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Homemade Tomato Soup

November 22, 2016 By Laura 16 Comments

Homemade tomato soup - the ultimate in pre-holiday comfort food. Quick, easy and so satisfying. Perfect for lunch served with grilled cheese!

Can somebody please explain to me how on EARTH it is December next week?! Seriously. Slow doooooown!! But actually don't, because I am counting down the sleeps until I can decorate and enter the magic time that is full blown Christmas mania and results in our house becoming Santa's grotto and me eating, breathing and sleeping gingerbread, pine cones and sugar plum fairies for an entire month. The excitement is almost unbearable! Can I listen to Christmas carols yet?

So before this craziness completely takes over, and because it also feels like we are coming into winter instead of summer, let's have one last non-Christmas related quick & easy recipe to rescue you for those days when you are surrounded by tinsel and cinnamon and can't stand it anymore....by the way this is never me, I'm just thinking about you guys. Enter epic, super comforting homemade tomato soup. Easy, delicious and healthy enough that it counteracts the inevitable 25 day sugar hit.

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Layer Cake

November 15, 2016 By Laura 16 Comments

Guys! It's my birthday! 😀

Today I turn 28. And that's kinda scary. I find it so weird how when you are little you are so excited to get to your birthday, not only for the cake and presents (duh) but because you can't wait to finally be that next number. There are so many milestones when you are younger too. Starting school at 5, being double digits at 10, the teenage years at 13, being able to drive at 16, drink at 18 and technically becoming an adult at 21. But then it kind of stops. I still get equally excited about it being my birthday but I'm finding that I'm quickly getting sick of adding another number to my age! And for me, 28 is by far the scariest! [Read more...]

Best Buttermilk Waffles

November 10, 2016 By Laura 6 Comments

How all Sunday mornings should be spent - lazy starts, coffee and the best buttermilk waffles covered in maple syrup and fresh summer strawberries!

This is how all Sunday mornings should be spent. Lazy starts, followed by delicious coffee and the best buttermilk waffles covered in strawberries and maple syrup. Perfection!

Almost as perfect as the amazing spring/summer feelings that are happening around here now. Sunny days, we have baby chicks, my flower garden has come out of the looking dead stage and is now so bright and colourful and Josh is rebuilding the polytunnel so that we can plant our summer veges. Plus I can actually leave the house most days without socks on which is amazing...summer is coming! The beautiful weather has meant that my lounge wallpaper stripping has taken a bit of a backseat and instead of taking me the 2 weekends I thought it would, I'm now into week 4...eeek! Plus, old wallpaper sucks. It's so hard! I just have to remember how amazing it's going to look once it's painted....so exciting!

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Pina Colada Smoothie

November 3, 2016 By Laura 6 Comments

The best way to start getting excited for summer is with a pina colada smoothie - it's your favourite cocktail in healthy smoothie form!

It's time to get tropical, shake of those winter blues and embrace the sweet, sweet fact, that finally, after so many cold dreary winter months, summer is on the horizon! It's so close I can taste it! And the best way to start embracing summer is the thinking about all the fab summer cocktails that will be happening! Buuuut then toning it back a little because we're not quite into beach holiday mode yet, so we'll turn them into G rated smoothies, add them to our panicked summer body workout session and start feeling good about ourselves again. Ok? Great. First stop. Pina Colada smoothie aka my second all time favourite cocktail in smoothie form. On a side note, if anyone can come up with a way to turn a mojito into a legitimate smoothie that isn't weird, please let me know. [Read more...]

Easy Homemade White Bread {with step-by-step instructions}

October 29, 2016 By Laura 23 Comments

A simple recipe to help you master the basics of bread making - my favourite easy homemade white bread recipe with step by step instructions to show you how to make soft white sandwich bread without a breadmaker!

Ok, so today we are taking on something that might seem a little bit intimidating, but trust me...it's not! We'll work through it together because it's totally worth it and at the end of it you are going to be so super satisfied and doing a little dance around the kitchen, putting it all over Facebook and telling all your friends because you have mastered one of life's little joys - easy homemade white bread! YAY!!

I really, really love to bake bread. I love to bake bread so much that I bought a breadmaker that is so amazing and bakes little mini baguettes, and normal loaves of bread, makes dough and even bakes cakes (!!) aaaaaand I hardly ever use it. Why? Because for me, nothing beats making a loaf of bread by hand. It is such a labour of love, but there is something so deeply satisfying about the aroma of freshly baked bread and pulling that loaf out of the oven, tapping the bottom and hearing that hollow sound and then slicing straight into it, smothering it in butter and eating slice after slice while it's warm because it is sooooo good! If anyone ever tries telling me that I have become gluten intolerant I think my life will actually be over. Not even exaggerating. [Read more...]

