A new range of ciders has landed – Mac’s Cider – get ready to get your taste buds a work out! Mac’s has extended their range of delicious beers by introducing a range of crafted ciders and there are four amazing flavours in the range; Cloudy Apple, Chilli & Lime, Blood Orange and Cardamom, Cranberry… Read More Cider Cocktails Two Ways with Mac’s Cider
Smoothies are still one of my favourite types of breakfast. I’m not a big one for cereal or hot cooked breakfasts, I would much rather skip it and go straight to lunch or brunch, in saying that, smoothies are an eye opener for me at breakfast time. They also make great afternoon snacks if you… Read More Green Smoothie Recipe
There is nothing like a cold drink on a warm day. I was desperately craving something cold (and not fizzy) after being out in the sun the other weekend so I decided to whip up something fast and refreshing. Enter: Iced Coffee I always try to have some instant coffee in the house, you never… Read More Easy Iced Coffee
As of late I’ve really fallen in love with smoothies, especially for breakfast. They’re so simple to make, not to mention quick. I can whip up this bad boy in under five minutes, with essentially no clean up as well. Win win! After seeing Christel and Camille’s smoothie recipes on Makeupper, and losing out on… Read More Easy Green Smoothie
This week is Mental Health Awareness week, and thanks to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand my workmate and I attended a Easy Entertaining cooking class last night in Mount Eden. Jo Wilcox, New Zealand Woman’s Weekly food editor, was the teacher and she showed us some amazing recipes for meals that are great… Read More Easy Entertaining with the Mental Health Foundation
This recipe is delicious, oh yes! Adapted from I Breathe Im Hungry website, comes a low carb and gluten free dinner, or hearty lunch for you to gobble up. Cuban Hot Pot – Low Carb & Gluten Free Ingredients 1 steak boneless chuck beef (or similar cut) 1 red chilli, chopped finely 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup water… Read More Cuban Hot Pot – Low Carb & Gluten Free
A tart taste and simply sweet filling with a slightly crunchy crumble that diabetics will love. I tried this recipe out for Mother’s Day this year and was a hit. Easy to prepare in advance, and I just popped the crumble on and in the oven when we arrived at mums for dinner. Easy. I… Read More Apple Crumble – Diabetic Friendly
I love to bake and more-so love to cook. I got the Gran’s Sweet Pantry cookbook for my birthday from my bestie, Kate, and immediately bookmarked some great recipes to try out. The first recipe that caught my eye was this Wanganui Slice. Wanganui is the small town where I spent a chunk of my childhood, i’ll always have… Read More Wanganui Slice
As the end of summer approaches, I’m always mindful of how much I love summer food and how much I miss them during winter. Don’t get me wrong, winter food is great too, roasts, cottage pies, slow cooked everything, yum! Summer food just has a freshness to it that winter can’t beat. My idea was… Read More Coriander Chilli and Lime Chicken
I eat like a horse when I’m sick, it’s gross. I don’t know who told me but I have it in my head that if I’m sick I need to eat a lot. I definitely feel better after eating when i’m sick, but who knows if it’s actually good for me. A few weeks ago… Read More One Pot Chicken Noodle Soup