my Local Card

www.myLocalCard.com.au!

Fubah on COPA





10% off your meal with my Local Card

Own your own card today for just $10.00 per year

For any of the following discounts or value adds, simply show your card!


Where can I buy my Local Card?

Heal Your Life 103 Broadwater Drive Saratoga
ph: 0403 684 128

Coastal Health Solutions 98 Moana Road Woy Woy
ph: 4344 2704

Kantara House - 431 Avoca Drive Green Point 2251
ph: 4369 1528

Surf, Sun and Sand Cafe - 175 Ocean View Road Ettalong
ph:4341 1123

Terrigal Sea Rose Florist - directly opposite the post office at Terrigal
ph: 4385 6444

or

go to the my Local Card website www.mylocalcard.com.au and apply or

Direct through my Local Card
Simon 0432 287 686
Gay 0432 598 311

We welcome our newest business!

A Big Welcome to Mitre 10 Kincumber.

We are thrilled to introduce Mitre 10 Kincumber as our newest discounting business through my Local Card.

Mitre 10 Kincumber - Storewide savings on all items (conditions apply)
ph: 4368 3866
*10% discount on all store items every time you shop.
This excludes catalogue items and items already reduced. Card not to be used in conjunction with any other discount offer.

my Local Card Businesses and Discounts!

Ambience Wellness Centre - Magnolia Avenue, Davistown 2251
ph: 4369 8893
*10% off bowen therapy treatments
These treatments are not just for people. Virginia is fully trained in Animal Bowen too.


Anne Grace - Marriage Celebrant Based at Umina Beach
ph:0421 343 147
Standard & Commemorative Marriage Certificates issued by Births,Death & Marriages included and a 5% saving on the Marriage Ceremony fee.
It's the personal touch that counts!
WEB LINK

Avoca Beach Picture Theatre - end of Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach
ph: 4382 1677
*Adults tickets, at kids prices
The local theatre with a european touch. Take a look at the weblink below for all the latest offerings from Avoca Beach Picture Theatre

Balance Money - Based on Central Coast
ph: 0419 290 030
*$300 off Scott's normal fee - Just $150

Bali with Style Shop 3, 162 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach. 2251
ph: 4382 2254
* 10% discount on purchases.
Gorgeous, easy to wear clothing and gift ware at great prices!
WEB LINK

Bay Beauty Escape - 91 Killcare Road, Hardys Bay
ph: 4360 2722
*10% off all services
Get pampered and save money at the same time.


Bensville Riding School - Empire Bay Drive, Bensville
ph: 4368 2400
*10% off horse rides
Are you organising your child's birthday party? Click here to see what's on offer from Bensville Riding School


Break your bad habits - Woy Woy
ph: 0419 239 747
*$50 off stop smoking and female weight loss sessions, 20% off your very first 1/2 hour of consultation
Want to lose weight and keep it off? There's more involved than just a diet!


Central Coast Surf School - Lessons available Avoca, Umina and Terrigal beaches
ph: 0417 673 277
*10% off group lessons, 10% off hire of boards and push bikes.
Free delivery and pick up service is provided with all hire within the Patonga - Terrigal area. Click on web link below for more.


Clairvoyant Card Reading and Crystal Healing
ph: 0403 684 128
*10% off readings/healing sessions
Needing guidence in your life? This unique offering of a reading and healing together is not to be missed. (A beautiful experience, one I would recommend to all).
WEB LINK

Coastal Health Solutions 98 Moana Road Woy Woy
ph: 4344 2704
*20% off first consult, 10% off products after the first consultation.
Iridology, Herbal medicine, Naturopathy, Infant and Children's health and much much more!

Coastal OHS Services Pty Ltd - Based at Gosford
ph: 4382 3055 Mobile: 0438 823 055
*10% off green card inductions
Do you or someone you know need to do an OHS Construction Induction - click on the web link below for more information.

Computer Troubleshooters - based at Gosford (mobile service)
ph: 4320 6131 Mobile 0408 869 179
*10% off all labour charges, no call out fee.
Could your computer be running better? Let Computer Troubleshooters help in the comfort of your home or office.


Daryl Wright - Mortgage broker Central coast - Based on Central Coast
ph: 4388 4544 Mobile 0415 514 065
For My Local Card holders who settle a loan above A$100,000 an instant chance to win A$250,000 on the spot.



Embroidery Central - in Spotlight building Gosford
ph:43211005
*$2.00 off monogrammed towels (make a wonderful gift)
For all your embroidery needs on the Coast. Take a look at the web link below.

Emotional Freedom Technique and Rekindled Ancient Wisdom with Sarah Morgan - based at Horsfield Bay
ph: 0412 136 151
10% off all sessions
Remove and move through the situations and thoughts that block you from being the best that you can be.
WEB LINK

Erina Chiropractic Centre - 10 Chiltern Road Erina
ph:4365 2100
*Save over $100
A full chiropractic, neurologic and orthopaedic spinal assessment and Xray interpretation (if required) normally valued at $130. This full Spinal Assessment and Report can be obtained for a tax deductable donation of $20 to the Australian Spinal Research Foundation on presentation of your myLocal card. By appointment only.
We thank Erina Chiropractic for this wonderful offer.


