TABLE MANNERS
THOU SHALT NOT
Break lumps of bread into a plate to soak up surplus gravy. (I do it is the best part)
Lay your knife down while eating with the fork, or rest the knife blade and fork prongs on respective sides of the plate with their handles on the table, or lay the knife and fork down crossed on the plate, or hold one in either hand pointing upwards. ( Ok, Right!!)
Remove and hold spoon, fork or knife from a plate when sending it for a second helping. (WHAT!!, MORE!!!
THOU SHALT NOT - drink when you have any food in your mouth. (Certainly Not!
Push your plate away from you upon finishing a coarse. (You uncouth person)
Collect condiments, butter, cakes, biscuits, etc. round your own plate. (("It's mine, all mine".)
THOU SHALT NOT - When trained servants are in attendance, make any attempt to stack up plates, clear away crumbs or tidy any tangled appointments.(DOES THAT MEAN THE WOMEN OF THE HOUSE?)
Leave a teaspoon in a cup or pour any spilled liquid in the saucer back into the cup. (OOPS!!
Take such a large portion of anything that other guests must go short. (Are you listening husband?)
THOU SHALT NOT - Bite into a whole slice of cake - it must first be cut through, and thus handled more daintily. ("Your from the wrong side of the track")
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Extracts From A Barossa Heritage
HELPFUL HOUSEHOLD HINTS:ts
Frying - if a little salt is sprinkled in the frypan before the fat is put in, this will prevent splashing.
Glass Bottles - to clean,, break egg shells into pieces and put a small quantity into a discoloured bottle or decanter. Add a little water and shake well and the marks will disappear.
Gardening Gloves - to protect your nails while gardening, put a small piece of cotton wool in the tips of the fingers and thumbs.
Marble - to remove smoke stains on marble, make a paste of whiting, washing soda and chalk. Rub it well in to the stains and allow to dry. Rinse well with cold water.
Over-salted Soup - when soup or stew has had too much salt added, a single potato cooked in them will absorb the surplus salt. It must be removed before it crumbles.
Frying - if a little salt is sprinkled in the frypan before the fat is put in, this will prevent splashing.
Glass Bottles - to clean,, break egg shells into pieces and put a small quantity into a discoloured bottle or decanter. Add a little water and shake well and the marks will disappear.
Gardening Gloves - to protect your nails while gardening, put a small piece of cotton wool in the tips of the fingers and thumbs.
Marble - to remove smoke stains on marble, make a paste of whiting, washing soda and chalk. Rub it well in to the stains and allow to dry. Rinse well with cold water.
Over-salted Soup - when soup or stew has had too much salt added, a single potato cooked in them will absorb the surplus salt. It must be removed before it crumbles.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Extras From A Barossa Heritage
One of the great attractions of South Australia is the Barossa Valley, that fertile stretch of land that produces almost a third of Australia's wine.
It was named in 1837 by Colonel William Light, the first Surveyor-General of the Province, who had served under the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Barossa in Feb. 1811, during the Peninsular War. The general topography of the area reminded him of the Spanish Barossa.
The valley was soon populated by a good mixture of Englishmen in search of grazing land and Germans who had fled from the religious persecution ruthlessly imposed on them because the chose to differ.
In the early 1830's, Frederic Wilhelm 111 of Prussia decreed that the liturgy of the State Church would be compulsory. This offended the Lutherans who wished to retain their old form of service. They valiantly refused and adhered to their beliefs and in consequense, these devout people were fined, had their property confiscated and in many cases, were imprisioned.
Hundreds of Lutherans decided to emigrate rather than alter their beliefs or suffer unjust oppression. Under the leadership of their Pastors and with the charitable help of George Fife Angas, serveral groups chose South Australia as their new home.
It was named in 1837 by Colonel William Light, the first Surveyor-General of the Province, who had served under the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Barossa in Feb. 1811, during the Peninsular War. The general topography of the area reminded him of the Spanish Barossa.
The valley was soon populated by a good mixture of Englishmen in search of grazing land and Germans who had fled from the religious persecution ruthlessly imposed on them because the chose to differ.
In the early 1830's, Frederic Wilhelm 111 of Prussia decreed that the liturgy of the State Church would be compulsory. This offended the Lutherans who wished to retain their old form of service. They valiantly refused and adhered to their beliefs and in consequense, these devout people were fined, had their property confiscated and in many cases, were imprisioned.
