There is nothing like a good homemade chicken stock. It’s so versatile, and loads more healthy for you than that store bought rubbish (whether in a carton or powdered form). The other bonus thing about making your own stock is you know EXACTLY what is going into your stock. So no maize or flavour enhancer […]
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Orange cake and winter go hand in hand. While talking to a friend she was telling me about a flourless mandarin cake. Curious, I asked for the recipe and she gladly gave me a copy. Flourless Mandarin Cake Recipe Type: Gluten-FreePrep time: 5 minsCook time: 1 hour 30 minsTotal time: 1 hour 35 minsServes: 10 Ingredients 3
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I’m a huge fan of Carrie Brown‘s Recipes. I’m slowly going through her recipes. I try a new one every few weeks. I have to choose which ones I will try on my own, and choose ones I think the kids will enjoy. Today’s tired and tested recipe is Carrie’s Hot & Nutty Cereal. To
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Part 2 of What I’ve Learnt Diet. I hate that word. Diet. It’s Die with a T. Seriously. Doesn’t it just want you to throw in the towel? There are so many diets out there, that hell, of course it’s going to be overwhelming and confusing. Needless to say, the food that you put into
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I never knew there was a difference between almond flour and almond meal. Almond Flour is made using blanched almonds. Almond Meal is made using almonds with its skin. The reason I say this is because Carrie Brown uses both in her recipes, but she will say whether you need the almond meal or the
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I have a new love of eggs. You would not believe how many eggs go through in this household. This is why one of my goals is to set up a chicken coop. That way I can have free-range eggs right at my fingertips. Chickens would also make great pets for the kids. Eggs are
So last year (2012) my push goal was getting fit. This year I plan on just maintaining my fitness. Yes I still have fitness goals, but my fitness goals are different to what they were. For example in June I set these goals: Get to 62kg Run a sub 55min 10km Run a sub 25
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Chickpeas, are a highly underrated legume and can be served in so many ways, from Hummus to Faux Butter Chicken. During the summer months, they are one my go-to ingredients as a salad base. This Chickpea Salad makes a great side dish, or lunch for two days. Chickpea Salad Recipe Type: SaladAuthor: MatildaPrep time: 10 minsTotal time:
Every month Woolworths release a Fresh Magazine. One day while browsing through the magazine I stumbled across a cauliflower curry recipe. Glancing at the ingrediants I saw that I had everything that I needed and that I would give it a go. I’ve made modifications to the original recipe and it’s a winner in our
I love to bake. Which can be a bit of a problem with weight loss. However, I do like to have my cake and eat it too. I just am a lot more conscious of what I bake. This particular recipe is dead-easy and is only 155cals per muffin (when making 12), or 75 when
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