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Nicole replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking 9 years ago

A neighbour dropped me off a bag of lemons this morning so I made this for supper http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20191/lemon+delicious#comments

I doubled the recipe but reduced the sugar by 1/3, still fantastic.
I did add and extra 1/3 cup of lemon juice too.
Nicole started the topic Catering. And all that Jazz. in the forum Cooking and Baking 9 years ago

Cauliflower&Broccoli Cheese

Serves 20 generous serves.

1 Cauliflower, cut into florets and steamed in the microwave for 10 mins.

1 Broccoli, cut into florets and steamed in the microwave for 6 mins.

Arrange in foil baking tray and season with salt&pepper.
Top with 2 cups of grated Tasty cheese.

Make a roux of 3Tbspn of plain flour and 3…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 9 years ago

I am open to any flavour @Reeni, just after a great tasting cake that will freeze.
You have been so helpful

Just a few questions…. cake flour, is that Self Raising flour?
Do you have a good recipe for Swiss meringue icing? I could Google one but I love tried and true recipes.

Thank you again!

xx Nicole
Nicole replied to the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 9 years ago

@Reeni, thank you!!!

Do you mean attendance or weighing scales? I have kitchen scales and my 1960 Sunbeam mixer 🙂

I am waiting on my new stove (happy dance) and my existing free standing oven is being moved out to the shed as a warmer/hotplate. It is gas and quite large but the door seals have gone so not so good for baking.

I would love your…[Read more]
juliamom2009 replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Thanks @jesims – definitely! And @lightningmcstitch such a smart idea – I never would have thought of that!! Off to make a giant Messy Kid Bib!
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

@juliamom2009 janice that cape is a monster size version of the messy kid bib from Little Things To Sew, worn backwards. Because the fastening is off set to one side it shouldn’t be too visible from the front.
Hope that helps as an idea.
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

@janice that cape is a monster size version of the messy kid bib from Little Things To Sew, worn backwards. Because the fastening is off set to one side it shouldn’t be too visible from the front.
Hope that helps as an idea.
Jane replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

@juliamom2009 I found this pic of word girl, I would say the yellow piece is definitely her cape.
juliamom2009 replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

My kid is going to be Word Girl (a cartoon that I actually LOVE) and I’d love some advice on her cape….if you look at the photo I’ve attached, I’m not sure if the yellow around the neck of the top is supposed to be part of her cape?

This will be a super simple costume to make….mostly – once I figure out the cape/neckline!

Any advice?
juliamom2009 replied to the topic Jacket questions–sizing, underlining in the forum oliver + s: school days 9 years ago

I did a corduroy jacket last year for my daughter – I lined the body with a rather lightweight (Polartec 100) fleece, and lined the sleeves with quilting cotton and underlined with Thinsulate. We’re in California, so she won’t get too much wear out of it here but she did wear it in Boston when it was less than freezing. I made her a size 5 and…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 9 years ago

Awesome, thank you!
My new stove is being shipped and my children are pretty happy about the testing that will take place.

Any more? Savoury or sweet.
Nicole replied to the topic Jacket questions–sizing, underlining in the forum oliver + s: school days 9 years ago

My children are on the small side so take my two cents with a grain of salt!

My solid 14 month old is wearing the size 6-12 months with one fold of the sleeves.

Here is the 12-18 month on my older daughter, similar age https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/4815131108/in/album-72157625184981969/

and still wearing it here…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic ISO patterns for men's button-up shirts AND jeans [both high-end, w/detail] in the forum off topic 9 years ago

@deepathomas , I am pretty sure we all knew what you meant! 😉
Thank you.
Nicole replied to the topic sleeve placket in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook 9 years ago

@beanniequilts I have a tute here, just in case https://www.pinterest.com/pin/73676143874207837/

~Nicole~
Sarvi replied to the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 9 years ago

http://lollyssweettreats.com/2014/07/31/smores-cupcakes/

Not a giant recipe, but I would imagine it could be usefully doubled and made a few times — might be easier on your kitchen/baking tools too.
juliamom2009 replied to the topic Monochrome Project- B&W in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

@cybele727 – I love the ugly fabric challenge idea!
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Wow @needlewoman you will be busy.

I finished my shirt but I am unhappy with the collar, completely my fault, I should have muslined just the collar.

In a nutshell, I swopped the collar and made it too long and the collar stand ate it! I have not tried it on yet… too nervous. I hope it looks okay, I really want to wear it to my son’s party.

I…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Wow @needlewoman you will be busy.

I finished my shirt but I am unhappy with the collar, completely my fault, I should have muslined just the collar.

In a nutshell, I swopped the collar and made it too long and the collar stand ate it! I have not tried it on yet… too nervous. I hope it looks okay, I really want to wear it to my son’s party.

I…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic Ribbing for waistband? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts 9 years ago

I made my daughter some yoga pants with a ribbing waist and I did have to go back and add elastic
I unpicked a wee bit of the seam, threaded it through and then hand sewed it up again.
Nicole replied to the topic Up for grabs in Australia in the forum off topic 9 years ago

They are lovely, I *wish* I was a 4….
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