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As you’ve probably guessed, I love to cook and bake so it’s important to me to have all my baking ingredients well organised. Previously I kept most of these items in plastic containers in the pantry while other things remained in their original packaging. My pantry had become a bit of a jumble and it […]
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Anzac Day may have been and gone but these biscuits are delicious any time of the year. The story behind the humble Anzac Biscuit goes something like this. Mums and wives used to whip up Anzac Biscuits to send to soldiers overseas. They used ingredients that were readily available and, because these ingredients didn’t spoil […]
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I love this recipe … quick, easy and yummy so it definitely ticks all the right boxes! A lot of preparation can also be done earlier in the day and that always helps. Curried Chicken Pie … Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 1 large barbecue chicken 30g butter 1 medium white onion, chopped finely […]
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Welcome to Part 2 of my Decluttering series. Recently, we answered the question: What is Clutter? where we described it as the mess and untidiness that comes with having too much stuff and not knowing how to sort it and get rid of it. So this week, I thought we could continue by chatting […]
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Many times throughout the year, we all find the need to give gifts for all kinds of events such as birthdays, weddings, engagements, anniversaries, special days like Mothers Day and Fathers Day, Christmas and so on. And while sticking to a budget to purchase these gifts, the cost of wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbons, bows, […]
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Yesterday I shared my thoughts on why meal planning is a great idea, what did you think? Today I thought I would share with you my top tips for creating a Meal Plan: Pick a day of the week and a time that suits you to do your planning. Ideally, you will want to […]
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“What’s for dinner Mum?” Those four words used to send me into an absolute panic because most days I didn’t have a clue! I often used to think about that night’s dinner when I arrived at the supermarket and then I’d race up and down the aisles throwing things in the trolley in the hope […]
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I love meatballs – a quick, yummy and easy meal. Here is one of my versions of the humble meatball but with a twist because it’s made using lamb not beef. My kids can’t get enough of these and I can always be guaranteed empty plates when these are served for dinner. Here are some […]
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Tea towels are one of those things that don’t really get much thought. However, because they are used in the kitchen for food preparation, they work pretty hard and really do need a little bit of tender loving care. Tea towels sometimes sit scrunched up and wet on the kitchen bench (particularly when you’re cooking) […]
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What’s lurking under your kitchen sink? The cupboard under the kitchen sink can end up being one of the messiest in the house … or at least, that’s what it seems like here! Bottles, sprays, sponges and other items are used and tossed back multiple times a day. There’s also the jumble of pipes, hoses […]
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I’ve tried many chocolate biscuit recipes over the years and could never find one that I was entirely happy with. So what do you do when that happens? You make up your own! So here it is … my very own recipe for what I think, are the best chocolate cookies ever!! These are soft, […]
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I’ll definitely never win Masterchef but I do okay in the kitchen. The one thing I love to do is collect and cook recipes that are not only simple to make but that I know will turn out every single time. I’ve been making these muffins for years and I promise, you’ll be pleased with […]
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