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  1. Mina vriesekolk

    Win millions of points in Woolworths' daily giveaway!

    Huge giveaway ? You have to be in it to win it , can’t be bothered !
  2. Mina vriesekolk

    End of an era: Speciality food retailer Enoteca Sileno shuts down after 70 years

    Never heard of it , so would not miss them . Another one way over the top probably media announcement . Do we really need to know this ???
  3. Mina vriesekolk

    Rhubarb Compote with Yoghurt & Almonds

    I love rhubarb , yes it goes well with apple , nuts and yoghurt . Unfortunately rhubarb is quite expensive here in Qld and it will not grow here either, needs a colder climate. Also perfect for these cooler days , I do make apple rhubarb crumble and as there are a few apples in there , you do...
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    Buzzkill Down Under leaves Brit wishing she could fly away

    I live in S-E Qld . There are very few flies , probably in a lot of other Aussie areas . Every country has something you do not like . I went to Scotland about 7 yrs ago to walk the West Highland Way , which is a multiple day walk and I was warned by an ex-pom that there will be lots of...
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    Gnocchi Bake For Two under $5 a serve !!!

    Looks nice Suzannne ! Haven’t had gnocchi for a long time , will try this dish in the near future . Also will change the salami with some chicken breast or cubes low fat ham . Also change the cream to coconut milk or homemade pasta sauce. Thank you for sharing .
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    Strain no more: Kmart's $1.75 can strainer drains away kitchen woes!

    Will stick to tipping the tins , don’t need more plastic items in my kitchen drawer . You may use it a few times and then it stays where it is .
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    Royal couple's friend shares Prince William's and Princess Catherine's struggles amid cancer diagnosis

    So sorry you lost your husband to cancer . There is still a lot of research to be done before it will be treated completely . That’s why research is so important , a lot of people think it is wasting money .Take care.
  8. Mina vriesekolk

    Eye-opening warning: Foundation advocates less booze to prevent this disease!

    I agree with Gamiry .Alcohol destroys a lot of families due to domestic Violence . Alcohol has no health benefits at all , it can cause a lot of medical problems . Too many people cause accidents due to drink-driving and could kill innocent people. Now it also stated it could cause Macular...
  9. Mina vriesekolk

    Nutritionist swears by these 4 foods for weight loss

    The recipes look good and I love berries , I have mul berries and raspberries in my garden and also a few capsicums ready to go. But if you want to buy capsicums , it is rather expensive , saw them yesterday $12.- per kilo for red caps.
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    Healthy creamy Green Weight Loss soup

    I love this recipe. Very healthy with all the vegetables and ideal for the cooler season . I made pumpkin soup with carrot , celery , onions , garlic and a small sweet potato , added a lot of spices and herbs , served with crusted bread with cheese on top and toasted under the grill. Will...
  11. Mina vriesekolk

    Royal couple's friend shares Prince William's and Princess Catherine's struggles amid cancer diagnosis

    Why does the media not leave them alone , the more talk , suggestions and speculation , it makes it very hard for them what they are going through as a family as people make up more stories . Some people find it hard to realise what they might be going through and they are constant in the...
  12. Mina vriesekolk

    This $9 Kmart find is flying off the shelves: 'I use mine all the time!'

    Not for me , more plastic in the pantry /fridge. I put the leftovers on our plates for next time , that is usually 2 slices each and cover with empty recycled food bags . I warm them up in the sandwich press , leave them a little open , done in a few minutes .
  13. Mina vriesekolk

    Pineapple and Coconut Cream Smoothie

    This is one of my favorite smoothies . I only made it last week , add some shredded coconut and cinnamon , I keep always some frozen pineapples in my freezer , much cheaper as buying them from the supermarket. I bought 2 pineapples cheap from a farm shop , I also made pineapple coconut and...
  14. Mina vriesekolk

    Natural Pesticides For Your Garden

    Good info . I only use natural products in my garden , often vinegar and dishwashing detergent. I love rhubarb, unfortunately it is too hot here to grow it . Thank you Suzanne.
  15. Mina vriesekolk

    Same snack, less pack! Pringles undergo massive transformation

    I think that a lot of people use less sugar nowadays, there are hardly no one using sugar in tea and coffee . Of course there is always people have a sweet tooth , but overall people trying to be sensible and use less sugar .
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    Johnson & Johnson's to pay $6.5 billion due to talc powder's effects

    This has been going on for many decades, I knew not to use it as I worked in the health industry. I have never used it on myself or my children and they are 48 and 45 yrs. I think this is more an Australian thing to use talc powder , especially the elderly not always drying themselves properly...
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