Easter Egg Cookies

Makes: 15 biscuits Cooking time: 12 minutes Ingredients: Biscuits: 100g butter, chopped into cubes 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 1 1/4 cups plain flour, sifted 1 egg Icing: 1 ½ cups icing sugar, sifted 1 egg white… Continue Reading >

Homemade Gifts for Christmas

Are you a bit strapped for cash? Or maybe wish to give a personal gift this year? No matter the reason there are plenty of things to make for Christmas that will not break the bank. Plus, some of these… Continue Reading >

10 play ideas to beat the winter blues!

1- Have a Disco- the Trolls movie soundtrack is high on repeat at our house! Turn off the lights, turn the music up, forget the housework and dance away with your little one. You’re never too little or too big… Continue Reading >

Not all Egg replacers are created equal

As any mum of a child with egg allergies or anaphylaxis knows not all egg replacers were created equal. A Chia seed “egg” is not great at allowing cakes to rise, but bicarb & vinegar is awesome. But then bicarb… Continue Reading >

Cranberry Oatmeal Snack Cookies

Prep Time – 10 minutes Cook Time – 10 minutes Yield – Makes 2 dozen cookies   INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups oats 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon… Continue Reading >