Have you ever been intrigued by grocery staples from other countries? I’ve talked about my obsession with all things American here, and I’m sure that marshmallow fluff was mentioned somewhere in a Babysitters Club book, but it pops up now and …
No raisins allowed
I’m a firm believer that there’s a time and place for raisins, and this slice is not one of them. Sometimes called Hedgehog Slice, we call it Biscuit Slice and it’s a firm family favourite. Just a few basic ingredients thrown together …
Spin playlist #28
This is one of the slightly different formats I use; it’s always good to get the big hill out of the way early on. As always, at the beginning I instruct my class to wind on up and find their …
He is 7
We waited a long time for this one, and he arrived in a hurry on an early Autumn night. A typical 7 year old, he loves farts, silly words and being rough. But he’s sensitive, gentle, and loving too. He …
Cheese straws
I asked my son and husband what they most liked about my cheese straws: Bradley – they are really cheesy and smooth, I love them Husband – there’s not enough cheese and they don’t taste as good as your nanas. …
Belgian biscuits
I grew up living in a different city from both sets of grandparents but I was always lucky enough to visit them a lot. My Nana Betty lived in Darfield, Canterbury. She’d lived in the area her whole life, marrying my granddad and raising my dad …
Crunchy quinoa muesli bars
It’s a new school year and that means a fresh battle over the contents of Bradley’s lunchbox. Last year he had a classmate with nut allergies but the kids were still allowed nuts/nut butters in their lunchboxes. I made a …
Spin playlist #23
This is the first of my pyramid rides. It was a nice change from the usual format and my class loved it. Starting with a light load we make our way up one side of a big hill and down the …
Chocolate éclairs
Ever since I was little I can remember my mum making the most amazing chocolate éclairs. She would make them for birthdays, BBQ’s, and at Christmas, and to me, they’re one of the best things she makes. They’re not éclairs in …
She is 3
3 years old and I can still remember every second of her birth. Sometimes I think I can still remember every day of the pregnancy! And now, 3 years later. She is feisty, loving and stubborn. She loves Peppa Pig, …
once upon an egg 