If you have leftover buns freeze them. When ready to use quickly run them under water and place in a hot oven for 10 minutes. Outsides crisp up and the insides are soft just like freshly baked buns. Sounds crazy but it really works.

One way to save move is to ‘knock’. When measuring unspecified amounts of stuff (eg tea, sugar, flour etc) knock the spoon on the inside of the jar or packet. Any loose material falls back, so you don’t spill it and you don’t notice any less. Over time you will find you are not using […]

I make my pizzas using scone dough. Make as usual (no sugar) roll out as thin as possible and cut into rounds. Put tomato paste on top and cheese. Some times I put spaghetti on top then cheese. Any topping you like. Ham, onions, sausage anything you have in. The kids love choosing their own.

I use the bread maker to make pizza dough. Put your favourite toppings on the pizza base and cook it in the oven for 30 min on med/high. On Fridays I use left overs from the previous night or whatever is in the fridge. This is a great way to use up left over food, […]

When I make a butter cake or cookie dough I double the recipe and freeze the cooked cake for another time and with the cookie dough I roll the uncooked logs of dough and wrap them in baking paper or cling wrap and when I want some cookies I just take them out, cut the […]

I tend to bake once a fortnight. Purchasing ingredients in bulk is best value for money and making 2-3 items at a time is the most energy efficient. All my recipes come from my Grandmother’s old handwritten recipe books. I will mix and match recipes so we have a combination of eat fresh and eat […]

Potato Sally Lunn. Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup cold mashed potato, 2 cups self raising flour, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup sultanas, about 1/4 cup milk. Cream sugar and potatoes thoroughly. Add sifted flour and salt, beat well. Stir in sultanas and sufficient milk to mix to a smooth firm dough. Shape into portions […]

I use self raising flour, sugar to taste if adding dried fruit, a pinch of salt and old milk. Put in COLD oven. Turn oven on to 200 degrees. When the scones should just about be ready, test to see if cooked. No butter needed. While waiting for oven to reach 200, mix up a […]

Learn to make a basic scone mix. Scones are so versatile you can add in whatever you like. Dried fruits, nuts, spices, onion, pineapple, bacon bits. Use your imagination. 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons margarine or butter. If using dried fruit I find covering with water and soaking the fruit in […]