Quick Pickled Veges

October 21, 2016 By Laura 8 Comments

This recipe for quick pickled veges is the easiest, most versatile side that is the perfect accompaniment for anything from tacos to sandwiches!

This recipe for quick pickled veges is so ridiculous and easy that I totally feel bad for calling it a recipe. But then I remember how DELICIOUS and tangy and crunchy and pickly they are and I am not worried about it at all because you guys need these in your life. Now.

Guys, guess what I have become. An actual real life DIYer! Apparently I have been watching way too much Fixer Upper on HGTV because last weekend I suddenly decided I needed to start stripping wallpaper so that I could paint the lounge and totally redecorate. I got about ¼ of the way around, painfully peeling off the stubborn paper and so this week we have been living in somewhat of a construction zone. But it's so FUN!! Seriously! My attention span is minimal at the best of times and I 100% thought I would be sick of stripping wallpaper after about an hour but I stuck at it all afternoon! I only stopped because it was dinner time and a girls gotta eat.

And this week I haven't had a chance in the evening to do any more buuuuuuut we have a 3 day weekend this weekend! YAY for renovations!! [Read more...]

The Great Southern USA Roadtrip - Texas

October 12, 2016 By Laura 1 Comment

So it would just be WAY too hard to go into all the detail of our epic Southern USA roadtrip honeymoon adventure, so I figure I'll give y'all a quick recap of the 3 weeks and then pepper my posts for the next 4 years with fun little stories from the trip...sound good? Great! Let's start with week 1 of the great Southern USA Roadtrip - Texas!

Josh & I had a really hard time deciding on where we wanted to go on our honeymoon - we both knew that sitting on a beach somewhere for a long period of time wasn't really our style - we are more active relaxers. We thought about Canada and the top of the USA including Yellowstone National Park, but figured that might be a fun family vacation waaaaay down the track - well, that's totally what I think...not sure about Josh haha! We had been to Texas last time we were in the States and both LOVED it and New Orleans was also high on the list, so we planned the great Southern USA Roadtrip!

Here's how the first 6 days in Texas went! [Read more...]

Creamy Sundried Tomato & Spinach Pasta

October 3, 2016 By Laura 2 Comments

Happy October!! I'm still pretty unsure how we are already in the 10th month of the year, buuuuut I'm not complaining. The next few months are my FAVOURITE!! My birthday, Josh's birthday, summer, the holiday season...so many fun things happening! But until then, let's talk pasta - sundried tomato & spinach pasta!

I'm always on the look out for fun things to make ahead on the weekend and take for my lunches during the week - there's only so many salads and sandwiches a girl can eat. But I'm also conscious that I don't want to spend all my money on buying lunches and I know that as boring as they may be, salads and sandwiches are definitely a good healthy eating option. [Read more...]

Crunchy Top Blueberry Muffins

September 26, 2016 By Laura 11 Comments

Crunchy Top Blueberry Muffins - my favourite master muffin base full of juicy blueberries, cinnamon and a crunchy sugary top - muffin perfection!

So I had zero motivation to bake this weekend. Zilch. Zip. Nada. I was perfectly happy sitting on the couch watching Charlotte's Web on Sky Movies Family. But then I suddenly felt like blueberry muffins, or more specifically crunchy top blueberry muffins. And suddenly the motivation came back and within 40 minutes I was back on the couch with muffin in hand. That's Sunday baking at it's finest! [Read more...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

September 19, 2016 By Laura 4 Comments

Ok guys, we are officially 110% all aboard the healthy food train - first stop, chocolate peanut butter energy bites!

One of my workmates/actual real life friends also, Yvonne, proposed at the start of spring that she was taking on a 12 week healthy eating program. So obviously, the rest of us in the office jumped on board too, because 1. summer is coming and 2. things like this are way more fun when everyone is doing it. So far, we're doing pretty well but the thing we are all having a hard time with is snack time. We sit at our desks all day which also means we kind of graze all day. I actually don't understand it - when I'm at home over the weekend, I barely eat but sit me at my computer and I'm reaching for the snack draw within 30 minutes.

