Lamington Slice

Here is a modern twist on the classic Lamington we all love! 

1:00 To Prep

0:50 To Cook

10 INGREDIENTS

EASY DIFFICULTY

20 SERVINGS

Equipment

•  18cm x 28cm (base) slice pan

Ingredients

•  1 1/3 cups self-raising flour
•  2 tablespoons cocoa powder
•  2/3 cup caster sugar
•  125g butter, melted, cooled
•  1 egg, lightly beaten
•  1/2 cup raspberry jam
•  60g dark chocolate, chopped

Coconut topping Method 

•  2 egg whites, lightly beaten
•  2/3 cup caster sugar
•  1 1/3 cups desiccated coconut
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Method 

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced. Grease an 18cm x 28cm (base) slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above edges of pan.
2. Step 2
   Sift flour and cocoa into a bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in the centre. Stir in butter and egg until well combined. Press mixture over base of prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until base is just firm around the edges.
3. Step 3
   Meanwhile, make Coconut topping Combine egg white, sugar and coconut in a bowl.
4. Step 4
   Spread hot slice with jam. Evenly top with coconut mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Cool completely in pan.
5. Step 5
   Place chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 30 seconds or until melted and smooth. Drizzle slice with chocolate. Stand for 20 minutes to set. Serve cut into pieces.

Source: taste.com.au 

A peek inside the homes of our A-List Celebrities

Don't we all wonder what the celebrities go home to at the end of the day?  Here is a peek at the homes of some of our top Australian celebrities.

Hugh Jackman's NYC mansion is sleek and classy. 

Nicole Kidman's modern Beverly Hills abode suits her family of four because it is spacious and functional.

Russell Crowe’s Rose Bay Manor is a 1909 house with 1927 architecture updates.  

The Hemsworth brothers' Malibu home has a relaxing ambiance perfect for unwinding after their busy filming schedules.  

Mirander Kerr's Malibu residence is the ideal place for her and her young son, Flynne.

Source: homehello.com.au 

Which home improvements pay off?

WHICH HOME IMPROVEMENTS PAY OFF??

Now that the spring selling season is here, and more people are thinking about putting their property on the market, many of you will probably start thinking about what you can do at your property to help achieve a higher selling price.

Renovations are a popular way to maximise your sale price, however you need to be careful not to overcapitalise. You should have a clear budget in mind for any renovations you plan to take out and it’s a good idea not to spend more than 5% of the purchase price of your property.

Some of the most popular renovations for sellers include:

- Creating an open plan layout;

- Replacing kitchens and/bathrooms;

- Adding large entertaining areas;

- New floors;

- Fresh coat of paint;

- Adding extra bedrooms or bathrooms.

You don’t need to choose the most expensive products to make a big impact; many buyers are simply looking for a fresh, modern home they can move straight into, so prioritise the areas that need the most work.

Don’t rush straight into renovations without doing a little bit of research though. Find out what similar homes in your area are selling for and compare this with renovated properties. Would the amount you spend on renovations help you achieve a significantly higher sale price? If your property is already in ok to good condition it might not be worth renovating.

Your Professionals agent can give you some extra pointers to help make your home’s sale successful, including renovating advice or other ways to help achieve a higher selling price. There are plenty of things you can do to help get your home noticed, such as the use of floor plans, videos, professional photos, home staging services and so much more. Our agents have knowledge and experience in marketing andselling in the local area so we can offer the best advice to make sure that your home sells for the best price.

If you would like to have a chat about selling your home then get in touch with us at Professionals Bathurst Real Estate.

Bathurst 1000

The Bathurst 1000 is fast approaching, so join us in the countdown to the big day! 

With so much to see and do over the four fun filled days you might need a map.          Follow the link to download a high resolution copy of the map below.  

