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hehehe more recipes!!

You guys are a busy bunch. If I wasn't so busy, I'd totally read everything. I've been skimming the past few days.

My fiance loves the chocolate hot cross buns.. so I will have to keep that recipe for later!!

Thanks hampster

Things are going well I think? We've both been so busy, that we have barely had anytime to talk the past week 1/2! Craziness, I swear.

Hopefully it slows down so we can get these loose ends tied back up.

Hope everyone is doing well, and visa cases are going through smoothly

[hampster 0]

Your more than welcome regarding the Recipes

All good to have some Aussie Recipes

It is 9 days, 12 hours, 29 minutes and 40 seconds until

Friday, 13 April 2007 at 10:00:00 AM (Adelaide time)

till my CR1 Visa Interview in Sydney

Cheers

Paul

[David A. 0]

Hey everyone... an update on mine and Stephanie's situation here.

Last friday, we recieved her Social Security Card...

And yesterday, we recieved her Green Card....

So all in all, it took a little over two weeks to get everything.

I'm glad that process was much quicker.

[hampster 0]

Congratulations to you both David & Stephanie

Wow I hope they process is as fast when I arrive in Massachusetts

To Start living with my Wifee Cheryl

in the same time zone, and the Same Hemisphere

Hope that you both are doing well and are happy.

Cheers

Paul

[hampster 0]

For all Dave Matthews Fans!!

Dave Matthews Band Gigs

Dave Matthews Band playing in your region When StateGigCost Saturday

5 May

8pm NSWHordern Pavilion

Moore Park+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoDave Matthews Band gigs in other regions When StateGigCost Tuesday

1 May VICVodafone Arena, Melbourne Park+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoWednesday

2 May SAAdelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoFriday

4 May QLDBrisbane Convention Centre

South Brisbane+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig Info

Typical... love to go see the band but.. gotta save $$.

Cheers

Paul

[Tamzo27 0]

Hey Hampster,

Getting ready for your interview next week?? My interview is a day before you...eeeek. How's all the preparation going?? I hope it's all going smoothly!!

For all Dave Matthews Fans!!

Dave Matthews Band Gigs

Dave Matthews Band playing in your region When StateGigCost Saturday

5 May

8pm NSWHordern Pavilion

Moore Park+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoDave Matthews Band gigs in other regions When StateGigCost Tuesday

1 May VICVodafone Arena, Melbourne Park+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoWednesday

2 May SAAdelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoFriday

4 May QLDBrisbane Convention Centre

South Brisbane+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig Info

Typical... love to go see the band but.. gotta save $$.

Cheers

Paul

[Moonie 0]

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

[patriciaofoz 0]

For all Dave Matthews Fans!!

Dave Matthews Band Gigs

Dave Matthews Band playing in your region When StateGigCost Saturday

5 May

8pm NSWHordern Pavilion

Moore Park+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoDave Matthews Band gigs in other regions When StateGigCost Tuesday

1 May VICVodafone Arena, Melbourne Park+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoWednesday

2 May SAAdelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoFriday

4 May QLDBrisbane Convention Centre

South Brisbane+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig Info

Typical... love to go see the band but.. gotta save $$.

Cheers

Paul

Paul, you are obviously a fan! So am I!!! I had tickets (even joined the stupid Warehouse to get the best tickets) for their Adelaide, Melbourne & Perth shows before they cancelled and re-scheduled for the dates above. Now I can only make Adelaide due to work

I loooooooove DMB. You should head on over to our (as in Zach & I) DMB Aussie forum: www.twostepdownunder.com

[hampster 0]

Hiya Tamzo22

Prepared as best I can be.

Ready willing and by all means able for my Interview

Bought my self a new Outfit

I actually fly into Sydney for my Interview On Thursday 12th April,

arrive at Sydney Airport 8.40am.. there abouts.

Then find my way to my Hotel...

In Haymarket.. about 1.5 kms from Consulate.

Then walk around and get my bearings,

and walk to the Consulate,

to time it for Friday as my Interview is @ 10.00am.

Wishing you a Great Interview,

and will wave from the plane as we circle to land lol

Cheers

Paul

Hey Hampster,

Getting ready for your interview next week?? My interview is a day before you...eeeek. How's all the preparation going?? I hope it's all going smoothly!!

Moonie

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

I hope you enjoy them

Cheers

Paul

For all Dave Matthews Fans!!