So other than the obvious fruit, carrot sticks and pretzels which I am 100% obsessed with at the moment I have still been taking some form of baking for morning tea. I'm not worried about it because it's all homemade and I am addicted to cookies, but to stick with our plan and to keep Yvonne company - and maybe for a snack she will love too, I thought I would make these little energy bites.

You might have heard of these referred to as bliss balls, but I'm not 100% sure how I feel about that term. For me, it kind of denotes organic, paleo, super healthy and a little bit of "I can't eat your normal snacks, I need my bliss balls". No offense to anyone who is in any of those categories but it's just not me. And when I really think about the definition of bliss, it looks more like lying on the beach in the middle of summer after just having a swim, with an ice cold beer - not so much eating a healthy snack...you know? And I also don't really see what is blissful about spending $3 or $4 on a teeny packet of them when it's so easy to make them at home!

So we're going rogue and calling these guys chocolate peanut butter energy bites - because that's really what they are! Little bite sized snacks that you can eat guilt free and at any time of the day.

The ingredients list is short & sweet:

Dates
Peanuts
Peanut butter
Cocoa powder

Done - probably all things you have!

They're perfect for lunchbox snacks and would even be a hit with the kids. The dates make them nice and sweet and the peanuts add a bit of crunch. And even better, they are SO easy to make! Throw all ingredients into a food processor, blitz together for a couple of minutes, roll into balls and keep in the fridge.

Pop a couple into your handbag or desk draw for that mid morning snack or mid afternoon pick me up. They even make a great after dinner treat. Guilt free snacking...yuuuuuuussss!!!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

The perfect healthy snack option for kids and grown ups - chocolate peanut butter energy bites! Quick & easy to make and delicious to eat any time of day!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Servings: -15 balls

Author: Laura

Ingredients

1 cup dates
1 cup peanuts
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Pinch of salt

Instructions

If using pitted dates, and they are a little hard, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, before draining and using.
Add all ingredients to a food processor and blitz on high speed for 1-2 minutes until mixture is crumbly and you can form it into a ball with your hands.
Form 12-15 balls and lay them out on a tray and refrigerate for about an hour until firm.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.

Lemon & Parsley Couscous Salad

September 16, 2016 By Laura 4 Comments

This lemon & parsley couscous salad very nearly became the salad that killed the chickens.

I was in the kitchen, minding my own business when suddenly I saw that the chickens had got out and were on the lawn. And Sage, previous chicken killer, was sitting riiiight in amongst them. Panic stations!! Luckily, Sage didn't have her troublesome sidekick Tilly with her - she was in isolation because she had been spayed so was on ordered bed rest, so our super well behaved (cough) Sagey just sat there hanging out with her new friends and padded along next to me as I herded the chooks back to safety. YAY Sage!! Proud/relieved puppy parent moment!

But I really want to tell you about this salad. Actually, I want to invite you around for a spring picnic and eat this salad with you. Because food loving friends, it's time. Time to say see ya to cosy comfort food and say hey to fast, fresh, spring salads!! Because the countdown to bikini weather is on and winter has some explaining to do, am I right? [Read more...]

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

September 12, 2016 By Laura 16 Comments

Do you know what makes me feel better than almost anything? Sunny days! Especially sunny days over the weekend. We just had 2 of the most perfect spring days this weekend. We planted our summer seeds, played with Sage, ate outside and just soaked up as much of the sun as we could. It was magic. And to top it all off, we got to have baby snuggles with our adorable little niece who came to visit!

And obviously, I baked cookies. Hi, my name is Laura and I have an addiction. Clearly I've got a bit of a thing going for cookies this year - classic chocolate chips, the chili chocolate version, Anzacs if your feeling patriotic or homemade oreos because you are a baking BOSS but I haven't shared with you guys my faaaaavourite "dunk it in a glass of milk while it's still warm" cookie recipe yet.

And I also know I'm running the risk of offending about 50% of the population by telling you what it is because for some reason, some people seem to have a weird aversion to dried fruit in baking. Not me! It's the best recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies! YAY! [Read more...]

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

September 8, 2016 By Laura 5 Comments

Mozzarella stuffed meatballs - the perfect quick dinner or make them mini, stick them on toothpicks and serve as an appetizer with BBQ or marinara sauce!

Today I have the perfect little treat that not only kills it at dinner time but also happens to double as the perfect little appetizer as soon as you stick a toothpick through them...mozzarella stuffed meatballs!

