food and groceries Archives
rice and cabbage casserole
Cabbage and brown rice casserole with homemade cottage cheese and cannelini beans for extra protein. A tasty and healthy dish.
what’s in season: australian guide for autumn
A downloadable guide to what’s in season in Autumn in Australia.
easy homemade cottage cheese
Homemade cottage cheese is very quick and easy to make. If you have a hankering for making your own cheeses, this is a great one to start with.
paprika chicken with a secret sauce ingredient
This dish is inexpensive, tastes great and is healthy with a secret ingredient hidden in the sauce.
getting more from your menu plan
Take your menu plan one step further by using it to plan food preparation ahead. Here is an example of one of our recent menu plans and how I use it to plan food prep.
moroccan inspired lamb mince pilaf
Something different to the old mince dish standbys but still frugal – spicy mince pilaf
Ask the readers–are you vigilant with used by dates?
Ask the readers: what is your policy on used-by dates and what are your tricks for using food before it expires?
homemade moroccan spice mix
Making your own spice mixes means you can adjust and tailor them to suit your own tastes.
sugar free banana, raspberry and yoghurt muffins
Some experimental baking with tasty results stemming from my quest to reduce my sugar intake (I use brown rice syrup in this recipe instead).
how to get your five serves of vegetables
TIps on increasing your vegetable intake by including veg in more meals during the day.








