by Anne Murphy | Nov 9, 2019 | Food, Lunch/Snacks, Mains, Organising, Recipe, Salads/Vegetables, Tips/Hints
The weather is warming up, it’s time to drag the barbecue out and start grilling that meat. Summer time is here. There’s pasta salad, potato salad and coleslaw to make but no time, right? These easy to prepare platter salads are great to prepare ahead of...
by Anne Murphy | May 3, 2018 | Craft, DIY, Frugal Living, Gifts, H.O.M.E., Homemaking, Making-Do, Mother's Day, Things To Do, Tips/Hints
Have you ever thought about trying a new craft? Crochet is one of those crafts that is easy and produces results quickly. The best part is you can create useful items for around the home or even fashionable items to complement your wardrobe. Here are 22 easy and...
by Anne Murphy | Apr 27, 2018 | Food, Mains, Tips/Hints
Of all the Asian cuisines, I think Thai food has to be my favourite. That combination of sweet, salty, sour, bitter and hot. The aroma of steamed jasmine rice and coconut milk based sauces gets me every time. But Thai takeaway is a thing of the past for me. I’d...
by Anne Murphy | Mar 17, 2017 | Easter, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Recipe, Sweets, Valentine's Day
There’s nothing quite like homemade fudge for a sweet treat and as much as I love traditional fudge made with sugar, cocoa and boiled on the stove top, this easy microwave chocolate fudge is quick, rich and hits the spot when you’re in a hurry. I...
by Anne Murphy | Dec 14, 2016 | Baking, Birthdays, Cake, No Bake, Recipe
I’m afraid the days of me baking the children cakes for their birthdays might be over. Both of their birthdays are in November and it’s hot and they’re busy with after school activities. They only ever eat the icing and decorations so it’s a...
