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Whiskey in a Teacup I was at the bookstore the other day when I came across Whiskey in a Teacup, penned by Reese Witherspoon. There’s something about Reese that I’ve always admired, though I can’t seem to put my finger on it. Perhaps I could start with these reasons. Whatever the reason, I picked her book […]
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Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs I had some steak on hand and I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it, so I thought it would be a perfect time to try a recipe for Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs that I’ve been eyeing. They came out so beautifully tender and my belly had […]
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I’ve been playing a lot with my pressure cooker, and truly has been giving me so much joy! It has given me back so much of my time, that I actually get to sit and write (and clean, do the laundry, go to the shops, and run errands!) these days. The latest experiment I tried […]
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Dinner in a Flash I’ve been having such a great time playing with my new Instant Pot and trying out so many awesome recipes. I still can’t get over how delicious these Pork Chops were. Anyway, so I came across this recipe for Fettucine Alfredo made in the pressure cooker. Wanna know the best part? You don’t […]
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Okay, so I finally caved and bought myself an Instant Pot. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about and my goodness, I have to say that I am so, so, so happy with it! The first recipe I tried was for Instant Pot Pork Chops. I thought it would be good to […]
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Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Weeknight Family Dinners I love my slow cooker… I really do. I recently was in hospital for acute appendicitis; and you’d probably already know, it wasn’t fun! Even if it was supposed to be a common and apparently very simple keyhole surgery… I was still in pain and couldn’t […]
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20 Cheap Dinner Ideas for When You are Skint On Money, Food, or Time There are three main reasons that we struggle to put dinner on the table: No money, No food, or No time, ya? We’ve all been there – when you’re so busy or are not in the mood… who’s got time for cooking […]
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I love Cheese Scones It was a beautiful Sunday in Wellington yesterday. The sun was shining and the world was just calling for us to step out of the house. The kids were excited and wanted to go immediately, but I knew I needed to feed the family first – otherwise, we’d end up spending […]
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We’ve all heard it before, breakfast is the most important part of the day. If you’re like me, you will have felt that niggling feeling that Cheerios and Milk is just not suitable for the kids. Here are 5 Breakfast Recipes that aren’t pancakes and that make your morning routine a breeze. On the healthy […]
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