A hearty fuelling soup that you want to warm your bones on a cold day. Irish stew is a traditional Irish dish that typically consists of lamb or mutton, potatoes, onions, and sometimes carrots. It's a hearty and comforting dish that has been a staple in Irish cuisine...
This surprisingly easyrecipe was shared with me by Penny Williams. Penny is an incredible inspiring kiwi rural woman who lives near Fairlie in the South Island. She has a very successful women's and children's clothing business called Hide and Seek Clothing, that...
In this blog post I have compiled a list of some of my favourite lunch box ideas. Perfect for the kids going back to school. Okay so let's start of with more of MY favourite recipes. Pineapple and Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Icing This recipe is perfect for the...
A delicious savoury muffin that is super easy to make. Delicious warm or cold. Served with butter or without. You make it suit you - enjoy! Are you sick of making your usual savoury favourites. Perhaps you usually like to make Pappy's scones, my cheese scones or some...
What is more warming and energising than a mug of sweet hot chocolate on cold and frosty day? Take off your gloves and wrap your hands around a steaming mug of hot chocolate. What makes this recipe so great is that it allows you to make a whole batch of hot chocolate,...
One can only guess that the name of these cheesy 'mouse traps' originated from the idea that even the smallest creature lurking in the house would be tempted by these. What ingredients do I need? Tasty or Colby cheeseA TomatoSmall bunch of Parsley An EggRelish Packet...
A great homemade fruit leather snack for your child's lunch box There is more madness than method with this recipe. There aren’t often measured quantities, as I use left over stashes of fruit from the freezer or the left over fruit that doesn’t get preserved, and so...
This Indian inspired zucchini relish not only rids you of excess zucchinis/courgettes you have been growing - it's great to impress. your friends. The best way to enjoy this delicious warm and spicy relish is to try it with one of the following; Roti or Naan – Grab a...
This cordial recipe is refreshingly sweet. Perfect for a refreshing hot day thirst quencher. My children can spot an elderflower bush in full bloom - road side - anywhere between Otematata and Oamaru. They are pretty much a weed down here in the South Island. The...