DIY Pallet Ideas

Collection of DIY Pallet Ideas so many projects and so many uses. 

Enjoy the collection that I have found online links are available through my pinboard site.

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48in(W) x 96in(L) - Corrugated Sheets



Core Bamboo New Wave 5-Pc. Entertainment Set

Progress on the house

 

Friday was a beautiful sunny day and perfect to actually get outside in the yard and get started on clearing out some of the "junk" that was left behind. It was warm for a change and the weekend forecast was for rain so we took advantage of the spring weather.

 

The front of the house will slowly get additions of plants and whatever else I decide to put out the front. Look out garage sales I'll be on the hunt for interesting outdoor decor.




 We decided to work out the back which we had yet to get to due to the cold weather. Both dogs enjoyed being out in the fresh air as did both the boys. The dogs happily sniffed all there was to sniff and the boys well they got stuck in to digging dirt. Not sure where more dirt ended up on them or on the ground.
 
 
We pulled out weeds and cleared any bits of discarded rubbish that was laying around.  There was a huge pile of tree branches and sticks that we had been picking up which we cut down to burnable sizes and we are finally getting the side area cleared so we have something to work with. The boys made a game out of it and were happily handing me branches to cut up in to bits so they could later have a "campfire".

This is a before photo of what we had to clear. The shed will eventually be pulled down so that we have that space as well to enjoy. I insisted on moving some of the tires that I intend on spray painting and using as planters as well as some of the old logs that I have moved to act as a barrier between the tires and the grass. I raked up leaves and mulch that was around the area including what I hope was old steak bones as I am not sure what they were. I intend to plant some trees up against the wall of the garage as well as tire planters down the bottom and some logs up against them to separate it from the grass.

We ended our adventure outside with a nice dose of hotdogs on the grill for dinner and it actually wore the boys and the dogs out so they were soon all happily snoozing early for a change.

I want to cut out portions of these logs (pictured below) and plant flowers in them and this is where the boys swings and slides will reside. 

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It rained all night Friday and was super cold with frost warnings in the early morning of Saturday so being outdoors was not going to be an option for the day. 


So the day was spent moving around furniture inside for the "umpteenth" time. Then getting the ride on lawn mower over as well as pond that we were given and the boys sandpit and ornamental cement duck. If that wasn't enough we were lucky enough to be given a home gym which has now been set up in my living room.

More updates to come when I upload some more photos....

SCRUBS Graffiti & Spray Paint Remover Towels, 10 1/2 x 12 1/4,


SCRUBS Graffiti & Spray Paint Remover Towels, 10 1/2 x 12 1/4,




Crayola Artista II Tempera Paint, Blue

Crayola Artista II Tempera Paint, Blue




Fun Rugs Fun Time Tire Border Rug

Pastry Dishes - Mini Quiche

Mini Quiche.


These mini quiches are so quick and easy you could get your little one to help you. They are great for entertaining, for kids' parties and as a snack and also great for school lunch boxes and can be whipped up in no time! These are also great as a quick breakfast. These can be frozen and reheated in oven or toaster oven or in microwave on paper towel.

Ingredients

Serves: 24

• 3 eggs
• 4 rashers of bacon - diced
• 1 small onion or 1/2 large - diced (You can use red onion for extra colour instead of a brown onion)
• 2 Tablespoons of tasty cheese - grated
• 3 - 4 pre-made frozen puff pastry squares
• salt & pepper to taste
• Dash of thickened cream - Optional
• Sprinkle of fresh or dried Parsley - Optional
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   Preparation method

  Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes
  
  

  Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees C.

  
  

  Lightly grease 2 patty cake pans (12 cup) with cooking spray or butter.

  
  

  In a bowl, mix the eggs, bacon, onion, cheese, salt & pepper, cream & parsley (optional)with a fork until all mixed together well.

  
  

  Using an egg ring, glass or pastry cutter, cut circles out of the defrosted puff pastry and place into the greased patty cake trays (you can use muffin trays but the patty cake ones fit better).

  
  

  Spoon the mixture into the pastry.

