breakfast

I was browsing a lovely grocery store back in NZ, on Waiheke Island, when I was home recently and came across so many delicious products to buy, but then decided that I should recreate them at home instead! Sorry grocer! But hey, the luxuries budget is a little tight at the…

Yip you read that correctly, bacon syrup!!!!! Oh my goodness this stuff is a sugary, smokey, sticky condiment that tastes just like bacon. Pour it liberally over pancakes, french toast, ice cream or cakes. And use the leftover candied bacon in baking (oooohhhh bacon brownies anyone?), in salads or on…

Today I am sharing a really simple recipe for banana pancakes BUT they are nice and thick and fluffy which I have been trying to achieve for awhile now as Max doesn’t munch well on thin, floppy pancakes. Make them small for little hands or big for hungry adults, either…

This make-ahead breakfast is inspired by the coconut, oat and golden syrup flavours of the Anzac biscuit and is the perfect start to an autumnal day. The recipe serves two but can easily be doubled or tripled as required. The muesli will last in the fridge for a few days so make it at the…

I have a waffle maker that often gets neglected but I realised the other day that I only have a short amount of time left in this pregnancy so NOW is the time to enjoy me some waffles! {LATE EDIT: Sorry! wrote this while I was still pregnant but it…

These frittatas look super cute baked in little jars and are bound to impress your guests, or your boyfriend on a Saturday morning. You can flavour them with anything that takes your fancy. I used chipotle chillies with capsicum, coriander and cherry tomatoes, but you could try salami, ham, asparagus, ricotta,…

This homemade coconut milk takes 10 minutes to prepare and is a great dairy-free alternative to cow’s milk. In this pic: Small glass milk bottle and blue striped straw.

Mother’s day is coming up so I thought I would play around with one of my favourite baked muesli recipes. It makes a great gift, just pop in a cute jar or plate it up on a tray for breakfast in bed. You can mix this recipe up to suit…

This post is sponsored by Australian Eggs. Did you know that it’s Pancake Day today?! And who wouldn’t want to celebrate the deliciousness that is a pancake?  So to jump on board the festivities I have created a really yummy, and healthy, pancake recipe for you. It’s made with low-fat…

So we know pineapple goes with mint sugar thanks to Jamie Oliver but what about some of the more savoury flavours from the spice drawer? I am always on the hunt for refreshing dessert (or breakfast!) options and these combinations really hit the spot. Try offering a little dish of…