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About Peta

Peta is a mum to three gorgeous and very energetic young boys and a new baby daughter. She loves everyday food that is achievable for a busy family, and has a passion for involving children in cooking.

Almond, White Chocolate and Coconut Nougat

My lovely friend Kristel recommended this recipe to me (link below). It was so easy to make. Much easier than expected. Very straightforward. I added roasted almonds, toasted shredded coconut and white chocolate to my nougat. The options are endless. I'm not a huge honey fan and this has a very very strong honey flavour (obviously as it has 400g of honey in it! Haha). My partner loves it though and it was a great addition to the Christmas hampers. Here are Kristels tips which helped me immensely: It does make a bit of a sticky mess of the bowl and spatula but a quick soak in a sink of [...]

By Peta|2014-05-09T14:18:59+10:00January 17th, 2014|Categories: Sweets|Tags: gift giving|0 Comments

120 Biscuits

I use this recipe quite a bit when I need a large amount of cookies for gifts or an event. I used the Thermomix condensed milk and I reduce the sugar to ½ cup. I only cream the butter and sugar then add the condensed milk in the Thermomix. I then pour the wet ingredients in a big bowl with the flour and mix by hand. The dough freezes really well so I often only make a dozen at a time and freeze the remainder in logs. In the picture shown I have cinnamon cookies, choc chip cookies and hundreds and thousand cookies. Other fillings could be: Mashed banana and [...]

By Peta|2014-06-18T11:45:39+10:00January 17th, 2014|Categories: Lunchbox, Sweets|0 Comments

2 Ingredient “Cookies”

Well these are a cross between cake and cookie in texture. I have seen this recipe floating around for years so thought I would try it out. Base recipe is 2 bananas and 1 cup of oats. I blitz the oats just to make them a tad finer. I add two bananas and blitz on speed 4 until just combined. About 10-15 secs. Spoon mixture onto a prepared tray in small "mounds" and bake at 180 degrees for 15 minutes. It makes 10-12 cookies. You can add extra flavours if desired. I'm not a huge banana fan so haven't eaten these but my partner says they taste good (he loves [...]

By Peta|2014-05-09T14:21:18+10:00January 17th, 2014|Categories: Lunchbox, Sweets|1 Comment

Fruitless Muesli Bars

I experimented with this muesli slice the other day and it has been a massive hit here with the kiddies and my partner. It is fruitless however you can certainly add fruit or nuts to it. Its very adaptable. I chop the slice up into bar shapes and wrap in baking paper. You could use cling wrap or zip lock bags. It is a softer muesli bar at room temp but still holds it shape well. If you wanted a crunchier and firmer bar, simply bake in a 180 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until golden. Be sure not to burn it. My sons and partner take these [...]

By Peta|2020-05-15T09:51:29+10:00January 17th, 2014|Categories: Lunchbox, Sweets|6 Comments

Your daily dose of Varoma-therapy is here! Day 3.

Day 3s contributions are here!!! Keep them coming! Today there is lots of great original recipes submitted. If I have forgotten your don't worry! It will be included. I'm just pacing the recipes so it isn't too many at once. Coconut Rice with Steamed Veg and Honey Soy Chicken Skewers An original recipe by Shea E Ingredients: Marinade: 1/3 cup ketcap manis 2 tablespoons honey 1 garlic clove, crushed 2cm piece of ginger, grated Sesame seeds Coconut Rice: 400g Rice 3 cups ChickenStock (I use water and 2 tbs chicken stock paste) 1.5 cups Coconut Milk Veg to steam (carrots broccoli cauliflower etc), cut medium - large [...]

By Peta|2017-06-12T11:23:18+10:00January 15th, 2014|Categories: Lunch & Dinner|0 Comments

Cathy’s Satay Chicken

I love testing out new recipes! Cathy sent me this recipe for our Viva Varoma! challenge. She didn't have a photo so I thought Id give it a whirl so I could show you what it looks like. This was very tasty. I think the key to this is using good peanut butter. A crunchy style would be delicious. The peanut butter I used today lacked a little flavour. I love how quick and easy this was. Here are Cathy's instructions and original recipe. Satay Chicken By: Cathy McF Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic 1 medium brown onion (cut in thin wedges) 15g peanut oil 500g chicken breast fillet [...]

