A Juggling Mum

It's been a long, long time!

2010-03-25T14:00:00.003+11:00

I know, it has been a really, really long time since I last posted here, and to be honest I didn't think that I would again. You see I read this little book called Twilight and all of a sudden this whole new world opened up to me. I fell in love with the story and the characters and I wanted more, so I started a Twilight Fansite and then a Twilight forum for Aussie Mums and the website for that followed soon after. All of which, along with my partner and 5 kids have keep me quite busy for the last year.

So what am I doing back here? Well.... my eldest Chloe was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes last October, it has been a huge adjustment for Chloe and our family but everything has been going well. She has adjusted amazingly to giving herself 4 insulin injections each day, watching the food that she eats and just managing all the day to day stuff that goes along with diabetes!

But now we have had a spanner thrown into the works! We just had confirmation that she also has Coeliac Disease, which means that she can no longer eat anything containing gluten. So now she is on a carb controlled, low sugar, low fat and no gluten diet..... hmmm this is a little overwhelming!

Anyway, I have decided to get this blog back up and running again so I have a place to put the information and recipes I find as we go on this little journey!

Any input would be greatly appreciated from anyone who is also on the gluten free or diabetic journey :)

If You Are Reading This, Please Update Your Feedreader......

2008-09-17T19:11:00.002+10:00

Some people have mentioned that they are not getting my new posts in their feedreaders since I moved over to WP. If this is happening to you (and the fact that you got this message shows that it is :) you can update my feed by using this address http://www.ajugglingmum.com/?feed=rss2 rather than just using www.ajugglingmum.com.

Thanks everyone :)

I've Moved...........

2008-09-01T10:37:00.002+10:00

My blog has moved so could you please update your bookmarks and feedreaders with my new address, which is www.ajugglingmum.com

Thanks :)

Fab Five on Friday

2008-08-29T22:00:00.000+10:00

Fab Five on Friday is a regular feature here on A Juggling Mum. Each Friday I am going to list five blogs. These will include my favourite blogs, blogs I have been reading lately or new blogs I have found. It's my way of spreading a little link love around :)

I'd love for you to join me. All you have to do is write a post on your blog listing 5 blogs you'd like to give some love and then come back here and link it using Mr Linky.

I promise to come and visit everyone that joins in.

This week I am going to list some of the crafty blogs that I have in my feedreader, so here are my FAB FIVE crafty blogs for this week:

Now link up your Fab Five on Friday:

Fab Five on ummm errrrr Friday???

2008-08-23T22:59:00.003+10:00

I'm sorry, I know, I forgot about Fab Five yesterday.

I do have an excuse! I had my 2 little cousins stay here with us last night, so that meant 7 kids under the age of 10 years all in my little house all at the same time!!!! Ok, so they were all good and they all went to bed and went to sleep without any fuss, so I can't really use it as an excuse for forgetting about Fab Five, but I'm going to use it anyway :)

Anyway let's get on with it,

Fab Five on Friday is going to be a regular feature here on A Juggling Mum. Each Friday I am going to list five blogs. These will include my favourite blogs, blogs I have been reading lately or new blogs I have found. It's my way of spreading a little link love around :)

I'd love for you to join me. All you have to do is write a post on your blog listing 5 blogs you'd like to give some love and then come back here and link it using Mr Linky.

I promise to come and visit everyone that joins in.

I have been reading a few homemaking type blogs lately trying to get myself motivated to do more than the basics around here, so here are my FAB FIVE homemaking blogs for this week:

Now link up your Fab Five on Friday:

2008-08-21T23:41:00.001+10:00

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Help Me To Help Little Briana

2008-08-16T07:59:00.004+10:00

My friend Nicole's 4 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. This disease not only effects the children with the disease but also the whole family.

Nicole's other daughter Madison recently sent me this letter:

My name is Madison and I am 8 years old. My family lives in Winmalee NSW. I am writing to tell you a little about my very brave 4 year old sister and her life which is unlike many other kids lives because she has type 1 (juvenile) diabetes.

