Food
Apricot & Coconut Muffins.
That sound you can hear? It’s your family saying “Mum you are a Legend”. These super-easy, bake while you drink your tea muffins are breakfast crowd pleasers. You can use any kind of fruit – sultanas, raspberries, blueberries – but I love apricot and coconut together. I use Turkish apricots (moist and sweet) and coconut READ MORE…
My Summer Coconut & Banana Bread.
This is the banana bread recipe I use when I’m on holiday because it doesn’t need an electric mixer – super easy. I prefer to serve it toasted – both sides under the grill – with butter. Good to make the night before and keep it wrapped in baking paper for freshness. Ingredients. 3 large READ MORE…
Our Favourite Summer Cakes.
We love to bake in the LifeStyled office. Here’s all our favourite cakes and cupcakes we’ve baked this year – add them to your to-bake list these holidays. Banana Cake with Nutella Icing. From one of my favourite food blogs – the awesome Toasty Biscuit - comes this Friday baking treat. Children, husbands, friends and foes alike will READ MORE…
Ultimate Cocktail Masterclass.
I love cocktails. They’re like a pair of fabulous shoes – they make you feel special. This New Year’s why not make your own cocktails. We’ve got the menu covered, and all the how-to videos for a fun night in. Cheers to a fabulously stylish 2013. PJxx The Peach Shimmer. This little number is juicy READ MORE…
The Coffee Master Class.
Grind. Tamper. Texture. Collapse. Words I never knew had anything to do with coffee. How much do you spend a year on a coffee? I did the maths and worked out that I part with around $2000 per year to satisfy my caffeine fix. Get out your iPhone and do the same…it’s a little bit READ MORE…
Choc Coconut Christmas Tart.
Have you decided on your Christmas Day menu yet? If not, then consider this gooey chocolate tart for dessert. It’s simple, can be prepared the day before, and is a definite crowd pleaser. I got this recipe from the lovely ladies at Dandi – they not only know their tablecloths (check out their stuff – READ MORE…
How To: The Moscow Mule.
It’s time to get your summer cocktail on. Barry Chalmers, Brand Ambassador for Ciroc Vodka shows us how to make the Moscow Mule at home. This easy-to-make cocktail is the perfect alternative to a refreshing wine or beer. Best sipped on your balcony on a sunny day. The Moscow Mule. What You’ll Need. Ingredients. 30ml CÎROC 200ml ginger beer READ MORE…
The Paris Food Markets Guide.
Paris Food Markets. What’s not to love? The hustle and bustle, the advice and recipes dished out with friendly banter and the smells of fresh seasonal produce that fill the street. Like most Parisians, my local “marché” has become a weekly ritual. With at least one in every arrondissement, each has its own personality and READ MORE…