Fubah on Copa - 208 Del Monte Place, Copacabana 2251
ph: 4381 0211
*10% off food bill
Fubah on Copa - all about the pursuit of pleasure.... a worthwile objective indeed.

Full Circle - Based at Avoca Beach - fabulous paintings from Asia and Africa.
ph: 0405 611 160
*10% off all artwork
WEB LINK

Heal your life - Broadwater Drive, Saratoga
ph: 0403 684 128
*10% off consultations
Carrying around old and untrue thoughts and feelings about ourselves can cause stress, pain and even sickness. Start living a better life.
WEB LINK

Hemsley's Fine Cake Creations - Based at Copacabana
ph: Mobile 0403 913840 or 4382 6273
*10% off the purchase of all cakes
Wanting something REALLY special for a birthday or wedding - look no further!


Imagine Images - 1/14 Bellbird Avenue, Terrigal NSW 2260
ph: 4335 1819
*A professional hair and makeup done for one person and a professional photo shoot for up to six people + $100 off your photographs.
This is an offer too good to miss. Click on Imagine Images weblink below to check out their fabulous photo gallery!



Jim's Bookkeeping - Based at Gosford - mobile service
ph: 0419 162 998
*10% off first 3 months billing.
Get your books up to date and ready for the 2009/10 financial year.


Jims Cleaning Group - Based at Gosford
ph: 0404 434934
*My local Card holders get a 10% discount of the initial clean price *(conditions apply)
*In relation to discounts for customers using the my Local Card, I am willing to provide a 10% discount off the initial clean price for any customers who become ongoing - regular customers (weekly or fortnightly).
For the occasional customer, I am willing to clean the front facing external windows (where accessible) at half price (up to a maximum of $40 for any commercial customers).


Kantara House - 431 Avoca Drive Green Point 2251
ph: 4369 1528
*10% off alcohol purchases
Fabulous location, great bands and an awesome day or evening out and with 10% off all your drinks, another wonderful reason to visit!


Karmalogic Accounting - 1/176 The Entrance Road, Erina 2250
ph: 4365 3939
*10% off your first invoice up to $100 plus your first hour of one on one tax planning session in the office, free of charge.
Click on the web link below to see all the services that Karmalogic Accounting can offer you.


La Palma Pizza Cafe - 4/46 Picnic parade, Ettalong Beach 2257
ph: 4341 1111
*open 11am - 10pm everyday. $1 off coffee till 4.30pm then free garlic bread with t/away order of $25.00 or more.
Bookings of up to 6 dining, free corkage.
La Palma Pizza Cafe, fabulous food and great service!
WEB LINK

Lifetime Memories Studio, Moana Road Woy Woy
ph: 0416 195 501
*10% off lifetime memories packages.
A beautiful Life! Preserve the memories for all to enjoy!


Look and Feel Good Spa - Level 1, 47 Schnapper Road Ettalong
ph:4342 7456
*Book any treatment over A$30 and you will be entitled to a Reflectro Foot and Back Massage, worth A$30, for FREE!
Care for your body, mind and spirit - with a visit to Look and Feel Good Spa.


Killcare Beach Kiosk - end of Beach Road Killcare
*$1.00 off coffee
Terrific coffee, fabulous views!
WEB LINK

Macs Point Kiosk - Marine Parade, Macmasters Beach
*$1.00 off coffee - friday and sunday evening, every second child eats free.
Where can you get a view like this and a discount on your coffee too?
WEB LINK

Meals by Mel
*10% off monthly recipes online
Have you run out of ideas that are nutritious and fast for the family? Click on the web link to see how easy it can be.


Money mapping - Mobile Financial Planner
ph:0412 294 601
*No less than 5-10% off all product and service fees/commissions with obligation free initial assessment meeting and preparation of a written tender at no cost.
Remain in the comfort of your home and save money while you do it.


my Local Card - Based on the Central Coast
ph: Gay 0432 598 311 / Simon 0432 287 686
*Pay just $10 for 1 card (normally $11)
Just $10 for a full 12 months of savings from purchase date of your card.

Ozziesplash - 2/13 Grieve Close, West Gosford 2250
ph: 4322 7900
*Free measurement and quote for any splashback plus 5% discount if you choose to accept quote
A great array of styles and colours. Click on the web link to find out more.


Peninsular office supplies - Shop 8, 327 West Street, Umina
ph:4342 2150
*10% off 1000 business cards or 1000 A5 flyers. Perfect for your business.
Need artwork created? Why not take advantage of our special discount design fee of $20.00!


Portrait Photography - The Lamb Effect
ph: 0407 916 865
*30% off normal price of package
High quality photos when only the best will do.


Price 2 Print - Based at Terrigal
ph: 4384 5003 Mobile: 0415 210 339
*Special deals on both print and banner work


Randall's on the Beach - upstairs at Killcare surf club
ph: 4360 2040
*Free juice with big brecky, free glass of wine with lunch or dinner, or a free bottle of wine to a table of four with one card holder.
Visit Randall's on the Beach and watch the waves roll in while you indulge your tastebuds and your senses!



