Better Homes and Gardens

Pots to ponder

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:59:56 -0800

You can enjoy a water garden in many places – on a patio, in a courtyard, or on a high-rise balcony – all you need is a container. And even when space isn’t an issue, potted ponds are still the first choice of many gardeners.

Why? Because they’re so easy to create, look great and can be placed just about anywhere. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

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Creating a pond in a pot

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:59:40 -0800
Easy steps to a potted pond
The best thing about potted ponds is that they're really easy to create. In fact, in essence, there are just three simple steps:
1. Choose your container
2. Fill it with water
3. Immerse the potted plants
Choosing the container
Size is important if you want to grow a selection of plants in your potted pond - the larger your container, the more planting options you'll have. ...

Goodbye clutter

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:57:20 -0800

Before the changes... maybe it’s time for a furniture update to make your living room appear larger, lighter and more ordered – with only a day or two’s work. No need to toss out your personal possessions, just clear the room, paint it light, and sort and edit your belongings before arranging.
1. Invest in a lamp and overhead lighting that won’t crowd a small room to create a greater sense of space. ...

Calling Australia's arm chair sports commentators!

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:27:12 -0800

Yahoo!7 and Panasonic are giving Aussies the ultimate opportunity to take their commentating skill and passion one step further.
YOUR LAST CHANCE IS THIS WEEKEND!
Head down to one of our Westfield and AMP Shopping Centre locations - in NSW, Victoria and Queensland - to prove your sports fanaticism and enter Yahoo!7's search to find Australia's best would-be sports commentator. ...

Episode 13 - 9 May: Mother's Day special

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:26:55 -0800

This is a special 90 minute episode for mums across Australia! Take a peek at the show's ideas, and watch a few of the videos to catch up on the ideas you missed.
A new way to watch video
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Palascinta torta

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:29:41 -0800

What a perfect way to round off your dinner party!
'Fast' Ed's dinner party challenge recipes
Palascinta torta - here's how:
1 Put eggs, vanilla and milk in a bowl and whisk. Whisk in caster sugar, then sift in the flour and cocoa. Whisk until smooth.
2 Heat a non-stick crepe pan. ...

Lamb kofte with taboulet

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:29:28 -0800

These traditional meatballs are a fantastic yet easy meal to offer your guests. They're the main course in 'Fast' Ed's dinner party challenge. Get the dinner party recipes
1 Soak bread in a little water, squeeze out excess, then tear bread into small pieces. Use a mortar and pestle to pound the garlic, coriander roots, seeds, spices and salt. ...

Rotolo of beef and mortadella with corn and spinach salad

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:28:39 -0800

This meal starts off 'Fast' Ed's dinner party for under $30. It's a cracking way to whet the appetite!
'Fast' Ed's dinner party challenge recipes
Rotolo of beef - here's how:
1 Tenderise beef slices with a meat mallet. Wrap each beef slice around a mortadella slice and a couple of sage leaves, then secure with a toothpick. ...

'Fast' Ed's Dinner Party for less than $30

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:26:12 -0800

‘Fast’ Ed takes on a dinner-party challenge – a three-course meal for less than $30!
Entree: Rotolo of beef and mortadella with corn and spinach salad
Mains: