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Fri, 09 Dec 2011

Christmas puddings and man-made rain

Christmas puddings

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By Helen Jackson and Tony Murrell

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By Tracey Henare

Could you please send me the recepie for the tortillas that you gave on the kitchen & garden show this morning. CHeers & Love the show

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By leigh

I often listen to your show and have tried several times to access the recipes on your site afterwards but can never find them. today you suggest clicking on the edible goodies' to access the christmas gifts sadly I cannot find it anywhere on your page. please help

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By jacqui clow

Tony spoke to someone about a worm farm on his Saturday morning show about 2 months ago. Can he pleaes advise the web site I can obtain more information about it.

Thanking you

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By Heather

Just to tell you Helen and Tony that I brought fruit puffs from Pak and Save Lincoln Road Henderson on Friday also the eskimo lollies are godd to use as well. Merry Xmas to you both

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By Helen

Here is a link to a credible website with gluten free shortbread <http://glutenfreegirl.com/gluten-free-shortbread/>

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By Tony

Tony's 10 best gifts this Christmas 1. Joseph Bentley garden tools. - 2. Gubba breathable garden gloves. - 3. Climbing Jack bean frame. - 4. Hungry Bin - www.hugrybin.co.nz - 5. Witches Broom - Mapua Trade - 6. Hozelock retractable hose = 7. Subscription to NZ Gardener, Weekend Gardener - 8. Helen Jackson's Kitchen book - 9. Tui Flower Garden, Tui Vegetable Garden book - 10. Fiscar seccateurs

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