GOOD FOOD, GOOD NUTRITION, GOOD EATING, GREAT LIFE.
We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day to get us going. But sometimes I get bored with the same repertoire so I’m going to start to compile a list of breakfast ideas. To start with, TOAST. I’ve never really been a great fan of toast for breakfast; I have just … Read moreBreakfast – Toast
Well, it’s been a busy time here the last few weeks with my first Craft Fair at the beginning of March and all the usual running around for children’s activities. While the housework has been mostly neglected, the kitchen has been humming along. There have been a couple of non-planned meals eaten out due to … Read moreMeal Planning
On Saturday, I went in to Darling Harbour for the Reed Gift Fair, a trade event, for my craft business, Cassis Craft. After an exhausting, brain exploding day, Greg and the girls came in to pick me up and to enjoy an early dinner out in the city. While waiting for them, I wanted something … Read moreBayside Lounge and Passello Restaurant Darling Harbour
Sultana and Cinnamon Pikelets These school friendly pikelets have a good dash of cinnamon which is thought to be good for circulation and for maintaining stable blood sugars – it also tastes great! They are sweet but contain no processed powdered sugar. I made them with goat milk but we have found rice and oat … Read moreSultana and Cinnamon Pikelets
Zucchini Frittatas The girls LOVE frittatas for lunch at school so these are the latest ones. I used to do quiches with shortcrust or filo pastry but we discovered the pastry would go soggy in the lunch box. Amy will only eat zucchinis if they are grated and when they are she loves them. I’ve … Read moreLunch Box Zucchini Frittatas
I need to rant, vent and try to calm down. All input on thoughts are appreciated, even opposing views. I may even offend people with my views, but that isn’t anything new! I may even go in circles as I write, but that is the reflection of what my brain is doing getting worked up … Read moreSchool – Rant Alert!
The 26th January is Australia Day. This is the day the British arrived in 1788 to form a penal colony. While this date may cause some controversy in different circles, it is the day we all celebrate being Australian, the Australian way of life and how lucky we are to live in such a fabulous … Read moreAustralia Day
As if this time of year isn’t busy enough, we had to go and have 2 children in January! At least now the parties are all over, the school year can start and I can get my business really up and running, especially since Sophie starts school this year!! So once again, they could decide … Read moreBirthday Baking
I have finally settled on a recipe for a basic cake and icing. The cake can be made dairy free by substituting the butter for a dairy free spread. I have found the Nuttelex Kosher to be fabulous! It makes a wonderfully light and fluffy cake. The same can not be said for using it … Read moreBasic Cake and Icing Recipes
Christmas Pudding 2 Christmases ago I decided I wanted to make a Christmas pudding and the only one to make is the one my Nana made! I don’t actually like pudding but there is something about the smell and the ceremony around it. Growing up, there were sliver coins in the pudding but I don’t … Read moreNana’s Christmas Pudding