25 Ways To Use Up Leftovers or Food About To Expire

My dad always says ‘waste not want not’ and to this day I cringe if food is thrown into the bin.  Before you throw it out to the birds or into the compost, here are some ways to use up the leftover food in the fridge for that reason you actually bought it for -ContinueContinue reading “25 Ways To Use Up Leftovers or Food About To Expire”

‘What’s For Dinner?’: 70 ideas

I have already blogged about my love to meal plan (here) but I may have failed to mention that I do not love choosing the specific meals for the week, as I’m sure many others can sympathise with.  ‘What’s for dinner?’, is the age old question that has a whole lot of expectation surrounding it,ContinueContinue reading “‘What’s For Dinner?’: 70 ideas”

Six Kid-Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in the Macedon Ranges and Surrounds

We are fortunate in the Macedon Ranges and surrounds to have many amazing restaurants and cosy cafes. For many of us with children, however, it can be a struggle to find somewhere that has outstanding food and coffee but is also family friendly.  Here are my top six picks for you to try. 3 LittleContinueContinue reading “Six Kid-Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in the Macedon Ranges and Surrounds”

San Choy Bow – James Bond Style

The opportunity came up for me to guest blog a recipe for The Organic Place.  Check out their amazing products and service here.  I cannot recommend them highly enough – fresh fruit and vegetables are delivered to your door straight from the market.  It couldn’t be easier!   As a mum I am constantly tryingContinueContinue reading “San Choy Bow – James Bond Style”

Meal Planning 101

If there’s one thing I have organized each week, it is my meal plan.  This probably sounds a little over the top, but first of all I check the forecast for the week – it is Melbourne, Australia after all – so that I can match up certain meals for cooler or warmer days.  IContinueContinue reading “Meal Planning 101”