It’s not hard to find back to school lunch boxes ideas these days. But back in the day, I had Vegemite sandwiches for school lunch from kindergarten through to year 6. By high school I was bored with Vegemite sandwiches and asked for a change. In my lunch box for high school, I found Cruskits … Read more
Hi everyone, are we back in the school routine yet? I find the first week goes well but then we kind of slip and all of a sudden there’s nothing in the cupboards for school lunches, and things go a little pear-shaped. That’s where these $250 cookies are a Godsend. The recipe makes a stack … Read more
This time of year I like to have an abundance of treats on display or nibbling. It’s a personal thing, but I like to have the lolly jar full, stone fruit in the fruit bowl, nuts on the table and some lovely baked treats on hand. The children are about to start Christmas holidays and … Read more
Red Velvet has enjoyed popularity for quite a while now. This recipe is for a Red Velvet Whoopie Pie with lush cream cheese filling.
A fun activity for the children and a great alternative to boring cookies, Tic Tac Toe or naughts and crosses cookies.
Have you ever had a secret that you were just dying to tell? I had a surprise phone call on Friday and I would love to tell you all about it! Unfortunately I am not sure if I am allowed to share… so I am going to have to settle for a slice of strawberry … Read more
For me this is the ultimate childhood retro slice! It was one of my favourites as a child, and mums seemed to make it for school lunches, fetes and any “bring a plate” occasions. Unfortunately it wasn’t a slice my mother ever made, which meant I didn’t have it very often. Luckily I stumbled across … Read more
This morning I am sure I heard the sound of all the mums in oz, letting out a collective sigh of relief, as their little darlings went back to school. Winter school holidays are never my pick of vacations. We have had a lot of rain, and the kids have had colds, so it has … Read more