Rule #1: Errant Stuff Should Never Touch the Countertop

YHP’s WINTER OF 2016 NEWSLETTER First Tuesday of every Month: Step 9 Next Morning Tea: Spread potato evenly over meat and Tuesday 6th September bake at 180C for 45 minutes or until The morning tea is designed as an golden brown. opportunity for young people to get to Notes know their youth workers and tenancy Score potato mixture with a fork, as this workers a little better in a relaxed helps to make it crisp and crunchy. I environment. The morning tea will also be have used chicken stock successfully an opportunity to meet other young people too. Make sure you don't put the lid on in a similar situation. when you put it in the oven, the topping won't crisp up. Young people needing a lift to the office Shepherd's Pie and home again can get in touch with workers on 32560241. Recipe Ingredients Young mums and dads are welcome to  1 kg beef mince bring their child/children with them to the  morning tea. 1 onion large finely chopped  1 carrot finely chopped Please do not hesitate to get in touch if  1/4 tsp thyme you have any more questions. Simple Chocolate Cake  1 tbs tomato paste Office: 32560241 Ingredients Jess: 0408010115  1 tbs Worcestershire sauce  1 cup self-raising flour  2 tsp soy sauce  3 tbs cocoa powder  250 g butter  1 1/2 cup beef stock (liquid)  1/2 cup caster sugar  1 pinch seasoning *to taste  1 tsp vanilla essence  2 egg  2 tbs plain flour Icing  1/4 cup water  1 cup icing sugar sifted Topping  1 tsp cocoa powder sifted  750 g potato  1/2 tsp milk  60 g butter  2 tsp butter softened Method  1/4 cup milk  STEP 1 In a bowl, combine  1 pinch seasoning *to taste flour, cocoa, sugar, vanilla Routine Inspections Method essence and melted butter. Routine inspections are conducted by Step 1  STEP 2 Add eggs and mix Youth Housing Project every 12 weeks to Place mince in pan, cook over high heat, together for 1 minute. ensure the property is being well and stirring until meat is well browned.  STEP 3 Pour into a lined cake maintained and to allow us to check for Step 2 any maintenance issues that may be tin and bake for 25 - 35 minutes present. Pour off excess fat and add onion and at 160C. carrot.  STEP 4 If the cake springs back In preparation for the inspection we ask Step 3 it's cooked. Do not overcook. that you clean the property and present it Cook until onion is transparent. Add  STEP 5 Icing: Mix together icing in a clean & tidy condition (including thyme, tomato paste, Worcestershire sugar, cocoa, milk and butter. common areas, court yards and gardens as sauce, soy sauce, stock and salt and  STEP 6 Ice cake once it has applicable). pepper. Mix well. cooled. Step 4 Notes Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat and This cake is always a favourite. I'm Housekeeping tips simmer, covered for 25 minutes. always getting asked for the recipe - and Step 5 it's so simple! 3 Hard-and-Fast Rules Stir in blended flour and water until mixture boils and thickens. for a Cleaner Kitchen, Step 6 All the Time Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Place mixture into ovenproof dish. Handy Hints-How to Step 7 - Topping: Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and change a light bulb mash potato. Tools Step 8 You don’t need any tools to change a Add butter and milk and beat until light bulb. Depending on the height of smooth and creamy. Season with salt the light bulb you wish to replace, all and pepper. you will need is a chair or step ladder to stand on. They say that the kitchen is a soul of a Step One home. That things are drawn to First things first – ensure the light you gathering there—people, objects, are changing is turned off at the wall, pizza boxes, your partner's dirty socket or lamp. This is the most dishes. For that reason, the kitchen is important step because you will avoid usually the room in your house most any possible risk of electrocution. in need of a rigid plan to keep it Step Two spotless around the clock. So here's a Standing on your chair or step ladder if little tough love, in three parts. necessary, carefully remove the dead light bulb. Rule #1: Errant "Stuff" should Light bulbs in Australia generally come never touch the in two standard fitting sizes – screw cap countertop. Handy Hints or bayonet. The screw cap bulbs need to There are certain things that collect in be twisted anticlockwise to be removed. the kitchen—it's drinking glasses, mail Cleaning Your Flat Bayonet light bulbs need to be pushed and bits and pieces—and that's the It is important to clean your flat down then lifted up-and-out in an anti- regularly to prevent it getting out way things will always be. But your clockwise direction. of hand as daily cleaning helps Step Three rule, from here on out, will be that you get into a routine and so it Replace the new light bulb. none of those things can ever make becomes a small job. If you have a screw cap bulb place it into direct contact with the counter. the hole provided and turn it gently in a Instead, give them a tidy home. Here are some handy hints for clock-wise direction until you can twist Dishes in the sink (always!), mail in an cleaning products and their uses. no further. organizer and bits and pieces in a For bayonet bulbs, align the base of the basket or tray. Cleaning Products bulb and the two pins correctly into the You will need to have a range of space provided. Push down and then Rule #2: Never Set Anything Next cleaning products, suitable for twist upwards in a slight clockwise to the Trash different surfaces. motion. Leaning on the trash can is not the Step Four same thing as in the trash can. If Anti-bacterial cleaners- these are Without having physical contact with you're getting serious about this clean products, such as domestos; the light bulb, test that the light is kitchen thing, you have to vow to spray & wipe; bleach; etc. Use working by turning it on at the wall, socket or lamp. always tear boxes down for the these in bathrooms, kitchens. recycling bin and to take out the trash Domestos can be diluted with Success! Wrap your dead bulb in as soon as nothing else will fit (and, water in a bucket and used to newspaper and put it with your recycled yes, the lid has to close). No clean floors. Don’t forget to wear rubbish. exceptions. rubber gloves.

