Category Archives: School Lunches

Chorizo, Spinach And Cheese Muffins

April 29, 2012

I’m on a quest, well I have been for a few years now, for the perfect savoury muffin.  I want good savoury muffins not only to have stored in the freezer for kids lunch boxes but also to serve warm … 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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Oat Choc Chunk Cookies

July 20, 2011

This is a good cookie for lunch boxes or afternoon tea snacks.  I love putting rolled oats in as many things as I can for the kids as it is such a great source of energy and a good filler.  … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Catch Me I’m A Gingerbread Man

May 11, 2011

I was standing in line for a coffee on Saturday holding Essie’s hand.  A lovely, soft spoken, elderly lady came up to me and was commenting on Essie’s beautiful blonde curls and how beautiful children are.  She told me not … Continue reading →

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Apricot Chocolate Chip Cake

April 21, 2011

I first ate this cake a few years ago in a meeting for our schools edible garden.  Grace, our lovely tuck-shop and edible garden coordinator, had made this cake for morning tea and it was beautiful.  Very moist and flecked … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Muffins

March 23, 2011

When Elliott was born my mum showered me in food.  It was the best couple of weeks despite being in hospital for just under a week.  Joel would deliver a basket of goodies from my mum every night – freshly … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread

March 14, 2011

Toasted banana bread topped with ricotta and honey.  This is a perfect mid-morning indulgence.  When we were living in Sydney I use to push the pram down to Envy cafe in Summer Hill and order this with a latte.  Summer … Continue reading →

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Sticky Pear Gingerbread

March 8, 2011

I am very partial to gingerbread.  Dark, dense, sticky and perfect with a pot of tea on a cool Autumn day.  The addition of pear makes the cake a little lighter and is a really lovely surprise to bite in … Continue reading →

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Peach Streusel Cake

February 4, 2011

It has been awhile since I sat down for a cup of tea and a slice of cake with a big dollop of cream.  Earlier this week I did just that with a friend and it was so lovely.  We … Continue reading →

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Lunch Box Slice

January 24, 2011

Levi and Tilly returned to school this morning.  Both of them are very happy with their classes and their teachers and I expect it will be another good year.  I’m really enjoying reading everyone’s sandwich filling ideas and I’ll have … Continue reading →

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