Category Archives: Recipes

I also refer to this cake, as my “contingency cake”. I bake these when the bananas are on the verge of being binned, then freeze for morning teas at work. Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 … Continue reading →

There is nothing like the provision of food to make you feel just that bit better. I have had a cow of a day, rotten sleep, cranky mood, and its not helped by the children’s attitude. My back was sore, … Continue reading →

500 gms strong bread flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons of bread improver (available in the baking aisle) 2 tablespoons of sugar 2 teaspoons of instant yeast 280mls water 50 mls warm milk. Place the water, milk and sugar into … Continue reading →

Along with the usual bread (for me) and naan (for dinner tonight) I spent some time today making pikelets.  I always plan to have left overs for lunch boxes, but that assumption should only be applied when the boy isn’t … Continue reading →

I don’t do fruit. On the dining table, is a fruit bowl.  In there is usually apples and bananas, since they benefit from not being refrigerated best.  In the fridge is a half a pineapple, a bag of nectarines, a … Continue reading →

The lovely Kooka on my craft forum put this one up for me. Its a great recipe for a busy parent, when you would love to have fresh bikkies on hand, but need a quick shortcut. Freezer bikkies 500g butter … Continue reading →

There are times when being distracted can be disastrous, and there are times when its actually an advantage. Sis and I were chatting this morning … mostly about how inconsiderate our men are, how they do it without even conscious … Continue reading →

Crazymumma asked me about these, when I mentioned that I was putting the sleep masks/mug rugs together with an insulated mug and either herbal tea/organic coffee/hot chocolate on a stick. These little gift packs will be going to my work … Continue reading →