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Valentines day is just around the corner and I made some sweet treats to give to my loved ones. Stained glass window cookies are like a little window to your heart; love shaped, sweet, clear, pretty, kind and desirable .

The cute thing about these cookies is that they shine in the light and you also end up making two types of cookies; the window cookies and little heart shaped cookies from the bit you cut out of the window cookie. Love all around! Read more…

Snickerdoodles. What are snickerdoodles? That is exactly the question I had been asking for years. I had come across lots of pictures and recipes for these mysterious cookies on various American websites but had never actually ever tried or seen one in real life. What kind of name is snickerdoodle anyway?

I emailed my American friends to ask what on earth is so great about snickerdoodles. Cinnamon and sugar is the answer! Everything in America tastes and smells like cinnamon – there is cinnamon flavoured gum even! I can’t get enough of cinnamon flavoured things.

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With Australia day coming up I got to thinking about food I could make for my mates. Since i’m originally from New Zealand, I thought I’d put a bit of a Kiwi spin on things and make Kumara chips to pair with a good old spicy Aussie burger.

The Coles Grilled Range is great for barbeques with an awesome variety of cuts and flavours. My personal favourite is an oldie but a goodie that can be easily adapted for either a great dinner or a smash hit on the BBQ, Coles Grill Peri Peri Chicken Steaks.

Whilst a lot of people may be put off by peri peri thinking it’s too hot, this range has a bit of spice but no real kick meaning that it’s sure to be a hit even with those who can’t handle a bit of spice!

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There is nothing better on a hot summers day than a scoop or two of your favourite ice cream. Have you ever tried to make it yourself? It is very simple and allows you to concoct any combination of flavours that tickle your fancy.

Have you been longing for chocolate and macadamia ice cream or how about banana and gummy bear, or maybe even pickles and tuna ice cream…. or not. But seriously, you can make any flavour you like and you don’t need any special ice cream making equipment! Your kids and friends will love it! Read more…

Do you love Avocados? We are proud to say that this year at Coles our avocados are helping to support Make-A-Wish^® Australia. The funds raised will go towards granting the wishes of children and young people with life-threatening medical conditions.

As a child my mum would make avocado dip for me and I remember eating it in my lunch box at school.  Avocados are very healthy too. Did you know that avocados contain the most protein of any fruit, and more potassium than bananas? Avocados are high in monounsaturated fat which is the good kind of fat and is great for babies to eat. They also contain folate, potassium and antioxidants which help to keep your skin beautiful and make you happy. Read more…