Hawkesbury Independent IND 165 February 2024 | Page 18

BRUNO ’ S BARBER SHOP

From traditional to modern haircuts ... WE DO IT ALL !

Crewcuts to Flattops • Shaves & Beard Trims

OPENING HOURS

FULLY LICENCED & QUALIFIED STAFF

Tues / Wed / Fri 8.30am-5.30pm Thurs 8.30am - 7.30pm Saturday 8am-12pm Monday Closed

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Celebrating

20 years years

IN BUSINESS

Shop 2 / 15 Pitt Street , RIVERSTONE

02 9627 5751

MARKET STREET

BRUNO ’ S BARBER SHOP

Jun Jie Chinese Restaurant BAMBRIDGE LANE

PITT STREET

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EFTPOS AVAILABLE

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LICENSED FRONT END & BRAKE REPAIRER CAR - TRUCK - TRACTOR

- Discount Tyres - Mag Wheels - Road Service - Wheel Alignment

9627 2773

Most Brands Available

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MON - FRI

SAT

- Computer Balancing - Front End Repairs - Brake Repairs - Off Truck Balancing

7am - 4.30pm

8am - 12pm

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What ’ s cooking ?

WITH CON FROM RICHMOND FRUIT MARKET

BROCCOLI & SWEETCORN BUTTERMILK HOTCAKES

Prep 15 mins | Cook 30 mins | Makes 12

A great way to ‘ hide ’ green veggies , these delicious hotcakes can be served hot for breakfast or brunch or chilled in the school lunch box . Freeze any leftover hotcakes between sheets of baking paper in an airtight plastic container .

400g broccoli , trimmed and roughly chopped 1 corn cob , husks removed 2 cups self-raising flour 3 free-range eggs , lightly beaten 2 cups buttermilk 2 green onions ( shallots ), trimmed and finely sliced 125g short-cut bacon , chopped 1 / 2 cup finely grated parmesan + extra to serve Olive oil , for pan-frying

Using a food processor , process broccoli until finely chopped . Slice corn kernels from the cob and set aside . Combine flour , eggs and buttermilk in a large mixing bowl . Stir until well combined . Stir in

Prep 20 mins | Cook 45 mins | Serves 4

800g Jap pumpkin , deseeded and roughly chopped 1 red onion , cut into thin wedges Olive oil cooking spray 3 ⁄ 4 cup white grain quinoa , rinsed and drained 1 ⁄ 2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves , chopped 40g baby rocket leaves 1 tbs lemon juice 100g Greek feta cheese , crumbled 1 ⁄ 2 small pomegranate , seeds removed 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 220 ° C / 200 ° C fan-forced . Place pumpkin and red onion on a large baking tray lined with baking paper . Spray with oil and season with salt and pepper . Roast , turning once , for 25-30 minutes until tender . Set aside to cool slightly .

broccoli , corn , green onions , bacon and parmesan . Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine .

Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat . Brush with oil , and using approx . 1 / 2 cup mixture per hotcake , cook in batches greasing the pan between batches ) for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and just cooked through and serve .

Serving ideas : If liked , lightly spread warm or chilled hotcakes with butter or margarine or serve with diced avocado , mini tomatoes and a sprinkle of extra parmesan . Pop chilled hotcakes into the school lunch box .

JAP PUMPKIN , ROCKET & POMEGRANATE QUINOA SALAD

Meanwhile , place quinoa and 1½ cups cold water in a medium saucepan . Cover and bring to the boil over medium-high heat . Reduce heat and simmer , uncovered , for 10-12 minutes until water is absorbed . Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool .

Add warm pumpkin , parsley , rocket and lemon juice to quinoa . Gently toss to combine . Spoon onto a serving platter . Sprinkle with feta and pomegranate seeds . Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve .

The Living Room Soup Kitchen in Richmond NEED YOUR HELP !

The pantry is low and we desperately need help filling it

Anything you can spare is much appreciated .

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