http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:30:00 -0800 Yahoo! http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/9799/episode-11november-29 <div style="text-align: center"><img alt="BHG Radio" border="0" height="81" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/radio-logo-350x81.jpg" vspace="10" width="350" /></div> <p><strong>What's on Better Homes and Gardens radio this week, brought to you by <a href="http://clk.atdmt.com/NOZ/go/116142047/direct/01/" target="_blank">NAB's thinking home loan. ... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:03:56 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/9599/better-homes-and-gardenschristmas <div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Xmas Issue" border="0" height="354" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/bhg-xmas-280x354.jpg" vspace="10" width="280" /></div> <p align="center"> <strong>Better Homes and Gardens Christmas</strong></p><p align="center">28 pages of festive feasts</p><p align="center">Amazing garden makeovers</p><p align="center">Paint your home to add value</p><p align="center">40 ideas for Christmas magic</p><p align="center">Free ... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:43:33 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/9992/buttermilk-pannacotta-with-honey-saffron-pears <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Pears" border="0" height="407" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/0412-pears-350x407.jpg" vspace="10" width="350" /></div> <p> </p><p>Preparation time: 20 mins plus 4-5 hours refrigeration time <br />Cooking time: 15 mins <br />Serves 4 <br /><br />600ml buttermilk <br />¾ cup caster sugar<br />1 vanilla bean, split<br />6 cardamom pods, bruised <br />1 Tbsp gelatine <br />½ cup boiling water<br /> <br ... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:43:59 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/9991/introducing-pets <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Cat and Dog" border="0" height="232" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/0412-catdog-350x232.jpg" vspace="10" width="350" /></div> <p> </p><p>Bringing a new dog or cat into a home where a dog or cat already lives can cause problems. Here are a few tips to help prevent trouble. Firstly, dog to dog. Try to introduce the new dog as a puppy, that way it will be subservient to your first dog. ... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:41:54 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/9990/disposing-of-paint <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Paint" border="0" height="233" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/0412-paint-350x233.jpg" vspace="10" width="350" /></div> <p> </p><p>Now your paint project is over, dispose of excess paint wisely. Don’t pour it down the drain as this leads to pollution of our waterways and threatens the survival of aquatic plants and animals. ... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:40:20 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/9989/better-blogs-summer-reads <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Books" border="0" height="467" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/0412-books-350x467.jpg" vspace="10" width="350" /></div> <p> </p><p>Nothing is better on those long hot summer days than lounging around and reading a book. But with the choice available it’s hard to know what’s good. We’ve asked around the offices here for some of our staff’s favourite books and have compiled a list for you below. ... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:38:06 -0800 Damian Madden http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/9988/watermelon-vanilla-cream-cone <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Watermelon" border="0" height="367" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/xmas19-cones-280x367.jpg" vspace="10" width="280" /></div> <p> </p><p>Preparation time: 40 mins plus 5 hours freezing time <br />Cooking time: nil<br />Serves 4<br /><br />200g seedless watermelon<br />flesh, chopped <br />100g strawberries, <br />hulled and chopped<br />½ cup thickened cream <br />¼ cup icing sugar <br />1 tsp vanilla ... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:30:13 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/9923/paper-table-angels <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Table angel" border="0" height="354" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/0112-table-280x354.jpg" vspace="10" width="280" /></div><p> </p> <p>If you'd like to dress up your table this Christmas why not try these cute paper angels. They're not only easy to make but are super cheap too, all you need is a paper plate and some scissors. ... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:31:05 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/9954/hangovers-a-seasonal-hazard <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Wine" border="0" height="266" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/xmas18-wine-400x266.jpg" vspace="10" width="400" /></div> <p> </p><p>It’s so easy to overindulge in the good drop. Here are a few things you can do to ease your pain. First, eat before you drink. High-fat foods like pizza, chips or milk slow down alcohol absorption. Drink water or soft drink in between drinks. ... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:03:22 -0800 Better Homes and Gardens http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/betterhomesgardens/9953/better-blogs-trench-art <p> </p><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Trench art" border="0" height="408" hspace="10" src="http://l.yimg.com/au.yimg.com/i/life/img/bhg/0312-trench-290x408.jpg" vspace="10" width="290" /></div> <p> </p><p>Since our post last week on making coin rings we’ve had a few emails about trench art, so today we’re look into this field a little more. ... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:57:30 -0800 Damian Madden