It's the Easter long weekend here in Australia the weather has just started feeling a little autumnal, although unbelievably I am still picking a few fresh figs. And we've just celebrated our eldest daughter's 11th birthday. It's amazing to think so much time has passed. It seems that just yesterday I was up to my elbows in nappies, bottles and baby talk. Now, in the blink of an eye, I'm … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Banana Breakfast Bars
It's been a few weeks since I've posted a recipe as I've been swamped with work. Kinda funny considering the kids (including my youngest) are now back at school and I have more time in my days. But that also means more ways to fill in that time and I seem to have had a huge amount of work to do lately. My plans to get the carpets cleaned, garage door repaired and piano tuned have all so far been … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Cheesy Carrot and Zucchini Muffins
I love savoury muffins, especially when they're lovely and cheesy, served warm with lashings of butter. It's been a while since I've posted a savoury muffin recipe. I've posted plenty of recipes that are cooked in muffin-shaped tins, but not a bona fide savoury muffin recipe. So, in honour of the new school year, here's a muffin recipe that's packed with veggies for … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Rock Cakes
Ah, nostalgia! Do you remember rock cakes? I learned how to make rock cakes at school when I was about 13 years old. They stand out in my memory because it was the first time I learned a baking technique - how to rub butter into flour. And because they were simple and straightforward to make, I tended to make them regularly, thanks to my Mum giving me free run of the kitchen whenever I felt … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Pizza Sub
Honestly, I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner. It's the perfect solution when you don't want to prepare yet another gluten-free sandwich or roll, but that's your only option. And it's such a flashback to the 1980s. Remember the pizza subs that you could buy frozen? Pop them in the oven and you had a pizza meal. I used to think they were the ants pants. Always desperate to try one, … [Read more...]