Michael Murray, Ray White Terrigal - 78 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal
ph:4385 1000
*4 weeks free advertising in paper when selling your home
Michael has trained with "The best of the best" and it shows!


Ruby Tuesday Gifts and Jewels - 6, 11/13 Cochrone Street Kincumber 2251
ph: 43 686 559
*10% off full price purchases
Beautiful and original gifts and jewels by Simone Dennis Designs.


Simply Ayurveda - 11 Pillaga Close, Kincumber 2251
ph:4368 4778 Mobile: 0406 973 378
*15% off all Ayurveda cooking classes
Do you need herb and nutrition advice? Look no further!
WEB LINK

Snips at Copa - 1/216 Del Monte Place Copacabana
ph: 4382 2009
*10% off all services


Squizit Juice Bar - 2/162 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach 2251
ph: 0413 679 536
*20% off all juice and food
Grab a great tasting juice after your walk on the beach.
WEB LINK

Surf, Sun and Sand Cafe - 175 Ocean View Road Ettalong
ph:4341 1123
*Free coffee (regular) with your meal
Great food, great atmosphere and a perfect location to the ferry and movies.
WEB LINK

Talk'N Communications - 98 Moana Road Woy Woy 2256
ph: 4342 4384
*10% off all studio recording services
People remember 10% of whats read, 20% heard and 50% read and heard.


Terrigal Business Solutions - mobile business based at Terrigal
ph: 0414 525 802
*All My Local Card holders get their first hour free, which is a saving of A$55 plus 10% off your first 6 months of billings!
Great offer, great savings!


Terrigal Sea Rose Florist - directly opposite the post office at Terrigal
ph: 4385 6444
*10% off all purchases over $30.00
In the Crowne Plaza at Terrigal. Pop in and see Leigh for spectacular blooms and arrangements at great prices.

WEB LINK

The Art of Intimacy - Based at Green Point
ph: 0404 016 969
*$30.00 off any of the following treatments every time you use your my Local Card (1hr Sessions only)
Coaching, Counselling, Energetic Medicine and Holistic Massage


The Bay Gallery - 25 Broken Bay Road Ettalong
ph: 4343 1990
*10% off all framing up to $200, over $200, 20% off, 20% off art by Greg Coates
Modern and stylish frames made with an eye for detail.


The Fat Goose Deli - Shop 3 Killcare Road Hardys Bay
ph: 4360 1888
*.50c off your coffee
The bakery and deli supplies a wide range of freshly baked artisan breads, pastries and specialty deli items. (oh, and great coffee too.)


The Glasshouse Restaurant - 3/85 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach 2251
ph: 4382 2223
* Free glass of wine with meal.
See the web link below for The Glasshouse summer specials. All specials under $20 for both lunch and dinner.


The Publishing Queen - based on the Central Coast
ph: 1300 372 072
* Free one hour phone consultation to any card holder who needs help with book writing projects
This service would normally be charged at $249.
The Publishing Queen welcomes you to a world of limitless opportunities for Self Publishing.


The Storeroom - Shop 1/17 Church Street Terrigal
ph: 4384 4622 Mobile: 0401 645 546
*10% off all clothing (not to be used with any other offer)


Universal Spirit - Davistown Road Yattalunga
ph:0419 432 344
*10% off Reiki treatments
"Rei" means universal and "Ki" means Life Energy!


Villa Sorgenti - 31 Kowara Road, Somersby 2250
ph:4340 1205
*1/2 price accommodation Sunday through Thursday when dining in the restaurant
A great venue for your next wedding or party.


White Sands Restaurant - 220 Del Monte Place Copacabana
ph: 4382 6666
*show your local card to receive a complementary tasting plate for two (valued at $16.50)
WEB LINK

Keep tabs on all the businesses that support my Local Card everyday at

www.mylocalcard.com.au

$2.50 of every card sold goes back to a not for profit organisation.

Want your own card to start saving money today?

Go to www.mylocalcard.com.au
to find out where to purchase cards or
Contact
Simon on 0432 287 686 or
Gay on 0432 598 311.

Fortnightly Favourites Newsletter

Hi all and welcome back to the fortnightly favourites newsletter where we keep you informed as to what's happening out there for the following fortnight and give you recipes to get the taste buds tingling.

Saratoga Fresh fruit as always, is offering a fortnightly discount but this time, with a twist.
They have just introduced a new range of fresh, fresh, seafood and the discount that they are offering to the readers this fortnight is:

Purchase 1kg of prawns and receive 1/2 a dozen oysters for free!

What a great offer and sure to please the die hard seafood lovers out there (like me).

So now that you know what the special of the fortnight is, guess what the fortnightly recipes are based on?
Yes, you guessed it. Prawns and oysters!

Once again this fortnight we wish to say thank you to all the new businesses that have been prepared to offer a discount or a value add to all the my Local Card holders. As it costs your business nothing but the discount you are prepared to offer, it really is a great way of getting your business extra exposure without the cost.

Here are a couple of the new businesses onboard. For a complete list of the my Local Card businesses offering a discount, please CLICK HERE

Computer Troubleshooters - based at Gosford (mobile service)
ph: 4320 6131 Mobile 0408 869 179
*10% off all labour charges, no call out fee.