By Peta|2017-06-12T11:23:18+10:00January 15th, 2014|Categories: Lunch & Dinner|10 Comments

Apple Cinnamon Granola

This is one of my most favourite things to do lately. There is something very therapeutic about something slowly toasting away and stiring it every so often. Watching the transformation from oats to a delicious granola is exciting! (I need a life dont I!?!) My granola recipes: Apple Cinnamon Granola Apricot and Coconut Granola Fruit and Nut Granola Honey Nut Granola Maple Cinnamon Granola Strawberry Apple Granola Caramalised Buckini Granola

By Peta|2020-05-15T09:51:28+10:00January 15th, 2014|Categories: Breakfast|11 Comments

Baby Oat Cereal

Oats are a great first food for babies for those who are going down the purée and cereal route like me. It's as simple as blitzing 150g oats on speed 9 for 20 seconds. Scrape down. Repeat. You want this to be a fine powder consistency. You can do more if desired. Just blitz for a little longer. Store in an airtight container. To use, mix with some boiling water. You can flavour it with milk, formula or fruit purée.

By Peta|2014-05-09T14:29:20+10:00January 14th, 2014|Categories: Baby|0 Comments

Your daily dose of Varoma-therapy is here! Day 2

Day 2 brings lots more great Varoma meals!!! I love seeing every one creations. Click the recipe title to be taken to the recipe in a new window. Those from the EDC can be found in your cookbooks. Keep them coming in! All recipes will be put into a downloadable document for those interested. Moroccan Meatballs Submitted by Bella M Converted from here. See recipe above for spice and mince quantities: Put all meatball spices in a bowl with the mince, chop the onion, parsley & coriander in TM, then add that to the mince. Set aside. Then add about 20g oil, with the garlic in the bowl of [...]

By Peta|2017-06-12T11:23:18+10:00January 14th, 2014|Categories: Lunch & Dinner|0 Comments

Your daily dose of Varoma-therapy is here!

Well we are off to a great start with some fantastic contributions already to the Viva Varoma challenge! Click the recipe title to be taken to the recipe in a new window. Those from the EDC can be found in your cookbooks. Keep them coming in! All recipes will be put into a downloadable document for those interested. TRTLMT Garlic and Pepper Chicken Fried Rice An original recipe by TRTLMT TRTLMT Garlic and Pepper Chicken An original recipe by TRTLMT Coconut Curried Sasauges and Rice An orginal recipe by Nikalene R. Chicken and Green Vegetable Quinoa Salad An original recipe by [...]

By Peta|2017-06-12T11:23:18+10:00January 14th, 2014|Categories: Lunch & Dinner|0 Comments

Baby Oatmeal Rusks

I would often make my older sons wholemeal rusks when they were younger but I thought Id experiment with oats this time. This take quite awhile to dry out and become hard. I don't suggest baking these on a hot day like I did. These break a little easier then store bought risks. Rusks made with flour tend to be a lot harder I find. My son had great fun sucking on them once he got the hang of it. I'll be experimenting with flavoured ones shortly. My rusk recipes: Teething Rings Oatmeal Rusks Banana Biscotti Rusks

By Peta|2020-05-15T09:51:28+10:00January 14th, 2014|Categories: Baby|5 Comments

Zoodle Cutter – make your own noodles: Special offer for likers!

I have been wanting to try one of these for quite some time. I was so excited to receive one to try out. All Things for Kids (click name to be taken to their Facebook page) is offering a great deal to those who are likers of my page! Click here to be taken to page What is it!? Its a vegetable noodle maker!!! This is great for sneaking vegetables into your kiddies, those wanting to reduce carbs or those with gluten intolerance's and allergies. You simply make your noodles (see below) and serve either as is or gently steam for a minute or two. Use [...]

By Peta|2017-06-12T11:23:18+10:00January 14th, 2014|Categories: Uncategorized|1 Comment

Thermomade Baby Food – coming soon!

