixture and spoon onto centre of cheesecake.

Step 1

Step 4 Decorate with chopped Violet Crumble and sliced reserved Tim Tams, and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Choc-caramel Maltesers icecream cake

Spoon ice-cream into a 6cm-deep, 9.5 x 19.5cm loaf pan. Smooth surface. Press Maltesers, in a single layer, into the top. Freeze for 2 hours or until firm.

Step 2 Process chocolate biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add melted butter.

Process to combine. Press over the Maltesers.

Freeze for 2 hours to set.

Step 3 Dip the base of pan in warm water for 2 seconds. Turn onto a plate. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm. Place 100g dark chocolate and 3/4 cup thickened cream in a heatproof glass bowl. Heat in microwave on high, stirring every minute, until melted. Cool slightly. Drizzle over the cake. Top with extra Maltesers.

Ferrero Rocher Brownies

4:00 Prep | 8 Servings

INGREDIENTS 

1L caramel ice-cream, softened



100g Maltesers, plus extra to serve



150g plain chocolate biscuits



80g butter, melted



100g dark chocolate



3/4 cup thickened cream

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0:15 Prep | 0:45 Cook | Makes 16

INGREDIENTS 

3 eggs



200g (1 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar



300g (1 cup) Nutella

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115g (3/4 cup) plain flour, sifted



1 tablespoon cocoa powder, sifted



100g finely chopped dark chocolate



16 Ferrero Rocher chocolates

Toblerone self-saucing pudding

METHOD Step 1 Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Lightly grease a square 20cm (base measurement) cake pan. Line the base and sides with baking paper, allowing the paper to overhang the sides of the pan.

Step 2 Use an electric beater to beat the eggs and brown sugar in a bowl for 3-4 minutes or until thick and doubled in volume. Place the Nutella in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds or until warm and just starting to melt. Fold the Nutella into the egg mixture until just combined. Fold in the flour, cocoa and dark chocolate until combined.

Step 3 Reserve 1 ⁄4 cup batter. Spoon remaining batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface. Place Ferrero Rochers at random intervals over the batter and press in well. Pour the reserved batter over the Ferrero Rochers to cover. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until just cooked (brownie should still be soft in the centre). Set aside to cool completely.

0:25 Prep | 0:45 Cook | 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS 

60g unsalted butter



125ml (1/2 cup) milk



100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar



150g (1 cup) self-raising flour



2 tablespoons cocoa powder



150g Toblerone milk chocolate, coarsely chopped



310ml (1 1/4 cups) boiling water



155g (3/4 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar



2 tablespoons cocoa powder, extra, sifted



Double cream, to serve



Caramel spread, warmed, to serve



50g packet mini Toblerone milk chocolate, broken into triangles

Step 4 Use overhanging paper to lift the brownie out of the pan, then cut into pieces.

METHOD Step 1 Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Brush a 1.5L (6-cup) ovenproof dish with melted butter to grease and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

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Step 2



100g butter, at room temperature, chopped



75g dark chocolate, chopped



125ml (1/2 cup) water



2 eggs



150g (1 cup) self-raising flour



50g (1/3 cup) plain flour

Step 3



2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Combine water, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the extra cocoa in a large jug and stir until well combined. Gradually pour over pudding mixture. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a cake-like top forms and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly. Dust with remaining extra cocoa. Spoon cream on top.

Drizzle with the caramel. Sprinkle with Toblerone triangles.



240g (3 /4 cup) Nutella



Whipped cream, to serve



12 Ferrero Rocher chocolates



Chocolate flakes or sprinkles, to serve

Place the butter and milk in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High, stirring every minute until melted and combined. Stir in the caster sugar. Add the flour and cocoa, and stir until well combined.

Stir in the chopped Toblerone. Spoon into greased dish. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the surface.

NOTES To make this as individual serves, divide the mixture among six 250ml (1-cup) ovenproof dishes and cook for 20 minutes.

Choctella cupcakes

METHOD Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan forced.

