HOMEMADE Suddenly its October and I have started thinking about what homemade presents I will be gifting at Christmas, and hold the phone my friends, this year I’ll be sharing my favourites with you! Up first is one for the kids. Play dough has been around for years, and its having a bit of a…
Vinaigrette – Simple Salad Dressing
What if I told you one little jar could elevate your mealtimes? It sounds unbelievable, but that is what vinaigrette does in our house. Below, I share with you the formula for the base recipe. Then, I’ve included suggestions to take that base and add & swap different elements, to suit a multitude of dishes….
Instagram – That Tangled Web We Weave
As well as writing here on the blog, and at a local Queenstown magazine, The Flyer, I also share my family’s day to day life: the good, the bad and most certainly the ugly, over on Instagram. Openly. To anyone that chooses to watch. This can be a bit of a minefield, you ask yourself…
Coconut, Elderberry & Honey Gummy Bears & Lunchbox Ideas
I like to give my kids treats, but I hate dealing with the aftermath of sugar highs so these “gummy lollies” are perfect. As we are half way through the year I thought you might like some lunchbox inspiration too Here are some of our favourites – ham & mayo wraps sliced into rings and…
Quick Beef Satay With Cucumber Pickle & Roti
A quick & easy family friendly dish that you can tweak to suit your guests.Featuring Pepper & Me Wok Sauce & Man Grind Salt Blend
Crispy Prawn Bao Buns
I miss going out for long leisurely meals. Meals where you order All The Food and ask the waiter to just “Bring it when it’s ready, no hurry here.” Where you sit back and marvel over each flavour and which wine would pair perfectly. But alas my two little buttons are not that keen on…
Roast Pumpkin & Brown Rice Salad with Miso Dressing
As the weather turns colder, and the leaves change colour, I find myself gravitating to heavier more comforting meals, but I still love to try and pack flavour and vegetables into each meal. This is a beautiful salad on its own or pairs really well with fried tofu or as a side dish to slow…
Advice for the New Mother
Oh, I had the hypothetical motherhood gig sussed! When the baby came I’d drop the make-up routine down to 10 minutes, you know, just the basics. There’s no reason not to. Of course I would breast feed, but only for 1 year, then I would wean, because any longer than that is, well, strange isnt…
It is Everywhere
I turned up at my friend’s house blurry eyed, after yet another wakeful night due to children who have little to no regard for sleep. “I’m having a cry day” she greeted me with as she opened the door, her 6 month old happily kicking on a mat. “Me too” I said, my gritty eyes…
Hunter’s Robot-Themed 3rd Birthday Party
April is big time birthday month in our family, with Hunter on the 3rd, me on the 10th and my Dad on the 12th. Nothing like 3 fiery Aries in the family! Birthday month calls for lots of celebration! I have always loved a party and I’ve learnt a few things about hosting them at…