Briana has had diabetes for 4 months now and it has changed the lives of everyone in our family. Type 1 diabetes is different from type 2 as type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease and that means that there is nothing that the Doctors or my Mummy and Daddy could have done to prevent Briana from getting it. Because of this disease Briana's little body has stopped making insulin which we need to turn food into energy, so instead Mummy has to give Briana 4 injections every day or she would starve to death. Mummy and Daddy also have to do lots of finger prick blood tests every day and even during the night just so she can stay alive.

Briana and Mummy have to be very brave. Briana is not allowed to eat any foods with added sugar so me and my two brothers Jay and Zane don't eat any either. I miss having ice cream or lollies and cake at birthday parties but we do not want her to feel left out.

All or the needles hurt Briana alot and it hurts Mummy's feelings to give them to her, but if Mummy and Daddy don't keep good control of Briana's blood sugar levels then she is at even greater risk of getting diabetic complications like heart disease, kidney failure, blindness and amputation from nerve damage. These are all very scary things and that is why finding a cure for type 1 diabetes is so important to me and my family and the other 140 000 Australians who live with it.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's (JDRF) mission is to find a cure. The research costs a lot of money. One of the ways they raise money for this research is through the walk to cure diabetes, which my family and I are doing in October. I would love to raise lots of money and was hoping you could help my family team by making a tax free donation. I would be very happy if you could help me to try and make a difference.

You can get more information about Briana's disease or the JDRF walk at www.jdrf.org.au

Some more facts about Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes are:

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most chronic diseases of childhood. It is more common than cancer, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and muscular dystrophy.
An individual with type 1 diabetes will take around 65, 000 injections and 80, 000 finger prick tests in their lifetime. ( much more for Briana as she developed it so young)
The incidence in children under 5 has doubled in the past 5 years and we don't know why.
Around 1 in 700 children in Australia have type 1 diabetes

If you would like to help Madison reach her target, you can donate here!

If you are interested in approaching your school about hosting a walk ( around the school grounds) or a mufti day(gold coin donation) with all money donated to JDRF then you can contact Nicole by emailing me at jugglingmum at hotmail dot com and I will pass on your email to her.

Fab Five on Fiday

2008-08-15T20:42:00.002+10:00

Fab Five on Friday is going to be a regular feature here on A Juggling Mum. Each Friday I am going to list five blogs. These will include my favourite blogs, blogs I have been reading lately or new blogs I have found. It's my way of spreading a little link love around :)

I'd love for you to join me. All you have to do is write a post on your blog listing 5 blogs you'd like to give some love and then come back here and link it using Mr Linky.

I promise to come and visit everyone that joins in.

As you know I have been working hard on the 30 Day Challenge this month, it has been a wonderful experience and I am really happy that I have been able to share it with a great group of people (thanks Team Lightening!). So this week I'm going to give you my team members new blogs.... (I know that there are more than 5 listed here this week, but I just couldn't leave any of them out!)

Set Up Email Address
Herb Garden
Personal Finance Babe
Baby Cross Stitch
Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera
Dark Side Of The Lens
The Fall Wedding Flowers Blog

Now link up your Fab Five on Friday:

Family Fun on a Budget

2008-08-10T00:30:00.002+10:00

Being the mother of 5 young children, I have found that family fun can be very costly. A family meal at McDonalds can cost us 40 Australian Dollars. A trip to the movies can cost us $100 if we buy popcorn and drinks for everyone and admission into zoo’s and theme parks cost us a small fortune. So I have become quite good at finding affordable and sometimes even free activities for us to do as a family.

One thing that has become quite clear to me over the years is that children don’t need to be taken on expensive trips to have quality family time. Parents need only spend time with their children, get down on the floor and drive cars around a pretend track, dress up some Barbie Dolls or have a tea party with lots of teddy bear guests. Quality time spent with your children is much more valuable than any costly outing.

Below are some ideas to keep the family entertained while sticking to a budget:

Visit the local library – Public libraries often offer free activities for families, storytelling sessions and kids craft activities.

Go for a swim at the local swimming pools – Pack a picnic lunch and spend the whole day at the pools, provided the weather is nice.

