5 Benefits of Menu Planning

5 Benefits of Menu Planning – Meal Planning Tips Lately I’ve really gotten into the habit of menu planning. I’ve been LOVING the benefits that menu planning brings and today I’m sharing those benefits with you: 1. Save Money – you’ll find that you spend SO much less on groceries when you plan your meals, […]

Beetroot Salad with Goats Cheese & Caramelized Garlic

Beetroot Salad with Goats Cheese & Caramelized Garlic I used the beetroot that I bought at the farmers market the other day to make one of our favourite, vibrant salads – Beetroot Salad with Goats Cheese & Caramelized Garlic. It’s SO worth taking the time to roast the beetroot and garlic to enhance their flavours and bring […]

Rhubarb Crumble Recipe (Gluten Free, Grain Free)

Rhubarb Crumble Recipe (Gluten Free, Grain Free) Rhubarb is such a wonderful ingredient to bake with. It has a tangy sourness that is perfectly balanced when baked in a sweet treat. This is the perfect dessert if you’re avoiding grains and gluten or if you simply want to enjoy a tasty, flourless fruity dessert.   […]

Collingwood Children’s Farm Market

Collingwood Children’s Farm Market Once a month there’s a farmers market on at Collingwood Children’s Farm, which is just outside of Melbourne City. We hadn’t been in AGES and when the weather was just right the other week (as in, neither rain nor extreme heat predicted) we made the trip and enjoyed a fun family […]

4 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Recipe

4 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Recipe Lately absurd, insane, crazy, out of control milkshakes have been taking social media by storm. I have held out, until now… We were near Cafe Lafayette recently, which makes indulgent milkshakes and I treated the boys and I to one to share between the three of us. It was even […]

24 Hours In Melbourne City – 10 Year Anniversary Celebrations

24 Hours In Melbourne City- 10 Year Anniversary Celebrations A couple of weeks ago my Husband and I celebrated our 10 Year Wedding Anniversary. My Mum looked after the kids for the day/night and we set off to enjoy 24 Hours In Melbourne City – kid free. We walked from end to end, enjoying exploring the city […]

Croissant French Toast

Croissant French Toast From time to time I like to treat my boys to croissants while we are out and about. I purposefully buy a larger than needed bag full of croissants from the bakery so that I can make Croissant French Toast with leftover, possibly stale, croissants. Similar to Cinnamon French Toast Sticks, only […]

Hearty Hungarian Beef Goulash

Hearty Hungarian Beef Goulash Budapest is one of my very favourite European Cities. I’ve visited twice and each time loved immersing myself in the local culture and food scene. Yes, there’s more to Hungarian Cuisine than Goulash, but the fact that it’s just such a hearty, delicious dish means that it’s the one I have […]

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Foodie Moms

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Foodie Moms With Mothers Day coming up, I have been trying to come up with ideas to delight and surprise my Mom as well as leave “not so subtle hints” about what I’d like for Mothers Day! Quickly just addressing Mom versus Mum. I’m South African and call my Mother, Mom. […]

Turmeric Sauteed Cauliflower

Turmeric Sauteed Cauliflower Lately I’ve been experimenting with all sorts of cauliflower recipes. This is my latest creation – Turmeric Sauteed Cauliflower. I just adore the vibrancy of both the taste and the appearance of a healthy serving of Turmeric Sauteed Cauliflower. Turmeric has known anti-inflammatory and anti-infection propertis, so this dish is wonderful for […]