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 Reading
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 Reading
This recipe is a very special one for me. My Mum used to make this dish for special occasions such as a birthday or when we had guests. One of the main reasons it was so special was that it took her a long time to make. But for me, it was the taste of Continue Reading
Are you a chocolate lover? Do you go crazy at Easter time? Here is a recipe that you should love. It is simple to make and packed with natural flavour thanks to Essential Oils. This is one of my Mum’s recipes with a bit of a twist! What you will need: 3 cups sugar Continue Reading
This recipe is quick to make – unlike many pudding recipe where you need to steam the pudding for 6 hours! It is also handy to have some small puddings on hand for those unexpected guests or as a gift for someone living alone or unable to cook! What you will need: 125g each Continue Reading
We have not been out for a meal since February this year. I know that restaurants and coffee shops are open and operating with COVID safe protocols, but in our view, it is still not worth the risk to eat out. From what we see on the news, tables in many venues are not the Continue Reading
Are you a cheese and crackers kind of person? What do you think about the gourmet crackers on the market? They vary with the type of fruits, nuts and seeds in them but ultimately they are a crispy treat to pair with some wonderful cheese. My only beef with them is that they are expensive. Continue Reading
One of my favourite things to do when I was little was to stand by my mother as she was cooking. I learned many tips and tricks this way. I can’t stress enough how important it is to share your knowledge of cooking with your children. Sadly I did not do this and although my Continue Reading
This is a perfect recipe for busy people. It will cook all day while you are at work or busy getting ready for a romantic dinner for two! The recipe is for two people but can be increased for a crowd. What you will need: 4 x large lamb shanks 1 onion 4 cloves garlic Continue Reading
I love the way recipe names are jazzed up over the years to make them sound more enticing. Smashed potatoes is much more interesting than ‘mashed’ potato’, don’t you think? When I first saw a reference to smashed potatoes I just had to try them and have now tried a few different approaches. I find Continue Reading
