British Food in NZ
Oct 16th 2006, 6:57 am
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by Batty
For people who don't like the 'crinkle cut' crisps (I don't either) the Delissio (sp) range are light and really nice. 
Oct 16th 2006, 6:36 pm
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by cottageinthesky
I'll second that....
Oct 16th 2006, 7:05 pm
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Re: British Food in NZ
The NZ cookbook bible is the Edmonds Cookbook. It lists absolutely everything, Anzac biscuits, lasagne, pavalova, etc etc. Been around for almost 100 years, almost as old as NZ itself!
Oct 16th 2006, 7:26 pm
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by Batty
For people who don't like the 'crinkle cut' crisps (I don't either) the Delissio (sp) range are light and really nice. Although.... I read lately that one (small) packet of crisps a day is the equivalent to drinking 4 litres of cooking oil a year 
Now I know why I've lost weight since I got here. Seriously. I hardly ever eat crisps now and it was quite common for me to eat 2 packs at a time before I came here. And I've dropped a dress size.
There's nothing wrong with craving something that you've been used to. It doesn't mean you're not adapting to your new home. This is the fourth country I've lived in and I miss things from all of the other three. I had a moment recently where I'd have given anything to be able to buy a M&S meal. Not for the taste of it - just the convenience. It doesn't have any deep hidden meaning though. Just that I couldn't be bothered cooking and didn't want a takeaway
Now I know why I've lost weight since I got here. Seriously. I hardly ever eat crisps now and it was quite common for me to eat 2 packs at a time before I came here. And I've dropped a dress size. There's nothing wrong with craving something that you've been used to. It doesn't mean you're not adapting to your new home. This is the fourth country I've lived in and I miss things from all of the other three. I had a moment recently where I'd have given anything to be able to buy a M&S meal. Not for the taste of it - just the convenience. It doesn't have any deep hidden meaning though. Just that I couldn't be bothered cooking and didn't want a takeaway
I wish i could drop a dress size, too much fondness of crisps and alcohol, I actually dont eat crisps other than when I drink beer
Oct 16th 2006, 7:28 pm
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by jueinnz
Hey all you people still in UK...The most amazing thing I discovered is that you can get a freshly cooked take away roast dinner (your choice of meat and veggies) for $5 from the Chip shop (yes I have had one or two!!!!)
DOH!!!! its early
Oct 16th 2006, 9:24 pm
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by donscbr6
The NZ cookbook bible is the Edmonds Cookbook. It lists absolutely everything, Anzac biscuits, lasagne, pavalova, etc etc. Been around for almost 100 years, almost as old as NZ itself!
125g butter (softened)
3/4 cup sugar
2 iggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot milk
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
cream butter and sugar, add iggs, add mashed banana, stir soda into hot milk and add to creamed mixture. Sift flour and baking powder and fold into mixture.
turn into cake tin and bake for about 50 mins at 180c
Yuummmy
Oct 16th 2006, 9:30 pm
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by sky
This is one of my favorite cake recipes from that book, it's so easy you can't go wrong ... I had my six year old make it the other day and it still was lovely
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YUM!!! Banana cake! I can vouch for that one, it's just the best. Have you tried the chocolate cake recipe too?
Oct 16th 2006, 9:53 pm
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by donscbr6
YUM!!! Banana cake! I can vouch for that one, it's just the best. Have you tried the chocolate cake recipe too?
Will try the chocolate cake next I think, Im having a baking day today
Oct 17th 2006, 1:06 am
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by sky
This is one of my favorite cake recipes from that book, it's so easy you can't go wrong ... I had my six year old make it the other day and it still was lovely
125g butter (softened)
3/4 cup sugar
2 iggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot milk
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
cream butter and sugar, add iggs, add mashed banana, stir soda into hot milk and add to creamed mixture. Sift flour and baking powder and fold into mixture.
turn into cake tin and bake for about 50 mins at 180c
Yuummmy
125g butter (softened)
3/4 cup sugar
2 iggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot milk
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
cream butter and sugar, add iggs, add mashed banana, stir soda into hot milk and add to creamed mixture. Sift flour and baking powder and fold into mixture.
turn into cake tin and bake for about 50 mins at 180c
Yuummmy
Oh ..and...'iggs'
Oct 17th 2006, 1:07 am
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by sky
This is one of my favorite cake recipes from that book, it's so easy you can't go wrong ... I had my six year old make it the other day and it still was lovely
125g butter (softened)
3/4 cup sugar
2 iggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot milk
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
cream butter and sugar, add iggs, add mashed banana, stir soda into hot milk and add to creamed mixture. Sift flour and baking powder and fold into mixture.
turn into cake tin and bake for about 50 mins at 180c
Yuummmy
125g butter (softened)
3/4 cup sugar
2 iggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot milk
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
cream butter and sugar, add iggs, add mashed banana, stir soda into hot milk and add to creamed mixture. Sift flour and baking powder and fold into mixture.
turn into cake tin and bake for about 50 mins at 180c
Yuummmy
Last edited by sky; Oct 17th 2006 at 1:46 am.
Oct 17th 2006, 1:13 am
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Re: British Food in NZ
Oh my god I'm drooling..........
My chicken salald doesn't look half as appetising now.
My chicken salald doesn't look half as appetising now.
Oct 17th 2006, 1:31 am
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by Jude J
Oh my god I'm drooling..........
My chicken salald doesn't look half as appetising now.
My chicken salald doesn't look half as appetising now.
Choccy cake has just come out of the oven
Oct 17th 2006, 1:45 am
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Re: British Food in NZ
Chocolate cake ....
Oct 17th 2006, 1:52 am
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Re: British Food in NZ
Mmmmm yummy! I used to make kick-arse banana bread when I lived in France. I used to add walnuts and rum too to spice it up a bit, they go beautifully together. I think I'll try that recipe, but I only have "aiggs" being in the US and all. 
to spice it up a bit, they go beautifully together. I think I'll try that recipe, but I only have "aiggs" being in the US and all.
Oct 17th 2006, 2:18 am
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Re: British Food in NZ
Originally Posted by Jude J
Thanks for that sky, I'll do that one soon.
Oh ..and...'iggs'
Oh ..and...'iggs'
'iggs'
damn my brain is about as slow as the internet here at work today