Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Easter Baking


Easter Egg Cake Pops

Ingredients:

    125g butter, at room temperature
    3/4 cup caster sugar
    2 eggs
    150g self raising flour
    1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted
    100g cream cheese, softened
    1 cup icing sugar mixture
    3 x 250g pkts Cadbury white chocolate melts
    3-4 drops blue food colouring
    3-4 drops pink food colouring
    Desiccated coconut, to decorate
    Hundreds and thousands, to decorate
    Method:


    1. Preheat oven to 180C. Grease and line the base of a round 20cm cake pan.
    2. Use an electric beater to beat butter and sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour and cocoa powder until just combined. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 mins or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    3. Break up cake. Process in a food processor until resembles breadcrumbs. Transfer to a bowl. Process cream cheese and icing sugar in a food processor until smooth. Add to cake crumbs. Stir until well combined.
    4. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Roll table spoonfuls of mixture into egg shapes. Place on prepared tray. Cover and place in fridge for 4 hours or until firm.
    5. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan half filled with simmering water (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Stir with a a metal spoon until chocolate melts.
    6. Dip the end of a lollipop stick into the chocolate. Insert into a cake ball. Repeat with more chocolate and remaining cake balls. Set aside for 5 minutes or until set.
    7. Place 60ml (1/4 cup) of chocolate in a small sealable plastic bag. Cut 1 corner off the bag to make a small hole. Divide the remaining chocolate between 2 bowls. Add blue food colouring to 1 bowl. Stir to combine. Add pink food colouring to the remaining chocolate. Stir to combine. Dip half the cake balls into the blue chocolate. Dip remaining cake balls into pink chocolate. Decorate cake balls with coconut, hundreds and thousands, white chocolate. Stick cake pops into polystyrene or an empty egg carton and set aside for 30 minutes to set.



Braided fruit loaf



Check out the recipe here!


Rich chocolate Easter egg tart



The recipe for this delicious easter tart is available here.


Tie Dye Cake Pops for Easter



Ingredients (makes between 40 and 50 cake pops in 6 different colors)
- 1 box butter cake mix (bake as directed for a 9” x 13” cake)
- 1 tub vanilla frosting (16 ounces)
- 2 (12 ounce) packages Wilton candy melts
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Wilton candy gel food coloring
- Cake/cookie/lollipop sticks
Materials:
- 1 medium-sized basket
- 2 floral foam discs (make sure they fit inside your basket)
- 1 small to medium-sized package of green paper grass
- assorted ribbon to tie bows on your Easter eggs (optional)

Full step by step instructions with pictures can be found here.




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Upcoming Events!


DR GABRIEL COUSENS "ENDURING, RADIANT HEALTH" LECTURE & BOOK SIGNING IN BRISBANE



March 13, 2013
Wednesday   6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets
BrisbaneQueensland

    EVENT DETAILS
    DR GABRIEL COUSENS "ENDURING, RADIANT HEALTH" LECTURE & BOOK SIGNING
    Gabriel Cousens, M.D. is considered to be a leading medical doctor in the holistic medicine and raw and living food movements today. In this lecture, Dr Cousens will present new insights on how to use a lifestyle based on organic, plant-source foods in their live, natural state, plus other complementary practices, to create a life full of vitality and joy.

    Southbank – Wednesday March 13th 2013
    6:30pm Book Signing
    7:00pm Lecture
    9:00pm Optional Meditation
    Cost: Payment required - $49 for all tickets

    Alliance Francaise French Film Festival

    DATE: 14 Mar 2013 - 4 Apr 2013
    VENUE: Palace Centro Cinemas
    39 James Street
    FORTITUDE VALLEY
    QLD 4006
    W: www.affrenchfilmfestival.org





    The Alliance Française French Film Festival (AF FFF) is once again returning to Brisbane!

    This is a fantastic opportunity to experience some outstanding contemporary French cinema including action, romance, drama, comedy, thrillers, children’s films, animation and documentaries.

    During the Festival there will be three special events with a glass of wine, a taste of French cuisine and themed atmosphere as well as a special event for children with live entertainment and refreshments provided!

    More information can be found here. 



    2013 National 4x4 & Outdoors Show

    DATE: 15 Mar 2013 - 17 Mar 2013
    VENUE: RNA Showgrounds
    600 Gregory Terrace
    BOWEN HILLS
    QLD 4006
    W: www.rnashowgrounds.com.au





    Queensland's BIGGEST 4×4 & Outdoors Show returns to the RNA Showgrounds from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th March 2013.

    Co-located again with the Brisbane Tinnie & Tackle Show, this event will be a one stop shop for those who love everything about 4WDs, the outdoors, fishing and boating.

    Admission Prices:

    Adults: $15.00
    Senior: $10.00 (Must show valid Senior Card)
    Adult Two Day Pass: $24.00
    Kids under 15: FREE

    Tickets available at the door or online from February.

    For more details, visit www.4x4show.com.au.


    Kokoda Grunt

    DATE: 16 Mar 2013
    VENUE: Camp Kokoda
    CAMP KOKODA
    629 BURNETT CREEK ROAD
    MAROON
    QLD 4827
    W: kokodachallenge.com



    Have you got grunt?

    The Kokoda GRUNT is an obstacle course event, and will have participants in the 5km category confronted with 15 obstacles and those in the 15km category challenged by 25 obstacles, before crossing the finish line!

