And so it begins.....

{for each photo in this post, please view my Facebook Page for more info on each subject if you would like to know what it is or how it's done :: https://www.facebook.com/Mysmokobreak the blog from now on will be more in debth with more details for each this is an example of what I'm about!}

This blog will give you a taste of what you will see on here on hopefully a daily basis.......

Baking....
{My love for baking is strong and my freezer is FULL of yummy sweets because I refuse to leave it out for ME to eat} #needmorevisitors!

Recipes.....
{How could I possibly post a pic without sharing the recipe with you?}

             Delectable Chocolate Caramel Slice

             Base

1 cup plain flour, sifted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
125g butter, melted

            Filling

400g can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons golden syrup
60g butter, melted

            Topping

60g copha, chopped
125g cooking chocolate, chopped

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Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 3cm deep, 28 x 18cm (base) lamington pan.

Combine all base ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Press into prepared lamington pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light golden. Remove from oven. Cool.

Make filling: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking, for 8 minutes or until golden. Pour over cooked base. Bake for 12 minutes or until firm. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or until set.

Make topping: Place copha and chocolate into a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted. Pour over caramel. Refrigerate to set. Cut into squares to serve.

 

 

Childrens Craft Ideas.....

{Ideas I have come across on Pinterest, Facebook or done before when I worked for Frontier Services as a carer}

 

Creative food Ideas for kids.....
{Teaches your child food groups, new words, animals, objects, tastes and is generally all round fun for me and them! {Another bonus is anyone can do it and copy these becasuse its everyday food items you would have!} and maybe, just maybe..... they.will.eat.more!}

 

General Creative Food Ideas.......
{As seen on Pinterest, Faceboook, Websites and Books plus some of my own ideas that I have tried and want to tell YOU wether it works or not!}

 

 

Craft projects and ideas for adults.............

{These are projects I have done on my own property/house/garden and you can try them too!}

 

 

 

 

 

Sewing ideas ......

{I like simple yet effective sewing, anyone can do what I have done in the following pics}

 





 

Household Handy Hints, Tips and Remedies......

{Things I've learnt over the years or found out recently that you may or may not know or perhaps do similar or something better works :: feel free to share yours as well ::}

 







Happenings on our farm......

{I make a point of not being housebound! Sharing with you a story or two about things that are happening here on our SW Queensland Property}

 

 

 

 

Handy Household Recipes ......

{I'm not really frugal but I'm willing to try some ideas, especially if they are known to work and have ingredients that are in my supply}

 

Family and Friend dramas, kids talk and questions, advice and opinions......
{Well is there anything else I haven't covered?}

 

{Feel free to have your say. No items are for sale}