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I love to cook using fresh ingredients and this usually includes fresh herbs. I probably bought fresh herbs at least three times a week. I love to use fresh basil, coriander, parsley, thyme and many others but these tiny little bunches usually cost around $3 per bunch. So let’s do the maths, $3 x 3 […]
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If you’re looking for the definition of “yum”, you’ve found it right here! Moist, tasty and easy to make, these muffins are perfect for snack time, lunchtime … anytime! Banana and White Choc Chip Muffins … Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 2 cups gluten-free self-raising flour ½ cup caster sugar 1 cup milk 1 egg […]
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Like everyone else, my kids have their own likes and dislikes when it comes to food, which can sometimes make it tricky when cooking. Generally they’re pretty good but I have to own up to “smuggling” or hiding vegies in my cooking whenever I can. And don’t let the fact that they are now older […]
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Hi everyone, I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing Mother’s Day. I certainly did but today it was back to reality and routine and first job of the day was lunchboxes. We decided to have a little bit of fun today and create a lunchbox using food of only one colour and we chose … […]
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If you’re looking for a recipe that is as versatile as it is delicious, then this dish fits the bill perfectly. These meatballs can be prepared earlier in the day and are quick and easy using simple ingredients. Get super organised, whip up a double portion, freeze one or two extra batches of meatballs and […]
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Now that the weather has turned very cool here in Queensland it’s time to start cooking those beautiful, hearty meals that bring us warmth and comfort. Winter for me means a bowl of steaming hot soup so here’s my rustic version of the ever-popular Pumpkin Soup … quick, easy and delicious! Pumpkin Soup … Author: […]
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Last October, hubby and I travelled to Borneo stopping over in Singapore for 4 days on the way. We hadn’t visited Sentosa Island in over 20 years so we decided to include a visit on this trip. Sentosa Island is a really popular island resort located just off the mainland. It can be accessed by […]
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Hazards exist all around the home and the bathroom can potentially be one of the most dangerous rooms in the house. However, with a bit of care and some commonsense precautions, most dangers can be eliminated or significantly reduced. Here is a list of the things I tried to do when my girls were littlies […]
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Recently I received a few questions from some lovely readers asking for ideas, tips and suggestions on how to declutter different areas of their home. So, today I’m launching a 10-Part Series I’ve written specifically about decluttering. Learning how to deal with and get rid of clutter is the first important step for anyone whose […]
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I’ve already shared a number of different recipes for Bliss Balls and here is yet another variety to add to your collection. I haven’t experimented with, or tried, Figs in the past so I was really keen to create a recipe that used them. For this recipe I used dried figs, purchased at Woolworths, and […]
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One of the things I hear often is “My house/apartment is too small … I don’t have enough storage & cupboard space and need a bigger place”. Sound familiar! I’ve even heard myself say the same thing but I’ve also learned, that’s not always possible and instead, I have to make do with the space […]
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I just adore cooking Risotto, it’s one of those dishes that screams “comfort food”. I also love that you can take the basic ingredients and then add whatever vegetables you love to create a beautiful, filling, scrumptious dish. Here’s a family favourite that I’ve been cooking for years. Risotto with Chicken, Mushrooms and Roasted Pumpkin […]
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