It’s kind of odd, we’ve travelled all over the world, but we really haven’t seen very much of our own backyard, especially not the South Island. So we…
This potato and carrot rosti recipe is an easy and fun recipe to make with the kids. There’s lots of fabulous kitchen interaction.
Potatoes are one of the best crops to plant if you’re new to gardening. Growing potatoes is easy, helps break up tough soil, and a good crop makes…
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, whip up these gorgeous pink Jam Jams to make mum’s day. Pretty in Pink, they’ll be gone in a blink! This delicious recipe…
Here’s a variation on a recipe I saw on a cooking show. I will just highlight now, that this is not in any way healthy! But it is…
Pikelets are a very quick and tasty evening snack. I personally love pikelets, I make them all the time and they are perfect for little fingers to hold, or…
If you don’t mind a packet mix, Eggs Benedict can be foolproof at home. If you want to try your hand at hollandaise, do it with time to spare! It…
Here is my favourite waffle recipe, it’s quick and easy – from an American cookbook that I picked up while I lived in Canada – ‘Betty Crocker’s Cookbook’…
It’s Autumn and the Feijoas are starting to fall from the trees in droves. Our family loves Feijoa and are lucky enough to have a few neighbours with…
The summer has finally arrived in all its glory and with it comes the prospect of travelling with the little ones in your life. It might be a…
These Recipes are from a special collection of 31 recipes for the 31 days of October launch to support Kiwis living with incurable breast cancer. The 1st of…
The history of churros begins in China, where Portuguese merchants first ate crispy fried pastry for breakfast. When they brought this treat home, they swapped the traditional salt…
When I was a child my parents instilled a love of exploring the world. I never dreamed one day my children would be travelling with their grandparents and…
If you like a fiery barbecue chicken marinade, then you need this recipe in your life! Get some Caribbean spice in your life with Nadia Lim.
It’s pretty well agreed now that the amount of sugar we are consuming in modern western society isn’t doing us any good.
It’s about this time of year many of us start planning a break away to sunnier shores. With those thoughts come the questions surrounding where to go, what…
As the days get shorter, I begin to wonder how much longer we can sit out on our deck enjoying the sunshine. There’s so much of New Zealand to enjoy before we head…
This blueberry sauce recipe is perfect to make after taking the family out blueberry picking. Most of the antioxidant goodness of the blueberries is retained in this sauce. Making…
Christmas is fast approaching, and with it, the stress of coming up with a great, original idea of what to give your offspring for their Christmas present is…
Call us selfish, but my husband and I weren’t ready to stop travelling just because we had started a family. What we’ve discovered along the way is that travelling…
With one hand holding your toddler and the other clutching the map, how many bags do you really want to be lugging around with you as you explore…
Are you planning on travelling overseas with a young family this year? If so, then you want to arm yourself with as much advice as possible before you…
I’m sure your kids will love this easy cheese scones recipe as much as ours do. Cheese scones have to be one of the easiest recipes to rustle up.
Coming into the summer months meals need to be simple, yet tasty. This smoked chicken salad is such a delightful dinner as a main course for 4-6 people but…
Dad, daddy, papa, father, da, dadda… however they say it, if your kids are anything like mine they adore the man about the house!
Chocolate milkshakes for breakfast anyone? Yes, you heard me correctly and yes it can be done in an easy, healthy way.
The origin of Guy Fawkes dates back to 1605 when a group of 12 men tried to blow up Britain’s House of Parliament. Guy Fawkes Night is an…
Father’s Day in New Zealand is a special day to recognise and celebrate the role fathers play in our life. Whether it’s your Dad, step-Dad, foster Dad or just…
Matariki the Māori New Year, is rich with tradition. Discover the importance of Matariki, and explore ways that you can celebrate the Māori New Year with your family.…
Mother’s Day is a special day where mothers all around the world are recognised and celebrated. The celebration takes many forms from house to house, and country to…
There are lots of different recipes available for Anzac Biscuits, many of which have evolved over time. This is one of the more classic Anzac Biscuit recipes you’ll…
Anzac Day is a special day both in New Zealand and Australia. Unfortunately the true history and significance of Anzac Day is becoming muddled and forgotten.
Try this great recipe – a quick and easy dessert – for you and the kids. It goes great with a cup of coffee on a Sunday morning, or…