Sunday 21 February 2016

On a Positive Note

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I love being positive. It's good for the soul. Today I was looking for birthday verses and found this nifty little gem of positivity I'd love to share with you:



How could one not be positive with little bit of nonsense to lead the way?

Naturally.... my word for today is... "POSITIVE!"

I WILL live in joy!



Monday 15 February 2016

A beautiful Soul

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Reflect on inspiring affirmations which can unlock your creativity ,encourage mindfulness and soothe anxiety.

We are more than how we look.

We are more than the things we own.

Our souls are beautiful.

We all have a part to play in this beautiful and exciting world.

We all have a part to play in this beautiful and exciting world.
 

Beauty is only skin deep. It's what's in our soul that makes us who we are.


My word for today "MORE!"

I WILL live in JOY!



Monday 1 February 2016

Way past a century


Not an everyday occurrence

Last week as I passed by Coolabunia School I spied this Gigantic Koala taking pride of place near the  front entrance to this cute education facility It caught my eye and I hopped out of my car with my trusty phone and snapped his picture. I thought some enterprising farmer was using this unusual idea to sell his hay. I shared the picture with not a thought of any other reason for having this giant on display.

Then we had lunch at our favourite eatery and--- lo and behold we came across the same picture in the local newspaper.
 
Some enterprising parents and past students had  constructed this eye catching fellow to draw attention to the up- and- coming celebrations in May 2016 for the school's 125th anniversary.
it's to be a community event with activities throughout the day which will include a hay maze, a maypole (I remember doing this as a little girl), a working machinery display, old fashioned activities such as egg and spoon race(which was fun if you didn't drop the egg- they didn't cook them in those days),a recorder band (horrible tinny old noise, but everyone could play one).

Education has changed but community spirit is still alive.

 It looks like an event not to miss out on.

And what a great way to inform everyone that a great Australian icon EDUCATION is still alive and kicking- don't you think?

See you there on Saturday May 25th 2016 

Where Coolabunia State School, D'Aguilar Highway Coolabunia.
 
Congratulations to the creators. I'm sure everybody has seen it!  

In a Pickle

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Pickled Cucumbers

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Today, I was finally able to make time to Prepare,make and bottle my pickled cucumbers.I  made 3 large jars which hold about 15  sliced up cucumbers.. It was quite an easy recipe, and took little time to  to bring to fruition. The longest time was the cooling process. But I still have loads of cucumbers coming on the vines. So I am going to have to find another recipe use them up. And yes, I have given loads away and still they keep coming.


This is my recipe.

Ingredients....

Home grown cucumbers
Apple Cider Vinegar
Mustard seed
Coconut sugar Water

Method.... Put jars in the dishwasher or on low in the oven to warm.

 Pick, wash  and slice the Kingaroy (they can be left whole if whole if wanted)

Pour 600mls apple cider vinegar and 600mls of filtered water into a a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar and bring to the boil (this makes 1.21 of pickling mixture which is enough for 4 x half litre jars of pickled cucumbers). My jars are larger than a half litre. That is why I only got 3 jars of pickles.

Take the jars out of the warmer and pack the sliced cucumber  tightly into the jars.

Bring a separate large saucepan of water to the boil.

Sprinkle a teaspoon of mustard seeds over the cucumbers in the jar.

Pour the pickling mixture into the prepared jars covering the cucumbers completely. Then seal the jars.

Then place the sealed jars in the saucepan of boiling water and leave them for 5 minutes.- this is done to ensure that the pickles will keep for a period of time on the pantry shelf.

Once opened store in the fridge

Pretty easy hey!

I didn't taste test this time. But the look pretty yummy!
 Can't wait to have with salad or cucumber sandwiches.

ENJOY.... the making and the eating.