Chef Allie
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The recipes I post are all easy and quick to make giving you time to wipe a nose, give a cuddle or feed a hungry child.
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By: Allie | | On: December 4, 2020 | Category : Uncategorized
We are well and truly converted to the idea of simple and flexible weekly meal planning. With our free meal plan challenge officially done and dusted we are enjoying a certain level of freedom in our slightly-more-organised lives. This week I have decided to do a cook-the-books themed meal plan...
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By: Allie | | On: August 3, 2020 | Category : Uncategorized
Fast food for the family There’s a time and a place for spending all day cooking one meal. And while we love the idea of bonding over food experiences and spending time together creating something wonderful we also understand that there are many times when fast food is best. We...
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By: Allie | | On: July 30, 2020 | Category : Uncategorized
If you like this free meal plan you will LOVE Our new 7-day family friendly meal plans. Find a bunch of free templates in our meal planning for busy families facebook group. Everyday, Make the most of leftovers, Slow & pressure cooker and Allergy-friendly This year our meal planning habits have kicked...
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YELLOW BEEF CURRY + FREEZER DUMP BAG Preparing and planning your weekly meals can save you time and money, not ...
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By: Allie | | On: May 29, 2020 | Category : Uncategorized
Time for some family Meal Planning inspo. You can find a heap more in our Meal planning for busy families Facebook group. Friday is the day I plan and shop. Below is what our family of two adults, a 5yo and a 12mo is enjoying this week. And yes, we all...
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Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major ...
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By: Allie | | On: April 9, 2020 | Category : Uncategorized
So, you cant find pasta on the shelf at the moment? Following on from our popular post 21 flourless sweet treats we thought we would also write one for main meals that aren’t pasta! We know how hard it is to find pasta at the moment and that can be...
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By: Allie | | On: April 9, 2020 | Category : Uncategorized
What to make without flour! If you’re anything like me you have been avoiding the shops lately (#isolation #stayhome). I have only been heading to the shops alone, once a week if possible, to do a big weekly shop. So it has meant I have been much more on top...
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By: Allie | | On: April 6, 2020 | Category : Uncategorized
Here at OHC we have been dedicating a lot of our time to coming up with the best meal planning tips and tricks and sharing our own weekly plans with you. Family meal ideas that can be simply copied from ours or integrated into your own family meal plan. Due...
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By: Allie | | On: March 13, 2020 | Category : Uncategorized
Ah, lunchboxes. Isn’t it funny how we start the year with such good intentions. Only to be beaten down slowly by every un-eaten sandwich and lost lunchbox. How in term 1 our shiny bento-filled panda themed lunches become a paper bag with a whole apple and a packet of chips...
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By: Allie | | On: February 17, 2020 | Category : Blog
I have been trialling the new Panasonic NN-CD87KS which is a very premium convection/grill/microwave oven. In busy parent terms all that means is that this appliance can do just about anything you need it to, and it can do it fast. Want to WIN one? Head over to our Facebook page...
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By: Allie | | On: December 23, 2019 | Category : Uncategorized
This free meal plan is kindly sponsored by Ford Everest. Our family car of choice, designed to tackle tough terrain and unexpected obstacles, the 2019 Everest is rough and ready. Discover what lies beyond the road’s end. Many families go away for a week or two over the summer holidays,...
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Homemade tiny teddies for kids A well-meaning Grandma (thanks Mum!) always has a pantry full of snacks. So when my ...
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Pick ‘n’ mix biscuits four ways We love this biscuit recipe because it is not too sweet and can be pick ...
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By: Allie | | On: April 20, 2019 | Category : Uncategorized
Easter Carrot Playdough Activity For Kids See more sensory play ideas in our book Boosting your basics. Playdough is a great activity for you to make in the kitchen with your kids. Playdough is a great activity for when the kids need something quiet to do while you finish cooking dinner. Children...
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