Let’s talk mayonnaise. Such a versatile condiment, isn’t it. We use mayonnaise as a dressing on leafy salads, in sandwiches, in potato or egg salads, in fish patties. Honestly, the list goes on. Up to now, I’ve been a bit scared to make homemade mayonnaise. Now that I’ve tried it, it’s super simple and not…
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.
Chicken Basil Pesto Pasta
Quick and easy… perfect! Sydney has been blessed with amazing weather despite the onset of winter. We have had cool nights but the days have been sunny and warm. Our plants in the backyard have also loved the weather we’ve been having. Our basil in particular has taken off and grown crazily. We have more…
Tuscan Chicken
The most amazing flavour EVER! Here in Sydney, we are currently in lockdown. It’s meant lots of time at home doing the usual – cleaning, cooking, catching up on TV shows and even researching different recipes online. I’m always on the hunt for new ideas, new flavour combinations, new meals. Pinterest, Instagram and even TikTok…
Cake Mix Cookies
Baking in a rush. I was in the middle of doing dinner when two kids asked if we could bake some cookies. They wanted to have one after dinner for dessert. I decided to oblige. After all, my youngest asked with her puppy dog look she’s renowned for and my oldest said the word “please”….
Classic Peanut Cookies
More chopped nuts than I needed! Being in lockdown is tough. I won’t lie. We’ve gone into our second lockdown here in Sydney and I’m back occupying my time cleaning. Honestly, what else is there to do? This house may be messy thanks to the kids, but it’s the cleanest it’s been since lockdown last…
Cucumber Sushi
A Lunchbox Filler. Do your kids like sushi? Unfortunately my kids don’t and they’ve picked up my dislike for it. I’m saddened by this as sushi is really healthy, filling and nutritious. Perfect for growing little bodies. That’s why I’m really happy to have discovered cucumber sushi. It takes on the concept and uses flavours…
Lemon & Coconut Sour Cream Cake
Our little lemon tree. When my dad passed away in 2014, I took upon myself to get into gardening. It was cathartic and reminded me of my dad. It was a hobby he loved and I felt it brought me closer to him. Dad would spend hours every day weeding, planting, spraying, picking and nurturing…
Tomato Basil Penne with Chicken
Fresh is best. As a working mum and the chief cook in this household, I can say there are times I just don’t want to cook. It’s either too hot to cook, I’m tired after a long day, or just can’t be bothered. Ordering takeaways is the last thing I want to do. After all,…