V2.pdfhttp://d508o84lonf06.cloudfront.net/live/files/dmfile/BTH2015-Events-Map-V2.pdf

TRACK SCHEDULE

THURSDAY OCTOBER 8 TO SUNDAY OCTOBER 11

Times displayed are in local event time

Thursday 8 October
Start	End	Series	Session	Duration	Results
07:45	08:05	Touring Car Masters	Practice 1	20 mins
08:15	08:35	Aussie Racing Cars	Practice 1	20 mins
08:45	09:05	V8 Ute Racing Series	Practice 1	20 mins
09:15	09:35	Porsche Carrera Cup Australia	Practice 1	20 mins
09:45	10:05	Touring Car Masters	Practice 2	20 mins
10:20	11:00	Dunlop Series	Practice 1	40 mins
11:15	12:00	V8 Supercars Championship	Practice 1 (All Drivers)	45 mins
13:20	14:05	V8 Supercars Championship	Practice 2 (Co-Drivers)	45 mins
14:15	14:35	Aussie Racing Cars	Qualifying	20 mins
14:45	15:05	V8 Ute Racing Series	Practice 2	20 mins
15:20	16:05	V8 Supercars Championship	Practice 3 (All Drivers)	45 mins
16:15	16:45	Porsche Carrera Cup Australia	Practice 2	30 mins
16:55	17:15	Touring Car Masters	Qualifying	20 mins
Friday 9 October
Start	End	Series	Session	Duration	Results
07:55	08:20	Porsche Carrera Cup Australia	Qualifying	25 mins
08:30	08:50	Aussie Racing Cars	Race 1	7 laps
09:05	09:50	V8 Supercars Championship	Practice 4 (Co-Drivers)	45 mins
10:05	10:25	V8 Ute Racing Series	Qualifying	20 mins
10:40	11:20	Dunlop Series	Practice 2	40 mins
11:35	12:20	V8 Supercars Championship	Practice 5 (All Drivers)	45 mins
13:45	14:05	Touring Car Masters	Race 1	7 laps
14:15	14:45	Porsche Carrera Cup Australia	Race 1	10 laps
15:00	15:40	V8 Supercars Championship	Qualifying	40 mins
15:55	16:25	Dunlop Series	Qualifying	30 mins
16:35	16:55	Aussie Racing Cars	Race 2	7 laps
Saturday 10 October
Start	End	Series	Session	Duration	Results
08:40	09:00	V8 Ute Racing Series	Race 1	7 laps
09:10	09:30	Aussie Racing Cars	Race 3	7 laps
09:45	10:00	Dunlop Series	Warm Up	15 mins
10:15	11:00	V8 Supercars Championship	Practice 6 (All Drivers)	45 mins
11:30	12:00	On Track Entertainment	Mustang Parade Lap	30 mins
12:30	12:50	Touring Car Masters	Race 2	7 laps
13:00	13:20	Aussie Racing Cars	Race 4	7 laps
14:00	15:40	Dunlop Series	Race 1	41 laps
15:55	16:15	V8 Ute Racing Series	Race 2	7 laps
16:25	16:55	Porsche Carrera Cup Australia	Race 2	10 laps
17:10	17:55	V8 Supercars Championship	Top Ten Shootout	1 laps
Sunday 11 October
Start	End	Series	Session	Duration	Results
07:50	08:10	Touring Car Masters	Race 3	7 laps
08:25	08:45	V8 Supercars Championship	Warm Up	20 mins
08:55	09:15	V8 Ute Racing Series	Race 3	7 laps
09:25	09:55	Porsche Carrera Cup Australia	Race 3	10 laps
10:00	10:15	V8 Supercars Championship	Driver's Parade	15 mins
11:00	18:00	V8 Supercars Championship	Race 25	161 laps

Times displayed are in local event time
Courtesy of  www.v8supercars.com.au

ILLUMINATE BATHURST STREET FAIR

Illuminate Bathurst sees a series of digital projections transform the city, lighting up buildings and creating a new canvas for storytelling. At sunset be amazed by a series of motor racing themed projections on prominent city buildings including the Court House, Carillon, TAFE Building, Ribbon Gang Lane and Pedrottas Lane.

Not only does the street fair include incredbile light displays but also live entertainment, food, market stalls, kids activities and much more.

WHERE TO FIND

The street fair is focused around Kings Parade (Russell Street) and a number of buildings around the city will light the night from Saturday the 10th October until Sunday 18th October from 10.00pm to 8.00pm.

Source:  www.v8supercars.com.au