It is so simple to have a Homemade Christmas and this recipe is a great place to start. It is a tried and true recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book. She made it for years and I have been making it for at least 25 years to gift small cakes to friends and family each Christmas. […]
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We have been on a mission to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals in our home and at the same time we have been reducing the amount of one use plastic we use too. We have silicone covers and containers with lids to store our food in the fridge and we opt for paper bags […]
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The wearing of face masks has been quite a controversial topic in 2020. Some States in Australia mandate the wearing of masks, others highly recommend wearing them and some seem not to care. Indeed, it took months of research and lobbying by medical professionals for governments to even acknowledge that mask wearing might be helpful […]
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Do you know what a scrub is? It can consist of a range of substances but basically it is something that can be used to freshen and exfoliate the skin. I have just made 4 great sugar based scrubs and would like to share the recipes with you. Scrubs make great gifts!!! I love using […]
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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 […]
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These biscuits are perfect for afternoon tea. The recipe is out of Mum’s Recipe Book but I have spiced it up by adding Ginger Essential Oil to the Cream and some Cinnamon Essential Oil to the biscuit base. I hope you enjoy these sweet and spicy treats. What you will need: Biscuits: 1/2 cup butter […]
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This is an old recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book. They are a simple alternative to scones or bread and can be served on a range of occasions. These muffins can be made as tiny muffins for afternoon tea or as larger ones to serve with a hearty casserole. I personally think they are great with […]
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This year we have missed out on lunches in cafés because of the dreaded virus – so it has been a great opportunity to experiment with different recipes. This recipe is one from Mum’s Recipe Book. It is a bit old fashioned but it is also easy to jazz up a bit with Essential Oils. […]
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These last few years have been like no other – fires, droughts, floods and of course a pandemic that just keeps on giving!! So how can we make sure that we enjoy Christmas this year? We all need a treat of some kind. Of course, the idea of big family gatherings and shopping in crowded […]
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This year was meant to be the start of my retirement. What a year for it! Overseas holiday cancelled, Andrew’s long service leave spent entirely at home, plans for long walks, long lunches and coffee mornings all wiped away by one tiny virus! So, that meant that I had to re-think my idea of retirement […]
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