Spaghetti & meatballs is one of our favourite meals. It's right up there with spaghetti bolognese in terms of quick & easy meals to throw together and is serious comfort food! And even though we're almost through comfort food season, this also falls into the category of "it's hot, I can't really be bothered cooking, what shall we have?" Perfect for lazy summer meals.

Plus, if you wanna get super fancy on it you can make them mini and turn them into a party snack! Little dipping pots of BBQ or marinara sauce and you're looking at the plate that gets snapped up the fastest. Because nobody can resist mini meatballs - especially when they are filled with gooey melty mozzarella! [Read more...]

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

September 5, 2016 By Laura 5 Comments

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes - light lemon cupcakes, filled with lemon curd & topped with meringue. They're the perfect spring dessert!

I have theeeee BEST spring treat for you today...Lemon Meringue Cupcakes!

Are you guys so excited it's spring? I can't wait to do all the things on my spring to-do list...you guys are doing it too right? 🙂 Obviously since the 1st of September it has been still cold and rainy but at least the days are a bit longer! We had our big community rugby/netball day this weekend which was so much fun but was a huge late night on Saturday so Sunday was spent snuggling on the couch watching movies and making the most of the inside weather before I can't bear to be anywhere other than outside!

I've been wanting to make lemon meringue cupcakes for a while. Our chooks are laying lots of eggs, our lemon tree is laden and the sun is shining...well, it was for 5 minutes while I made these. What better time?! Plus they remind me of daisies so anything to do with flowers is automatically spring friendly! [Read more...]

Spring To Do List

September 1, 2016 By Laura 6 Comments

Hey Southern Hemisphere dwellers, we made it...it's SPRING!!!

We've made it through the short (but long) dark cold days of winter, the days are slowly starting to get longer, the sun actually has some heat in it and the chilly mornings are starting to become waaaay less frequent. This calls for massive celebration. Which means that it's time to write and execute an epic Spring To Do List!

I'm not sure about you guys, but I'm a big talker. As in, I am so guilty of saying "yea, great idea let's do that!" and then never getting around to it...you with me? And it's always about really fun things too! Like horse riding, or going on a picnic or having a girls beach weekend. All things that I really want to do but then life gets in the way and all of a sudden you are through another week/month/year and you haven't done any of those new and exciting things. It's super frustrating.

Let's change it. It's time for the Spring To-Do List! Here's how it works. This is my list of things that I really want to do this spring. And I'm going to be accountable! I'm going to come back in and tick them off as I do them so you guys can keep checking in on me.

And I want you to do fun spring things too! Use my list, or write your own. And let me know how you go! I want you to share your fun spring activities with me. Taking more photos is one of the things on my list, so take some snaps of what you are doing, share them on Facebook or Instagram and tag them #kcgspringlist, send me an email, or leave a comment with something that you want to do this spring. We'll do it together! Plus, because I think you guys are awesome, I've created little printables for you at the bottom of the post - my list and a blank list for you to write your own! [Read more...]

No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Bars

August 29, 2016 By Laura 6 Comments

My all time favourite, easy to make dessert - no bake peanut butter cup cheesecake bars with an oreo crust. The perfect make ahead dessert for anyone who loves Reese's or peanut butter! Drizzle with chocolate sauce and it's even better!

To give you an idea of how extremely excited I am about these no bake peanut butter cup cheesecake bars, let's take a little trip down blog memory lane. I’m not sure if you guys knew this, but peanut butter & chocolate is kind of my thing...maybe these homemade peanut butter cups, these truffles & the best bars kind of hinted at it, but in case you missed them, now you know.

The thing that always gets me is that Josh eats peanut butter on toast by the truckload but will not, not even with a 10 foot pole touch anything involving peanut butter without the aforementioned toast. I am the total opposite. Maybe once I year I’ll suddenly need a PB toast fix but I can’t get enough of the peanut butter/chocolate combination. I brought back peanut butter M&M's and Reese's Pieces from our trip as well as eating my weight in them while we were there. Not to mention the ridiculous peanut butter cup Blizzards from DQ. Where are you now Dairy Queen!?!

Which leads to a big problem. [Read more...]

July in photos

August 25, 2016 By Laura 4 Comments

Whoops...haven't done a life update in a while! May anyone? Obviously June was taken up by our epic honeymoon adventure - more on that once I've actually looked through and sorted the hundreds of photos we took, so let's skip to July in photos!

July was probably the wettest month we've had. Ever. It pretty much rained non stop.

Pretty much everyday looked like this. [Read more...]

