Monthly Archives: November 2011



Seriously, if you have five minutes up your sleeve, then you have time to get out the ingredients (of which there are only four), whip up these little gems, roll them into balls and pop them in the oven.  Then you can vacuum, put on a load of washing, read […]

Cornflake and Honey Cookies


It’s Monday, and time to whip up a fresh batch of muffins for the week.  These muffins are my version of a recipe I found at http://www.thesisterscafe.com called Cape Codd Apple Nut Carrot Muffins.  I have changed the ingredients somewhat, and shortened the name, but they are still packed with flavour. […]

Muffin Madness Monday



I came across this recipe the other day, just before the kids were due home from school.  It’s so quick and easy to prepare that it was baked and cooling before they walked in the door.  Watch out though, my husband says it’s addictive, and I believe him because it’s […]

Russian Slice







We’re taking a break from sandwiches today, and taking left-overs for lunch.  Here’s one way to make left-overs fun.  We had tacos last night, and the kids love cold taco mince, so I put some in a container with a dollop of sour cream and salsa, and in another container […]

What’s In The Box?



I love it when I find a way to sneak extra fruit or veges. into my kids diets, and when I served these pikelets up for afternoon tea this afternoon, The Vegemite Kid tucked in, oblivious to the  apple puree lurking inside.  They are quick, super- easy and will be […]

Apple Pikelets


You have probably guessed by now that I love a good muffin, and they are a great fall-back for the lunch box.  I also love Raspberries and White Chocolate, and according to every great foodie, the two are amazing together.  So, I was very excited when I was reading one […]

Muffin Madness Monday