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My Mate Webbo’s Protein Balls

My mate Webbo’s Protein Balls Protein balls. Bliss balls. Raw balls. No matter what you call them, there are plenty of variations and they are delicious. They are filled with healthy goodness, a little bit of sweetness and are a whole lot better than chocolate (calorie speaking that is, i’m rather fond of chocolate). I have… Read more »

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Grandma Oranges Chocolate Chip Cookies

Grandma Oranges Chocolate Chip Cookies Just a little warning. This recipe is not for the health conscious. My late grandma is American and was a excellent baker. I only have memories of her from when I was a young girl, but the memories I do have are all about food. She was lovely and I… Read more »

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“As if this cake came from a packet mix” birthday cake

Last weekend I volunteered myself to make a cake for my mums 50th birthday. Along with 50 cupcakes. Yes crazy I know. But i’m going to let you in on a little secret. The cake I made for my mum was from a packet mix. I know you might be thinking what a massive cheat,… Read more »

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Grandmas Sausage Rolls

Grandma Adelaide’s Sausage Rolls When you hear that someone is using a recipe passed down from their grandma you know it’s going to be a winner. This recipe is no different. My Grandma (when we were kids, we called her Grandma ‘Adelaide’ as she lived in Adelaide) makes the best sausage rolls. And no, i’m… Read more »

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Super Easy Scones

Super Easy Scones I have always envied my mum and her scone making abilities. I’ve tried a couple of recipes, as well as her own, but they never taste the same as hers. Mine end up like crumbly rocks. However, after finding this recipe on Taste, I have now reclaimed my faith in my baking… Read more »

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Heart Warming Chicken Soup

Heart Warming Chicken Soup I feel like Adelaide has decided to skip the end of Summer and Autumn and bounce straight into winter. And for me winter means soups. A super easy meal that is generally low on calories (means more chocolate for me) and something that I can load up in the freezer if… Read more »

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Healthy Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola I am not usually a breakfast girl. Unless it consists of avocado, feta, sourdough and bacon. However working early shifts really screws with me and by 8am my body is yearning for food. As bacon is not the best as a every-morning food I have learnt to settle for yoghurt and granola. I… Read more »

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Shortbread

 Shortbread This recipe is super easy, delicious and will want you going back for another 10 biscuits. It reminds me of Christmas and has become a staple biscuit in my household. This recipe has come from the clever people at Taste.  Ingredients Melted butter, to grease 225g (1 1/2 cups) plain flour 120g (2/3 cup)… Read more »

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Zucchini Slice

Zucchini Slice The slice that tastes so good that you wouldn’t know its packed full of vegetables. Perfect for kids and bigger kids (with the addition of feta, of course). This recipe was sourced from Chantelle at Fat Mum Slim. She has some ripper recipes on her site and some awfully gorgeous photos. You can… Read more »

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Droolworthy Malteser Cake

Droolworthy Malteser Cake Maltesers. Little balls of chocolate air that you scoff by the handful. Well, that’s what I do with them anyway. This Malteser cake recipe has come straight from the beautiful Country Womens Association Classics Cookbook. This cookbook has all your favourite recipes from cakes and cookies to spreads and spaghetti’s. Every recipe I have made… Read more »

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Chocolate and Beetroot Cake

Chocolate and Beetroot Cake Want a cake that is chocolaty, moist and still somewhat good for you? Look no further than this Chocolate and Beetroot cake. I have sourced this recipe from the lovely team at The Nutrition Guru and The Chef. If your looking for healthy recipes then that’s the place to go (they also… Read more »

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Gluten Free & Healthy Banana Bread

Gluten Free & Healthy Banana Bread Banana bread. I love the stuff. Perfect for a snack or with afternoon tea, but alot of the time its jam packed full of sugar and leaves me feeling bloated. This is my go-to recipe for banana bread. It’s gluten free, delicious and moist and and stores well (unless… Read more »