Line twelve 80ml (1⁄3 cup) muffin pans with large paper cases. Place the sugar, butter, chocolate and water in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.

Step 2 Add the eggs to the chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Sift the flours and cocoa over the egg mixture. Gently fold in until just combined. Divide mixture among the prepared pans. Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of a cupcake comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3

0:15 Prep | 0:25 Cook | Makes 12

INGREDIENTS 

140g (2/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar

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Spread the cooled cupcakes with Nutella. Top each with a dollop of cream, a Ferrero Rocher and chocolate flakes or sprinkles.

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Red Skin Vanilla Slice AUSTRALIAN RECIPES

Ingredients

Glace icing



3 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed



300g (2 cups) pure icing sugar



11 Allen’s Red Skins lollies



1 teaspoon butter, at room temperature



300ml thickened cream



2 tablespoons milk



70g (1 ⁄2 cup) cornflour



Pink food colouring



4 egg yolks



55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar



500ml (2 cups) milk



50g unsalted butter, chopped

Contains: gluten, milk, egg, wheat & lactose F.C. 11/12/2019 https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/red-skin-vanilla-slice-recipe/f78jt9dp?r=recipes/australiaday&c=9336f356-56fb-44e5-8053e711fe431650/Australia%20day

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Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C /180°C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Place a sheet of pastry on the tray and prick with a fork. Top with baking paper and a second tray. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Cool completely on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining pastry.

3. Line base and sides of a square 23cm cake pan with baking paper, allowing sides to overhang.

6. Place 1 piece of pastry in the prepared pan, trimming to fit with a serrated knife.

Spread half the pink custard over the pastry. Repeat layers, finishing with a layer of pastry. Place in the fridge for 4 hours or until set.

7. For the icing, combine sugar, butter and enough milk to form a paste in a heatproof bowl. Place over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes, until smooth. Remove from heat.

Stir in colouring.

4. Place 1 Red Skin in the freezer and coarsely chop the rest. Place chopped lollies and cream in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (don’t allow the bowl to touch the water). Cook, stirring, for 8 minutes, until melted and combined. Remove from the heat.

5. Whisk cornflour, yolks, sugar and 125ml (1/2 cup) milk in a saucepan until smooth.

Whisk in butter and remaining 375ml (1 1/2 cups) milk. Stir over medium heat for 5 minutes, until mixture thickens. Whisk in lolly mixture until smooth.

8. Spread icing over the slice. Place frozen Red Skin in a plastic bag and smash into small pieces with a rolling pin. Sprinkle over icing. Set aside until icing is set.

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Summer Ice Blocks SUMMER TREATS

Watermelon Ice Blocks.

aside for 15 mins to cool. Remove and discard mint. Reserve 2 tbs of the syrup.

3. Process the remaining syrup and watermelon in a food processor until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a jug. Pour evenly among ten 1/3-cup (80ml) iceblock moulds. Insert iceblock sticks. Place in the freezer for 2 hours or until firm.

Ingredients 

1/2 cup (125ml) coconut cream



1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste



2 teaspoons caster sugar



1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar, extra



2 sprigs mint



400g watermelon, coarsely chopped, seeds removed



3 kiwifruit, peeled, coarsely chopped

4. Pour coconut cream mixture evenly over the watermelon mixture. Return to the freezer for 1 hour or until firm.

5. Process the reserved syrup and kiwifruit in a food processor until smooth. Pour over the coconut cream mixture. Place in the freezer for 3 hours or until firm.

Strawberry & Coconut Ice Blocks.

Method 1. Place coconut cream, vanilla and sugar in a small bowl. Stir to combine.

2. Combine extra sugar, mint and 3/4 cup (185ml) water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 mins or until syrup thickens slightly. Set

Ingredients 

375g strawberries, hulled, sliced



2 cups coconut water

F.C 28/11/2019 https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/ice-block-recipes https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipedetail/8284/summer-sunset-iceblocks https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/honey-and-banana-ice-blocks-13949

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Method 1. Divide strawberries among 12 x ¼cupcapacity ice-block moulds, pressing some of the slices against sides of each mould.