Take a walk to the local park and play in the playground.

There are some activities that you can do at home too:

Dress ups – get out the dress up box and use your imagination.

Make a home movie – get out the video camera and get the kids to put on a play or just make a video of everybody being silly.

Finger painting – Make a batch of finger paint in some nice bright colors and have fun getting all messy. Here’s a recipe for some easy finger paint:
Ingredients - 2 cups white flour, 2 cups cold water, food coloring
Directions - Put water into a large bowl. Slowly add the flour, while the children are stirring. Once it's all mixed together, divide into smaller bowls and add food coloring.

Beading – Make some bracelets, necklaces, earrings or mobile phone dongles from cheap plastic beads and fishing line.

Bake a cake or some cookies – this is always my kids favorite activity to do with me.

Camp out in the backyard – Set up a tent or make a tent out of some sheets or blankets and pretend that you are camping out.

Build with play dough – Who can resist playing with dough?. Even I can’t resist squishing it through my fingers.
Here is a recipe for Play Dough that you don’t have to cook.
Ingredients - 1 cup salt ,1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon vegetable Oil and food coloring.
Directions - Mix all ingredients together. Add a little water if the mixture is to dry. If your kids are a little older you may want to make some Salt Clay to Bake with them. Stir together: 2 cups plain flour, 1 cup salt, 1 to 1 1/2 cups cold water and 2 tablespoons cooking oil. Knead well until it forms a soft ball.
Use cookie cutters or mold the clay by hand. Your children can create refrigerator magnets, jewelry, ornaments, key chains, necklaces, and much more.
Line a baking tray with aluminum foil, place the clay creations on the tray and bake in a 300 degree F. oven for about one hour or until they are hard.
You can use food coloring to color dough before you bake it, or paint it afterwards. A finishing coat of clear acrylic or even PVA glue will make your salt clay products last longer.

Make a movie theatre at home - There is nothing better on a miserable day than curling up with some cozy pillows, a warm blanket and a big bowl of popcorn and watching a movie. Turn off the lights, shut the blinds and pretend you are at the movies.

Spend the day playing board games – Let the kids take turns choosing their favourite board games to play and get everyone involved.

These are just a few inexpensive ideas that you can try with your family. Remember the main thing is to just relax and have fun, spending time with your children is much more important than taking them on expensive outings.

Fab Five on Friday

2008-08-08T16:31:00.002+10:00

Fab Five on Friday is going to be a regular feature here on A Juggling Mum. Each Friday I am going to list five blogs. These will include my favourite blogs, blogs I have been reading lately or new blogs I have found. It's my way of spreading a little link love around :)

I'd love for you to join me. All you have to do is write a post on your blog listing 5 blogs you'd like to give some love and then come back here and link it using Mr Linky.

I promise to come and visit everyone that joins in.

With the start of the Beijing Olympics I am feeling very patriotic, so this week my fab five are five of my Aussie blogging friends:

Now link up your Fab Five on Friday:

Frugal Friday - Freezer Space

2008-08-08T09:46:00.000+10:00

A freezer runs better when it is as full as possible. If you need to fill in some gaps, just put bags of ice in those areas. It will save money, and you will always have ice ready for those hot summer days coming up. Alternatively you can fill empty soft drink or juice bottles with water and put them in your freezer to take up any empty space.

Read more of my Frugal posts here!

Or if you want some more great frugal tips go and check out the other Frugal Friday participants.

Resource Management For Parents

2008-08-07T09:36:00.000+10:00

Everybody has a dream. Whether you know it or not, at one time you dreamed all the time. As children grow, their imaginations grow with them. Then they become adults, and the reality of the world sets in. Have you forgotten how to dream? Do you feel as if you have no time to breath, much less make your dreams reality? Then read on.

Time, energy, and money are chronically lacking in parents’ lives. They are too tired because their children keep them up at night; they are strapped for time between juggling work and family; and they spend all their resources on their kids, the house, the car, and the mortgage. Below are some simple solutions to these chronic problems:

Time

Make a list of priorities each week. Ask yourself: what do I want to achieve this week? Put the list in a place where you see it a lot, if not every day. When you have a roadmap, you can find out where you are going much more easily. Those scarce minutes will suddenly be there when you need them most. Check off the list as you manage each task.