Fubah on Copa - 208 Del Monte Place, Copacabana 2251
ph: 4381 0211
*10% off food bill

Terrigal Sea Rose Florist - directly opposite the post office at Terrigal
ph: 4385 6444
*10% off all purchases over $30.00

WEB LINK

If you wish to be a discounting business with my Local Card or to buy a card, just send an email to time4youlifestyle@gmail.com and we will be in contact shortly.

We are thrilled to welcome Terrigal Sea Rose Florist on board with my Local Card as of today. Pop down and say hello to Lee and take a look at all the beautiful floral exhibits on offer. You can also purchase your my Local Card at Terrigal Sea Rose Florist.


Kantara House are now also selling my Local Card, so if you wish to take advantage of the great discounts that local businesses are offering (which includes them), pop down and see Nancy at Kantara House for your card.

If you are looking for something to do next sunday afternoon the 28th February, The Shuffle Kings are playing, along with other guest artists, under the trees at Kantara House. (a fabulous afternoon to just kick back, have a few drinks and enjoy).



The Recipes


The recipes this fortnight are based on the prawn and oyster.

I hope that you enjoy them!


Before we get to Mel's offering this fortnight, she has asked me to pass on the following to the fortnightly favourites readers:

February back to school special: online recipes for keeping the whole family happy and healthy! (includes the weekly shopping lists too)
Over 50% off - 3 months for $16.95
(that's only $1.40 per week)

Gift vouchers now available

Mel's offering!



Prawn, proscuitto, mango and avocado salad

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

500g green prawns, peeled and deviened

4 slices prosciutto

2 mangoes, flesh removed and sliced

1 avocado, sliced

80g rocket

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons caster sugar

2 teaspoon dill, chopped

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Pre-heat a BBQ char grill plate. Place prawns and prosciutto on BBQ and cook for 3-5 minutes or until cooked. Remove from BBQ and tear prosciutto into pieces.

2. Mix together mangoes, prawns, prosciutto, avocado and rocket.

3. Combine remaining ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake well. Drizzle over salad to serve.

Serves 4

NOTE: THIS DRESSING ALSO GOES BEAUTIFULLY WITH OYSTERS.






Oysters with Champagne Sauce

Casanova once said oysters are "a spur to the spirits and to love" - which is why you'll swoon when you taste this decadent starter.

Preparation Time

5 - 10 minutes

Cooking Time

15 minutes

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 125ml (1/2 cup) champagne or sparkling white wine
• 1 French shallot (eschalot), finely chopped
• 125ml (1/2 cup) thickened cream
• Freshly ground white pepper
• Rock salt, to serve
• 12 (1 dozen) natural oysters (such as Sydney rock oysters), in the half shell
• Chopped fresh chives, to serve

Method

1. Place the champagne and shallot in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until reduced by half. Add the cream and season with white pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until reduced by half and the sauce is thick and creamy.

2. Preheat grill on high. Scatter rock salt over the base of 2 small heatproof serving dishes. Arrange the oysters on the rock salt. Pour the cream mixture evenly among the oysters. Cook under grill for 1-2 minutes or until golden. Set aside for 2 minutes to cool slightly. Sprinkle with chives to serve.

Notes

• Start this recipe 15 minutes before serving.

Hearty Miso soup with prawns and eggplant

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2.5L miso soup, made with white miso paste* prepared to packet instructions
• 4 baby eggplants, thickly sliced
• 20 cooked prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact
• 3 cups baby Asian greens*

Method

1. Bring the prepared miso soup to the boil in a large saucepan. When boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the eggplant. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Add the prawns and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.

2. Remove from the heat and stir in the Asian greens.

3. To serve, divide the soup, vegetables and prawns among bowls.

Notes

• * White (shiro) miso paste is available from Asian food shops and selected supermarkets. Mixed baby Asian greens are available from selected supermarkets and greengrocers.

Prawns with chilli mayo and pistacchio dukkah

Dukkah adds a Middle Eastern flavour to a traditional Aussie dish of prawns served with a lip-smacking tangy lime and chilli mayo.

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

5 minutes

Ingredients (serves 8)

• 40g (1/4 cup) pistachio kernels
• 40g (1/4 cup) sesame seeds
• 1 tbs coriander seeds
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 750g peeled cooked prawns, tails intact
• Lemon wedges, to serve

• Chilli mayo

• 250g (1 cup) good-quality whole egg mayonnaise
• 2 tbs fresh lime juice
• 1 small fresh red chilli, halved, deseeded, finely chopped

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the pistachios on a baking tray. Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Place in a clean tea towel and rub to remove the skins. Set aside to cool slightly.

2. Meanwhile, stir the sesame seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a frying pan over medium heat for 3 minutes or until aromatic. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool slightly.

3. Place the pistachios and sesame seeds mixture in the bowl of a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

4. To make the chilli mayo, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and chilli in a small bowl.

5. Arrange the prawns on a serving platter. Serve with the chilli mayo, dukkah and lemon wedges.

Notes

• Time plan tip: Prepare this recipe to the end of step 4 up to 1 day ahead. Store the dukkah in an airtight container at room temperature. Store the mayonnaise in an airtight container in the fridge. Continue from step 5 just before serving.