2. Pour coconut water into each mould, leaving a 5mm gap at the top. Freeze for 1 hour or until just starting to set. Insert a wooden stick into the centre of each mould. Freeze for 4 hours or overnight.

remaining cranberry juice. Pour strawberry mixture over firm orange layer. Freeze overnight or until firm.

4. To serve, dip moulds briefly in hot water to loosen and carefully remove ice blocks.

Mango, Mint & Coconut Ice Blocks.

3. To remove ice-blocks from moulds, run moulds under warm water for 10 seconds to loosen. Serve immediately.

Sunset Ice Blocks.

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2 mangoes, peeled, flesh chopped

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3/4 cup (185ml) coconut cream

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1/4 cup mint, finely chopped

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1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice

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1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

1. Place the mango, coconut cream, mint, lime juice and sugar in a blender and blend until smooth.

Ingredients 

250g fresh or frozen mango flesh, chopped

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1 tbs maple syrup

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1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, strained

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2 tsp cranberry juice

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250g fresh or frozen strawberries

2. Divide mango mixture among six 1/2 -cup (125ml) ice-block moulds. Place in the freezer overnight or until firm.

Banana & Honey Ice Blocks.

Method 1. Process mango and 2 tsp syrup in a food processor until smooth. Divide mango mixture evenly between 10 x 1/3-cup ice block moulds. Insert sticks and freeze for about 1 hour or until firm.

2. Combine orange juice and 1/2 tsp cranberry juice in a jug. Pour evenly over firm mango layer. Freeze for about 1 hour or until firm.

3. Process strawberries and remaining syrup in a food processor until smooth. Stir in

Ingredients 

1 (230g) banana, coarsely chopped

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2/3 cup (190g) vanilla yoghurt

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1 tablespoon honey

Method 1. Blend or process ingredients until smooth and creamy.

2. Pour into four ⅓-cup (80ml) ice-block moulds. Freeze overnight until firm.

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The Townsville Zine

The Townsville Zine

Fantasy Short Story THE DRUID‟S EYE by Travis Wilson

Four friends Sarah, Teagan, Michael and Josh; break through the door of their own place skipping their way to the car, with their bags, hats and wrapped up in their togs, it is summer and the best time to hit the beach. From the doorway Sarah and Teagan lob the bags at the boys, catching them like circus clowns they swing the bags into the boot of the car with a flourish of their arms, slamming the boot shut with precision. Sarah drags the door closed behind them, putting the key into the keyhole and turning it until the large metal lock clicks shut. Running over and diving into the side doors of the car, warming up the monstrous engine and shooting off to the beach.

The loud vehicle skids to a stop against the edge of the beach where bitumen and sand unites. A leg of each occupants presses against the warm bitumen one of them aren‟t wearing any thongs, clearly from the loud sound of pain and retreating foot back into the car. It returns with a thong attached to it.

At the same time, they all stand both feet on the ground, ready to raid the beach and have some fun, dangling their bags and blanket over their shoulders like a cape.

Resting their gear out on the sandy beach, they strip down into their togs and dash for the water. Michael takes a little longer to get to the water, while he tries to get his shirt off he trips on his own foot, getting a face full of wet sand. The group, already up to their waists in the water; reply to the incident with an

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audible “oooo!” followed by laughter as Michael rolls onto his back. “Nice work Mikey!”

Josh yells from the water. Struggling to get up and tripping over a couple more times, he finally makes it to the blue and white fluffy sheet of water, cleaning down his dirty, sand covered person, diving up out of the surface pushing his wet hair over his head. The group come together in a shroud of laughter.

As nightfall passes over top, the group builds a fire, to fend off the dark and the insects. The group have a drink and make up some silly horror stories to scare one another, a competition of the ages whoever gets to sleep first wins. Michael is attempting his bombing run and telling a story of chaos, deception, murder, and horror… about as cliché as the rest. A little flash coming from a large stack of rocks against the side of the hill backing the beach; catches Sarah off guard.

