How to make simple homemade strawberry jam from scratch! Only 2 ingredients and easy to follow step by step instructions to help you master homemade jam! Welcome to the first monthly made from scratch challenge! At the start of each month I will Continue Reading
In the kitchen
A Beginners Guide to Bottling/Canning Food
Do you want to start bottling/canning food but are not really sure where to start? No problem! This post covers all the basics you need to know and equipment you need to get started preserving food! I have such fond memories of preserving food Continue Reading
Christmas Cheese Ball Wreath
A quick, easy & delicious Christmas appetizer that can be made in advance! Serve with crackers for the perfect way to feed a crowd! Disclaimer: This post is a paid partnership with Countdown Supermarkets. All content and opinions are my Continue Reading
Classic Eggnog Recipe
Classic homemade eggnog - the perfect festive drink! Cooked and uncooked versions of this simple recipe and the option to make it spiked for the grown ups! This post was originally published in December 2015 – it has been retested, rephotographed, Continue Reading
How to freeze spinach
Simple, step by step instructions for how to freeze spinach from the garden for use in soups, stews, quiches, muffins or smoothies! Over winter and in early spring, about the only thing I usually have growing in my garden is a few brassicas and Continue Reading
Mince and Cheese Pie
An absolute Kiwi classic and such a delicious family friendly dinner! This mince and cheese pie recipe will be your new favourite. For the longest time, if Josh requested a mince pie for dinner, I'd just cook up some mince, throw a few herbs in Continue Reading
Multi Cooker Rice (Instant Pot)
How to cook rice in your multi cooker or instant pot. Hands off, quick and perfect rice every time! Out of all the things I use my multi cooker for, rice is one of my favourites. Back in the day I had a rice cooker that I could never get the Continue Reading
Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal
Mixed up in one bowl, this healthy and filling mixed berry baked oatmeal is perfect for make ahead breakfasts or slice and take as a bar in your lunchbox! DISCLOSURE: This post is a paid partnership with Countdown Supermarkets. All content and Continue Reading
The Best Homemade Garlic Bread (from scratch!)
How to turn soft homemade French bread into the most delicious homemade garlic bread plus how to freeze it! Who loves the delicious loaves of garlic bread that you buy from the fridge section of the supermarket? Me! But who doesn't love the Continue Reading
Guide to Baking with Yeast
Answers to commonly asked questions about baking with yeast. Reference this guide whenever you are baking bread or other dough recipes that require yeast and you will be a confident bread baker in no time! Baking bread with yeast can be very Continue Reading
Chilli Con Carne
This comforting dish will become a firm favourite - easy to prepare and cook, made from pantry staples and multiple ways to serve it! I really enjoy how the seasons change. It's always a little bit exciting when there are hints of what is to Continue Reading
5 ingredient Basic White Bread Recipe
The most simple recipe for basic homemade white bread. Made from just yeast, sugar, water, flour and salt this white sandwich bread will become a staple in your house! Continue Reading