Hundreds of Lutherans decided to emigrate rather than alter their beliefs or suffer unjust oppression. Under the leadership of their Pastors and with the charitable help of George Fife Angas, serveral groups chose South Australia as their new home.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Women In Business Events
Whether you are starting a new business venture or an old hand at it, we all can do with some support along the way.
I received an invitation to join with the Salisbury Women In Business Group, held at Mawson Lakes. It was cold and wet so it would have been easier and more cosier to stay at home, but I made myself go. And I must say I was glad I did. I found the group to be very friendly,warm and welcoming. Enjoyed a glass of wine while other women shared their interests, products and business. I had plenty of time to network and get to know a new group of interesting women. May I encourage any business women in that area who would enjoy the support and encouragement of their peers to go along.
I received an invitation to join with the Salisbury Women In Business Group, held at Mawson Lakes. It was cold and wet so it would have been easier and more cosier to stay at home, but I made myself go. And I must say I was glad I did. I found the group to be very friendly,warm and welcoming. Enjoyed a glass of wine while other women shared their interests, products and business. I had plenty of time to network and get to know a new group of interesting women. May I encourage any business women in that area who would enjoy the support and encouragement of their peers to go along.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
SPOTS AND SPILLS
HOW TO WORK
First, remove any solids from the stain area. Use a blunt knife, and paper towels.
Blot up as much as you can. When you begin work pon stain, dab - do not rub.
Begin at the outer edge and blot toward the centre.
Don't work away to get rid of the last traces of a stain at the risk of spoiling the carpet by applying to much cleaning product, or rubbing to hard.
If the cleaner isn't working, don't strengthen the solution. Let the carpet dry before doing anything else.
Always rinse well and blot up any moisture using white towels or paper towels.
Never leave a carpet wet.
First, remove any solids from the stain area. Use a blunt knife, and paper towels.
Blot up as much as you can. When you begin work pon stain, dab - do not rub.
Begin at the outer edge and blot toward the centre.
Don't work away to get rid of the last traces of a stain at the risk of spoiling the carpet by applying to much cleaning product, or rubbing to hard.
If the cleaner isn't working, don't strengthen the solution. Let the carpet dry before doing anything else.
Always rinse well and blot up any moisture using white towels or paper towels.
Never leave a carpet wet.
SPILLS AND SPOTS
WHAT TO DO
The secret tof removing most stains is to act quickly.
Follow the manufacture's instructions carefully. Keep labels from upholstery and carpets for future reference.
First try to classify the stain.
If you are not sure how to treat the stain or are uncertain of the fibre content of the article call in a professional, with qualifications from the Australian Carpet Cleaning Institute, http://www.theacci.com.au/.
What you decide to do about the spill depends on - your experience with that sort of stain, your knowledge of the fabric, what you have in hand to treat it, the extent of the stain.
Above all the value of the article you are tackling. Is it worth the risk??
Even the intrepid should hesitate before tackling upholstery and carpets. The behaviour of fabrics in these circumstances is quite different, they also have backing materials, and may have been treated with a protection agent.
The secret tof removing most stains is to act quickly.
Follow the manufacture's instructions carefully. Keep labels from upholstery and carpets for future reference.
First try to classify the stain.
If you are not sure how to treat the stain or are uncertain of the fibre content of the article call in a professional, with qualifications from the Australian Carpet Cleaning Institute, http://www.theacci.com.au/.
What you decide to do about the spill depends on - your experience with that sort of stain, your knowledge of the fabric, what you have in hand to treat it, the extent of the stain.
Above all the value of the article you are tackling. Is it worth the risk??
Even the intrepid should hesitate before tackling upholstery and carpets. The behaviour of fabrics in these circumstances is quite different, they also have backing materials, and may have been treated with a protection agent.
SAFETY FIRST
Read the labels on bottles and jars. Note what ingredients are in them.
Follow instructions to the letter.
Observe all warnings and precautions.
Many cleaning agents are toxic and poisonous. Some are explosive.
Don't pour any solvent into another container, particularly not into a soft-drink bottle.
Keep all cleaners out of reach of children.
Do not use a hair drier or heat lamp with flammable fabrics or agents.
Do not smoke while you are working.
If possibly work near an open window, or with plenty of ventilation.
Follow instructions to the letter.
Observe all warnings and precautions.
Many cleaning agents are toxic and poisonous. Some are explosive.
Don't pour any solvent into another container, particularly not into a soft-drink bottle.
Keep all cleaners out of reach of children.
Do not use a hair drier or heat lamp with flammable fabrics or agents.
Do not smoke while you are working.
If possibly work near an open window, or with plenty of ventilation.
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