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  1. Mina vriesekolk

    End of an era: Iconic clothing chain to shut down

    Shops are closing and there are still new shoppingcentres being build , some close to other shops . Crazy .I try to reduce my shopping for clothes , have enough in my walk in robe and really do not need more . some people say they throw out if they haven’t worn it for one year . I have to some...
  2. Mina vriesekolk

    So easy coconut macadamia fudge

    Not only would I change the white chocolate to dark chocolate , but I I would like to use evaporated milk , is that possible ? In my opinion there is too much sugar and cream in condensed milk.
  3. Mina vriesekolk

    2-Ingredient Banana Soft Serve

    I love all the fruit ice creams , soft serve , change them to any fruit you have in your freezer . I use my Vitamix and can enjoy it straight away , no need to put in the freezer as it has a very powerful motor . Use it a lot with the hot weather .
  4. Mina vriesekolk

    Easy Healthier Crustless Quiche

    Nice recipe which you can change and add more vegetables , chicken ,ham , cheese or mushrooms . I never add any fishy , seafood ingredients , as I have a reaction to it and my husband does not like any seafood . Thank you for sharing .
  5. Mina vriesekolk

    5-ingredient mini chocolate and berry trifles

    Yum, so quickly done and it looks amazing ! Wonder if you used yoghurt in stead of custard , I’m pretty sure there is yoghurt to see in the picture .I would prefer yoghurt , as I find custard too sweet for my likening .Thank you for sharing .
  6. Mina vriesekolk

    Discover the Weight-Loss Drug That Helped Mrs Doubtfire’s Star Lose an Astonishing 54 Kilograms!

    I don’t know why people are trying to loose weight with the help of drugs , shakes etc. As soon as they stop , the weight comes back on . You just need to change your lifestyle , eat healthy food and do your exercises to your ability . Start easy and increase your exercises . Eat healthy snacks...
  7. Mina vriesekolk

    Coconut Eton mess

    Nice and fresh , perfect for these warm Summer days , yes indeed I prefer the fresh fruit with coconut . Yesterday morning I made smoothies with frozen red berries and cherries, add Greek yoghurt , some rolled oats , a tablespoon of peanutbutter and ice blocks . Whizz it up in my Vitamix and...
  8. Mina vriesekolk

    Air Fryer Muffins

    Nice ones , I love muffins , so versatile, can change and chop , I never use refined sugar , there is plenty in the fruit . I keep always some in the freezer for unexpected visitors or lazy days .
  9. Mina vriesekolk

    'And that's a positive?': Aussies slam ScoMo after spotting him with controversial figures

    It is up to ScoMo with who he spends his time . It is not of anyone’s business . Many people may not like Trump , but Americans have voted and he is the one the majority of the USA have voted for . Why making all this noice , see how he is going to lead the USA and then comment if he fails to...
  10. Mina vriesekolk

    Berry Pavlova

    I love the colourful fresh fruit on top . Had last Saturday a piece of Pavlova, it was way too sweet for me and too much cream . I am a more savoury person , I had only a couple of spoonfuls of the pavlova , but plenty of fruit .
  11. Mina vriesekolk

    Yum yum so delicious cranberry walnut bread

    I did make a positive point , but some people are just looking for something to get back to you . Does anyone thinks 56.75 grams of butter is simple to measure ? If it was my recipe , I would change it before I put it up . That is one of the reasons I wouldn’t put anything up . I made a...
  12. Mina vriesekolk

    Yum yum so delicious cranberry walnut bread

    The recipe looks nice , only not easy to do the measurements.
  13. Mina vriesekolk

    Yum yum so delicious cranberry walnut bread

    Baking soda should be in teaspoons . Vinegar should be in mls , not in grams . Also orange peel is calculated for 2 grams , would be better in teaspoon .
  14. Mina vriesekolk

    Chocolate eclair home made chux pastry

    When I see a long recipe with too many ingredients , I won’t be bothered and reading the notes of the previous persons , it seems not all clear explained and parts missing etc. Waiting for yours Suzanne !
  15. Mina vriesekolk

    Add Years to Your Life with This Surprisingly Cheap Superfood – Find Out What It Is!

    I like tofu in Thai stir fries and I use silken tofu for a vegetarian mango cheese pie , it is very yummy and healthy as well , have made it before and I bought all the ingredients and will make it soon for my husbands birthday .
  16. Mina vriesekolk

    Savoury potato pancakes full of nutrition and flavour

    These pancakes look nice and healthy , also different . Good for an easy snack . Wonder if you can freeze them and have them when you do not feel like cooking on one of these warm Summer days .
  17. Mina vriesekolk

    Is $15 too steep for a reusable bag? Coles shoppers have their say

    I honestly have never bought a shopping bag from these grocery stores, what a rip off and do they really want you to show off with their bags , no way ! I make my own cotton fabric bags ,most of them very bright and some are more simple for people who prefer that , fully lined with a pocket...
  18. Mina vriesekolk

    Spicy Fruit Salad

    Love fruit salads , that is usually our dessert nearly everyday, never get sick of it , just natural , add on top a couple of tablespoons of Greek yogurt and a few scrapes of dark chocolate . I make a bowl of fruit every second day , use it for my breakfast cereal as well.
  19. Mina vriesekolk

    Controversy over Coles' use of 'Bovaer' in beef—what to know before your next meat purchase!

    Where do I start , it is a long time ago ,I grew up at a farming family, where my brother was taking over the dairy farm , while my parents continued with their piggery. They had land spread out , not joined together and one particular paddock had good red soil and a friend of my father had a...
  20. Mina vriesekolk

    Olympic hero banned for 12 months after shocking video surfaces!

    This is so cruel and absolutely shocking to see this horse being whipped by a so called Olympian equestrian . Horses are such gentle animals , how could she whip this poor horse so many times . My Dad used to do Dressage , showjumping and Cross country . He always approached the horse carefully...
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