Fruit, Oat & Chia Mini Chews

These fruit, oat and chia mini chews could be considered a stepping stone up to the famous chew me oat fruit bars which George absolutely loves.  George loves the chew me oat bars so much he shovels far too much of...

Meal Planning & Saving Money in the Kitchen

While studying, I worked in some of the most beautiful, grand houses in Sydney. I was always very curious to see how these families ran their houses when money wasn’t really an issue. I thought I would see a lot...

Healthy Dips For Kids

I had a dip-tastic day yesterday, creating 5 healthy dips and a tomato sauce. My kitchen looked like a bomb had hit it, and due to a blender explosion everything now tastes just a little bit like basil pesto… but...

Natural Food Dye

I am sure you have all seen those gorgeous rainbow cakes doing the rounds on Pinterest? Pretty, yes! But it did have me wondering just how much artificial food dye was used to make the colours in those towering beasts. Food...

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Autumn Foods: Spotlight on Apples, Tomatoes, Mushrooms

By: | 0 Comments | On: May 9, 2013 | Category : Foods, Nutrition

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Buying in season food can be a really good idea for both nutritional reasons and for money saving. Seasonal food is usually cheaper so planning your meals around the foods in season will end up being better for the whole family. I keep my One Handed Cooks Seasonal Fruit, Vegetable and...
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Roast Pumpkin, Feta and Parmesan Loaf

By: | 1 Comment | On: May 3, 2013 | Recipe Type: , , , , , ,

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This roast pumpkin, feta and parmesan loaf is a must try.  It’s the middle of Autumn and while we have been extremely lucky to enjoy some summery weather recently the colder days are becoming more frequent.  Sandwiches and salads are suddenly not as inspiring.  Other than the extra time it...
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Fresh Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

By: | 0 Comments | On: May 1, 2013 | Recipe Type: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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This fresh tomato and basil pasta sauce took the Baked Meatballs in a Simple Tomato Sauce to another level!  Charlie deserves a lot of the credit for this sauce encouraging me to use the big bag of roma tomatoes we had bought on the weekend.  At first I wasn’t at...
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Red lentil, Pumpkin, Pea & Broccoli Dahl

By: | 0 Comments | On: April 29, 2013 | Recipe Type: , , , , , , , , , ,

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George loved this red lentil, pumpkin, pea and broccoli dahl.  Red lentils are a pantry staple in our house – I always have a packet in my cupboard as they are so easy and very quick to cook.  What I loved about this recipe was that the red lentils and...
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