• Picnic tip: Place the dukkah in an airtight container in your picnic basket. Transport the chilli mayo, prawns and lemon in your esky.

We hope that you have enjoyed this newsletter and we look forward to bringing you another next fortnight.
Until then, stay safe and happy and Bon Appetit!

Fortnightly Favourites Newsletter

Hi and welcome back to the fortnightly favourites newsletter.
With the hot, humid weather that we have been having, it makes sense to bring you a beautiful summer fruit this fortnight and Saratoga Fresh Fruit have a one kilo bag of nectarines for just $2.99.

We hope that you enjoy the recipes.

I just had to share with you our time at Kantara House at Green Point last Sunday. It was a beautiful afternoon with a gentle breeze blowing, shaded by large trees and the main sail. We sat and listened to the Shuffle Kings and guests from 2pm through to 6pm. What an afternoon.
I was so relaxed I felt that I had been away for a weekend rather than just a few short hours.
They are playing again on the 28th February and I would encourage anyone who is looking to spend a cruisy sunday afternoon, listening to some really cool music in breathtakingly beautiful surrounds, to come down and bring their friends.

Please see below for the new businesses that we have added as valued discounters with my Local Card this fortnight.
Just show your card at any of the businesses below to receive your discount.

Central Coast Discounters

Please find below a list of our local discounters and the discount or value add they are offering cardholders, every time they use their cards with them.

If you wish to know more about any of these, please go to www.mylocalcard.com.au and click on google maps (Central Coast NSW)

New for this fortnight!

Ambience Wellness Centre - Magnolia Avenue, Davistown 2251
ph: 4369 8893
*10% off bowen therapy treatments

Bali with Style Shop 3, 162 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach. 2251
ph: 4382 2254
* 10% discount on purchases.

Break your bad habits - Woy Woy
ph: 0419 239 747
*$50 off stop smoking sessions, 20% off your very first 1/2 hour of consultation

Central Coast Surf School - Lessons available Avoca, Umina and Terrigal beaches
ph: 0417 673 277
*10% off group lessons, 10% off hire of boards and push bikes.

Clairvoyant Card Reading and Crystal Healing
ph: 0403 684 128
*10% off readings/healing sessions

Karmalogic Accounting - 1/176 The Entrance Road, Erina 2250
ph: 4365 3939
*10% off your first invoice up to $100 plus your first hour of one on one tax planning session in the office, free of charge.

Portrait Photography - The Lamb Effect
ph: 0407 916 865
*30% off normal price of package

The Fat Goose Deli - Shop 3 Killcare Road Hardys Bay
ph: 4360 1888
*.50c off your coffee

The Publishing Queen - based on the Central Coast
ph: 1300 372 072
* Free one hour phone consultation to any card holder who needs help with book writing projects
This service would normally be charged at $249.

Business & Discount

Avoca Beach Picture Theatre - end of Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach
ph: 4382 1677
*Adults tickets, at kids prices

Bay Beauty Escape - 91 Killcare Road, Hardys Bay
ph: 4360 2722
*10% off all services

Bensville Riding School - Empire Bay Drive, Bensville
ph: 4368 2400
*10% off horse rides

Heal your life - Broadwater Drive, Saratoga
ph: 0403 684 128
*10% off consultations

Coastal Health Solutions 98 Moana Road Woy Woy
ph: 4344 2704
*20% off first consult, 10% off products after the first consultation.

Lifetime Memories Studio Moana Road Woy Woy
ph: 0416 195 501
*10% off lifetime memories package

Killcare Beach Kiosk - end of Beach Road Killcare
*$1.00 off coffee

Randall's on the Beach - upstairs Killcare surf club
ph: 4360 2040
*Free juice with big brecky, free glass of wine with lunch or dinner, - 4 cardholders together, free bottle.

Macs Point Kiosk - Marine Parade, Macmasters Beach
*$1.00 off coffee - friday and sunday evening, every second child eats free.

The Bay Gallery - 25 Broken Bay Road Ettalong
ph: 4343 1990
*10% off all framing up to $200, over $200, 20% off, 20% off art by Greg Coates

Money mapping - mobile Financial Planner
ph:0412 294 601
*1st appt. free, minimum 10% discount and a free financial tender.

Peninsular office supplies - Shop 8, 327 West Street, Umina
ph:4342 2150
*10% off 1000 business cards or 1000 A5 flyers. Perfect for your business.

Universal Spirit - Davistown Road Yattalunga
ph:0419 432 344
*10% off Reiki treatments

Meals by Mel
http://mealsbymel.com.au/
*10% off monthly recipes online

And this is just the beginning

Keep tabs on all the businesses that support my Local Card everyday at

www.mylocalcard.com.au

And now to say thankyou to the community for your support, my Local Card is giving 10% discount on the purchase price of the cards.

Buy 1 card - pay just $10.00 (normally $11)

Buy a sheet of 3 cards ( 1 x credit card size and two keyring cards) and pay just $27.00 for the three. (that's a saving of $2 per card)

$2.50 of every card sold goes back to a not for profit organisation.