Rule #3: Clear the sink each night or every morning. Crème cleaners, such as- gumption; jif; ajax; etc. (some Things pile in the sink, it's inevitable come as gels) are good to use (see rule #1 above). But what you can where there is built up grime control is how often the sink pile gets possibly with a scourer, but handled. Make it a part of your always remember to rinse crème morning or evening routine to wash cleansers off. the dishes and things will never get out of hand. Window/ mirror cleaners, such as- windex, glass cleaners.

Oven cleaner– commercial spray cleaners can cause caustic burns so always wear rubber gloves when using. Don’t get this spray on paintwork of the stove. Always rinse oven surfaces off with hot clean water.

Cloths– you can get various cleaning cloths, scourers and it’s good to have a supply of old rags or towels you can cut up to use for cleaning purposes.

Activities in and around Brisbane: Boxing 4 fitness When Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 5 – 6pm

Note A fun way to quickly improve your fitness and work most of the muscles in your body. Cost Free Bookings Not required - For more information contact Fitness 4 U on 0412 552 885. Meeting pointMosaic Square at the bottom of the cliffs Requirements Exercise clothes and shoes, towel and bring drinking water. Age 16+ Venue Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park Venue Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, 29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point, Qld, Australia address

Kayak eco adventure - Session 1 When Saturday, August 20, 2016, 9 – 11am

When was the last time you escaped your daily routine to enjoy quality time with friends or family? Have fun paddling as a team in two seat kayaks as you embark on one of the best ways to observe Brisbane's hidden beauty. The guided Note kayaking adventures are a great way to learn more about the local flora and wildlife of Brisbane waterways as well as having an experienced guide to help with kayaking skills. All associated kayaking and safety equipment is supplied. Cost Free Required - Booking date starts 20 July. To reserve your place click here or for Bookings more information contact Jessica Skerman on 0403 293 533. Meeting At canoe launch, off O'Quinn St point Sun protection, drinking water, shoes that can get wet, towel and dry change of Requirements clothes. Age 12+ Venue Nudgee Beach Reserve Venue Nudgee Beach Reserve, 18 Fortitude Street, Nudgee Beach, QLD address

Dragon boating When Sunday, August 21, 2016, 9:30 – 11:30am

Have fun learning how to paddle in a 12m dragon boat and see the city from a different perspective. Paddling will be on Breakfast Creek and out onto the river. The session includes a warm-up, paddling and Note safety instruction, and time on the water. Wear clothes and footwear that you don't mind getting wet and remember to be sunsmart so slip, slop and slap. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost Free Bookings Not required - For more information contact Te Waka Dragons on 0410 463 494. Meeting pointAt the undercover picnic area in the park Come prepared to get wet, including footwear. Suggest not to wear jeans. Bring sun protection, drinking Requirements water, towel and change of clothes. Age 8+

Venue Yowoggera Park, 70 Sandgate Road, Albion, Australia address