I have developed a love for quinoa. It has been called the latest superfood, and I love to try to get more nutrition into my kids any way I can without them even knowing it. Red quinoa looks so pretty cooked and made me think of Christmas. With our hot climate in Australia, I would […]
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Egg Flip & Irish Whiskey Egg Flip
Posted on November 13, 2013 · 8 Comments
I had a flash back this week of my mum making my brother and I egg flips as we were growing up. It was a wonderful memory and I can remember them being a filling drink to have after a big day at school. I have now introduced them to my family and it has […]
[Continue Reading]Creamy Garlic Chicken and Seafood Pizza
Posted on October 29, 2013 · 3 Comments
Pizza is an all time favourite at our place. It becomes a family activity, everyone rolls out their own base and puts their pizza toppings on. It’s a fun way to get the kids in the kitchen and they can’t blame me for how it turns out since they made it, lol! Miss 4 loves […]
[Continue Reading]Chicken Drumsticks with Pear and Celery Marinade – Thermomix
Posted on October 10, 2013 · 4 Comments
While flicking through my Thermomix cook books for inspiration, I discovered that the Chicken Cacciatore recipe in the Meat on the Menu cookbook cooked the chicken drumsticks in the Thermomix bowl! I was fascinated, surly they would be ripped to pieces, even if cooked on reverse. I just had to try cooking them this way. […]
[Continue Reading]Roasted Pear, Chilli and Saffron Jam
Posted on September 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I wanted to make my husband something special for breakfast on Father’s day. His most favourite thing to eat is chilli, the hotter the better… mmmm so maybe I had ulterior motives, because I also wanted it to be something that master 10 and I could enjoy too, if it was too hot, we couldn’t be […]
[Continue Reading]Failsafe Chinese Dumplings and Chive Pancakes with Dipping Sauce
Posted on September 13, 2013 · 3 Comments
Dumplings were another dish that we sampled regularly while travelling in China. There was nothing like buying them straight from the street markets, the tastes and smells were an amazing experience. The locals were so quick to make them, it was like an art form. For me, inexperienced as I am, they were rather time […]
[Continue Reading]Princess Ikea Kura Bed Makeover
Posted on September 6, 2013 · 6 Comments
I know it’s not food related… but I have another little DIY project I want to share… When my youngest was old enough to move out of a toddler bed, I started searching for a suitable bed that both my girls could share. Most bunk beds scare me with the height of them when they […]
[Continue Reading]Jelly Cups
Posted on August 30, 2013 · 3 Comments
What is it about jelly that kids love? Fun food, it wobbles, looks funny and brings a smile to any face. I keep getting requests to make jelly. For some reason I have always put making jelly in the too hard basket, why I have not idea… it’s so easy! I have also had […]
[Continue Reading]Lasagne – My Big Batch Failsafe Version
Posted on August 29, 2013 · 8 Comments
My son’s absolute favourite meal is lasagne. When my children ask what is for dinner when this is on the menu, the response is always “Garfield’s favourite!” and they know exactly what is coming. Of course lasagne is traditionally made on a base of tomatoes and topped with cheese, my recipe is completely without both. […]
[Continue Reading]Chinese Style Filled Steam Buns & Easy Chicken Noodles with Magic Sauce
Posted on August 1, 2013 · 13 Comments
I love Asian food and have been fortunate to travel to China and Hong Kong a few times to visit my parents while they worked in an orphanage over there. With their local knowledge, I got to experience real food cooked by the locals. My son loved the steamed bun and dumplings and they have […]
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