Dave Matthews Band Gigs

Dave Matthews Band playing in your region When StateGigCost Saturday

5 May

8pm NSWHordern Pavilion

Moore Park+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoDave Matthews Band gigs in other regions When StateGigCost Tuesday

1 May VICVodafone Arena, Melbourne Park+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoWednesday

2 May SAAdelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoFriday

4 May QLDBrisbane Convention Centre

South Brisbane+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig Info

Typical... love to go see the band but.. gotta save $$.

Cheers

Paul

[girlfrmoz 1]

Paul and Tamzo I wish you the best of luck for next week! It will soon be over and you will have yr approvals! I did the same thing. I went to Sydney the day before my interview and found out where the Consulate was so I would be ready and relaxed the next morning.

Paul, did you have to post Chocolate Hot Cross Buns!!! I love them!! If you post anymore recipes I will get fat! Have you sold your car yet?

Hey All, Vik left tonight for her great reunion in the USA. Our thoughts are with you Vik for a safe journey and a wonderful reunion with your fiance!

Congratulations also to David and Stephanie! Well deserved and long waited for!

Hey Jodee...sending you some aussie hugs and good wishes girl! Wishing your hubby a speedy and safe return to you!

Well I am flat out also..almost finished the packing. Starting to do all the farewells with friends. Jake has to pick up his furniture in SF after I arrive there so we are going fly down and do a road trip back to CO driving a truck which should be fun! Who was it in here who was talking about road trips? Was that you Seren?

[hampster 0]

Lyndel..... sorry for me not sold car yet

Glad you liked the Hot X Buns recipe

Here's something for winter time...

Inspired by the famous hot chocolate of New York's City Bakery,

so intense it's served in shots.

You'll need to begin this recipe the day before.

Heart-stopping hot chocolate with chocolate marshmallows

Serves 6

320ml milk

320ml pouring cream

300g dark chocolate (64 percent cocoa solids), finely chopped

chocolate liqueur, to serve

Dutch-process cocoa, to serve

Chocolate marshmallows

20g powdered gelatine

330g (2 cups) white sugar

100ml (2/3 cup) corn syrup (see note)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

50g Dutch-process cocoa

120g (¾ cup) pure icing sugar

70g (¼ cup) cornflour

Method

1. For marshmallows, place gelatine in the bowl

of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment,

add 1/3 cup cold water and stand for 10 minutes.

Combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/3 cup water in a saucepan

and stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.

Bring to the boil and cook without stirring

until mixture reaches 121°C on a sugar thermometer.

With the mixer on low speed,

add syrup in a thin steady stream and whisk until combined.

Scrape down sides of bowl,

add vanilla, increase speed to high and whisk for 8-10 minutes

or until thick, white and fluffy.

Sieve over 20g cocoa,

whisk and transfer mixture to a baking paper-lined,

lightly-oiled 17cm-square cake pan,

smoothing top and stand overnight.

Turn onto a lightly-oiled cutting board and cut into squares.

Sieve together icing sugar, cornflour and remaining cocoa,

then roll marshmallows in cocoa mixture to coat.

Marshmallows will keep for up to a week in an airtight container.

2. Combine milk and cream in a heavy-base saucepan

and bring to a simmer over low heat.

Add chocolate and stir continuously until melted and smooth.

Divide among heatproof cups,

add liqueur to taste, scatter with cocoa and serve with marshmallows.

Note: Corn syrup is available from health food stores and supermarkets.

Yummo

Enjoy

Cheers

Paul

[hampster 0]

OOPS I forgot I found this Recipe...

Hands up who remembers the Chocolate Wagon Wheels

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Chocolate marshmallow wheels

You can never have too much fluffy,

soft marshmallow in a Wagon Wheel.

This rendition lets you go crazy.

Makes 8

250 gm (1 2/3 cups) plain flour

100 gm icing sugar

125 gm cold unsalted butter, coarsely chopped

1 egg yolk

½ tsp vanilla extract

160 gm (½ cup) raspberry jam

500 gm dark chocolate (45 percent cocoa solids), melted

Marshmallow

250 gm white sugar

2 tsp liquid glucose (see note)

1 tbsp powdered gelatine

1 eggwhite

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180C. Process flour,

icing sugar and a pinch of salt in a food processor until well combined,

then add butter and process until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Add egg yolk and vanilla and process until mixture just comes together,

then form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

2. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 5mm-thick.

Using a 9cm-round cutter,

cut out 16 rounds and place on a baking paper-lined oven tray.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden, cool on a wire rack.

3. For marshmallow, combine sugar, glucose and 100ml water

in a heavy-based saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.

