by Anne Murphy | Sep 13, 2017 | Lunch/Snacks, Recipe, Sweets
I’m always trying to change up the lunch box snacks in the kid’s school lunches (well, for my son really because my fussy daughter’s selection hardly ever changes) so when I’m at the supermarket, I look at what snacks are available and think...
by Anne Murphy | Jul 2, 2017 | Lunch/Snacks, Mains, One Pot, Pasta, Recipe
There’s no denying I love Italian food and am probably more partial to tomato based sauces but sometimes the ingredients you have on hand lend themselves to a creamy based sauce. But who’s always got cream on hand? Not me. (Probably a good thing.) This is...
by Anne Murphy | Jul 2, 2017 | Food, Lunch/Snacks, Recipe, Tips/Hints
I was asked by a great friend of mine if I had any ideas on man sized packed lunch ideas. By the time ‘smoko’ rolls around, most men are looking for something substantial to eat. Here’s a couple ideas. Meat and salad wraps/sandwiches/bread rolls The...
by Anne Murphy | Jan 16, 2017 | Lunch/Snacks, Mains, Recipe
If you go into any bistro style cafe or pub in Australia you’re bound to find Salt & Pepper Calamari (or otherwise known as Squid) on the menu. I had one lonely old piece of raw fish in the fridge and wanted to make it a bit interesting so decided to make...
by Anne Murphy | Oct 5, 2016 | Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, No Bake, Recipe
If you’ve never heard of an ‘extreme’ milkshake or ‘freakshake’ you don’t know what you’re missing. I’ve been reluctant to order one when I’ve been out at a cafe here in Australia only because of the amount of...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 26, 2016 | Lunch/Snacks, Pastry, Recipe
I wanted to teach my daughter how to plan a party. I think a valuable skill to take into adulthood. From a simple birthday party to a dinner party with friends, it’s good to have a plan in place so you’re not too stressed on the day. It was 4th of July and...
