Halloween is not really a big thing here in NZ – in fact not that many years ago very few people celebrated it – shops were not really into it and there were never really any trick or treaters out. It appears times are changing and there are still many people who are not at all impressed by the…
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This gorgeous gruesome hand was created quite by accident! I was all set to make some creepy jelly worms with a few modifications (which is a bad habit of mine – altering things to suit my fridge not necessarily the recipe!) got side-tracked and visitors arrived as the jelly was cooling and two hours later I knew it would…
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This recipe for Nanna’s Marshmallow Slice is such a popular one, a classic recipe that many will recall from their childhood! Posted October 6, 2014, Updated December 14, 2025 My husbands Nanna recently passed away so he was keen for me to make a recipe he remembers from when he was a child – it was something I have…
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This Rope Twist Hairstyle is quick, easy, and perfect for busy mornings. A simple style that looks lovely and keeps hair neatly out of the way. Posted October 5, 2014, Updated December 14, 2025 I am delighted to bring you another really simple pretty hairstyle, this time the Rope Twist. As the name suggests it is a twist but…
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Do you have a recipe that you have just always wanted to try but never got around to it or been brave enough? Lemon Meringue Pie is one of those for me! I often see it around and think they look so impressive but with 3 different elements I am bound to stuff one up! Well today was the…
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