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Washi Tape Cards

Posted on July 29, 2012 by buttonsandbites

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birthday washi tape card - from buttons and bites

I’ve been pretty busy recently, so I just thought I’d share some cards I’ve made over the last couple of months, using my favourite medium of the moment.. washi tape!   My favourite ones are the ones with the matching … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft, DIY, Washi Tape Tagged birthday cards, handmade, washi, washi tape, washi tape cards

Banana and Chocolate Bread

Posted on July 22, 2012 by buttonsandbites

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banana and chocolate bread

My friend Zo and I are a big fan of banana bread. We had been doing a banana bread tour of Perth (until her untimely departure to broader horizons in Sydney), but we always would compare the days offerings to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Cake, Dessert, Food Tagged banana bread, bread, breakfast, chocolate chip

Dark Chocolate and Pomegranate Cookies

Posted on July 14, 2012 by buttonsandbites

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cookies

These cookies are not for the faint of heart. They are deliciously rich and dangerously addictive. Here I have doubled Nigella’s original recipe (aptly named ‘Totally Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies’) and added pomegranate kernels to cut through the rich dense … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits/Cookies, Dessert, Food Tagged cookies, dark chocolate, dessert, nigella, pomegranate

Curried Pumpkin Soup

Posted on June 24, 2012 by buttonsandbites

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soup

The weather in Perth has certainly chilled in the last couple of weeks. All the tell-tale signs of winter are here. The electric blanket and flannelette sheets are on the bed. J and I discuss whether we need a heater … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Healthy, Soup Tagged curry, healthy soup, pumpkin soup, soup

Rice Crispie Treats

Posted on June 10, 2012 by buttonsandbites

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rice crispy treats

Rice crispie treats. Three simple words. Three simple ingredients. So addictively more-ish and tasty. Not something to make and have lying around the house.. not that it will last that long! Recipe slightly adapted from Kellogg’s Ingredients: + 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Food Tagged dessert, marshmallows, party food, rice crispie treats, snacks

DIY Nappy Cake

Posted on May 12, 2012 by buttonsandbites

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nappy cake

Recently, a co-worker had a baby. Or to be more precise, a co-worker’s wife had a baby. I had the dilemma of what-do-you-get-someone-who-already-has-everything, as it is their second son and they also received all the hand-me-downs from another colleague who … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft, DIY Tagged baby, baby shower, DIY, nappy cake

Make Your Own Dog Food

Posted on May 5, 2012 by buttonsandbites

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tuck in

Do you have a dog? Those once-a-year check ups with the immunisations always feel like a bit of a test to me. Am I a good dog owner? Is my boy in good shape? Am I doing everything right? At … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Pets Tagged dog, dog food, pet food

Breakfast Brûlée

Posted on April 28, 2012 by buttonsandbites

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Sometimes just an image will inspire a recipe. Like this one. What is not to love? Thick, greek yoghurt with a crunchy toffee brûlée-d top. I thought I’d add a layer of berries on the bottom, to make it more … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Food, Healthy Tagged brûlée, breakfast, fruit, yoghurt

Good Old Fashioned Anzac Biscuits

Posted on April 21, 2012 by buttonsandbites

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boxed up

Anzac biscuits are great. They are crunchy with a golden buttery taste and last for weeks! They are super easy to make (I know I say that about most things on here but they are!! Hmm maybe that says something … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits/Cookies, Dessert, Food Tagged anzac biscuits, australiana, biscuits, cookies

Washi Tape Bookends

Posted on April 15, 2012 by buttonsandbites

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finito

I have a problem. A serious problem. A serious addiction problem. It comes in the form of cute printed paper tape, also known as washi tape. I want it in every colour, pattern and size possible. Which by the way, … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft, DIY, Washi Tape Tagged bookends, DIY, washi tape

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I'm Van and am from sunny Perth, Australia. I love to DIY, but rarely have the patience to make the same thing twice so started this blog as a way to eternalise my adventures in craft and cooking.

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