Want your own card to start saving money today?
apply online at www.mylocalcard.com.au
or contact
Simon on 0432 287 686 or
Gay on 0432 598 311.

Spiced pork with summer salsa

Ingredients (serves 8)

• 2kg rolled pork loin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• Summer salsa

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 (150g) golden delicious apple, cored, chopped
• 2 (340g) nectarines, halved, stones removed, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Method

1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Using a sharp knife, score pork skin at 1cm intervals.

2. Using the back of a knife or mortar and pestle, lightly crush fennel seeds, coriander seeds and salt. Drizzle pork with oil. Rub fennel mixture over pork. Place pork on a wire rack in a large roasting pan. Pour 2 cups cold water into base of pan.

3. Roast for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 180°C. Cook for a further 1 hour and 45 minutes or until juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into pork. Cover loosely with foil. Allow to rest for 20 minutes.

4. Make summer salsa: Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan. Add onion and apple. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until softened. Add 1/2 cup of cold water. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until liquid has reduced by half. Add nectarines and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until nectarine is heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice. Remove to a bowl.

5. Slice pork. Serve with salsa.

Nectarine & fish ceviche

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 small red chillies, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 600g boneless white fish fillets (such as deep-sea perch), cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 80g packet baby rocket leaves
• 4 nectarines, cut into wedges
• 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

Method

1. Combine juices, chillies and garlic in a shallow dish. Add fish. Stir to coat. Cover. Refrigerate 6 hours, or until fish is opaque.

2. Drain marinade from fish, reserving 1/4 cup. Whisk together reserved marinade, oil, and salt and pepper.

3. Combine rocket, nectarines, onion, mint and fish in a bowl. Pour over oil mixture. Toss gently. Serve.

Caramalised nectarines with cinnamon ricotta

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 ripe nectarines, halved, stones removed
• 2 tbs honey
• 200g fresh low-fat ricotta
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• Honey, extra, to serve

Method

1. Preheat grill on high. Line a baking tray with foil. Place the nectarines, cut-side up, on prepared tray. Brush with honey. Grill for 5-8 minutes or until light golden and warmed through.

2. Meanwhile, place the ricotta and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir until smooth.

3. Divide the nectarine halves among serving bowls. Top with the ricotta mixture and drizzle with extra honey, if desired. Serve immediately.

Till next fortnight, stay safe and happy and

Bon Appetit!


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Thanks

Gay & the team

Fortnightly Favourites Newsletter

Happy New Year to all and welcome back to the fortnightly favourites.
I trust that you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year and have jumped into 2010 feeling great.

This fortnights newsletter is based on the beautiful summer fruit, the green grape. Saratoga Fresh Fruit has a 1 Kilo bag for just $3.99.

With the release before christmas of my Local Card and the interest this has generated with both businesses and card holders alike, we are going to bring you, on a fortnightly basis, all the businesses that are giving discounts on the Central Coast to my Local Card holders.

Thanks to all those who purchased a my Local Card at the Nippers day at Killcare on Sunday. We hope that you have a great time using it and save the price of the card over and over again throughout the year. For those who wish to purchase a card, we will be at the Killcare Surf Club again on Sunday 31st January 2010. (come down and say hello) or feel free to send an email or call us for your card.

Mel is back again this year with her tried and true recipes and a special offer to card holders as well.

Don't forget, if you have any community fairs, fetes or fundraisers happening in 2010, (not for profit) we are more than happy to give them a mention in our newsletter.

If you are a fundraiser for a local not for profit organisation, and would like to offer something different to sausage sizzles and chocolates, give us a call to discuss how we can help you to raise the money without the hassle.

Hope you enjoy the recipes and dont forget to check out our Central Coast discounters.

Till next fortnight

Gay and the Team.

Central Coast Discounters

Please find below a list of our local discounters and the discount or value add they are offering cardholders.

Business & Discount

Avoca Beach Picture Theatre - end of Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach
ph: 4382 1677
*Adults tickets, at kids prices

Bay Beauty Escape - 91 Killcare Road, Hardys Bay
ph: 4360 2722
*10% off all services

Bensville Riding School - Empire Bay Drive, Bensville
ph: 4368 2400
*10% off horse rides

Heal your life - Broadwater Avenue, Saratoga
ph: 0403 684 128
*10% off consultations

Coastal Health Solutions 98 Moana Road Woy Woy
ph: 4344 2704
*20% off first consult, 10% off products after the first consultation.

Lifetime Memories Studio Moana Road Woy Woy
ph: 0416 195 501
*10% off lifetime memories package

Killcare Beach Kiosk - end of Beach Road Killcare
*$1.00 off coffee

Randall's on the Beach - upstairs Killcare surf club
ph: 4360 2040
*Free juice with big brecky, free glass of wine with lunch or dinner, - 4 cardholders together, free bottle.

Macs Point Kiosk - Marine Parade, Macmasters Beach
*$1.00 off coffee - friday and sunday evening, every second child eats free.

