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Recipe of the Month: Orange Cardamom Breakfast Bread Twist
Ingredients Dough▢¾ cup milk, warmed to about 110°F (about 40 seconds in the microwave)▢2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast▢1 large egg, room temperature▢¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar▢1 teaspoon kosher salt, if using table salt add 1/2 teaspoon▢3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour▢1 cup (226g/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold Filling▢4 tablespoons butter, room temperature▢½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar▢2 tablespoons all-purpose flour▢1 teaspoon orange zest▢1 teaspoon cardamom▢pinch kosher salt Glaze▢2 cups confectioner's sugar▢¼ cup orange juice (or the juice from one orange)Method …
Key questions to ask before you upsize.
If your kids are screaming at each other in their bedroom and driving you spare, it may be time to upgrade your home. Separate bedrooms – or even sections of the house – can be good for family life and help maintain your sanity.As an experienced local agency, we've found “family” is the most common…
Changing price trends make it a good time to act
The tide continues to turn for New Zealand property prices, meaning first-time buyers should begin planning their move before the value recovery starts to pick up pace.A total of 14 territorial local authority areas registered an increase in residential prices, according to a June market survey issued by OneRoof.Its Valocity House Index shows the brightest…
Bacon, Cheese and Tomato Quiche
INGREDIENTS1 Packet of Savoury Short Crust Pastry200g Smoked Back or Streaky Bacon, chopped250g Cheddar Cheese, grated3 Tomatoes, sliced5 Eggs, beaten100ml Milk200ml Double CreamSalt and pepper2 Sprigs of Fresh Thyme, stalks discardedMETHODLine a well-buttered, deep-sided 22cm flan dish with the pastry. Don’t cut off the excess pastry yet. Chill for 30 minutes.Preheat the oven to 200°C.…
Buy or sell first? 7 factors to help you decide
With confidence returning to the property market, owners with medium-term plans to sell are asking two key questions.Many buyers want to know if now is the right time to move, and whether it's best to sell first and then purchase, or to find their next dream home and then put your current place on the…
Six cleaning errors that make your home dirtier
There are few more essential steps in preparing your home for sale than ensuring it is sparkling clean.Nothing deters prospective buyers faster than walking into a home to find it dirty or untidy.When cleaning your home in preparation for a viewing or open house, it is essential to focus on the kitchen and bathrooms, followed…
Avoid these seven bad DIY habits
Discipline around maintenance is essential to keep your home in great condition as neglected properties can cost a lot of money to put right before a sale.A worse result is when a property fails to reach its value potential because it's rundown.While many buyers may be home-hunting for a fixer-upper, more want a property requiring…
Your veggie patch can turn heads this winter
With the chilly weather fast approaching, it's the perfect time to start planning winter crops in your back garden.And if you've never thought of popping a few veggie seeds into pots or creating a vegetable patch, this may be the ideal moment.The brisk conditions we've been experiencing are perfect for so-called cold-season crops, such as…
Recipe of the month: Lemon Ricotta and Honey Cheesecake
Ingredients half a packet of digestive biscuits or amaretti biscuits5 tbsp. ground almonds55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar100g butter melted295g ( approx. 1 1/3 cups) caster sugar250g mascarpone or soft cream cheese500g ricottaJuice from half a lemon4 eggshalf a cup of runny honey2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest1/2 tsp vanilla extract1 1/2 tbsp. corn starch mixed with…
How to emergency declutter before buyers arrive
It's amazing how “our stuff” can have an emotional hold on us and complicate what should be the simple task of decluttering our home.The simple idea of getting rid of unnecessary possessions (and let's face it, they'll cost you money to move them when you've found your next dream home) is harder than it seems.Additional…
How to care for your pets when moving
When you start planning a move to a new home, your mind buzzes with a thousand thoughts, yet one important decision may be forgotten: what to do with your pets?Moving home can be a source of anxiety for cats and dogs that have grown familiar with their current surroundings and even the local neighborhood.On the…
What is a Pre-Settlement Inspection
Pre-Settlement InspectionsThe sale and purchase agreement provides the chance for you to check the property and chattels are in the same condition they were when you signed the agreement to buy the property and that the seller has met any conditions listed in the agreement. The inspection is not an opportunity to uncover problems that…
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