The weather is definitely heating up now that we are nearly two weeks into Summer. The beautiful fresh Summer fruit is also hitting the shops at great prices which means we will be eating lots this Summer and finding new ways to make fruit interesting is on the agenda. These layered watermelon and yoghurt iceblocks […]
Easy Ways To Add Chia Seeds into Your Families Diet – Pancakes & Pudding & Smoothie
On Facebook over the weekend I posted two recipes in which I used Chia Seeds in. They received a great response but also a few questions were asked about Chia Seeds. I’m not an expert on them but I know a few basic facts that I learnt when googling them originally a few months back […]
Choc Mint Crunchy Truffles
These little balls of choc minty goodness are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Serve them as an after dinner treat with a cup of coffee or tea. The inspiration for this recipe was found on the back of a Coles desiccated coconut pack and I “Christmasfied” them. INGREDIENTS 200 gm Mint Chocolate – I […]
The Best Gingerbread Recipe plus Gluten Free Variant
Christmas isn’t Christmas unless I have made a batch or two of gingerbread men. I don’t make them at any other time of the year so when I do make them for Christmas they are extra special. The recipe I am sharing I have been baking for many years and comes from my much loved […]
Christmas Giveaway Plus Christmas Gift Inspiration For The Kitchen
I was at work yesterday and when I was writing the date it struck me I am writing 12 for the month….how did December get here so quickly? The tree is up… The Santa photo has been taken….. I have been baking some yummy Christmas treats that I have shared with you…. Click Here The […]
Review: Weber® Family Q Takes the Heat Out of the Kitchen
As a family we love barbecuing, when the weather gets warmer we can be known to use the BBQ nearly every night instead of cooking in the kitchen. For years we have used our $99 BBQ that we picked up on sale. It served its purpose but became a gas guzzler, began to take along […]
Two Ingredient Mini Chocolate Fruit Cake Puddings
I made these a few Christmases ago now and can’t recall where I got the inspiration from but all I know is they are absolutely scrumptious. The kids will love them as well and are perfect for end of school break up parties or to box up as a gift. INGREDIENTS 1 Home brand fruit […]
Christmas Tree Pinecones
Our neighbours have two pine trees which lovingly gives us its Pinecones along with its pine needles (which are a nuisance). I am embracing the trees kindness and letting the kids make some cute Christmas Tree Pinecones. Inspired by my “Pinecones” search on Pinterest we gathered our supplies today and set about making them. You […]
Minty Christmas Swiss Roll
Don’t you just love it when you have one of those brain wave moments (which are far and few between) and think why not give that a go. That’s exactly how this festive dessert was created. Take a Swiss roll recipe, add some festive colour (sorry it’s not natural colouring but you can use that […]