Taking ownership in the kitchen. The weekends is a great time to do fun things with the kids. I love to especially get them in involved in the kitchen. With two kids, it’s like two monkeys fighting. Who gets to sift, who gets to measure. It’s chaos. So last weekend I decided that each child…
Author: Helen
I am a mummy with two young kids, and a passion for cooking, good food, fresh produce plus bargain food buys. I hunt out the best seasonal produce at cheap prices to cook up the very best for my family. This blog will hopefully provide you with fresh food inspiration, recipes and other helpful food tips that don't cost the earth. All photos and recipes are my own unless otherwise stated.
Corn Fritters
Lunchtime for the girls. I often scratch my head wondering what to feed my two girls for lunch on the days I have them both at home. Not always do I want to give them a cheese and marmite sandwich, although that is definitely the easier option! Needing something quick and easy to make is…
Rice Pudding
The basic recipe. It’s now winter here in Australia and all the warm comfort foods are making an appearance on the family table. From roasts to casseroles, soups to stews. There is nothing more delicious than finishing up a meal with a warm, tasty rice pudding. Perfect for a cold winter’s night, or simply just…
Fish Cakes with Homemade Tartare Sauce
Mystery fish. When at the markets on Saturday, we often take a look at what type of seafood is going cheap in the afternoon. It’s how this fish cakes recipe came about after buying some white fish at Sydney Markets. Honestly, Sydney Markets are amazing. You can eat so cheaply but so incredibly well if…
Caramelised Mini Apple Tarts
It’s no ordinary apple tart. Ask anyone to name an apple dessert and they’ll often say apple pie. A dessert that brings waves of nostalgia that’s comforting and incredibly homely. For me it also brings back memories of that famous scene during the movie “American Pie”. If you don’t know that scene, look it up…
Milo Bliss Balls
A healthier chocolate snack treat. It’s that time of year again when I’m making healthy snacks for the kids to take to school. Right now, my kids love anything Milo-flavoured. This is why I sought out a recipe to make these milo bliss balls. Read on if you would like to know more about Milo….
Honey Soy Chicken
Chinese in a slow cooker. I grew up with a love for Chinese food. It’s something I definitely inherited from mum. Chinese food was the one thing my mum always gravitated towards when given the opportunity. Mum would eat it in food courts and more often than not over indulge! Mum also cooked Chinese food…
Broccoli with Almonds
An upgrade to a humble steamed side dish. Broccoli is one of our favourite vegetables. It always in our fridge and often comes out for roast dinners, stir-fries and as a side dish with grilled meats. My oldest would happily order a bowl of broccoli when we dine out and just eat this. Weird, I…