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Guest Post – Carolyns Outdoor Cooking In Oz
Since retiring I have started cooking in a camp oven. I don’t consider myself either a cook or a chef; just a foodie who likes to try out something new occasionally. I cook while camping and in the backyard mostly using heat beads and on a camp oven table or my Volcano. This recipe comes from a member of IDOS (International Dutch Oven Society) called Otis and was used as a dessert at a “Vermin Fest”. It will do 10 or more if you make the full quantity.
I have made this a few times and its always a winner.
I now vary it a little from the Youtube but its all optional.
This recipe is for a 12 inch camp oven but could be halved and done in a 10” camp oven.
Italian bread – One loaf cubed, one inch pieces (I use 8 slices thick fruit bread) Any bread would do just cut the bread into 1″ cubes till it fills the oven 3/4
Eggs - 2 1/2 cups beaten (this worked out at 12 600g for me)
Sugar – 1 cup
Vanilla extract – 1 Tbs
Coconut Rum – 1/2 cup (optional soak a cup of sultanas in Malibu for a few days before cooking)
Coconut – 1/2 cup shredded optional – (toast a couple of extra tablespoons for decoration)
Pineapple -1/2 cup diced (I now use 1 cup of chopped can pieces, it can be fresh or from a tin)
Milk – 5 cups
Heat 24 Beads
Optional line 12in camp oven with release foil or parchement paper for lifting out and cutting (you can put directly into a greased camp oven or into a foil high sided container)
Mix wet ingredients together along with coconut and pineapple, then pour over bread.
Press down until bread absorbs liquid.
Bake one hour 350-375. (I used 9 beads under and 15 beads on top)
When done sprinkle some toasted shredded coconut on top to make it look nice.
Let cool a bit then pull out of the camp oven and slice or you can spoon it out warm. Cut & serve. It is fine by itself or you could add cream and tropical fruit on the side. If you have any leftovers keep it refrigerated.
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Guest post from David www.frequentflyercreditcards.com.au
When traveling, the last thing you want to do is find out you can not afford the fees to take your luggage with you or take the risk of having your luggage lost. These are just two of the benefits of packing light. Choosing to bring only a carryon will save you money and make your trip more enjoyable, as you will not have the worry of lost luggage or trying to carry around a heavy suitcase. If you have a tendency to pack too much, use the following 5 practical tips for packing light:
1. The first thing you can do to lighten up your travel load is to choose the right suitcase. This, of course, does not mean choosing a larger bag to hold everything you want to bring with you. Choosing a small sized piece of luggage is the only way to guarantee that you will not bring too much with you. Think of how easy you can carry it and consider what the carryon limits are, as the only way to guarantee your luggage will not be lost is to keep your luggage with you.
2. Never pack ‘just in case’ clothes for your trip. The only clothes you need to pack for your trip are one shirt for every day you plan on being there, one pair of pants can last two days, one pair of underwear for every day, and a sweater or jacket. If you plan on being gone for more than a week, you still do not need to pack any more than seven shirts or four pair of pants, as you should plan on doing a load of laundry while you are there.
3. Do not take up valuable space in your luggage by packing items you may not need. By calling the hotel you are going to be staying at, you can verify that certain items may be available to you. Most hotels have irons, blow dryers, robes, and many other items you can use during your stay.
4. Instead of packing all of the toiletries you use every day, lighten them up by only choosing the necessities. Not only that, you can downsize your normal sizes to travel sizes. Most department stores carry travel size toiletries or you can buy the empty travel cases and fill them yourself.
5. Last, when you are actually packing your suitcase, do not take one item at a time and place it in the luggage. Laying everything you are taking with you on your bed before you put it in the suitcase will give you a clear idea of exactly how much you are taking with you. As you start to pack the items, ask yourself whether the item is needed. Many times you will find yourself deciding you can live without it.
This post was written by David from FrequentFlyerCreditCards.com.au where you can learn more about the leading airline loyalty programs Down Under.
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I have been to Sydney three times now, with my parents many years ago, with our local primary school to see the Paralympics in 2000 and last June long weekend.
We flew in from Melbourne airport. Driving to Sydney would have taken all day so we chose to fly, we were only in the air for about 50 minutes, flying is a great time saver.
We stayed with a family that we met at Ayers Rock Resort 10 years ago, so it was a 10 year anniversary of when we met. Every year since we met we have arranged to meet them and holiday somewhere in Australia. We have been to the Kimberley, Central Australia twice, Fraser Island twice, Noosa several times, Murray River houseboat cruise and more. All wonderful trips and adventures.
As they are Sydney locals we went on several tourist drives that certainly gave a new outlook on Sydney and gave us a better understanding of how massive Sydney is. When you go to Sydney the highlights are Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, it doesn’t matter how many times you see them they are always stunning and worth seeing.
There are many Things to do in Sydney, everyone that visits should visit the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. There ia also plenty more to see and do like the Rocks, go on a harbour cruise, visit Taronga Zoo and Luna Park.
Sydney has some beautiful very popular beaches to visit like Bondi as it very close to the city we also visited Cronulla beach and several other beaches which had a few brave surfers catching the waves! It was way to cold for swimming!
If you are planning to visit Sydney and looking for more adventure how about an amazing full throttle jet boat ride in the harbour, see the unique harbour views while going flat out sliding and aplashing in all directions.
If you want the best view of Sydney try the Skywalk on top of Sydney Tower only 260 metres above ground level. Of course you will be wearing Skysuits and harnesses for your own safety. What A View!!
Many cruises on the harbour can be enjoyed as well as sea plane flights, aerobatic flights, sky diving, rock climbing in the Blue Mountains, drive a racing car around Eastern Creek race track, Harley rides, hot air ballooning and so much more.
Fathers Day is not far away so start thinking about a present sooner rather than later. The above activities would make excellent Fathers Day Gifts as well as the more sedate adventure activities suitable for all Dads.
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