Thank you to everyone who expressed their sympathy regarding my grandmother. I learned today that she passed away very peacefully. She was holding my grandfather’s hand and simply stopped breathing. I’m glad that he was by her side. Joe is still feeling pretty crook. His temperature has remained fairly steady at 40C/104F. And I discovered… Read More Thanks, and Enchiladas
I love brownies. So does my husband. I’m sure that Joe would love them, too, if we ever let him eat them 🙂 Anyway, I recently had to bake some brownies. I’ve been doing a lot more “from scratch” baking these last few years but brownies were one thing that I hadn’t attempted, for 2… Read More On the Fence Brownies
A few days ago I was digging through the pantry and came across a forgotten bag of kumara. I looked at it for a minute, realized that it was getting awfully close to spoiling, and decided to turn it into rolls. Because, of course, the first thing one thinks when looking at kumara is, “Hey…… Read More Kumara (Potato) Rolls
I give up. I wave the white flag of surrender. This cold virus has me beaten. I’ve tried just about every remedy – homemade and otherwise – and none of them give me much relief. I’ve decided that if this cold wants to be declared the winner, then fine by me. Just so long as… Read More Pizza that’s good for you
I was so glad to see butternut pumpkin squash at the grocery the other day (yes, I know that it’s called “pumpkin” in NZ). I scooped up two of them – one for a lasagna and the other to try out this new recipe. I was in a rush when I made it. I had… Read More Butternut Squash + Parmesan Bread Pudding
I’m not brilliant in the kitchen, but I will say that if there’s one “skill” that I have when it comes to cooking and baking, it’s being able to make do with what’s around. I can see ingredients and think, “Hmm… I could probably make _______ with that” and then give it a try. It’s… Read More No Knead Yeast Rolls + My Kitchen Philosophy
I’ve seen the recipe for chocolate avocado mousse floating around for the last few months. I even considered making it when I was doing my “30 Days, No Processed Sugar” challenge, but the thought of mixing avo + chocolate put me off. Then, I met a friend who made it and I thought, “If she… Read More Chocolate Avocado Mousse? More like Chocolate Avocado Fudge Frosting (and only 3 Ingredients)!
Most people think of scary, terrifying things when they hear the word “monster”. I’m sure that some of you might be a bit surprised to hear that I have my own personal monster, and I actually like it. I’m talking about a green monster, of course. A green monster monster smoothie! In my journey to… Read More My Monster
I’ve heard about overnight oats before. Thought, “Eh, that sounds interesting” and then moved on with my day. I’m not sure what inspired me this time around, but I decided to give them a try. Before Joe, Chris and I had a fairly even split as to who decided what we ate. I did most… Read More Overnight Oats: Vegan Version
Pavlova is a quintessential Kiwi dessert. Named after ballerina Anna Pavlova’s tour of New Zealand around the 1920s, it used to have hotly contested origins, but has recently been accepted as a distinctly NZ creation. The first time that I had pavlova was when we were still living in the States. My sister-in-law, Becca, researched… Read More Pavlova Love
I tried a new recipe tonight. And you know what? It was sooooo good. Healthy, too. And yes, it was pizza. And I love pizza. You should try it. It’s pretty easy. And the crust? There’s no grains in there – it’s made from cauliflower. Cauliflower. Check it out. This is what fresh cauliflower looks… Read More Pizza Made From Cauliflower? Yes, Please!
I love that Joe loves to eat. It’s wonderful, but it’s also a lot of work. There have been times where I’ve missed the ease of a solely breastfed baby, but I’m also appreciating the bit of freedom that it’s given me. I try to keep his meals as simple and economical as possible. My… Read More Adventures in Baby Food: Banana Sweet Potato Bites
I made these for dinner tonight: So delicious! If you’d like to give them a try, just follow the recipe below: 4 whole wheat tortillas 2 C spinach leaves, chopped 1 medium red onion, diced 1 red capsicum {bell pepper}, roasted and chopped 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, roasted with olive oil + salt 1… Read More Greek Quesadillas
Joe usually eats whatever we eat. I might omit some spices and pulse it once or twice with the hand blender, but that’s about it. There are a few things that I make up especially for him, though, such as homemade snacks. I like to have food that’s easily portable, doesn’t require utensils, and won’t… Read More The Weirdest Pancakes I’ve Ever Made
I made French Bread yesterday. That’s right – I made French Bread. The kind of bread that you want to eat warm and fresh from the oven. With lots of butter. Or by itself, if butter isn’t your thing. Butter is definitely my thing. That’s why my mom bought me my own little butter crock. … Read More One-Bowl French Bread
If you’re like me, then you’re often on the lookout for recipes that are filling, nutritious, easy to make, and easy on the pocketbook. Here’s one that satisfies all of those criteria, and it’s a cinch to modify based on taste. It can function as a side dish or, if you’re like us, work as… Read More Lentil Rice Supper
I went to the grocery the other day and bought a large box of cornflakes. Then, I remembered that Chris doesn’t particularly care for plain cornflakes. Whoops. So, I now have a big box of cornflakes at home and a husband who doesn’t care to eat them as is. I can’t eat them because I’m… Read More Easy, Semi-Unsweetened, Homemade: Peanut Butter Coconut Cornflake Cookies
This week’s recipe is a good one – Carrot Raisin Breakfast Cookies. They remind me of a sweet muffin or bread, only in cookie form. And I love muffins and bread! They do have added sweetener, but the sweetener is real maple syrup – something that’s naturally occurring. I’ll admit that they’re a little on… Read More Easy, Naturally Sweet, Homemade: Carrot Raisin Breakfast Cookies
I had a whole bunch of apples that were starting to get a bit soft. Rather than letting them go completely bad, I decided to make applesauce. Applesauce is easy to make in a slow-cooker. And it tastes so delicious and looks so yummy. To make the applesauce, follow these 5 steps: Peel, quarter, and… Read More Easy, Unsweetened, Homemade: Applesauce
Hey everyone – I hope that you’ve had a great weekend! Joe and I have a few things going on this week. We’re going to a Plunket parenting class where we’ll hopefully meet some other mums and bubs. The menu for the week will be pretty low-key with lots of veggies and healthy options. Here’s… Read More Menu Monday
