THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[cookie1]

Phew. I am glad I am not into candles. 

[mab19]

I am not into candles either cookie.  Dh hates them with a passion, he doesn't even like the candle on kids cakes.

[achookwoman]

Bought this at readings .  Absolutely love it. Expensive at  $60.  Worth every cent.  The recipes suit our garden and climate. 

[achookwoman]

[Wonder]

I've looked at that book Chookie and it's beautiful, I'm sure you'll get a lot of use from it.

[cookie1]

I love Readings whenever I can get there. I know you can purchase online but I just love looking through books before I buy.
That looks lovely Chookie.

[Debbiebillg]

Staclee, i normally spray the tray with a little oil, do you think it makes a difference using the liners?

Decided after spending all the money on the ice cream maker that I really should buy an ice cream book so decided on "The Perfect Scoop" by David Lebovitz.

http://www.bookdepository.com/Perfect-Scoop-David-Lebovitz/9781580082198

That is the best book for ice cream recipes.  David is a wizard when it comes to imagining new recipes and then making them work.
I've been following his blog  HERE since he started it.  I recommend you read it when you have already had a meal, otherwise, you will find yourself in the kitchen at midnight, trying one of his delicious-sounding recipes.

andiesenji  I have been looking at that blog and I have got this ice cream churning now. The mixture tastes yum ! Thank you.

http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2007/04/salted-butter-c/

[Emme]

Does anyone have one of these tomato presses if so, are you happy with it?

[Wonder]

Debbie that recipe sounds great. I had overlooked at it because for some reason I thought it was peanut butter ice cream. I can't wait to get the book.

[maddy]

I have decoupaged, folk painted....and now I'm going to make candles 
I received some lovely candles for my Birthday, and I recently spent too much on some  .....And I thought why don't I just make my own?!
The retail prices for the good candles are just OTT.....and I can make lots for so much less...who knows, could be a little side line 

So did some research, and am expecting a delivery of wax, wicks, fragrant oils etc. soon 
To begin with I'll make candle melts for the burners, and tea cup candles with the odd pieces I have.
There will be "afternoon tea" & "dessert" ones, with these scents to start with:   

Fresh Coffee       
Chocolate Fudge    
French Vanilla    
Sweet Pea
Hot Baked Apple Pie    
Cotton Candy    
Marshmallow    
.....and just so hubby can pretend we have a real christmas tree this year -  Scotch Pine 
   

[judydawn]

You'll have to post your new business in our special thread once you are up and running maddy   

[*suzanne*]

how wonderful maddy, I love candles and definitely agree they are very expensive, good luck

[Cornish Cream]

I bet your candles will be as good your cupcakes Maddy.Your eye for detail is amazing

[maddy]

Aww, thanks CC 

Forgot to mention yesterday, if anyone uses a percolator or plunger...this Gloria Jeans caramel infused coffee (got it in Coles) is just lovely...and the house smells delicious  whilst it brews



I went back and bought 3 more 

[astarra]

I just brought a Bumbo tray....
Baby A loves her Bumbo!