Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Opinion Wairarapa Midweek
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STREET TALK
My mum made the best… Emma Ayling Macaroni and cheese. Nae Kawana Babies! Peter Rayner Spaghetti-based pizzas. Don’t agree with Bill English on much, but that’s how we made homemade pizzas then.
Willow Anna Falleni Tomato soup.
Mary Reid Rice pudding.
Vicki Hookham Daughter! Kasey Harlen Apple crumble. And she always makes an amazing Christmas spread.
Margaret McNaughton Clootie dumplings (a Scottish Christmas dessert). Richard Alan Dahlberg Home for all of us. None better. Pip Clement Soup in the winter. Going to miss that, now she has passed away.
Pia Bradshaw Chocolate sauce to go on hokey pokey ice cream.
Siné Goldfinch Chocolate and walnut slice. Silena Martin Rissoles. Mandy Gibbins Me. Liz Dunning Bowl cuts.
There’s nothing like a bowl of hot soup – especially one made by Mum. PHOTO/STOCK. ADOBE.COM
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Deb Lodge-Schnellenberg Curried sausages and lemon pudding.
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This is a 15 minute appointment. If further testing is required in a longer appointment, a fee may be incurred.
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With New Zealanders bouncing back from an isolating couple of years, getting social again with family and friends is more important than ever. If you’re concerned about your hearing or that of a loved one, come in to see Lia for a chat.
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