  
  

  Bake in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  
   
  
  White Porcelain Quiche and Crème Brulee Dishes, Set of 4 - set of 4
  
  
  
   Nordic Ware Quiche Tart Pan - 10"

Pastry Dishes - Australian Sausage Rolls

Australian Sausage Rolls.


You can never go wrong with these Sausage Rolls as a snack, lunch or party food and you can decide how big or small you want them to be. Make sure you have heaps of tomato sauce to go with them.






 Ingredients

Serves: 40

• 500g sausage mince or pork mince
• 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 3 sheets puff pastry
• Milk for glazing
  

  Preparation method

  Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes
  
  

  Preheat oven to 200C and lightly grease a baking or biscuit tray.

  
  

  Mix mince, parsley, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add lightly beaten egg and Worcestershire sauce and mix in well.

  
  

  Cut each pastry sheet into three equal-sized pieces. Make a roll of the mince lengthways on each piece. Brush the edges of the pastry on each side of the mince strip with milk. Roll each strip firmly then brush the top with milk.

  
  

  Trim the edges if required, then cut each long roll into small or average sized sausage rolls- whichever you wish.

  
  

  Place on a greased oven tray. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  
  
   
  
  Catskill Craftsmen Counter's Edge Pastry Cutting Board
  
  
  
  Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Champagne Baking Sheet - 17"
  Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Champagne Baking Sheet - 17"
  

Seafood Dishes - Australian Fish and Chips

Australian Fish and Chips.

Whether wrapped in paper or served on a china plate, this is classic comfort food.

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• FOR THE BATTER
• 2 cups self-raising flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 cup cold water
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  FOR THE FISH & CHIPS
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and washed
• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• 4 large or 6 small fillets of flathead, bream or other white fish
• 2 tablespoons flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
• Salt and lemon wedges, to garnish

Preparation method

Prep: 40 minutes | Cook: 35 minutes

To make the batter, whisk the self-raising flour, salt, beer and water together until smooth. (This can be also be done in a food processor; transfer the mixture to a large bowl for dipping.) Cover and stand for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.

Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into chips about 5 mm thick. Put them in cold water for 5 minutes to remove the excess starch, then drain well and pat dry on a clean tea towel.

Half-fill a deep-fryer or large, deep saucepan with oil and heat to 195°C. Blanch the chips, in two batches, in the hot oil for 4–5 minutes, or until very pale golden. Remove from the oil, drain well on paper towels and set aside.

Allow the temperature of the oil to drop to 175°C. Coat the fish lightly in seasoned flour. Stir the batter vigorously and, using tongs, dip two fillets of fish into it. Lift out the fillets and allow the excess batter to drip back into the bowl.

Carefully lower the fillets into the hot oil, submerging them with the tongs, and cook, turning once, for 4–5 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Using a large wire skimmer or slotted spoon, lift the fillets out of the pan and drain on paper towels. Keep warm while dipping and frying the remaining fillets.

Increase the oil temperature to 200°C and fry the chips for 2–3 minutes more, or until crisp and golden. Drain well on paper towels and season with salt. Arrange the fish and chips on heated plates and garnish with the lemon wedges. Pass some full-flavoured vinegar separately.


 
 
T-Fal ActiFry Low Fat Multi-Cooker And Health Fryer - FZ7000002



 Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer

Vegetable Dishes - Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus


Asparagus and shallots roasted with a little olive oil and red wine vinegar. Delightfully simple and delicious

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
• 4 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 
  

  Preparation method

  Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes
  1.

  Preheat the oven to 200 C.

  2.

  Place the asparagus and shallots in a large bowl, and pour the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar over. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly. Spread the asparagus out in a single layer on a baking tray.

  3.

  Roast for 20 minutes or until tender and bright green. Shake the tray about half way through to roll the spears over so they cook evenly. Remove from the oven and drizzle the remaining vinegar over the asparagus. Toss lightly to coat, and serve immediately.
  
   
  
  CHEFS Essentials 3-Piece Asparagus Steamer - CHEFS Essentials