The Mad Monsoon

There's a monsoon this morning and the rain is my alarm clock naturel. It's raining cats, dogs and a whole pet zoo out there. I make a dash for the gym and in the couple of minutes it takes me to get [Read More]

A Cheer for One Year!

I should probably be certified - I'm out and pounding the pavement, and it's so early, even the sun isn't awake yet! I go fast and go hard, I don't want to be late and make Tracey wait! I meet her [Read More]

Slice and Spice

I try to catch up on some sleep and have a little lie in this morning but I still feel super tired! My morning banana saves the day and gives me an excellent energy boost. I pick up the latest [Read More]

Anzac Slice with Golden Icing

Makes 32 This is an oldie but a goodie and it's one of the first Anzac delights I ever baked. It's the perfect tea time treat because it's simple and cheap to prepare and uses just a few store [Read More]

Harissa Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives

Serves 4 I am a lover of the one pot wonder and this one is no exception. It's quick, it's easy and it's oh-so-flavoursome! The harissa paste adds just enough kick to get things going and best of [Read More]

Another Mad Monday!

Monday morning gets a kick start at Basic Training. The class is full to the brim and I manage to cause a near disaster with my low level spatial awareness; I duck out of the run lane to move to [Read More]

Carrot and Snow Pea Salad

Serves 4 Every time my neighbour visits the family farm, she always comes back with a big, fresh bag of goodies for me. This time I was lucky enough to score a big bag of juicy limes. I did [Read More]

Easy Apple Pies

These open topped apple pies are a delicious twist on a classic apple pie. Think crisp puff pastry stuffed full of sweet, cinnamony (if that's not a word, it should be) apples and topped off with a [Read More]

Orange and Poppy Seed Cake

Serves 16 Orange and poppy seeds were made to go together in this deliciously simple cake. The blog archives are a cake written testament to how much I love baking with oranges - just check out [Read More]

Oven-Roasted Cauliflower

Serves 4 (low iodine) Did you know cauliflower contains Vitamin C and folate, which help to prevent anaemia? I love cauliflower any and every which way but roasting really brings out it’s nutty [Read More]