Road Test Tuesday ~ Deeks Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

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I am ALWAYS on the lookout for breads to try and when I noticed a Facebook post for this bread in stock locally I knew I would Road Test it for you, dear readers.  Let me tell you more……see, a local business recently opened in Newcastle that provides organic and gluten free groceries as well [...]

Muffin Monday ~ Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

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These weren’t supposed to be Oatmeal Raisin (although they have been high on my craving list).  These were supposed to be something completely different but…….   FAIL!!!!! So I needed a muffin and I needed it STAT.    Short on time, patience and ingredients, I decided to amend my previous 3 ingredient muffins for a quick [...]

Slow Cooker Sunday ~ Beef Roast and Red Potatoes

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Today turned out to be an absolutely glorious day! Yesterday I spent almost the entire day in the kitchen getting organised for the week ahead as I wont be home until 9pm at least 2 nights this week with various meetings and don’t want my family to fall into a takeaway trap! So today I [...]

Joyfulness and Weekend Breakfast…..

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Joyfulness ~ • Sunshine this afternoon! • A big hug and kiss from a very special young lady, best friend to the dancing daughter • Making 4 dinners in one pot today and having a VERY full fridge and freezer • Entertaining for dinner……and laughing ourselves silly! • Yogurtland!!!!! Yummy & gluten free! • Pilates [...]

Faux Foodie Friday ~ Mega Monaco Bars

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Monaco bars (or ice cream sandwiches where I grew up!) have always been an absolute favourite of mine but are off limits in a celiac’s life. I also love Klondike Bars but don’t tend to eat a lot of store bought ice creams now. Homemade ice cream sandwiches have been on my to-do list for [...]

Road Test Tuesday ~ Livwell English Muffins

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The dancing daughter had requested a faux foodie quick grab breakfast of healthier option egg Mcmuffin.  The Road Test this week was for a different product from a previously reviewed Company.  The kids were happy with these to have for an easy breakfast with several made, wrapped in foil and frozen.  Just by defrosting these [...]

Meatless Monday ~ Mushroom Skillet Cabbage Rolls

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Happy Monday everyone! Meatless Monday is back with a CRACKER of a recipe! My parents used to get cabbage rolls from Jamil’s in Tulsa, a Tulsa legend.  I would never eat them, though, because cabbage was yuck as a child AND they were stuffed with MEAT  I’ve overcome my cabbage aversion so this was perfect [...]

Slow Cooker Sunday ~ Cheesy Chicken and Rice

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Tomorrow starts another week and I’ve been prepping food most of the weekend.  The kids also head back to school tomorrow so extra lunches, treats and quick dinners are now in our fridge ready for hungry bellies!  Today is Slow Cooker Sunday and today it was SUPER sized with 3 slow cookers going at once! [...]

Joyfulness and Weekend ……..

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Nope, it’s not Joyfulness and Weekend Breakfast this week! Just a weekend catch up and some information! Joyfulness ~ • Spending some wonderful time with my kiddos today! • This sweet note from the dancing daughter’s friend that awaited me last night  ♥ • Feeling good about my new position ~ amazing services and workers. [...]

Faux Foodie Friday ~ Apple Dump Cake

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This week has been a whirlwind of information and new people in my new position and I was looking for a quick treat to appease the sweet cravings. As the weather is quite cool in the mornings at the moment and apples are back in season, a quick and easy excuse for a warm apple [...]