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Classic Corn Relish Dip

An old-school recipe that has carried through the families.  Everyone has their own version of this party staple.  Yet another recipe that is super adjustable.  You can experiment with different cheeses, pickles, sauces and vegeteable additives.  This type of recipe is loads of fun. 2 bottles of corn relish 600ml carton of sour cream 1/2 …

Cheese Logs for Christmas

Yet another recipe that can be changed to suit your taste buds with different cheeses, vegetables, pickles and spices.  It would be easy to make a sweet one with chopped dried fruit and nuts as well.  Let me see what I can come up with. Savoury Cheese Log 250g cream cheese 250g cheddar cheese, grated …

Time to start Christmas Cooking

Not long now ’til Christmas, finally, the borders will be open (maybe) and we will all be able to catch up with family and friends.  2020 has been such a trying year, but we have got through it and let’s hope that 2011 will be better for us all. Here is something that you can …

Good Morning Shake

This is one that I taught Jack to make when he was little, and I think he is still making it, adding his own touches. It is great for those mornings when you are running late. It will mix while you are getting ready for the day. Just start with a glass of milk and …

Strawberry Jam

Strawberries are in peak season now and are a great price, therefore the jam will be extra delicious.  Time to make some jam. Strawberry Jam is one of the simpliest to make and is full of flavour. Recipe : 3 kg strawberries, halved and hulled (wipe over with paper towel first) 3 kg sugar juice …

Home Made Tomato Sauce – a regularly used recipe.

Home Made Tomato Sauce is perfect for those of us who have food sensitivities.  When tomatoes are in full season, like now, I collect tomatoes, even buy a box or two from the roadside or markets, and make my own mix and store them in the pantry for future use.  The following recipe is a …