Ruralchook

@Ruralchook (538)

Australia • Age 52

Joined myLot 18 years ago

When life gets tough, throw your man out and put the kids to bed ! ! !

Ruralchook's Discussions

I feel really down right now :o(

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 25 Oct 09

For nearly two years Ive worked 6 days a week and my day off consists of running around after the kids or other family members. None of them say thanks of course or show appreciation just more demands for more needs of their own...

family

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Friendship Bread

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 23 Aug 07

I have a few recipes for making Friendship bread but have never made it. Im worried it's not going to turn out right or taste good. Has anyone every made it, I'd be interested in knowing what it tastes like and any suggestions...

chocolate bread

friend bread

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I feel like Im going crazy!

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 14 Mar 07

Its been 3 whole days since Ive had a cigarette, but it seems like a life time that wont end. Yes Im trying to quit, but after 20 years of smoking I didnt think it would be so hard, I mean I did naturally not smoke when I was...

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How do you remove burnt microwaved popcorn smell?

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 25 Feb 07

Does anyone know how to remove the burnt smell that popcorn leaves in the microwave. My lovely son decided he'd put a packet in the zapper a few weeks ago, he really burnt it and now I cant seem to get rid of the smell. I...

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Cauliflower Bread?

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 23 Feb 07

Im really getting bored with the normal white, wheat, grain and fruity sweet bread recipes that are the norm. I thought I might make some vegetable bread for a change, but I dont really have too many vegie recipe's. I'd really...

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Fairy Bread - Great party or snack food

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 23 Feb 07

One of the best party food, lunch time or anytime snacks for young and old to enjoy. Its another great Aussie traditional recipe to try. And its as easy as 1-2-3 1 loaf of sliced white bread (or how many slices you...

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Easy Australian Chocolate Crackles

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 23 Feb 07

No Australian kids party would be complete without Chocolate Crackles, everyone in Australia has eaten them. Try them out, they are so easy to make, you can let the kids do them. They will not only enjoy making them, they'll enjoy...

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Ginger Beer Recipes

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 21 Feb 07

I finally found my Ginger Beer recipes, one of which uses sultanas as an ingredient, so thought I would share them. Im sure someone out there would love to try and make their own. Ginger Beer Plant 8 sultanas juice of 2...

Traditional Aussie Marshmallow Slice

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 20 Feb 07

No kids party would be complete without having a Marshmallow Slice to eat. Excellent slice recipe for work, school and charity fete's and stalls etc or even just a snack. Marshmallow Slice Base: 3 weet-bix , crushed (fairly...

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Pumpkin Ice Cream and Gingerbread Pudding Cake

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 18 Feb 07

Tonight I went on the search for a dessert I'll make tomorrow night, I couldnt help but post what I found, it sure looks easy and yummy. Ive got lots of pumkin which needs to be eaten so I'll be having this for sweets on wednesday...

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Homemade Instant Pudding Mix

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 18 Feb 07

Here are a few of the recipes Ive found online but Im realy looking for some Instant Pudding Mix recipes like the ones you find in the packet, where you just add milk and chill, but cant locate any, can you help me find...

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The Cook's Thesaurus

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 18 Feb 07

The Cook's Thesaurus is a cooking encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and kitchen tools. Entries include pictures, descriptions, synonyms, pronunciations, and suggested substitutions....

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Horror Toilet Stories

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 17 Feb 07

I know this could end up a grosse topic but you could be like me and have a story to tell, but you just cant tell your friends. Ok I'll admit I have, and I need to cheer myself up and tell someone. Have you ever done something...

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Lemon Meringue Pie

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 12 Feb 07

There's nothing better than making those old recipes like mum made for us kids. 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 cups cold water 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten Grated peel of 1 lemon 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp....

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Easy Creamy Rice Pudding

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 12 Feb 07

Try this easy Baked Creamy Rice Pudding 3 Tblspoons short grain rice 1 Tblspoon sugar 60ml (1pint) milk 15g (1/2 oz) butter/margarine grated nutmeg 1 Tblspoon cream or evaporated milk Place rice in buttered pie dish....

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Ginger Beer Plant/Starter Recipe Request

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 12 Feb 07

Hi all, I moved 6 months ago and lost all my ginger beer recipes. Can anyone help me with one which has a simple recipe for one which calls for sultana's to be put in the starter? Both recipes for non and the alcoholic would be...

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Curiosity killed the cat today, what are you views on this question?

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 1 Feb 07

What would you do if you came across a discussion in myLot or other, and it said I have some medical problem which needs $'s please reply or join up under my name so I can use these $'s to help with my operation. Would you...

help

i need money

im broke

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The Best Banana Cake/Bread Recipe I've ever made!

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 31 Jan 07

I made this cake 4 days ago, as much as Ive wanted to eat it all, it made a huge cake which unbelievably is still as fresh as it was when I pulled it out of the oven. So I thought I have to share this recipe. Banana Bread 4...

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Beer Bread - The easiest bread recipe you'll find

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 28 Jan 07

This is as easy as 1-2-3, whip it up for lunch. it realy only takes minutes to make. Just crack open a tinny, add some self-raising flour and stir. The recipe is versatile itself. You can add a chop of 4-6 sundried tomatoes, a...

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Milo Cakes

Ruralchook @Ruralchook (538) • Australia 28 Jan 07

Great recipe for the kids and hubby. 185g margarine 3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 1 egg (lightly beaten) 1 cup milo 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup self-raising flour 1 1/2 cups plain flour Icing:2 tspns butter (extra) 1 cup...

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