By Peta|2014-05-09T14:43:34+10:00January 13th, 2014|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Cheats Veggie Sauce

Making your own pasta sauce is so easy. It really is a matter of chuck it all in and let it cook away. I love this one as I pack a lot of vegetables into it so perfect for the kiddies. I often purée this though so they can't see all the veg. Use it with mince, over meatballs, with pasta/zoodles and a little cheese, on your chicken parmigiana, pizza sauce... The list is endless. I make a double batch and freeze into portions. You can bottle it in jars and vacuum seal if preferred.

By Peta|2020-05-15T09:51:28+10:00January 12th, 2014|Categories: Condiments, Bastes and Marinades, Lunch & Dinner|Tags: hidden vegetables, sauce|2 Comments

Viva Vaaaaroma: TRTLMT Cookbook

This morning I talked about a varoma cooking and sharing adventure as it looks like a lot of us aren't using it as much as we should. Let's get varoma-ing and share our experience!!! I'll turn this into a printable document for everyone as well so you can turn into a varoma genius when you're ready and in your own time. So how does this work: I would like everyone to be able to participate and cooking the recipes posted so with that in mind (and to not breech copyright) there are three options for creating your varoma meal and posting: 1. Using the EDC that comes with [...]

By Peta|2017-06-12T11:23:18+10:00January 12th, 2014|Categories: Varoma|1 Comment

An easy cookbook stand

This is an easy way to display your cookbook for easy reading whilst cooking. Simply use a pants/skirt clip coat hanger to clip your book in place. I've tested this with both the old smaller EDC (shown) and the new larger EDC and it holds them in place fine. Just be sure to hang it away from steam so you don't ruin your beautiful cookbook. Another tip: be sure to have your tmx cooking and steaming away out in the open and not under wall shelves or cupboards to avoid steam damaging the finish on them.

By Peta|2017-06-12T11:23:18+10:00January 12th, 2014|Categories: Hints|Tags: cookbook|0 Comments

Bread Rolls

Ok I think I have found my new favourite bread roll shape. Those that have been around for awhile know that bread is my favourite thing. I love experimenting with different shapes and concepts. It turns something fairly basic into something very impressive looking. Fancy bread rolls Use your favourite dough recipe for these. See my bread tips here for my go to recipe. Start by dusting your bench with a little flour. Roll an oval shape as below. You want it about 1cm thick. It doesn't have to be neat at all. Using a knife or pizza cutter make cuts as shown below. [...]

By Peta|2017-06-12T11:23:18+10:00January 12th, 2014|Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Lunchbox|0 Comments

Curried Eggs

I finally did it! Yes Im the last person on the curried egg bandwagon again. So simple! All I did was put three eggs into the basket, into the bowl and top with cold water, just enough to cover the eggs. Using cold water helps prevent cracking the egg shells. Set timer to 16 mins, speed 2, varoma temperature. These were just cooked through. If I was eating these as is, I would cook a little longer. Once done I removed the basket, pour out the water (save the water for your veggie garden, worn farm or plants) and shelled the eggs. Popped them straight into the [...]

By Peta|2017-06-12T11:23:18+10:00January 12th, 2014|Categories: Lunch & Dinner|Tags: eggs|0 Comments

Moist Chocolate Cake

This cake is so chocolatey and delicious!!! We served it alongside custard but a nice ganache or glaze over the top would be lovely. Ice cream and fresh raspberries would be even better! Yum. This is so simple it's one of my go to recipes. The trick to a nice moist cake is not over cooking it. Dont worry if you do, buttercream icing solves everything!

By Peta|2020-05-15T09:51:28+10:00January 11th, 2014|Categories: Lunchbox, Sweets|Tags: chocolate|5 Comments

Cinnamon Scroll Pancakes

I blame you all for this one! I started a Pinterest account so I could pin some recipes there for you (slowly getting my head around how it works!). I stumbled across a photo of Cinnamon Scroll Pancakes and thought I'd give them a whirl as my partner loves cinnamon more than he loves oxygen. I used one of my basic pancake recipes for this and experimented with the swirl. It took a bit of experimenting to get the perfect swirl but I did it. Success!!! These pancakes are so light and fluffy and the swirl is delicious. The family happily gobbled these up. This is a [...]

By Peta|2020-05-15T09:51:28+10:00January 10th, 2014|Categories: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Sweets|Tags: pancakes|1 Comment

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