Vitasoy have been so kind as to send us some samples of their new Coconut Milk, so we have been busy recipe testing and finding ways in which we can incorporate this yummy, dairy-free milk option into our family diet. We have all switched to …
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I apologise in advance for this recipe, because holy moly these boys are sinful! But totally awesome, everyone will love these and they keep really well for lunch-boxes throughout the week. [yumprint-recipe id=’4′]
Two of my favourite things came together yesterday in an unplanned symphony of awesomeness! I had allowed myself Friday off work as I attempt to wind things up (and use a couple of leave days here and there before maternity leave kicks in!). This enabled …
We have a winner! random.org picked the first commenter, who was Treena-Marie! Thanks so much for entering everyone, and sorry again for the stingy prize – everyone at home is watching me like a hawk to make sure I don’t throw away any other valuable items! …
I have grown us a bounty of tomatoes this season, and despite our best efforts we are accumulating a bit of a back-log. Time for chutney. Ingredients 1.25kg green or firm tomatoes chopped (I used some red ones also) 3 chopped onions 2 chopped apples …
Squeezing in 5 days in Mangawhai at the end of the holidays was a perfect summer treat for our family, finding a chocolatier in town was a sweet surprise this pregnant lady could not resist! My Aunt, who is a local, insisted we stop by …
I found this recipe on another NZ blog Monkey Makes Three and it was perfect for a 9pm chocolate craving. Lonely nights with Dave away just make me want to eat arggghhh. And cook. I think about cooking all the time. Any way, back to the …
Oh we pretty much ate our way around America and it was mah-vellous! We couldn’t get enough mexican food and even brought Taco Bell seasoning home with us. Dave and E kicked off the Festival of Eating in Sydney – I guess their motto …
I am a HUGE fan of instant oats so was very happy to sample some new flavors from Uncle Toby’s. I like to keep a pack in the kitchen at work for breakfast or a warm lunch and my 7.5 yo son will eat oats …