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For Consumers

On Thursday May 24, 2012 is Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. This important event is one of Cancer Council’s leading fundraising and most successful event of its kind in Australia.
It is easy to get involved and to host a morning tea for your friends or workmates and raise funds to help the fight against cancer. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is easy to organise, fun and completely flexible to suit your environment. By taking part you can help Cancer Council support the 1 in 2 Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. For more information and how to get involved visit the Better Health Channel website.

Recipe of the Week

Mushrooms stuffed with bacon and ricotta

500g mushrooms medium-sized, 2 slices wholemeal bread, made into crumbs, 2 rashers lean bacon chopped finely, 1 small onion chopped finely, 1 teaspoon thyme dried, 1 cup ricotta cheese, (250g), 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese finely grated. For further method directions visit the Better Health Channel website.

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