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April 2, 2012, 10:26 am betterhomesgardens
It's all about chocolate this week as Fast Ed and Karen cook up some scrumptious treats perfect for Easter.
Joh and Pete look at this amazing home on Hamilton Island and it’s easy to see why ‘Solis’ deserves to be a Best Aussie Home. The challenge for the designers of was to build a house on a very steep block that could withstand cyclones, blend into the environment and have no timber work so it would be low maintenance. And the result is award winning.
ROB - BALANCE BIKERemember the thrill of riding your first bike? Well, imagine the thrill your kids will get when they are riding a bike made especially for them. Rob’s racy red bike is super easy to make and will ensure your little one is riding on two wheels in no time. It’s so good; the big kids may even want one too!
KAREN – SALTED SPICED CARAMEL SLICEA sweet biscuit base topped with thick caramel and smothered with a layer of delicious chocolate. Yep, it’s the all-time favourite caramel slice. But with Karen’s unique twist, it’s a caramel slice with a bit of spice!
ED - AUSSIE MEAT PIENothing beats a good old Aussie meat pie. With Ed’s easy tips for creating the flakiest pastry and the most succulent chunky meat, you will be on your way to making the perfect pie.
ED - CHOCOLATE FUDGEEvery country fair and sweet shop in the country has chocolate fudge on offer. Trouble is making it at home is hard work! Well not any longer. This recipe makes cooking fudge fast and simple. How? Well, amazingly it’s all done in a microwave!
GRAHAM – AUTUMN FLOWERSGraham’s got five fabulous flowers guaranteed to keep your garden blooming this autumn. The leaves might be falling, but it’s not too late to get bold colour and these top picks are bursting into life this time of year.
GRAHAM - COMMUNITY VEGGIE GARDENGiving back to the community has never been so easy! Or, so edible! With a little help from some locals Jason builds a vegie patch. If you’re looking for a new place to hang out in your community, you’ve just got to start digging!
Think fairy lights are just for Christmas? Tara’s got fantastic ways to keep the sparkle all year round. Fairy light designs for the bedroom, dinner table, even the bathroom – now that’s interior design with a glow! How about a twinkling outdoor chandelier, or a sparkly fishbowl? With lights this pretty the possibilities are endless.
DR HARRY - TOP END CROCS (NT)Our very own Daredevil Dr. Harry heads to the Northern Territory, where he not only meets the meanest and most dangerous local; the saltwater Crocodile, but he has a snapping good time swimming with them, will he make it home?
DR HARRY - BEST BACKYARD CHOOKSFor the best eggs you’ve ever tasted, why not harvest your own! Dr Harry’s shows which kinds of chooks are the right fit for your backyard. The kids will love them, they’re a handy way to get rid of your scraps and you’ll have fresh omelettes on the table all year round. Family pets don’t get much better than that!

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