Category Archives: Kids In The Kitchen

Assorted Cookies

March 29, 2013

It just occurred to me earlier this week that I have not seen any hot cross buns here.  I know we get bombarded with the supermarket version straight after Christmas back in Australia so it feels a little quiet here … Continue reading →

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Frozen Strawberry Milkshakes

March 21, 2013

I adore The River Cottage books and TV shows and I just recently purchased this tome to add to my collection.  What makes this book unique is all the background information on ingredients.  For instance, the first chapter is on … Continue reading →

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Carrot Soup

March 2, 2013

There are so many variations of carrot soup – creamy, spicy, curried, caramelised etc.  I would say this is a creamy carrot soup which is more appealing to my kids but it wouldn’t be my favourite version.  I knew that … Continue reading →

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The Better Flour Tortillas

March 1, 2013

A couple of years ago I posted up a Donna Hay recipe for Flour Tortillas.  It takes a bit of time to work the butter into the flour but the water measurements were way off. I would add half the … Continue reading →

Posted in Basics, Bread, Cheap and Cheerful, Family Dinner, Kids In The Kitchen, School Lunches, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Basic Homemade Bread

January 10, 2013

Happy new year!  A new year and I’m happy to get it started, take stock of life and think about the year ahead.  We’ll be staying put in California for 2013 and we hope to see as much as we … Continue reading →

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Quick Chicken Tacos

October 12, 2012

We have started our search for our more permanent accommodation here is Silicone Valley.  Tonight we put in an application on a 3 bedroom townhouse which I fear may be a little squishy, however, it is in a beautiful area, … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Rocky Road

January 10, 2012

This recipe is a keeper.  It is a recipe from my friend Jo, originally from her friend Kirani, which I have ever so slightly tweaked.  It makes a huge slab to feed the masses.  Perfect for Christmas gifts, parties and … Continue reading →

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Poached Eggs

October 14, 2011

After sharing the very basic recipe for Toasted Garlic Bread the other day I have decided to share some more very basic recipes.  Simple things I cook that aren’t really much of a recipe but very handy to whip up … Continue reading →

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Popovers With Maple Syrup and Cream

September 29, 2011

Sunday night was spent relaxing on the couch watching The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.  All the talk of drinking nice cups of Bush Tea got me thirsty so I jumped up to put the kettle on and fell flat … Continue reading →

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Beef Empanadas

September 25, 2011

Last night we went to a friend’s house for paella and it was the highlight of my week.  I knew my kids might get a little impatient waiting for this huge paella to cook so I made a batch of … Continue reading →

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