This Buttercream Icing is wonderfully smooth and fluffy, so easy to whip up, and perfect for topping all your favourite homemade bakes. Posted February 28, 2014, Updated December 11, 2025 I thought I would share a more step by step process for making buttercream icing – there are many recipes out there but there are a few tips &…
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Crunchy Lemon Muffins are light, fluffy, and full of fresh lemon flavour, finished with a sweet crunchy topping everyone will love.
I saw this Egg Drop the other day on Ellen – Steve Spangler was there to show more cool experiments and I thought this one would be great to do with the kids! It worked first time I tried it which was astounding in itself! The basic idea is that you put an egg on a tube on a plate…
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My kids, like most others, need a bit of motivation with their maths sometimes and I came across this idea at our local schools Parents Maths Night (Thanks lovely Teachers, hope you don’t mind me sharing!) and thought it was great – mostly because I am super competitive so found myself and other parents aggressively trying to get the number…
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Pikelets are a lovely brunch option or great for lunch boxes. This is the traditional pikelet recipe I love to use, I hope you enjoy it too. Posted February 22, 2014, Updated December 10, 2025 Classic pikelets are a real treat! Fresh from the oven or cold, they are a staple in NZ, Australia and the UK. A little…
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