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…
Tag: Afternoon Tea
Simple Scones
Scone secrets shared. These are truly simple scones to make. But here’s the bonus… they are really light and fluffy. I haven’t yet been disappointed with this recipe. That’s why I’d love to share this one with you. Make them for a gathering, a morning or afternoon tea and you’ll honestly receive rave reviews from…
Caramel Slice
A slice of heaven. Many moons ago I used to work at Nestlé. I loved working there and of course, there were perks. Working in the world’s largest food and beverage company meant lots of perks. First, there was the staff shop – lots of plentiful discounted products to buy. Next was the free lollies…
Rhubarb Crumble Slice
Being Opportunistic. I love to buy food based on what’s on special at the time. It’s amazing what bargains you can find if you search for it. At a time like now when finding what you want often fraught with stress and anxiety, look for the specials to spark a little joy. By hunting around,…
Date Scones
The best date scones… ever! Back in the early 1970’s, my parents owned the cafe at Sublime Point. It still stands today at the top of Bulli Pass on route to Wollongong. For years mum made hundreds of scones each day for Devonshire tea. When they purchased the cafe, the previous owner gave mum her…
Healthy Seed Crackers
So easy, so healthy! If you had told me a year or two ago that I’d be making my own healthy seed crackers, I wouldn’t believe you! We all make cakes, biscuits, pizza dough and even pasta from scratch. But we buy crackers, not make them. Why is this? I stumbled upon this recipe a…
Banana Coconut Bread
A twist on an Aussie favourite. I’ve got a tried and true banana bread recipe however I wanted to try something new. That’s how I roll – I’m constantly seeing whether the basic version can be improved upon. That’s how I stumbled onto this recipe that has a bit of a twist – Banana Coconut…
Chocolate Weetbix Slice
This chocolate weetbix slice is an all-rounder. A firm family favourite in my home, this slice is super easy to make and doesn”t take too long. It’s not too sweet making it a great treat for adding into school lunchboxes.