With the first school term almost halfway done, I think I have become a pro at planning lunch box ideas for my Daughter. First couple of days in big school, which feels like yesterday, I believe I have come along way from over thinking school lunches. I have evolved into one of those mom’s that … Read More
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Ginger Apricot Dumpling
This is fail proof recipe we have used for ages during cold winter months. Easily halved and can be served with Custard. 1 1/2 cups of Cake Flour 2 teaspoon Bi Carbonate of Soda 1/4 cup of Milk 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 3/4 cup of water 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder 1/2 cup of apricot … Read More
Watermelon and Feta Salad
This is such a refreshing easy salad that will be the talk of the dinner table. Goes well on a hot summer day when you need something light and easy. ¼ Small seedless watermelon, cut into wedges 2 wheels feta cheese ¼ cup (125ml) pipped black olives (optional) Handful of fresh mint leaves Crushed black pepper … Read More
Gifts Galore
Following on last weeks blog, I felt so excited myself for the upcoming festivities that my Pinterest and Google searches has taken on a new level. I’m getting that tingling feeling all over. This weekend I decided to make some “cold clay” for my daughter and it kept her busy most of the Saturday afternoon … Read More
Jingle Bells – Jingle Bells
All of a sudden here we are, December peeking around the corner. With a blink of an eye 1 January 2021 all of a sudden jumped to just a little over a month to Christmas. The decorations are up in the stores, Jingle Bells is rocking loudly on the audio systems and all the major … Read More
Best Kept Secret
Parenting, is when growing hair on your teeth takes on a whole new meaning. Well sometimes anyway. My mom always used to say: “ You kids give me gray hairs”. I know exactly what she meant while I look in the mirror fishing out mine. I would like to think the way my gran would… … Read More
Cheesy Cheese Spread
Hands up, who likes a slice of toast with a generous helping of Cheese spread? Double hands up who looks at the price on the shelve and gets a mini anxiety attack? Yeah, me to and to prove the point my feet are raised as well on the price subject. Just imagine that LOL! I … Read More
Homemade Golden Syrup
Ingredients 3 cups of sugar (brown or white) 1 1/4 Cup of water 2 tablespoons of lemon juice Directions Over medium heat in a saucepan averaged in 1ltr capacity add all the ingredients and with a wooden or silicone spoon gently stir until the sugar has melted. Reducing the heat to a slow and very … Read More