Organising an Awesome Family Christmas Part 12 To-Do Jobs Around the Home Clean and declutter your entrance hall: Remove clutter, clean and organise. Check the front door, clean and polish windows and brass door furnishings. Also use this as an opportunity to test outdoor lighting. Walk through the front door into your hallway or entrance. What do you see first ...

Freezer Friendly: Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese If your freezer is ready for you to fill with delicious food, this is a fantastic batch cooking freezer friendly recipe that’s just perfect for making ahead. The benefits of batch cooking include saving money, wasting less food and spending more time in the evenings with your family. This Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese will ...

So, We’re Not Doing Christmas Cards This Year… I have been wondering whether to cut back our Christmas card list, for several years. Last year I must have sent about 100. So this year, I was thinking of only sending cards to around 40. But already I am feeling The Guilt at even considering this, let alone doing it. So ...

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Super Easy Crunchy Carrot & Pistachio Cake Ingredients 250ml sunflower oil 250g caster sugar Zest ½ orange Pinch of cinnamon 3 large free-range eggs 250 self-raising flour, sifted 3 large carrots, grated 100g pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped Cream Cheese Frosting: 300g cream cheese 75g icing sugar, sifted Zest ½ orange 1-2tbsp orange juice Method Heat the oven to 180C. Grease ...

Honey & Hot Sauce Popcorn Crunch Ingredients 50g coconut oil 110g popcorn kernels 75g coconut oil pinch of cinnamon 255g honey 3tbsp your favourite hot sauce 1tsp salt 1tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp baking soda 110g honey roasted peanuts Method Preheat the oven to 120°C. Line two baking trays baking paper. In a large pan, heat the 50g of coconut ...

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Super Easy Make Ahead Stuffed Tomatoes Ingredients These simple stuffed tomatoes can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. They make a delicious light supper when served with a salad. 6 large ripe tomatoes 75g long-grain rice, cooked 2 clove garlic, chopped basil 2 tbsp, chopped 2 tbsp mint, chopped 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tbsp thyme leaves, chopped ...

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Here’s How To Prep Food Like A Pro Organise Organise your chopping board as you would your work desk.  Clear the dishwasher ready for reloading and the sink and draining board. Surfaces Make sure you have enough space and everything is clean – this will make cooking much more enjoyable! Key areas are the draining board and the work surfaces ...

Organising an Awesome Family Christmas Part 11 To-Do Jobs Around the Home Declutter and deep-clean the dining room or dining area this week. Christmas Prep Checklist Start a Black Friday Sales game plan. Online bargain sites and e-mail alerts allow Web-savvy shoppers to spot the best deals days before Black Friday. Plan next week’s shopping strategy as information comes to ...