    Teams will be challenged by rope climbs, mud, trenches, wall climbs, more mud and tough terrain!

    The Kokoda Challenge has since grown to attract more than 3000 participants each year with over 10,000 spectators, expanding to other Kokoda Challenge events held in Brisbane and Melbourne, ensuring the story of Kokoda is shared.

    Click here to register a team.

    EVENT TIMES
    Saturday


    Any other events you would like mentioned here, please send me an email.

    Thanks


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    Sunday, March 03, 2013

    Free Local Exercises



     ActivityDay Time Where Cost Contact 
    Cross Training
    Mon 
    5.30pm 
     Jane Gorry Park, Augustine Heights
     Free
      
    Ipswich Hospital Foundation
    Ph (07) 3817 2318
     Stroller Boot Camp
     Fri
     8.15am
     Springfield Lake Tennis Court (near IGA)
     Bookings Essential- call Kirsty on 0437 843 393
     Energiser
    (yoga and core workout)
     Mon
     5.30pm Amberley District State School Hall
     Free
     Fri
     6.00am
     Aerobics(Step, Fat Burner, Circuit, & Body Bar)
     Various (program available at office)Various Ipswich PCYC Griffith Rd, Eastern HeightsAdults $6.00 Pensioner $5.00
    Ipswich PCYC
    Ph (07) 3281 2547
     Park Fit
    (exercise program using free gym equipment)
     Tues
     5.30pm
     Limestone Park
    Gold coin donation 
     Ipswich City Council & Ipswich Hospital Foundation
    Ph: 3810 6666 
    Ph (07) 3817 2318

     Vinyasa Yoga
     Tues & Thurs
     6pm -7.30pm
     Springfield Community Centre
     $15
     Amanda Preece
    Ph: 0414 220 733


    Activity Day Time Location Cost Contact 
    Park2Park Training
    Tues & Thu 5.30pm  Bill Paterson Oval, Limestone Park, Chermside Rd, Ipswich Free 
    Ipswich Hospital Foundation
    Ph (07) 3817 2318

     Gale Force Running
    Mon &
    Wed 
    5.30am $5.00 
    Springfield Lakes Running Group 
    Wed  Contact Greg for run timesMeet at Spring Lake Oval, Springfield Lakes Free  
    Greg
    Ph 0408 628 104
    grego@denmacford.com.au 
    Fri


    Activity Day Time Location Cost Contact 
     Camirra Slimmers(Support Group)
    Wed 6.30pm - 8.30pm   
    Camira/Springfield Community Centre
    389 Old Logan Road, Springfield
     $10.00 joining fee + $3.00/wk  
    Shirley
    Ph (07)33725851
     Card Games
     Wed1.30pm - 4.00pm Croquet Club, Queens Park, 10 Milford St, Ipswich Contact U.3.A. for cost  
    U.3.A Ipswich
    Ph (07) 3282 7484
    u3aipswich@optusnet.com
     Cards/Board Games
    Wed  12.00pm - 4.30pm  
    Goodna Neighbourhood House
    33 Queen St, Goodna
     Free  
    Goodna Neighbourhood House
    Ph (07) 3818 1648
    goodnanh@yahoo.com.au
     Healthy Lifestyles Presentations(females only)
    Last Wed of month  9.00am - 10.00am  
    The Gym Ladies Only
    50 Fawkner Crs, Barellan Point
     $2.00 
    Wendy
    Ph (07) 3294 7758
    thegym@optusnet.com.au 
     Mah-jong
    Fri 1.00pm - 4.00pm Humanities Building, South St, Ipswich  Contact U.3.A. for cost  
    U.3.A Ipswich
    Ph (07) 3282 7484
    u3aipswich@optusnet.com
     Picnic in the Park
    2nd Sat of month 9.00am Queens Park, Goleby Ave, Ipswich  $10.00 yearly membership
    Ipswich Multicultural Projects
    Ph 0414 703 842
    info@impnet.com.au 
    Women's Adventure Sports (e.g. canoeing, rock climbing, self defence)
     Mon9.30am - 11.00am 
    Camira/Springfield Community Centre
    389 Old Logan Road, Springfield
    $5.00
    Childminding $3.00 (discounts for 2-4 children
    Camira/Springfield Community Centre After 1.00 pm on
    Ph (07) 3818 0921
    Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Program
    (10 Week Program)
    Contact Chronic Conditions Service for details

    Ipswich Health Plaza, Community Health, 21 Bell St (next to Ipswich train station)
    Free

    Chronic Conditions Service
    Ipswich Community Health
    Ph 3817 2361
    Dietitian Drop In Clinics
    Chronic Conditions Service
    Ipswich Community Health
    Ph 3817 2361


    Activity Day Time Location Cost Contact 
     Pilates
     Tues6.45pm - 7.45pm   
    Ipswich PCYC
    Griffith Rd, Eastern Heights
     Enquire at office  
    Ipswich PCYC
    Ph (07) 3281 2547
    http://www.ipswichpcyc.org.au/
     Thurs6.30pm - 7.30pm 
     Yoga
     Wed6.15pm - 7.45pm 
    Energiser (yoga & core workout)

    Mon
    5.30pm
    Amberley District State School

    Free

    Ipswich Hospital Foundation
    Ph (07) 3817 2318
    Fri
    6.00am







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