Spicy Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

August 22, 2016 By Laura 13 Comments

Inspired by the authentic New Orleans dish, this is my take on spicy chicken & sausage gumbo! Easy to make and full of cajun spice flavours, this easy weeknight meal will be a new favourite!

Our honeymoon to the Southern US in June was pretty much centered around farms and food. But mostly food. Especially once we got to New Orleans. Our whole 3 days was planned around where we would eat...it was a good time! Josh was pretty much dragged around the city on a never ending hunt for delicious food, which I'm sure was really hard for him...ha! I had a food bucket list of things I needed to eat. Beignets, pecan pie, fried chicken & waffles, gumbo. All the New Orleans classics. And we ticked every single one off the list!

One of the nights we were there we went to a little place called Coop's Place. They had a really good looking menu including a taste plate which gave you a little bit of everything - fried chicken (Josh's favourite), rabbit & sausage jambalaya, red beans & rice, shrimp creole & seafood gumbo. OMG. It was all incredible. The flavours were out of control - there was heat, but only enough to help it pack a punch without leaving you sweating. So obviously once we got home, New Orleans cooking had to be on the menu, and chicken & sausage gumbo was up first! [Read more...]

One Pot Classic Fudgy Brownies

August 18, 2016 By Laura 35 Comments

The absolute best made from scratch brownie recipe - double chocolate, super fudgy, crackly on top and ready in 40 minutes using only 1 pot! Homemade brownies have never tasted so good!

So, Sage is scared of kittens. Our big, boisterous black labrador teenage puppy who has a bark that would frighten off any intruder is terrified of Josh's mums teeny tiny kitten. I was over at their house last night and Sage was a whimpering mess. They would eye each other up, and then the kitten would come running at Sage (which was hilarious) and Sage would go running to hide behind Josh's dad. We were actually in hysterics. If only our chickens would fight back like that!

Anyway, brownie. Or more specifically the best, one pot ultimate chewy classic fudgy brownie!

Brownies come in all shapes and forms but if I'm going to eat a brownie I want it to be really decadent. I want it to be rich and chocolately, not cakey at all and super fudgy. Substandard brownies are not something I want to know about. That's why today, I bring you the ultimate classic fudgy brownie, and the best brownie that's ever come out of my kitchen. [Read more...]

Garlic, Herb & Parmesan Fried Potatoes

August 15, 2016 By Laura 6 Comments

This weekend got me all excited for summer. We had a little bit of actual sun peeping through the clouds (this is following about 8 weeks of non stop rain, bar 1 or 2 random days) and we finally put to use the wood fired pizza oven! I am so ready for it to be warm. I'm ready for lazy days sitting outside in shorts & singlets, drinking ice cold beer, watching Sage & Tilly run around and cooking delicious pizzas outdoors. Come on summer! There are only a couple more months of cold to go and then we are there.

The idea of summer & eating outdoors got me thinking about the ever important and sometimes overlooked side dish. Dinners in our house are usually focused on the main attraction and often it's a last minute panic along the lines of "what am I going to serve with this!"

Problem solved. [Read more...]

Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

August 12, 2016 By Laura 21 Comments

Homemade hot fudge sauce - the perfect thing to feed your ice-cream addiction, even in the middle of winter! Made from ingredients you have in your pantry!

Before we start talking about how 100% obsessed I am with a certain homemade hot fudge sauce at the moment, let's take a moment to reflect on something else amazing that has happened.

A NEW HARRY POTTER BOOK!! Yep, the inner Harry Potter geek in me has finally surfaced for you guys all to see. When my mum brought the book in to work for me last week (yes, my mum is the best) I was so super excited that I couldn't even bear it. It's been 9 whole years since the last book! And I really like it. The second I opened it and started reading I instantly felt the need to go back and re-read the entire series, for like, the 100th time. I think I might. There are also feelings that I might get some kitchen inspiration along the lines of Butterbeer this weekend...you with me? [Read more...]

Homemade Quick Oats {5 ways}

August 8, 2016 By Laura 7 Comments

Here is an easy, homemade alternative to processed store bought quick oats - homemade quick oats, with 5 delicious flavour combos!

Hey breakfast lovers, I'm back. Let's take boring winter breakfasts to a new level. It's time for oatmeal to get a makeover! Side note: I feel like a naughty kiwi for calling it oatmeal instead of porridge but porridge is not a pretty word...it's just weird right? Oatmeal is much better!

