Caryl

Hi and welcome back. What sort of car accident? Are you OK now? What has been happening in your part of the world?

This will be held Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 August, 10am - 5pm daily at the Claudelands Events Centre. Tania Dunkley has asked if anyone is able to do a fish display at this. She said she knows the Hamilton fish club is unable to commit to anything but wonders if there is a keen individual, shop, or group, willing to give it a go? Even just a single display tank would do. This is a good opportunity to get fish keeping out there as a great hobby. Anyone here willing to give it a go? If so, contact Tania ASAP. DUNKLEYS SHOWS LTD Phone 03) 348 0572 Fax 03) 348 4835 [email protected] P.O. Box 8901, Christchurch 8440 63 Matipo Street, Christchurch, NZ The FNZAS can help you with posters and probably source leaflets or cards to hand out as well, with details about our web site and this forum.

When it is in the tank add charcoal to the filter and the tannins will eventually be removed

I think mum was just being thoughtful - knowing you were a bit pushed for space while the house is being repaired so put 2 in the 1 egg as an economy measure

The South Island's west coast has a lot of native timber washing out to the beaches too. A good place for a holiday

By woody, he means solid wood, no rotting bits

What, a chauffeur? :gigl:

Rata and rimu both look great!

It is my understanding that light scratches can be fixed by polishing them out (glass has to be dry) but most you are stuck with.

Congratulations dad! :happy1: :bounce:

Grant was approached by a couple when he had the Chrysler down at Heritage Day at Brayshaw Heritage Park. They asked if he and his car were for hire as they wanted to take friends on a surprise vintage picnic in March. Today is the day and he has headed off, dressed up, to play chauffeur. He picks the people up then drops them off at their destination (they have no idea where they are going or what to expect). He then goes back at 5pm to pick them all up again.

They are in very cold streams in Marlborough. I have seen them here at Onamalutu.

Better late than never. Caper only posts sporadically so has a lot to catch up on each visit!

It wasn't me. I had to Google it to get the reference :lar:

I went to ship them but.... Someone had eaten them all!!!! :dnc1:

I happen to have a bottle of Melafix here. It says it "treats ulcers and open wounds, rapidly repairs damaged fins, treats fin and tail rot".

Who knew fish keeping could be so tasty! :thup:

+2 :thup:

I don't think they will last long enough to ship !drool:

I'm afraid not LA as the icing does not cope with being thrown about by the couriers

quakes of 3 point something are barely worth mentioning Sorry Joe, Rhubarb, Raspberry and Coconut cake doesn't do it for me. Have a go at making them yourself, I posted the recipe in Off Topic.

We don't drink alcohol. I made my own limoncello following a recipe I found online. I used a tiny wee bottle of vodka (like airlines have) and the rest of the limoncello is in the freezer. There ought to be enough for one more batch of cupcakes.

Not in the mood at all as neither of us drinks alcohol. Maybe someone else will give it a go. We used to have a friend ('used to' because he is now dead) who was keen on homemade wines. Dandelion was one I remembered.

Here is the recipe for those who liked the look of them in the "What's Up?" thread under Fun. LIMONCELLO CUPCAKES Cupcakes: 1 ½ C all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 60g butter 60g cream cheese ½ - ¾ C sugar (original recipe uses 1 C but it is American and I always halve the sugar in their recipes. This time though, I used ¾C in case the lemon made them too tart) 3 large eggs 1 Tbs limoncello (a liqueur. Try using lemon essence if you don't have limoncello, but don't use that much. 1 - 2 tsp would probably do) ½ cup buttermilk ¼ C lemon juice zest of one lemon Beat softened butter & cream cheese. Add sugar & mix until light & fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add the limoncello & beat until well mixed. Sift together flour, baking powder & salt. Alternately add flour & buttermilk to butter mixture. Mix in the lemon juice & lemon zest just until combined. Pour into prepared cupcake pans (approx 18) & bake 160°C for about 17 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Lemon curd filling: (or buy it ready-made) ½ cup lemon juice zest of two lemons ¼ C sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk Mix lemon juice, lemon zest, & sugar of medium heat until boiling. Whisk egg & egg yolk. Whisk lemon mixture into eggs off the heat (to temper). Add all back to sauce pan & cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. Cool completely. Use a melon baller (I just used a knife 'cos I don't have a melon baller) to scoop a hole into tops of cooled cupcakes. Fill with cooled lemon curd. Lemon buttercream icing: 60g butter 170g cream cheese 4 C icing sugar 2 Tbs limoncello Beat butter & cream cheese. Add limoncello & beat until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar until desired icing consistency is obtained. Ice filled cupcakes. Garnish with lemon slices, the bits you cut out, or lemon flavoured lollies.

Jennifer shared a link for Limoncello Cupcakes. These are made using limoncello (doh :facepalm: ) which is a liqueur made from lemons and vodka. Not wanting to pay almost $50 for a 1L bottle, I made my own; Looks a bit like a urine sample but... I then made the cupcakes. Here they are cooling... Then you cut out the centres and fill them with lemon curd (I also made my own)... Then you ice with cream cheese and limoncello icing... I used the cut out bits to decorate the top. Here is what they look like cut in half...