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Sugar Free – Paleo – Blondies Recipe

Wanda — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:58:14 +0000

Quite some time ago we embarked on the Paleo diet. I have to say that I feel really great since starting this way of eating which is based on the diet of our ancestors from the Paleolithic era. When we first started I wondered how we would go with sweet treats but I have been...

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Aluminum Cookware: Know the Risks

Guest Author — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:31:15 +0000

You may have heard about the risks linked to using aluminum cookware before, or perhaps you are reading about it for the first time. The debate has been open for some time now, with opposing views on either side of the fence. Whether you use aluminum pots and pans or not, it is worth knowing...

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Viking Stainless Steel Roasting Pan and Rack – On Sale at Metrokitchen

Wanda — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:32:58 +0000

Metrokitchen have a the Viking Stainless Steel Roasting Pan and Rack for an amazing price $99.95. Now when you consider that the usual price is around $299, that’s a huge saving. This roaster measures 16 x 13 inches, making it ideal for cooking large cuts of meat such as a ham, turkey, leg of lamb,...

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The Breville Automatic Tea Maker & Kettle Review

Wanda — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 03:30:17 +0000

I have fallen in love – with my new Breville Automatic tea maker. Paula and I went out to our favourite tea store ‘Adore’ in Federation Square. We had run out of our favourite herbal teas - French Earl Grey Tea and Evening Mist, both very nice blends with a floral hint. On the counter...

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Organising a Party

Guest Author — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:55:46 +0000

We all want our parties to be a hit and to have our friends to be much talked about by our family, colleagues and friends. So if you really want your party to be a hit, it`s all in the planning. It doesn’t matter whether you are planning to hold a small soirée of four...

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Why Eat Brown Rice?

Guest Author — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:13:32 +0000

The Many Benefits of Brown Rice Some people can’t go without rice when they eat. Rice can be a good source of carbohydrates and other nutrients but did you know that you could have different options when eating your rice so you can get more health and nutritional benefits? Rice comes in two...

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Popcorn Butterscotch Squares

Wanda — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:18:31 +0000

Now that the kids are back at school its time to start thinking about lunchbox fillers. Mind you that isn’t as hard as you think if you have the Australian Women’s Weekly Little Squares & Slices cookbook on hand My friend Tammy makes amazing slices for her family of 5 children to pop into their...

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Healthy Home-made Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes – Couldn’t be easier

Wanda — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:45:19 +0000

We both recently started making our own bread. One reason for this is that we are eating more and more organic foods and growing our own veges so making our own bread was just one more step towards knowing what we are eating. Commercial bread is full of additives and preservatives. We know exactly what...

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12 Important Tips for Excellent Food Photography

Guest Author — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:19:12 +0000

I have a lot of respect for food photographers. Until you have attempted to photograph food you have no idea how difficult it is to make food look edible. Making food appear savory is even more difficult. Because the camera fails to see the range of light which our eyes can see, we need to...

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Choc-Honeycomb Ice Cream Pudding – Delicious for Celebrations or Anytime

Wanda — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:01:58 +0000

Paula and I decided to cook dinner for her brother Wal for his birthday. For the menu we cooked wild Alaskan Salmon, a favorite of ours, with new potatoes in parsley butter, carrots and beans from Paula’s garden, and dessert was a delicious choc honeycomb ice cream pudding. This dessert was taken from the Super...

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