Not thinking much about it, she goes back to focusing on the story. Michael continues his riveting story, constantly stammering his own words from frightening himself.

Sarah looks to the side again where the flash came from. Looking back at her in the darkness over the other side of a log; is two little glowing blue eyes, and two large floppy but strong standing ears. The black shadow tilts its head slightly. Sarah drops her towel on the log next to the fire and slowly approaches the shadow, as she gets closer it dashes back a couple metres, and turns around, planting its bottom in the sand and raising its head slightly

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smelling the air. It gently shakes its blackened body, and following its body, bioluminescent glowing stripes down from the middle of its head to tail, revealing its true shape out of the darkness. The creature is a hybrid of a hare, with a sugar glider, massive eyes with glowing blue light reflecting from its iris like a blue ring light. For a second Sarah is stuck in a trance looking into its soul, until the eyes of the creature snap shut, and if a puff of light glowing dust the creature has fled, and standing behind her are her three friends, confused and curious.

Wide-eyed she spins around to them, almost tripping over her own feet. “Uhh, Sarah, why are you over here?” asks Teagan, confused at first she then replies, “Oh, there was something over here.” Sarah turns and looks over the area, scanning back and forth, with no evidence there was anything in front of her.

Careful thought and rubbing her face hoping she was just seeing things and it was not what it was, she shakes it off and they all return to their campfire and continue to tell each other stories.

Everyone starts slowly nodding off as another flash of light passes Sarah‟s face, which takes her by surprise. This time she would not miss the opportunity to discover what this creature really was! She takes her jacket and wraps it over her shoulders, taking a step over the log chairs toward the last place she remembers the creature resided. The others are too out of it to notice Sarah walking away from the camp. As she approaches the halfsubmerged log, the creature appears out of thin air in a puff of blue glowing dust, looking up at her with big eyes and a small squeak.

She kneels down and slowly stretches out her hand toward the creature, at first it hesitates to allow her; but as soon as she takes her hand away, it props up on its hind legs and reaches for her hand, almost slipping off the log letting out a small squeal, but manages to regain its balance. Once again she reaches out to the creature, it jumps onto her hand and then climbs up her arm to her shoulder where it sits, sapping the warmth from Sarah‟s shoulder.

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points out into the darker rocky hills. The beach curves around like a banana, the inside facing out toward the sea, at each end are sharp rock covered walls, with several cutting paths leading into shallow caves. Most of these paths are sectioned off and warning signs litter the area, for years it has been declared dangerous to venture into the caves due to collapse. The creature leaps of Sarah‟s shoulder, sliding under the barrier; it looks down the path, and turns to Sarah, signalling her to follow. She jumps over the barrier, picking up the creature; it jumps up and curls up on her shoulder.

She makes the trip back to her friends, who are all still unaware of her absence. She starts with Teagan, who is out cold by the side of the fire, curled up and warm. She leans down and rouses her, as Teagan slowly wakes she spots the little glowing fur ball, her jaw drops, and she lets out a massive scream, waking up the guys. Josh sits up suddenly with his blanket over his head, Michael falls off the log he has fallen asleep on, his head lodged into the sand. Both in tandem swiftly standing, Josh in his hand, still covered in the blanket; holds a charred, embered stick from the fire pit, ready for action. The creature yelps and climbs under Sarah‟s hair, its glowing eyes shining through the strands, like that of a protective jail cell. “What is that?!” Yells Teagan. The creature refuses to come out from behind Sarah, so she reaches under her hair and grips the little creature as it stubbornly retreats.

“Come on. It‟s okay.” She calmly coaxes it out, still holding itself to her arm looking out at the humans looking into its soul. “Honestly, I have no idea what this is. But it came to me before, and it‟s shown me something. I am gonna go check it out; I hope you guys might wanna join.” Sarah explains to her baffled compatriots.

One at a time, they climb over the barrier attempting not to break it, to everyone‟s surprise Michael does not trip over the barrier.

