It’s not hard to find back to school lunch boxes ideas these days. But back in the day, I had Vegemite sandwiches for school lunch from kindergarten through to year 6. By high school I was bored with Vegemite sandwiches and asked for a change. In my lunch box for high school, I found Cruskits … Read more
Namaste Dear Readers! I have just returned from India and I feel it may be time to make a cup of homemade Masala Chai. We had a fabulous time in India as you may have been able to tell from my recent stories: A Delhi Food Tour Feeding Delhi – Sikh Temple Kitchen Living in a … Read more
Today I’m sharing a simple dessert that looks and tastes pretty fantastic. These Mini Oreo Cheesecake are amazing served in an elegant glass at a dinner party. Happily, they’re just as at home in these plastic wine tasting glasses. Given the weather is warming up, I feel we may be at the beginning of barbecue … Read more
I’ve been feeling a little ho-hum about my cookie options. Lately, you could say I’ve been in a “cookie rut”. So I decided to mix things up a little with these Malted Milo Cookies and add Choc Chips. I love crunchy cookies that have too much flavour! With those factors in mind, I’ve created these … Read more
During the colder months I tend to crave something sweet of an evening. Typically though, by the time I’ve put the kids to bed I’m all out of energy. This’s where a quick, individual serve, dessert recipe like this Lemon & Poppy Seed Mug Cake comes in very handy. Do you remember my Chocolatey Rocky … Read more
I’ve noticed a chill in the air of evening lately. When the weather cools I start looking for warming comfort foods such as this Potato and Fish Pie. The problem with a lot of winter comfort foods is they are high in calories and fat. This Fish Pie recipe is surprisingly light. If you omit … Read more
I really need to share this recipe! Everyone needs a giant caramel Rolo cookie in their life. Especially this one which is also studded with Banana M&M’s. If you follow me on Facebook you would know I was looking for a name of this amalgamation of candy. I got some awesome name such as: Olga … Read more
Hi everyone, are we back in the school routine yet? I find the first week goes well but then we kind of slip and all of a sudden there’s nothing in the cupboards for school lunches, and things go a little pear-shaped. That’s where these $250 cookies are a Godsend. The recipe makes a stack … Read more
Bonjour mes amis! Today I want to introduce you to the Cake of Kings or French Galette des Rois. This is a French tradition which takes place on the 6th January each year. The family comes together for a special meal on the Sunday closest to the 6th. At the end of the meal each … Read more
Bûche de Noël – Nutella and Spéculoos Today I need to introduce you to the newest member of our family, her name is Romane. Romane has been living with us for just over one month now, and is a 16 year exchange student from France. We have been having an awesome time showing Romane around … Read more
I have been spending a lot of time trawling the internet looking for delicious Christmas treats to make with the kids. There are so many gorgeous, cute ideas out there! I decided I needed to share some of my favourite recipes from other websites with readers. If you follow me on Pinterest you would have … Read more
I hope you enjoyed the previous story about our great Australian Outback. I’m sure it was easy to see how much I enjoy our amazing country. Something I have discovered through my travels is that Australia has a taste of it’s own. Lemon Mytle and Wattleseed are two of those Australian Outback flavours and influenced … Read more
In my part of the world it’s spring at the moment. That might sound wonderful but the seasons haven’t quite changed yet and I’m still waiting on some warmer weather. The internet is bursting with fall recipes and have left me with a hankering for Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes. Meanwhile, I have been watching my American friends … Read more
One of the most lovely things about being a girl is having gorgeous girlfriends. I think the ability to chat about anything over cup of coffee and a sweet treat is a very female trait. After all when your eating something deliciously sweet, like a Pink Macaron, you can say almost anything. The other day … Read more
What would be a romantic meal to make? I asked the family. I need some romantic food idea’s for a Valentines Day dinner, and thinking along the lines of a Creamy Smoked Salmon Fettuccine. “There isn’t any romantic food” explained my mere male, Mr GG “There are romantic meals, but it’s not the food, it’s … Read more
The most decadent hamper arrived at my door a few days ago. While I was signing for it, the delivery lady mused that it must be a Valentines Day hamper. I looked at her surprised, Valentines Day was two weeks away, why would she guess Valentines Day and not my birthday, or some other celebration? … Read more
The more years I spend on this planet the more I realise everything comes back into fashion sooner or later. That ugly corduroy jacket that you only just threw out, after holding onto for 10 or more years… it’ll come back into fashion… just as you are getting used to the extra space in your closet. … Read more
Halloween may not be the most Australian celebration but we have certainly embraced this ghoulish tradition. I decided to give some of my Halloween food an Aussie slant with a Severed Cheese Finger in meat pie. Growing up I’m sure everyone has heard the urban myths about a “friend of a friend” who found a … Read more
Deep Fried Mars Bar goodness has descended upon the Gourmet Getaways household. It was presented in all it’s liquid chocolate glory and crispy, heart stopping battered deliciousness. The verdict was unanimous, as I knew it would be, an absolute winner. Lets rewind 20 or so years ago, I was living in Bondi and the Fish … Read more
I love my mini pizza supreme cookies! Obviously this is not a healthy lunch box recipe, but my kids thought these were awesome. I think if mother-of-the-year was up for grabs my children would have nominated me in a flash. Although something tells me serving sugar treats to kids would not secure a victory. Do … Read more