The Bay Gallery - 25 Broken Bay Road Ettalong
ph: 4343 1990
*10% off all framing up to $200, over $200, 20% off, 20% off art by Greg Coates

Money mapping - mobile Financial Planner
ph:0412 294 601
*1st appt. free, minimum 10% discount and a free financial tender.

Peninsular office supplies - Shop 8, 327 West Street, Umina
ph:4342 2150
*10% off 1000 business cards or 1000 A5 flyers. Perfect for your business.

Universal Spirit - Davistown Road Yattalunga
ph:0419 432 344
*10% off Reiki treatments

Meals by Mel
www.mealsbymel.com.au
*10% off monthly recipes online

And this is just the beginning!

Keep tabs on all the newest businesses
www.mylocalcard.com.au

$33.00 per year is all it costs you to take advantage of these great savings!
(with $7.50 of every card sold, going back to a not for profit organisation)

For information on how you can get your my Local Card please call Simon on
0432 287 686 or Gay on 0432 598 311.

Baked chicken with goat's feta and grapes

Preparation Time

8 minutes

Cooking Time

25 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 100g goat's milk feta
• 4 chicken breasts
• 4 prosciutto slices
• 350g red globe grapes
• 250g seedless green grapes
• 8 small fresh rosemary sprigs
• Salt & freshly ground pepper
• 2 tbs olive oil

Method

1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Cut the cheese into four even oblongs. Place the cheese under the chicken tenderloin and tuck in to secure. Pull the tenderloin over the cheese to conceal. Alternatively, if the tenderloin is small, remove the tenderloin and cut a slit horizontally into the thickest part of the chicken breast to make a pocket. Tuck the cheese into the pocket and pull the other side of the chicken breast over to enclose. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each chicken breast.

2. Remove the grapes from the stems and place onto a large baking tray with the rosemary sprigs. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Toss to combine.

3. Nestle the chicken breasts among the grapes. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the chicken breasts. Season with freshly ground pepper and cook in the oven for 25 mins until chicken is cooked through.

Ocean trout with grape, almond and orzo salad

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 250g pearl barley
• 100g orzo
• 170ml extra virgin olive oil
• 100g baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons sumac (see note)
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, dry-roasted, ground
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 4 x 200g pieces ocean trout fillet, skinned, pin-boned
• 50g flaked almonds, roasted
• 50g pine nuts, roasted
• 200g small seedless green grapes, halved
• 1/4 cup each chopped dill, chopped mint and chopped flat-leaf parsley

Method

1. Cook barley in a saucepan of simmering water for 20 minutes. Add orzo, cook for another 8 minutes or until barley is tender and orzo al dente. Drain and cool under running water. Drain again, then transfer to a large bowl.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small frying pan over medium heat, add spinach and toss for 1 minute or until just wilted, then combine with barley mixture.

3. Combine 125ml (1/2 cup) oil, lemon juice, garlic and spices in a bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4. Preheat oven to 200˚C. Heat remaining oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat, add trout and cook for 2 minutes or until golden underneath. Turn over, then finish cooking trout in the oven for 3–5 minutes or until still slightly pink in the centre.

5. Add half the dressing, nuts, grapes and herbs to the barley mixture and toss well to combine. To serve, divide orzo salad among plates, top with a piece of ocean trout, then drizzle with remaining dressing.

Notes

• Orzo is the Italian word for barley and also the name given to barley - or rice-shaped pasta. In this salad, the two orzos make for an interesting marriage of textures.

• Sumac is a reddish brown, ground dried Middle Eastern berry with an astringent taste, available from supermarkets.

Banana & hazlenut yoghurt fruit dip

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 2 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread
• 200g low-fat banana honey yoghurt
• 1 red delicious apple, cored, cut into thin wedges
• 1 banana, peeled, sliced
• 1 small bunch (100g) red grapes
• 1 small bunch (100g) green grapes

Method

1. Place spread in a bowl. Add yoghurt, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring to combine. Spoon into bowl. Serve with fruit.

Notes

• Store dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

We hope you enjoyed our first newsletter of 2010 and we look forward to bringing you another next fortnight. Until then stay safe and happy and

Bon Appetit!

Fortnightly Favourites Newsletter

Hi & Welcome back to the last edition of the Fortnightly Favourites Newsletter for 2009.
This fortnight we are bringing you recipes using the zucchini which can be had for just $1.99 per kilo down at Saratoga Fresh Fruit.

I wish to say thank you to all the businesses that showed interest in becoming a part of my Local Card after we told you about it and gave you the link to look at, last fortnight.

With the benefits far outweighing the discount that they offer, it is certainly a winner for both the businesses and the local communities.

If you missed our newsletter last fortnight, or any of the previous newsletters and would like to see them just click here and choose which one/s you want.

A great gift for christmas or birthdays has come to my notice and I would like to share it with you all. This is definately the gift that keeps on giving!

What could be better than actually listening to your Mum or Grandma telling
her story in her own words in 10, 20, 50 or even 100 years time?

Lifetime Memories and Stories preserve family stories so that you can pass
them on to your future generations. Stories preserved on audio CD and in a
full colour picture life story book.
This is a great gift for your family. For more information visit the website for more details.


