the big swell recipe competition

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Mother’s Day Prize Draw

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The magic hour every day!

May 18, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment
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Want to create a magic hour every day just like the Taj Mahal at sunset? As part of Mother’s day last Sunday, I met a girlfriend to celebrate, with a glass of bubbles at the top of the world! For those who know Perth, there’s an elevated spot in Kings Park with the most majestic view over the city and the river … we call that spot the top of the world! Our ritual is getting together every so often to celebrate life and contribute our five greatest discoveries since we last met. It can be any new information that has added value to living our Champagne Life. We share our discoveries with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: all swell articles, family, heart, Maree Wrack, soul

The White Stuff ; Sweet Confessions from the Parenting Front Line

May 17, 2012 By Amy Leave a Comment
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If you’ve read my blog you’ll know I spend a fair bit of time thinking, making, photographing (dreaming) of food. I figure with all that going on it’s best to try and keep the worrying about food to a minimum (with 4 young kids I'm eager to keep the worrying to a minimum full stop). I do my best to give my kids a nutrient dense diet of real food and if some days my best doesn’t quite look like the stuff food-dreams are made of then I try not to sweat it. The small people appear to be thriving even if I’m not soaking their grains, or giving them too many second helpings of leafy greens. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: all swell articles, Amy Black, food, soul Tagged With: cake, moderation, sugar, treats

Herb Roasted Chicken on Creamy Potato Chunks

May 15, 2012 By Emma Abrahams Leave a Comment
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Today I'm sharing my favourite method of roasting chicken, along with the recipe for side potatoes I think compliments it perfectly. INGREDIENTS FOR HERB ROASTED CHICKEN 1 size 14 free range chicken 2T butter, cut into small pieces 1 onion, peeled Salt Pepper 1/2t thyme 1/2t marjoram 1/2t rosemary METHOD FOR HERB ROASTED CHICKEN 1. Place rack in centre of oven and preheat to 190°C. 2. Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry with a paper towel. 3. Place breast-side up in a roasting dish (preferably one that comes with a cover). 4. Loosen the skin and place … [Read more...]

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Leek and Potato Soup (Vichyssoise if cold)

May 15, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment
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50g butter (and I do use butter in this one) 2 large onions chopped 4 large leeks sliced 4 large potatoes diced 1.2 litres chicken stock (I usually use half stock and half milk) S and p Cream to serve (optional) Melt butter and sweat onions without browning for 10 mins. Add leeks and potatoes and toss well. Stir in stock, season and bring to boil (take care if using milk as it can boil over if not watched at this point). Cover (or half cover if using milk for same reason) and simmer for 30 to 40 mins stirring occasionally. Cool slightly and blend. Swirl in some cream when serving if you're … [Read more...]

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5 healthy foods to stretch your grocery budget further

May 14, 2012 By Emma Abrahams 6 Comments

  With food prices soaring, more parents like me are wondering how to get the best bang for their buck. I've found the following five nutrient-dense foods to be a good deal.   1. Whole free range chickens. Now I know free range chickens cost more than cage/barn-raised chickens, but they're also a lot more nutritious. When chickens are free to range outside in the sun, they make vitamin D which is then passed on to us when we eat them. Most of us are deficient in vitamin D, especially in winter, so it's important to absorb it from as many food sources as possible. Free range … [Read more...]

Filed Under: all swell articles, body, Emma Abrahams, family, financial, food, mamahood Tagged With: Budget, Frugal tips, Healthy eating
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