Being a mum can be hard. After a few nights of restless sleep, days filled with chasing a crawling bubby can be tiresome. Most mornings we both look forward for our chance to get out of the house and head to the park to soak in a little goodness by the way of sunshine and the crisp morning air. Walking through the tree lined park G. loves to stare at the passers by, children playing, ...
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creamy carbonara w’ peas & basil
With Miss G's first birthday fast approaching I cannot believe how quickly the past year has flown by. It feels like only yesterday I was cradling a teeny tiny newborn in my arms amazed by the perfect rows of adorable little toes in front of me. And in what seems like a flash Miss G's carseat suddenly faced forward and she was zooming around the house in her walker. Looking back over our ...
raspberry & macadamia crumb bars
Most folks claim baking to be an exact science. I am not one of them. For me, baking (much like the rest of my cooking life) is more of an 'off the cuff' type of affair and I wouldn't have it any other way. Once I understand the basic ratios of a recipe I leave the prim and proper baking princess persona well and truly behind and get on with the fun of baking. i.e. ...
hot chicken cakes
Spiked with prosciutto, parmesan, lemon, fresh basil and mint these little hot cakes are crispy fried patties of golden chicken deliciousness. And these mini babies are not only delicious but are a breeze to prepare. Simply pop all of the ingredients into a big bowl, mix, shape into patties and fry. Easy peasy. To serve with the hot cakes I whipped up a simple salad of ribboned zucchini ...
lemon & poppyseed muffins
Today's muffin concoction was a batch of delicious lemon and poppyseed muffins. And today we I needed them. Amongst the craziness that is teething/crawling/getting into everything Miss G. has developed a new skill. 'Great' you say. 'Clever girl' you say. Yeah well the removal of ones own nappy (diaper for those U.S mama's and papa's) is only funny the first time. Oh and when it's ...
simple spaghetti
In the midst of midweek madness this supper of simple spaghetti is what I cook most often. It ticks all of the boxes. Simple. Easy-to-prepare. Delicious. Healthy. And best of all this easy peasy dinner can be on the table in the time it takes to boil a little pasta. The trick to this pasta's simplicity is its no cook sauce of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon zest and ...
