Dave received a waffle maker for his birthday at the beginning of the month, so we have been faffing about, trying out different waffle recipes for the past three weeks and not been entirely impressed with any of them. Until today. Behold, The Jack …
There are certain things in life that I like to embrace early; fashion, home style, technology, apps, digital media……. but diving into the latest diet and nutrition phase as an early adopter is not something I’m into. I’m not a paleo, raw food, protein only, …
I’m not a huge milk fan, to be honest I really, really don’t enjoy milk. This makes remembering to offer it to my kids a wee bit of a problem. Problem now solved as I don’t have to remember – Ethan simply asks for milk …
We have an amazing little trooper of a lemon tree that is only two seasons old but has produced a bumper crop this winter. So, lemon recipes are go! This cookie recipe is a winner, quite a different texture; lovely and soft and cakey …
I was so happy to spend Wednesday morning as a guest of Pitango and learn about their new Solos range; fast, tasty, home-cooked style meals for one. Monday nights in our house are particularly crazy, Ethan has rugby practice then has to be flanneled off at the …
So the clever little marketers at Countdown timed their $1 delivery promotion just perfectly, reeling the mummy’s in with a little self-indulgence before before their annual day of appreciation and bacon for breakfast. “No grocery shopping for me!” I fist pumped as I settled in …
Shortbread is such a holiday favourite isn’t it? I love it and always whip up a couple of batches each year to gift to our neighbours and friends. Instead of using my old faithful Christmas cookie cutters I used my round set this year and …
Hell yes I’m jumping on the Christmas Bark bandwagon – this stuff tastes SO good, is so easy, cheap and looks fab. If you can’t bake to save your life or simply don’t want to turn the oven on in these scorching temperatures {are we …
A couple of weeks ago one side of our family held our Christmas Dinner early so as many of us as possible could get together. I loved this evening, it felt so relaxed and without the crazy that a bunch of family driving all over …
This recipe {my own!} has been on our weekly rotation for a month or so now and we LOVE these! Dave and I were inspired to make chicken meatballs after eating at our local {Hallertau}, where Dave enjoyed their Chicken & Leek Meatballs. These are …