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Pork Crackling Recipe
There's nothing quite like some nice crispy pork crackling. My whole family loves it and it's the perfect centrepiece to any Christmas lunch or dinner. Follow the instructions below to find out how to cook up some ripper pork crackling ... [read more]
Japanese Tools and Workshop
I visited Japan a few years ago and dropped into a master carpenter’s workshop. What an incredible experience it was! The timber, the tools, the craftsmanship, it was all amazing. The handsaw in the photo was used to cut a 60mm slab from a l ... [read more]
DIY Deer Head
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG8xV2PAkLw This is a chance to use your creative skills and have fun with designing your own deer head with antlers. It can have a modern or classical look or even a Christmas feel. Check out the DIY instruction ... [read more]
Pineapple Peeler – Now That is Genius!
This is a gadget that I absolutely love. I use it all the time and people always ask me about it. I got mine from a commercial kitchen shop in Crows Nest. How it works is easy. Cut the top of your pineapple straight off, line it up about centr ... [read more]
Mudgee – Follow the Build Part 11
INTERNAL WALLS At long last, The Block has wrapped up for another year. The auction was outstanding, and I couldn't be happier with all the hard work our Blockheads put in. But now that’s done and dusted, it’s time for me to get back to work ... [read more]
Mudgee – Follow The Build Part 10
EXTERNAL WINDOWS AND DOORS It’s been a busy few weeks for me as The Block has gotten down to the business end of the competition. But my projects are coming along nicely. Here’s the latest update on my project Follow the Build – Part ... [read more]
Mudgee – Follow the Build Part 9
EXTERNAL WALLS Well, as you know, it's been really busy over the last weeks with The Block and other engagements but I always find time to squeeze in where I can to continue my projects. So here is another update on my project Follow the ... [read more]
Recycled Water – It’s the way to go!
These days recycled water is the way to go. Why we got rid of rainwater tanks years ago is beyond me. I’m glad to see them coming back. We know that rainwater is a valuable source. Using rainwater not only helps to reduce your bills therefore s ... [read more]
One of my favourite things… Boiling the billy
One of my favourite things to do is Boiling the Billy. Boiling the Billy is most often making tea. Waltzing Matilda is best know for it’s first verse and chorus which was changed later by the Billy Tea Company to “And he sang as he watched an ... [read more]