Wonder Women: Mothers' day giveaway!

Yes, I think one of you deserve an extra mothers' day present (well you all do really!)   Someone who loves to cook or maybe has lost their will to cook.  I'm so excited because I personal would LOVE something like this for Mother's Day. So to a special Mummy out there I have: A Wonder Woman Shopping Bag (love this, I have...

'How a pressure cooker saved my life' book review and 'Baba's 1 minute prawns'

When I gaze at the cookbook I think 'Juanita Philips...  doesn't she read the news?'Yes indeed she does.She also has a hubby and 2 young children. The book is very visually appealing - it's kind of 50's kitsch - cute and sweet, but modern and funky.  And although the title suggests it's a cookbook, I wouldn't describe it that way. It's...

Tenth Photo

I haven't done a meme for a long while - most of them are recycled, but when I was tagged by Jade for this one, I thought it would be a bit of fun. The basics of “Photo #10″ are to: Open the first/oldest photo folder in your computer library Scroll to the 10th photo Post the photo and the story behind it Tag 5 or more people to continue...

Slowcooker Recipe: Drunken Chicken

Inspired by the gorgeous Alvin on Masterchef I found myself craving drunken chicken.  Don't panic people, it's not anything about a football mascot on a big night out... it's chicken cooked in chinese wine and originates from Shanghai. It's a great meal to have on a cold night or when feeling a little under the weather - and I'm feeling...

Preserve Me: Fig Jam

I'm only a recent convert to the lover's fruit, the fruit of gods, the fig.  They weren't in my home growing up and since I just don't see them around..  unless they are dried.  Now I have found my new love.  The sweet juiciness, the creamy texture - it doesn't taste at all how you expect it to from first sight. The idea...

In Season: Comforting Cauliflower and Bacon Soup

Hello friends!  How was your weekend?  If you're in Australia or New Zealand you're enjoying (hopefully!) a day off - as Anzac day public holiday is today.  It seems I  have jinxed Sydney - sorry everyone - I told everyone on Saturday that the weathers' been beautiful and continues to be so - well I was proven wrong yesterday...

Sunday Baking Project: Baked Raspberry Ripple CHEAT mini cheesecakes

*Squeal*  I love a cheaty recipe - and this one goes to the top of the list!  I love cheesecake and I have felt so guilty for paying $3 -5 on an individual serve because no-one else in my house shares the love for them like I do.  (I know - who ARE these people?) This one's going to get you rushing to the supermarket if...

Make your own bubblemix - big bubbles!

 Here in Sydney we're having some pretty unseasonal weather.  We're loving it!  It's been 25-27 all week and sunny.  Yesterday hubby was inspired by a tv show that showed how to make a big bubble frame with two straws and a piece of string... he set to work on making it and I found some bubble mixture. The frame was...

SuperFood Ideas One-pot Cooking Book Review and Tuna Broccoli Bread Bake

Who's a fan of one-pot cooking?  Okay, you can all put your hands down.  Not only is it simple but it's less washing up right!? Super Food Ideas is on my monthly must-have magazine lists - I buy it without fail.  A couple of times I have bought it twice by accident (hey good for their circulation right?)  So when they...

Picnic, school snack or light lunch - Cheese and rosemary muffins

Muffins don't need to be sweet - but these are sweet in a whole other way - aren't the cases adorable?  They're new Robert Gordon range, I've got a few of the new designs, so stay tuned! Ahem.. back to the muffins.. Yes, so.  I haven't had a cheese muffin in years and had a hankering for something savoury and needed some new...