Cancel your cable. Sound scary? It isn’t. Really. When my husband and I cancelled our cable right before we made an international move, we suddenly had three free hours at night. We could not believe how much time we suddenly had on our hands. Unless your dream is to watch four hours of TV each night, do it. You will find much more relaxing and fulfilling ways to spend your time.

Make a schedule. Similar to your list of priorities, you will want to organize your time according to events. If you have to work late one night, don’t expect yourself to go to the gym and help your child with his or her homework anyway. Rearrange the schedule as needed. Remember: being flexible is a part of being human.

Energy

Exercise is time well-spent. Three twenty-minute activities a week is all you need to stay relatively fit. Schedule a walk at lunch time with friends; swim at the local gym or run on the weekends. If you need a support system, ask a colleague to join you. Take a class that meets once a week and carpool with friends. Chances are you will go more often if you have someone honking at your sidewalk to take you along.

Sleep management for parents with very small children is one of the most challenging areas to handle. Make certain you get in a nap on the weekends to tank up your energy. Take occasional weekends away from the children if possible and ask a relative or trusted friend to watch the kids while you are gone. It will be good for your relationship with your partner as well as assuring you get the rest you need.

Nutrition is a well-neglected realm for busy people. Instead of swinging by the local fast food chain, bring smaller snacks with you until you get home. Not only will you have more energy by eating better, you will save money, too.

Money

Make a meal plan for the week. Create a list of food items needed at the grocery store. It will reduce the urge for impulse shopping and save you time later. Instead of standing in front of the refrigerator and asking, “What’s for dinner?” you will already know because you planned it in advance.

Coupon shopping can have its advantages. It may save you a few dollars, which can add up over time. Buyer beware, however. Frequently, coupons require you buy two of one item to qualify. Ask yourself if you really need two gallons or liters of juice before jumping at the sale. If you do bulk shopping at warehouse stores, calculate the price of the item before you buy it. Sometimes it is actually cheaper to buy smaller amounts at local grocery stores. Pay attention to Sunday circulars. You can use it as a basis for making your weekly meal plan. Whatever is on sale is what you eat that week.

Entertainment doesn’t have to be expensive. Libraries often have a good selection of videos you and the kids can watch. The loan time is usually one week, which saves you time from having to run back to the video store the very next day to avoid extra charges. The best benefit? Loaning from the library is free.

Maximizing your resources can free up the time, energy, and money you need to pursue what you really want in life. Instead of spinning your wheels, you will be further along in your journey to reach the dreams you imagined as a kid.

Christine Louise Hohlbaum, American author of Diary of a Mother (2003), SAHM I Am (2005), “American Housewife Abroad” (AnotherChapter.com), has been published in hundreds of publications and has appeared on numerous parenting radio shows. When she isn’t writing, leading toddler playgroups or instructing an on-line course in book promotion, she prefers to frolic in the Bavarian countryside near Munich where she lives with her husband and two children . Visit her Web site: www.diaryofamother.com

I Haven't Run Away!

2008-08-06T18:48:00.003+10:00

I promise I am still here, just a little busy, that's all :)

I have been spending all my computer time doing the 30 Day Challenge lessons. Which I have to say have been very, very interesting, but quite time intensive. So far my 30DC 'Project" is my DVDiva blog, which I have renamed Dippity DVDivas, which focuses on Kids DVDs, in particular DVD reviews and new release DVDs. I'll also be launching a podcast called Dippity DVDivas shortly too, so keep an eye out for that.

I did mention in another post that I was going to be posting a tip a day in August but I just didn't get around to typing them all up prior to August 1st, so they are just going to have to wait. I will more than likely post them all in September. I'm sorry if anyone was looking forward to them.

