by Anne Murphy | Aug 30, 2018 | Baking, Biscuits/Cookies, Recipe
What wonderful memories I have of the Aussie classic Iced Vovo biscuit. My Mum baked a lot for us but occasionally she’d treat us with a packet of Iced Vovo’s. I was wondering how I could recreate them at home so set out to try to make a homemade Iced Vovo...
by Anne Murphy | Mar 7, 2018 | Craft, DIY, Easter, Gifts, Sewing, Tips/Hints
Easter comes around so quickly after Christmas. It’s no sooner Valentine’s Day and then the shops are filled with Easter gifts. I don’t know when it became a tradition to give people gifts. I’ve only ever given my children sweets and maybe an...
by Anne Murphy | Mar 5, 2018 | DIY, Frugal Living, H.O.M.E., Homemaking, Housework, Making-Do, Tips/Hints
What did women do before big brands came along and claimed to make your laundry “whiter and brighter”, “fresher”, “smelling like walking through fields of lavender” etc? Women made their own laundry products from every day products...
by Anne Murphy | Dec 31, 2017 | Food, Lunch/Snacks, Miscellaneous, Recipe, Tips/Hints
Nothing quite screams party food than a dip and crackers or crudités and they’re so easy to make. You can make some of the most delicious dips from basic pantry ingredients and they are quick to mix up if you get unexpected company. Here are 17 homemade dips...
by Anne Murphy | Nov 21, 2016 | Baking, Biscuits/Cookies, Recipe
Here in Australia we have a selection of biscuits (cookies) called Assorted Creams made by Arnotts and one of those biscuits in the assortment is called a Monte Carlo. It’s a crisp, honey/coconut flavoured biscuit sandwiched with vanilla icing and...