We would also like to thank Mel for her imput over the last few fortnight's and we look forward to bringing you more of her offerings in the new year. And don't forget, if you are looking for a really great christmas present, why not go to Mel's site and grab a gift voucher to the monthly recipe club.

To finish off the year in style, as promised, I have put together the Fortnightly Favourites Christmas Collection for you to sink your teeth into. It is jam packed with delicious recipes ranging from Christmas breakfast through to main meals and side dishes and a delectable array of Chrissie sweets (forget the diet for the day - it's Christmas)! It has ended up being a work in progress and the 10 or so pages you were originally going to get has turned into 106. It may take a little while to download but I promise you it's worth the wait.
It's in a PDF form so if you do not have a PDF programme running already, you can download one here.

Thank for receiving our newsletters over 2009.
We look forward to being able to bring you lots of great info in 2010 as well as keeping you up to date on which businesses are discounting what, for our my Local Card holders.

Cheers

Gay & the team at
Time 4 YOU Lifestyle Management

All recipes except Mel's are from www.taste.com

Click on the read button for the Fortnightly Favourites Christmas Collection with compliments!

&

Enjoy!







Mel's Offering
www.mealsbymel.com.au


TUNA AND POTATO RISSOLES

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

500g desiree potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

1 zucchini, grated

1 carrot, grated

425g can tuna in springwater, drained

olive oil spray

salt and pepper, to taste

lemon wedges, to serve

1. Pre-heat oven to 220ºC. Place potatoes in a saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until soft then drain and mash.

2. Add zucchini, carrot, tuna and salt and pepper to potato and mix well.

3. Form into small patties, spray with oil and bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

4. Serve with lemon wedges and salad.

Serves 4

Note: Any left over patties can be wrap in plastic wrap and frozen for later use. They taste great on sandwiches with tomato sauce!

Creamy zucchini soup

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 4 large zucchini, chopped
• 2 large potatoes, peeled, chopped
• 1L chicken stock
• 3/4 cup cream
• salt and cracked black pepper

Method

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 coarsely chopped onion, 1 crushed garlic clove, 4 large chopped zucchini and 2 large peeled, chopped potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, making sure vegetables don't brown.
2. Add 1L chicken stock and 1 cup water. Bring soup to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
3. Blend with a hand-held blender until smooth. Return soup to the heat and add 3/4 cup cream, salt and cracked black pepper. Warm through and serve with crusty bread.
   

Sweetcorn and zucchini fritters

Ingredients (serves 5)

• 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 large corn cobs, kernels removed
• 1 zucchini, trimmed, grated
• olive oil, for shallow-frying
• 1 cup tzatziki dip, to serve

Method

1. Sift flour into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Using a fork, whisk milk and eggs together in a jug until combined. Pour over flour. Stir until smooth. Add corn and zucchini. Stir until well combined.
2. Add enough oil to a large, non-stick frying pan to cover base. Heat over medium heat until hot. Using 1/4 cup of mixture per fritter, spoon mixture, 3 fritters at a time, into pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until golden and firm to touch in the centre. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Notes & tips

• To freeze: Wrap each fritter in plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Remove from freezer in the morning. Place frozen fritters in lunch box with a small container of tzatziki. Fritters will thaw by lunchtime.

Zucchini salad with mint and ricotta

Ingredients (serves 6)

• 4 large green zucchini, trimmed
• 4 large yellow zucchini, trimmed
• 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbs chopped thyme
• 125g fresh ricotta, crumbled
• 1/4 cup small mint leaves

• Lemon and cumin dressing:

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Method

1. Cut zucchini diagonally into 1cm-thick slices. Place in a large bowl. Add oil and thyme, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.
2. Preheat a barbecue or char-grill pan over medium heat until hot then cook zucchini, in batches, for 3-4 minutes each side or until lightly charred and just tender. Transfer to a large platter.
3. Meanwhile, for dressing, place cumin seeds in a small frying pan and cook over low-medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until darkened and fragrant. Transfer to a pestle and mortar. Allow to cool slightly then grind to a coarse powder. Stir in oil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste.
4. Pour dressing over warm zucchini and set aside to cool. Just before serving, scatter over ricotta and mint.

Notes & tips

• Hint: The lemon and cumin dressing would also be delicious drizzled over roast potatoes and served with white-fleshed fish.

Lemon, zucchini and chicken pasta

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 375g bowtie (farfalle) pasta
• 100g butter, chopped
• 2 zucchini, coarsely grated
• 2 yellow zucchini, coarsely grated
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 large lemon, rind finely grated, juiced
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
• grated parmesan cheese, optional, to serve

Method

1. Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat 30g butter in a large, deep-sided frying pan over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until zucchini is soft. Add chicken and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until heated through.
3. Add pasta, remaining 70g butter, green onions, lemon rind, 1/4 cup lemon juice and parsley to chicken mixture. Cook, stirring, over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parmesan, if using. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

That's it from us for the fortnight, so stay safe and happy, have a fabulous Christmas with loved ones and friends and we look forward to bringing you another year of Favourite recipes and lots of other community info in 2010.

Bon Appetit!