I am a breakfast bore. Seriously. I am so predictable. Summer = granola + yoghurt + summer berries. Winter = oatmeal with brown sugar and sometimes cinnamon if I'm feeling adventurous. What a rebel. There is no middle ground. I glide seamlessly from summer breakfast to winter breakfast and I'm not even sad about it. Weekends are a little different but weekdays are a routine lovers dream. [Read more...]

Our Wedding Day

August 4, 2016 By Laura 6 Comments

It's almost been 6 months since our wedding! I'm so excited to finally share some of my favourite photos with you from our magical day! And if you make it past the photos, 12 pieces of advice for planning a wedding.

06.02.2016
Whangamata, NZ

The best day of my life is actually an understatement. There was rain and then sunshine, lots of yellow, pizza and ice-cream, so many good friends and family, cowboy boots, dancing, laughing, cupcakes, homemade decorations, yellow shoes, hilarious speeches, a kick ass band, noise control, bubbly, and a whole lotta love.

It was the perfect day. [Read more...]

Chocolate Coconut Slice {aka chocolate fish slice!}

August 1, 2016 By Laura 14 Comments

This chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite in our house. It has a chocolate & coconut base and chocolate condensed milk topping, it's easy to make and only takes 30 minutes!

This chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite in our house. It has a chocolate & coconut base and topping, it's easy to make and only takes 30 minutes | thekiwicountrygirl.com

Happy Monday everyone! How was your weekend?

Ours involved a long overdue morning on the farm for me - feeding the cattle, looking at the teeny new baby lambs and making the most of a dry morning to get outside and breathe some fresh air! We also rearranged our laundry #adulting, took care of Sage who was spayed on Thursday..."limit exercise for 2 days"...um, have you met my psycho hyperactive labrador puppy? And we finally made the pizza oven that I bought Josh for his birthday in December! But then it was too windy and rainy to actually use it so now it's sitting in our spare room waiting for summer.

And we ate so much delicious food. I'm usually a little consumed by making food specifically for the blog so I made a point this weekend to make delicious food for the whole purpose of just eating and enjoying it! We had fish tacos with all the fixings followed by outrageous salted caramel chocolate tarts with Josh's parents on Saturday night and I made attempt 1 to recreate the amazing gumbo we ate while in New Orleans. And everything was so good that I will have to share it all with you!...recipes coming soon!

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Homemade tomato soup - the ultimate in pre-holiday comfort food. Quick, easy and so satisfying. Perfect for lunch served with grilled cheese!

How all Sunday mornings should be spent - lazy starts, coffee and the best buttermilk waffles covered in maple syrup and fresh summer strawberries!

The best way to start getting excited for summer is with a pina colada smoothie - it's your favourite cocktail in healthy smoothie form!

A simple recipe to help you master the basics of bread making - my favourite easy homemade white bread recipe with step by step instructions to show you how to make soft white sandwich bread without a breadmaker!

This recipe for quick pickled veges is the easiest, most versatile side that is the perfect accompaniment for anything from tacos to sandwiches!

Crunchy Top Blueberry Muffins - my favourite master muffin base full of juicy blueberries, cinnamon and a crunchy sugary top - muffin perfection!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Ingredients

Instructions

Mozzarella stuffed meatballs - the perfect quick dinner or make them mini, stick them on toothpicks and serve as an appetizer with BBQ or marinara sauce!

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes - light lemon cupcakes, filled with lemon curd & topped with meringue. They're the perfect spring dessert!

My all time favourite, easy to make dessert - no bake peanut butter cup cheesecake bars with an oreo crust. The perfect make ahead dessert for anyone who loves Reese's or peanut butter! Drizzle with chocolate sauce and it's even better!

Inspired by the authentic New Orleans dish, this is my take on spicy chicken & sausage gumbo! Easy to make and full of cajun spice flavours, this easy weeknight meal will be a new favourite!

The absolute best made from scratch brownie recipe - double chocolate, super fudgy, crackly on top and ready in 40 minutes using only 1 pot! Homemade brownies have never tasted so good!

Homemade hot fudge sauce - the perfect thing to feed your ice-cream addiction, even in the middle of winter! Made from ingredients you have in your pantry!

Here is an easy, homemade alternative to processed store bought quick oats - homemade quick oats, with 5 delicious flavour combos!

06.02.2016 Whangamata, NZ

This chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite in our house. It has a chocolate & coconut base and chocolate condensed milk topping, it's easy to make and only takes 30 minutes!

06.02.2016
Whangamata, NZ