The cave gets darker the deeper it travels, a chilling wind passes through them. They all pull out their phones turning on the built-in torch, it lights up the moistened walls of the cave, condensation where the cold air meets the warm air from outside. The group stops to think

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for a second, but Josh takes it upon himself to be a hero, jogging forward down the cave, coming to a sudden stop all motion in his body stopped in seconds against an invisible surface like glass. They hear him fall back on his bottom, holding his head. They run to his rescue. “What happened?!” Asks Teagan, as she rests her hand on his shoulder. He lets out a huge groan. “I just hit nothing! Ugh! My head!” Michael walks past him and lightly runs into the same problem, only not with some much force, so nothing but a little whack to his big schnoz. It takes him a moment to realise, to which he turns around to the others. “I can‟t get through either.” He returns to the group.

Sarah gets up and walks toward the dark invisible wall, as she reaches out; the air around her hand begins to ripple. The wall begins to shine like a rainbow; it slowly fades as Sarah lands her final step. The cave goes quiet, but the cool wind flows into a warmer breeze, shallow white light bouncing through the damp cave walls toward the group.

Teagan, Michael and Josh are still sitting down, looking toward Sarah, who is in shock, swinging her head around trying to find the wall, maybe it was a mirage, and maybe she is still asleep. “Maybe, it‟s „cause he‟s sitting on my shoulder?” she asks the surrounding air. The three all confused return to looking at each other. Sarah takes another step, which puts the group on edge, prompting Michael to reach out slightly even though he is too far away from her. “Sarah!” He yells. Stumbling over Josh, as he runs after her; falling into the mud and dust.

The light shining off Sarah‟s face becomes a harsher blue pastel as she furthers herself down the caves to the source of the haunting bright. The creature still hung on her shoulder props up, smelling the surrounding air, making small jittering sounds as they approach. Sarah is blinded as she traverses a white wall of fog.

Once her sight returns; she is thrust upon a deep fractured valley filled with trees of different colours and species, creaks running smoothly shaping the valley floor, young and old creatures of different breeds and mixture of earthen animals; lap from the flowing waterways, their glowing figures help light the Initials T.W Initials T.W Date 12/19 Date 12/19 Copyright

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world around them. The younger the creatures the darker their light is, the wisest looking creatures light the way for young.

Michael follows through and is too just as surprised by what he sees, his jaw practically touching the valley floor. He turns to Sarah and from his mouth, a horrific girlish scream pours out! Looking in the same direction as Michael, both forced to look upward, they both spot a giant darkened figure from the shadows, not moulded from any human or humanoid shape they know. A wooden stump slams down beside them, thick roots protruding from the round stump. From the shadows two big blue globes of light shine brightly, from those, like water; the light trails and outlines a large face with expressions, a moustache and beard, light glowing from its nostrils and mouth. It picks up speed and spreads to small cracks up its body, the light revealing it as a large tree.

It leans down to the pair, staring at Sarah for a moment before its wooden face bears a huge creaking smile. In a deep booming but excited voice, it speaks! “You‟re here!” She raises her eyebrows. “Huh?” The creature on her shoulder stands up and holds its arms out to the big giant. “No little one, you are her guardian now. You are the granddaughter of Steven Craws are you not?” Taking a step forward and projecting her voice, “Yes! I am Sarah Craws!” The giant is able to muster up a stronger smile upon hearing this. “You are a druid, like your grandfather, and his family before him.” Swiftly she replies “A what?” The giant gives a presenting gesture out into the valley. “Is it such a shock you chose to become a veterinarian or that you love the outdoors, or that nature makes you calm and collected during stressful times? You are connected to the land, the animals, and the soul of Mother Nature. Welcome to the Druid‟s Eye!” From their perspective more of the valley reveals itself, the fracture through the middle represents the iris, the sides of the valley carved by the winds shaped like convex lenses outward from the iris. The giant turns to Sarah. “They need a watchful eye, a protector, this is all yours now.” Looking out into the valley in confusion replies with a “What?!”