Frugal Friday - Goodbye Mr Mouse

2008-08-01T09:30:00.000+10:00

One of the easiest and friendliest ways to get rid of mice is to get "mouse oil" or simply buy pure essential peppermint and spearmint oils and mix them together. Put this on cotton balls and place them wherever the mice usually frequent. They'll leave in a hurry. They absolutely hate the smell, and no one gets hurt, including pets.

Read more of my Frugal posts here!

Or if you want some more great frugal tips go and check out the other Frugal Friday participants.

Fab Five on Friday

2008-08-01T09:00:00.000+10:00

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Rice Bubble 'LCM' Slice

2008-07-31T21:42:00.000+10:00

110g Butter
½ cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Honey
4 cups Rice Bubbles
½ cup coconut

1. Boil butter, sugar and honey gently for 2-3 minutes.

2. Combine Rice Bubbles and coconut in a bowl and stir in the sugar mixture.

3. Press into a lined slice tray

4. Refrigerate for 20 to 40 mins,

5. Cut into fingers and store in fridge.

How Parents Can Help Their Kids To Have Good Dental Health

2008-07-31T09:00:00.000+10:00

By Adam Hunt

How important is dental hygiene to your health? Good oral hygiene is in fact essential for good health. It is unfortunate if you are an adult and have not figured out how to take care of the only teeth that you have. But dental care is even more important for our youth who have sugary diets and may not yet know the importance of taking care of their teeth. If your teeth and gums are in poor shape, you can not chew your food properly. This can lead to digestive problems and other health conditions. Gum disease can lead to tooth loss. Tooth loss can interfere with eating because you can not chew your food well. This means that your food is more difficult to digest because the primary part of the digestive process, chewing, has been compromised. Based on some recommendations by the American Dental Association, here are the tips that you can help you to keep your teeth: Brush You should brush your 2x a day for at least five minutes. Brushing 3x daily is better of course. (For technique, consult your dentist.) Use a fluoride toothpaste that is accepted by the ADA. You should replace your toothbrush every three or four months or sooner if the bristles break down and become frayed. You should also replace your toothbrush after illnesses such as colds, flu, strep throat and stomach viruses. Children's toothbrushes usually need to be replaced more often because they wear out faster. Floss It is necessary to clean between your teeth daily using dental floss or an interdentally cleaner even if you brush regularly. Toothbrush bristles can't reach between teeth where bacteria can linger, causing decay and gum disease. Regular flossing can remove the food particles and plaque from between teeth and under the gum line where your tooth brush cannot reach. Diet A balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables can help you maintain good oral health. Limit junk foods and sugary foods, especially foods and drinks containing high fructose corn syrup. Dairy products and certain vegetables, such as broccoli, are good sources of calcium. Citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C which is good for promoting tissue building and overall general health. Dentist Your dentist can tell you if you should come in every six months or once a year. Sometimes your dentist may suggest another schedule. Whatever the case, your dentist can recommend what types of oral care products to use. Plaque accumulates on the teeth within twenty minutes of eating! A daily mouthwash is a great idea to add to your brushing and flossing as well. Tooth decay and gum disease is caused mainly by plaque. Plaque is a combination of bacteria and food. Its stickiness is what causes it to adhere to the teeth. If it is not removed thoroughly each day, the result will be tooth decay. Eventually, if the plaque remains on the teeth, it will harden into a very tough substance called tartar which must be scraped off the teeth using a special tool. Plaque and tartar cause gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums, cavities, holes and soft spots that damage the surface and, more particularly, the structure of the teeth, peritonitis, breakdown of ligaments and bone supporting the teeth which leads to tooth loss, bad breath, abscesses and many health problems including pre-term labor and heart disease. People interested in good health are also starting to use daily glyconutrient supplements.Clinical studies have shown that the body's immune system can be boosted through glyconutrients supplements.

To buy glyconutrients and get a free glyconutrient consultation, visit http://www.ifoundhealth.com/

Source: http://www.isnare.com/

Carrot Muffins

2008-07-30T21:25:00.000+10:00

1 1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup dates or raisins
2 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup milk

Cream cheese frosting

80g cream cheese, softened
60g butter, softened
¾ cup icing-sugar mixture
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts

Mix first 5 ingredients. Set aside. In a small bowl beat eggs. Add butter and milk. Pour into dry ingredients. Stir just enough to blend. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake 15-25 minutes in preheated 200C oven.

