New Devanti Air Fryer from mystore has arrived today. Will get some air fryer recipes up here as soon as I can
Category: That little something else
Clinker Slice
A bit of naughty, comfort food for these cooler months 250gm Clinkers crushed in food processor 250gm Plain Sweet Biscuits crushed in food processor 125gm butter 300gm sweetened condensed milk 250gm milk chocolate What to do Grease and line 18x28cm slice tin with baking paper and set aside Melt butter and condensed milk in microwave,…
Lemon and Coconut Slice
This is a new take on an old recipe Base 80gm butter melted 250gm condensed milk 250gm plain sweet biscuits crushed 90gm desiccated coconut 1 lemon – zest and juiced Lemon Frosting 360gm icing mixture 90gm butter at room temperature 75ml extra lemon juice 20gm desiccated coconut What to do Grease and line a 18…
Fritters
So today is overcast and very much an indoor day. We decided to have fritters for lunch. These fritters are divine ! Corn, Carrot, Zucchini and Sweet Chilli Sauce 1 medium zucchini roughly grated 420gm can of corn kernels drained 1 medium carrot roughly grated 1/4 cup chopped garlic chives ( I used fresh from…
The quiet times !
I bought some memory wire and beaded up some bracelets. Love them !
Home made Lemon JUBES
2 tabs Gelatine 1 cup Water 2 cups Sugar Colouring Flavouring 1 cup Icing Sugar + 1/4 cup Cornflour OR Sugar to roll (optional) 1.Soak Gelatine in 1/2 cup Cold Water 2. Dissolve Sugar in 1/2 cup Water in large saucepan 3. Add Gelatine mixture to the syrup and boil for 5 minutes 4. Remove…
Getting there with my BIG dreamcatcher !
This is made so far from a hula hoop and decorated with some crochet, yarn, feathers and beads. Getting there !
Time to make use of those scraps of material
If you are like me, you will have that stash of material off cuts or scraps. I have found an excellent use for them. I made heat pads and coasters from the smaller pieces and placemats from the larger ones. Simple cut to size and cut an equal towelling piece and stitch together and it…
Make your own BUTTERMILK
1. Place 1 tab white vinegar/lemon juice in jug 2. Add enough room temperature milk (full cream is best) to make up 1 1/2 cups. 3. Stir this and allow to sit for 5 minutes 4. This will appear a little curdled, and is now ready to use in your recipe.
PEANUT BUTTER Dog Treats
On babysitting duties today, Missy is feeling very sorry for herself. All dogs love pumpkin and peanut butter, so why not put them together to make some fabulous home made treats. 2/3 cup pumpkin mashed 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 large eggs 2 1/2 – 3 cups whole wheat flour 1. Preheat oven to 350…
Happy Easter 2021
I saw the Easter Bunny come Hop, Hop, Hop. So I cried, “Dear Bunny, Will you Stop, Stop, Stop?” I ran to the window to say, “How do you do?” And he shook his fluffy tail, and said, “Happy Easter to you”!
Cooking up a Storm by Roann Mendriq
Armed with ancient recipes, and with Grandma’s rolling pin; Mind and heart at utter ease, Calling powers deep within. I’m cooking up a storm tonight, I shall simmer, broil and bake; To reach a gastronomic height, that ends up in a coffee cake. I shall saute and blend and beat, I shall cream, caramelise; I…
Fingers and Forks
Yesterday I received a precious book. Fingers and Forks – South Australian CWA Inc recipe book from 1967. One of my favorites from when we were kids. MOCK CHICKEN SAVOURY 1 tomato 1 onion 1 tab grated cheese 1 tab butter 1/2 teas mixed herbs 1 egg salt and pepper to taste Remove skin from…
How to preserve a husband
Be careful in your selection. Do not choose too young or rough. Once selected give ample thought to preparation for long term, healthful domestic use. Many insist on keeping them in a pickle. This method is not recommended. Others choose constant high heat stewing. This can make them sour, hard and often bitter. Even poor…
Happy New Year 2021
Still eating leftovers ? I think that they are super tasty and great for the imagination. For lunch today, I will have a roast pork fresh salad mixture Left over pork cut into small cubes Small tomatoes chopped into slivers Lactose free cheese into small cubes (Gallo cheese fresh from the Tablelands) Carrot grated Mango…
Busy in the kitchen with Relish and Chutney
I have been keeping myself busy in isolation. Thanks to all of those who are saving their bottles for me. I have made a couple of batches up. First is a batch of Dried Fruit Chutney, and another batch of the Chilli Onion and Apple Relish. This is so simple and simply yummy !! Chilli…
Dog Wash Recipes.
FOR the Pooch with SENSITIVE SKIN 1 litre of water. 1 cup of liquid clear antiseptic liquid hand wash 1 cup of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. 1/3 cup of glycerine. 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel. To help with FLEA CONTROL 1 lt of water. 1 cup of liquid antiseptic soap. 1…
Anzac Day 25th April – Remembering those who served
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Anzac Day: The Ode of Remembrance is taken from the Laurence Binyon poem For The Fallen With…
‘Ellie’ Dog Biscuits…… Make a batch at home and save.
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 cubes beef stock cube 3/4 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons brown sugar Directions Preheat oven to 150 degrees. Lightly grease one baking tray. Dissolve stock cubes in boiling water and allow to cool. Combine the…
Hungry little insects , aphids, whiteflies, and beetles
Soap Spray Insecticide Use in the evenings or early mornings, do not use on hot sunny days. This spray is very similar to the Oily Spray. Here we go, Soap spray insecticide, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of a mild liquid castile soap with 1 litre of water, and spray the mixture directly on the infected…
Great to remove aphids, mites, etc .
Oil spray insecticide To make a basic oil spray insecticide, mix 1 cup of vegetable oil with 1 tablespoon of castile soap (cover and shake thoroughly), and then when ready to apply, add 2 teaspoons of the oil spray mix with 1 litre of water, shake thoroughly, and spray directly on the surfaces of the…
Homemade Weed Killer
I found this recipe for weed killer, and want to share with you all. Great if you have a dog in the back yard, and just great to keep away from the poisons. Worth a go !
Natural Pest Control
INGREDIENT PEST METHOD Cinnamon Fungus Sprinkle on seedlings affected by damping off disease ( a fungus that proliferates in the damp seedling environment and attacks and kills the young stems and roots) Garlic All insect pests Make a garlic plant spray by pureeing two bulbs of garlic. Pour ½ cup boiling water over garlic, cover…
The Australian Convict Recipe Book featuring Bessie Baldwin
Bessie Baldwin, a farm girl from Kent, was working as a baker for Thos. Edenwell in London. He had a bakery right next to the House of Commons in Westminister, and was the self-styled “Pastrycook to the Honourable Members”. In 1839, Bessie was charged in the Old Bailey with…
The Disabled Men’s Association of Australia- The Star Recipe Book 1928
This recipe book arrived today. OMG ! Published in 1928. It is amazing, with all of the old proven recipes. I can’t wait to share some of the recipes with you all.