Bring to the boil without stirring and cook

until syrup reaches hard ball stage (121C-250f on a sugar thermometer).

Sprinkle gelatine over 100ml water in a heat-proof bowl

and stand for 10 minutes,

place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water

and stir until gelatine dissolves.

Add gelatine to sugar syrup, taking care as mixture will spit.

Using an electric mixer, beat eggwhite to stiff peak,

then, with motor running, gradually pour syrup

down side of bowl in a thin, steady stream.

Whisk until mixture is thick and holds its shape.

4. Spread marshmallow over the base of half the biscuits

and spread raspberry jam over the base of remaining biscuits.

Sandwich biscuit halves together and stand until set.

Using forks dip biscuits in melted chocolate

to completely coat and place on a wire rack to cool.

Refrigerate biscuits in an airtight container for up to four days.

Note Liquid glucose is available from supermarkets and health-food stores.

Yummooohhh

1969

Black forest cake

Serves 8-10

300g dark chocolate (63 percent cocoa solids), coarsely chopped

1½ tablespoons kirsch

155g unsalted butter, softened

250g caster sugar

6 eggs

55g dried breadcrumbs

250g almond meal

300ml thickened cream

2 tablespoons icing sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

300gm canned pitted sour (morello) cherries,

drained chocolate curls, to serve

Method

1. Combine 130g chocolate,

kirsch and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl

and place over a saucepan of simmering water for 5 minutes

or until chocolate is melted, then stir until smooth.

Set aside.

2. Beat butter and sugar together in an electric mixer

for 5 minutes or until pale and creamy, add eggs one at a time,

allowing each to be incorporated before adding the next,

and beat until combined. Add chocolate mixture, mix to combine,

then fold through breadcrumbs and almond meal.

Spoon into a baking paper-lined 20cm round cake pan

and bake at 180C/ 356F for 50 minutes

or until a skewer inserted into the centre withdraws clean.

Cool on a wire rack, then halve cake horizontally.

3. Combine thickened cream, icing sugar and vanilla extract

in a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form.

Place base of cake on a serving plate and spread with half the cream,

top with cherries, then cover cherries with remaining cream

and place top layer of cake over cream.

4. Melt remaining chocolate over simmering water

and spoon over cake, scatter with chocolate curls and serve immediately.

ENJOY

Paul

[girlfrmoz 1]

Yummo! Yummo! Yummo! Those recipes are great, Paul! I'm too scared to make them though cause then I'll just eat them!

Jeeze, I hope you sell your car soon...I had real trouble getting rid of mine. Have you tried an E-Bay auction yet? ..I got a lot of interest from that but I had already sold the car so I had to pull the advert off before the auction closed. Good luck!

So who's next in the line to leave Oz after us lot?? So far it's Me, Elle, Tamzo and Paul....??

My fiance has gone into nesting mode now my arrival date is close, he's making plans and working on getting things ready to move into our apartment...it's so sweet! ...makes it all worth it!!!

[hampster 0]

For all Dave Matthews Fans!!

Dave Matthews Band Gigs

Dave Matthews Band playing in your region When StateGigCost Saturday

5 May

8pm NSWHordern Pavilion

Moore Park+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoDave Matthews Band gigs in other regions When StateGigCost Tuesday

1 May VICVodafone Arena, Melbourne Park+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoWednesday

2 May SAAdelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig InfoFriday

4 May QLDBrisbane Convention Centre

South Brisbane+ Xavier Rudd $99.90

Tickets on sale:

12 DecemberGig Info

Typical... love to go see the band but.. gotta save $$.

Cheers

Paul

Paul, you are obviously a fan! So am I!!! I had tickets (even joined the stupid Warehouse to get the best tickets) for their Adelaide, Melbourne & Perth shows before they cancelled and re-scheduled for the dates above. Now I can only make Adelaide due to work

I loooooooove DMB. You should head on over to our (as in Zach & I) DMB Aussie forum: www.twostepdownunder.com

I Like DMB... THE Wifee Loves them the most lol

Cheryl sent me a Concert DMB dvd Last year it was brilliant

So I bought Cheryl - Myself a double cd/dvd of Neil Young.

We both haven't watched it as we will save it for when,

I get over the Big Puddle

Hope you do a concert review for us when you see them next month,

here in ADELAIDE

CHEERS

PAUL B)

Edited April 4, 2007 by hampster

[Rings 10]

I have an odd question. How do you know when you have been touched? I look every day at our case status and it always looks the same. I think I am doing it wrong or something or maybe I am too impatient *worried again*