Cream cheese frosting.

Beat cream cheese, butter, icing sugar and vanilla in a small bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. 5. Spread Frosting over top of muffins. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Wordless Wednesday - Sophie and Clare

2008-07-30T12:57:00.002+10:00

Head over to 5 Minutes for Mom and Wordless Wednesday to see more Wordless Wednesday participants.

Taco Roll Ups

2008-07-29T21:22:00.000+10:00

500g ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
puff pastry sheets
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning and water.
Cook for 5-10 minutes; set aside.
Lay out pastry
Spread ground beef over pastry - leaving about 1 inch of pastry on one edge free of filling.
Top beef with grated cheese.
Roll up with the long edge closest to you.
Pinch seam to seal.
Slice the roll into 1-inch thick slices with a serrated knife.
Place rolls 2″ apart onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
If any filling falls out just press it into the top of the rolls.
Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
Serve with salsa, sour cream or guacamole for dipping.

These would also be great to use up any left over taco meat.To freeze: Allow to cool completely. Flash freeze and then place in a ziploc bag when firm. Label, seal and freeze.

To Serve: Thaw in fridge overnight or thaw/heat in microwave about 45 seconds on high.

Chocolate 'Yogo' Recipe

2008-07-28T21:21:00.000+10:00

I found this recipe on a forum on the internet, my kids love chocolate yogos so it was very exciting to find I could make the same thing at home :)

Chocolate 'Yogo' Recipe

40g cocoa powder
40g cornflour
120g sugar
800ml milk

Sift the dry ingredients together.
Mix dry ingredients with 300ml of the milk.
Heat the remaining 500ml of the milk in a saucepan until you hear it get hot - you know, that dangerous 'I'm about to boil over' sound!

Pour the chocolatey milk into the hot milk and whisk until the mixture thickens. By this I do mean WHISK, no stirring with a spoon or fork, otherwise you will get little lumps that won't please the kids!

Remove from heat and pour into a bowl that you can place cling wrap over securely. The plastic wrap must touch the surface of the pudding with no air trapped beneath, otherwise a skin will form.

My Menu For This Week

2008-07-28T16:24:00.002+10:00

Monday
Dinner - Crumbed Fish , Mashed Potato and Vegetables

Tuesday
Dinner - Chili Con Carne

Wednesday
Dinner - Sweet and Sour Meatballs and vegetables

Thursday
Dinner - Grilled Roasted Garlic Teriyaki Chicken

Friday
Dinner - Vegetable, Bacon and Risoni Soup with Toast

Saturday
Dinner - Beef and Vegetable Triangles

Sunday
Dinner - Dinner at Mum and Dads

Baking - Lattice Cheesecake Slice

Thanks to Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie for hosting Menu Plan Monday. Go and check out more great menus!.

Oriental Rice

2008-07-27T21:19:00.001+10:00

1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp. lite soy sauce
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 cups frozen vegetables (broccoli, red peppers, bamboo shoots, & mushrooms)

Bring broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder to a boil.
Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix cornstarch with water.
Add to rice along with vegetables.
Bring to a boil to thicken.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

My Favourite Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

2008-07-26T21:17:00.000+10:00

350g softened unsalted butter
350g caster sugar
6 eggs
250ml milk
350g self-raising flour
2 tsp natural vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius . Line a 24 hole muffin tin with paper paper patty cases. Beat softened butter caster sugar in mixing bowl until pale and creamy. Add eggs, milk and vanilla extract. Stir to combine, then fold in sifted flour. Spoon into patty cases and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and firm. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Macadamia Nut Fudge

2008-07-25T21:16:00.000+10:00

1 can sweetened condensed milk
225 gram chocolate
80 chopped macadamia nuts

Method:

Heat milk until warm
Add chocolate broken into pieces
Melt chocolate
Place in a shallow cake tin
Sprinkle nuts on top
Set in fridge