Category Archives: School Lunches

Chocolate Spelt Cake

May 20, 2013

It has been a long time between drinks and I’ve had quite a few emails from kind souls asking if I’m still here and I am indeed.  We have had every weekend booked up over the last few months with … Continue reading →

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One Pot Spiced Apple Cake

March 14, 2013

Cake recipes that only require one bowl and a bit of mixing by hand are gold.  They are usually so straight forward that a kid could make them.  This one is easy but it does require a little knife work … 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 →

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Bliss Balls

February 25, 2013

In my teens and twenties I would go weak at the knees for some elaborate dessert like triple chocolate brownie with ice-cream and fudge sauce.  Of course I’m still very partial to these sugar, butter and cream loaded goodies.  Some evenings … Continue reading →

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Crostini

October 29, 2012

Here I am, lounging about on a Sunday evening with the baseball on in the background.  I know nothing about baseball but when it seems that everywhere here is gripped with San Francisco Giants fever, it is hard to ignore.  … Continue reading →

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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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