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It is with great pleasure that we announce our collaboration with Branxton RSL Sub-Branch. The ladies at the Women’s Shed have been making these handcrafted poppies to raise funds for both of our non-for-profit groups in our local community. You can purchase one for $5 each, just in time for Remembrance Day (11/11/21). Buy oneContinue reading “BRANXTON RSL SUB-BRANCH”

This was an easy to make and easy to eat biscuit. The coconut makes them hard to stop at one and I put half a cherry on top instead of a quarter. I think it made them look more visually appealing. The recipe this week was my husband’s choice. He loves a Cherry Ripe andContinue reading “COCONUT & CHERRY”

Did you know you can save money and the environment by using re-usable cloths? Paper towels and throw away dish cloths and wipes can be replaced with re-usable micro-fibre or cotton cloths. That means you will have less rubbish in your bin each week and save money on your weekly shopping bill. Who doesn’t likeContinue reading “ECO-FRIENDLY & MONEY SAVING”

Hi Friends, here’s another biscuit recipe that I found easy to do and uses ingredients that I already had at home in my pantry and fridge. It took only 15 minutes preparation time , including grounding the whole cloves with a wooden rolling pin. The dough has to stay in the fridge for a minimumContinue reading “GINGERSNAPS”

So, how often do you stop and smell the roses? If lockdown has done something, for many of us, it’s given us a chance to slow down from the manic pace that has become the norm. It wont be long and we will all go back to that busy schedule, so now is the timeContinue reading “STOP & SMELL THE ROSES”

I think I would rather call them biscuits instead of cookies. It’s more Australian and I keep thinking the Cookie Monster might find them (I think I’ve been watching too much Sesame Street!) This recipe came out of the old recipe book that’s falling apart and has no cover. Therefore, I can’t reference it’s details.Continue reading “OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES”

So I finally finished this baby blanket that I’ve been making during lockdown. It has one of my new favourite stitches, the crossover stitch. In simple US terminology, the initial chain needs to be a multiple of four, with a single crochet along the second row. Then chain two, skip the first space and doubleContinue reading “NEW BABY BLANKET”

Here’s another recipe idea I tried from an old cook book I found lying around the house. Lockdown has been a great opportunity for us to rediscover some things we’d forgotten about in our cupboards as well as proving some time to try out different recipes. This Twisted Zucchini Slice is so tasty that we’reContinue reading “MEAT FREE MONDAY”

Who can resist these jam drops? Even a novice home cook like myself can make these look inviting. These were so quick and easy in the thermomix, using the butter biscuit recipe, putting an indent in the top and dropping in some strawberry jam before baking. It’s child’s play. Master 3 had a practiced makingContinue reading “JAM DROPS”