Who doesn’t love Sesame Seed Snaps? I remember when I was growing up Mum used to buy these as a treat and we were very rarely aloud to have too many because at the time say 25+ years ago they were pretty much a luxury item in many households. Today we can buy a packet […]
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Chocolate: 3 Ingredients..3 Ways
It’s very rare for me to make lots of sweets because I know where they will end up on (hmmm the lips I mean hips!). It’s Easter so I have a good excuse to make some chocolate treats to share with family over the Easter period. It’s fun making edible delights to share, but some […]
Hot Cross ‘Scones’
I love Hot Cross I do I do but every time I make them they just aren’t anywhere near as light and fluffy as the ones you can get from the likes of Bakers Delight so I leave them to the experts. This year I experimented with a Hot Cross Scone, yes you read right […]
Easter Inspiration
Wasn’t it just yesterday that we celebrated Christmas? How can the year possibly be going so fast? It’s Easter already and this year my youngest shares his 3rd Birthday with Easter Monday so it is going to be a busy time. This year luckily we don’t have to make an Easter parade hat for kindy as […]
Anzac Slice
The good old traditional Anzac Slice, it has been a family favourite for many generations. It is easy, cost effective and perfect for lunch boxes, freezing and making big batches. In my version of the Anzac Slice I have tweaked it a little bit by using wholemeal flour and olive oil in place of butter […]
Afternoon Tea Ideas plus Free Printable
Earlier in the week a follower on the Cooking For Busy Mums Facebook Page asked for some ideas for Afternoon Tea. There were some fantastic ideas from the Cooking For Busy Mums community so I have put them altogether in a Free printable for you print and have on hand for when you need some […]
Soft, Thick, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have been loving Pinterest lately for some new ideas for the kitchen, Easter, learning letters for Mr 4.5 etc there are so many brilliant ideas and inspiration. I found these Soft, Thick, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies on Pinterest and had to try them. They turned out pretty close to the photo and taste absolutely […]
Fudgy Coconut Slice
While I was visiting Mum last week I had the luxury of 5 minutes to look through one of her new cook books. My Mum loves cooking as much as I do and regularly picks up a new cook book here and there and I luckily get a chance to skim through them when I […]
Pineapple & Coconut Loaf – Egg & Dairy Free
As I opened my pantry door and stared at its contents a can of Pineapple Pieces stared back at me. What can I make with you I thought? I had made a fair few banana breads over the past weeks and it’s something we all enjoy as it is perfect for afternoon tea, toasted for breakfast […]
