6 months ago I entered the Gourmet Garden and Herb ecooking school Blog Off/Cook Off. The first stage was to showcase our recipes on the bog using the Gourmet Garden Herbs and Spices. My entries can be found here. I was then announced one of 9 for QLD to be cooking off at the Brisbane […]
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WEEKLY MEAL PLAN #1
I’m starting my meal plan from today as I do my grocery shopping on a Friday but you can move the days around to suit your family schedule. I have only planned dinners as breakfast is either toast, porridge, fruit and yoghurt each morning, and lunch for me when I work or I’m at home […]
CLOSED: WORRY DOLLS IN AUSTRALIA – REVIEW & GIVEAWAY
I received these adorable worry dolls last week and asked Mr 3 to pick his favourite for us to have on our fridge, this is the one he chose. It has made a lovely addition to our photos and artwork. Worry Dolls in Australia range of worry dolls are from Guatemala and are all produced by […]
MELT & MIX CHOCOLATE CAKE
Recipe originally from: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/12451/quick+mix+chocolate+cake IngredientsMelted butter, to grease270g (1 1/3 cups, firmly packed) brown sugar185ml (3/4 cup) milk125g butter, cubed50g (1/2 cup) cocoa powder1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda150g (1 cup) self-raising flour2 tbs plain flour3 eggs, lightly whisked Chocolate icing 195g (11/4 cups) pure icing sugar1 tbs cocoa powder10g (2 tsp) butter, at room temperature1 […]
SWEET POTATO & ZUCCHINI SQUARES
3 Small zucchini’s, grated1 Large sweet potato, grated1 Carrot, grated1 Cup cheese, grated1/2 Cup plain flour4 Eggs1 tsp vegetable stock powderSalt and pepper to taste. 1. In a large bowl place the grated vegetables and cheese.2. Add the flour, vegetable stock powder, salt and pepper and stir to coat the grated mix.3. Add the eggs […]
EASY HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY JAM
INGREDIENTS 2 (500grams) Strawberries, stalks removed, do not wash make sure they are dry.1 1/2 Cups Normal SugarThe juice of 1 lemon1/2 Tbs butter – this is added so a scum doesn’t form on the surface. LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER 1. Place the strawberries into a large saucepan.2. Add the sugar and place over a […]
DATE LOAF – EGG FREE
INGREDIENTS 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar 60 g butter or margarine 1 cup boiling water 1¾ cups self-raising flour, sifted 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 teaspoons vanilla essence LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER 1. Put chopped dates and sugar in a bowl and then add sliced butter.2. Pour in boiling […]
PRODUCT REVIEW – METHOD KITCHEN HANDWASH
I have been lucky enough to test out Method’s new odor-eliminating kitchen handwash. These are available exclusively to to Method’s online store – you can find them here – www.methodhome.com.au. You can also follow them on Facebook – www.facebook.com/methodaus When I cut up the likes of onion and garlic and seafood I am left of […]
4MyEarth Product Review – Reusable Food Covers
4MyEarth’s range of food covers have proven to be very versatile for keeping food fresh and protected. Click here to visit their facebook page: 4MyEarth Facebook PageI received the medium and large cover to review. The large fits my large mixing bowl from Ikea which is perfect as I always make my pizza dough in […]
