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Yummy Lemon Slice

August 10, 2009
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One of my favourite foods from my childhood is lemon slice.  My auntie used to make the most delicious one and it was all I could do to stop myself gobbling a whole plateful when I visited.  Then I learnt to make it in Home Ec and there was no stopping me.  Until I left [...]

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Menu Planning – Empty the Pantry

February 22, 2009

Well I was certainly shocked out of my holiday complacency last week when I had to pay the grocery bill.  It was horrendous.  So much so, that this week in my menu planning I’m attempting to use as much existing food from the pantry, fridge and freezer.  I’ve done the grocery shop for this week [...]

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Christmas in July – Eating

July 15, 2008

Each Tuesday in July, I will be writing about a different aspect of being prepared for Christmas. Some parts may help with your Christmas in July celebrations and some may just get you thinking about December. One of the things that comes to mind when I think of Christmas is a table covered in delicious [...]

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10 Great Standby Recipes

June 24, 2008

Each week I like to try at least one new recipe, whether it be a meal or baking. As much as I like to try new things, sometimes (often) the kids don’t share my enthusiasm. So it’s great to have some old favourites on standby. Things you can whip up, almost without thinking about it, [...]

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Reducing the grocery bill – week 2

April 29, 2008

I have been feeling disheartened with my grocery bill reduction progress. Last week we spent $215. It’s a bit odd, because I thought with being away for the weekend we would spend less. Perhaps I’m being a bit harsh, as we did cater for an improptu family picnic on Saturday. The fact it wasn’t planned [...]

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