I don’t think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath, but along with…
From Food
Cooking can be very satisfying and a creative outlet too. It is something we learn as we go and get better at with practise!
When I started out married life at (dare I say it) 18 I really didn’t know too much about cooking. I remember cooking my first roast chicken with the plastic bags still in the chook!
I was on a steep learning curve being married to a dairy farmer who was used to big cooked breakfasts to start the day! My in-laws left on an overseas trip soon after we were married, so I was in charge of feeding the farm workers who ate a lot! However, after my bumpy start cooking is now one of my favourite things! So Keep experimenting with flavours you’ll get better, and don’t give up. I do like simple, easy to prepare food! It doesn’t have to look perfect but it does have to taste good!
New Improved Anzac Biscuits
Recently I got an updated version of tasty Anzac biscuits from my mother and yes, they are nicer and crunchy to eat. So do try them.…
Kumara Salad
I have a bit of a thing about kumara. I like to use kumara in a salad and then change the ingredients around a bit…
Moist lemon Yoghurt Cake
I have never really been a cake maker, preferring to make muffins or biscuits. I love to cook the dinners when we have a family’s…
Yummy Date Loaf
I have a thing about loaves at the moment as they are a nice change from muffins and so nice to enjoy with a lovely…
Carrot and Quinoa Salad
I found this recipe in a U.K. magazine and adapted it (of course). Quinoa is such a marvellous base for so many different variations. Cook…
Macadamia Brittle
This is just yummy, I tried this recently at a high tea Hospice fundraiser. The whizz behind this was Jan Pearce. (exclaiming oh but its…
Easy Hummus
Our daughter- in -law Brooke gave me her Aunty Marise’s recipe for such a yummy hummus that I had to pass it on. I don’t…
Homemade Gingernut’s
I found this recipe of my mothers in my old recipe book. It is so easy and it is nice to have a jar of…
Quinoa Salad
This recipe I use over and over and it always delights.It can be varied with whatever is in season. I buy my quinoa from the…