Christmas is a time of such excitement isn’t it? But Christmas is not fun for everyone. This year, we are so busy with stuff around the house that I feel like Christmas is just a blip that I have to endure but would rather miss altogether. Of course, when you are feeling stressed all the […]
Continue ReadingSavoury Cheese Pastries
This recipe is from Mum’s Recipe book and it is a special recipe from a neighbour. This neighbour cared for my mother for years by providing company, support and food at a time when mu was quite lonely. I tried the recipe a few weeks ago and I love it! I halved the recipe though […]
Continue ReadingCooking with Oils: Ginger and Lemon Anzac Biscuits
This recipe is a tasty twist on a traditional Aussie favourite. The recipe was in Mum’s Recipe book but I added a few of my own touches too i.e. I used some Essential Oils to make those flavours pop! What you will need: 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup coconut 1 cup plain flour 1/2/ […]
Continue ReadingRoasted Vegetables with Chick Peas
This recipe may sound a bit different and it is!! But, it is tasty and could be eaten as a main course or as an accompaniment. I love it because it is one of those ‘all in one pot’ recipes that are so convenient. What you will need: A mix of vegetables to be roasted […]
Continue ReadingCooking with Oils: Mini Apple Crumbles
This recipe was in Mum’s Recipe book but it was called Apricot Crumble Bars. I didn’t have any apricots so I made it with apple and then decided to make it as mini crumbles rather than bars so the name is forever been changed!! I also added some Essential Oils to the mix to make […]
Continue ReadingCrunchy Chicken
This recipe is one from Mum’s Recipe book – but one that I had never seen before. So we tried it last night. I have to say when I made it, it wasn’t actually very crunchy but it was certainly tasty so well worth sharing with you. I added a few bits and pieces and […]
Continue Reading7 Ways to Use Peppermint Essential Oil Every Day
This post will provide you with 7 Ways to Use Peppermint Essential Oil Every Day. It is one of those ‘ go to’ oils. Here they are… Peppermint Essential Oil is great for: 1.Headache Relief Use a blend of Peppermint Essential Oil and Lavender Oil, applied at your temples and behind your ears to alleviate […]
Continue Reading7 Ways to Use Lemon Essential Oil Every Day
This post will provide you with 7 Ways to Use Lemon Essential Oil Every Day. It is one of those ‘ go to’ oils. Here they are… 1.Detox Lemon Essential Oil is useful as a detox agent and can be incorporated into your daily routine to provide a refreshing boost: Add a drop of Lemon […]
Continue ReadingEggplant Loaf
This is an unusual recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book- one that I had never tried when I was younger. The recipe was named by mother as ‘Eggplant Cake’. I changed this to Eggplant Loaf. I looked at the recipe because of the name -wondering it it would be sweet or savoury. It is definitely savoury […]
Continue ReadingTasty Chicken Strips
This recipe was in my mother’s recipe book. She used Chicken wings but I thought that we could use strips and I was right. It worked well! I have made a few adjustments to the original recipe but it is still basically the simple and tasty recipe from the book. We tested it out on […]
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