Blondie & Kangaroo

Sugar-free strawberry jam

It’s time to share with you another old-fashioned recipe in a new version. May I present you with the strawberry jam recipe…but without any added sugar. Making this one took me on the nostalgic trip back to my childhood when I would sneak jam out straight from the jar the second my mum looked away. You can add it to your toasts, porridges, desserts, or even lunches (crapes anyone?). So now the big question, what did I use instead of sugar? Actually nothing. But why? When you eat fresh strawberries do you sprinkle them with sugar? I hope you don’t.

Refreshing pear smoothie

When it comes to breakfast, smoothies are the champion if you ask me. They are my “go to” for kickstarting another day. Because nothing beats that nutritious kick in the morning. Some will say that I am addicted to them. And you know what? They are absolutely right 😉 Today’s idea is a smoothie which will nourish your body when it’s cold or offer some truly refreshing brekkie when temperatures hit the peak.

Pumpkin buckwheat porridge

Some time ago I discovered that you can serve buckwheat not only for lunch or dinner, but also for breakfast. How? By creating a buckwheat porridge, which actually gains a lot of popularity recently. I need to admit that at the beginning it sounded like a really weird breakfast for me. But after adding pumpkin and aromatic spices, buckwheat porridge turned really great 🙂

Port Stephens – Nelson Bay

A week ago, we had a long weekend here in Australia. We used this opportunity to spend a couple of days in Nelson Bay with our friends. The destination turned out to be a bullseye. The scenery was beautiful and there were so many attractions that it was simply impossible to get bored. […]

Green curry with chicken and veggies

Guess what we have for dinner tonight! Ready for this… green curry! Creamy with a hint of coconut but also a little bit spicy sauce is a wonderful addition to chicken. Handful of broccoli, green beans and peas will definitely help you boost up the amount of veggies in your diet.

National Day of Australia

Today is 26th of January, a public holiday. It’s a time full of joy, smiles, fun and meetings with family and friends. This is because today is a National Day of Australia. One of the most important days in a year in the Aussie land, celebrated in a truly Australian way.

Cauliflower rice

What is the best way to squeeze more vegetable into your diet? Any ideas? Maybe you have something in your mind? For me, besides putting lots of veggies into my morning smoothie, using cauliflower instead of grains is another great way. Especially cauliflower rice 🙂

Christmas Sydney – Christmas palms and sunbathing Santas

Christmas in Australia are different than the one in Poland. Despite it’s being our forth holiday season here since we moved to the Aussie land, we are still not used to it. Christmas decorations look strange surrounded with what we can see outside. And you see Sun, not a single sign of snow.

Chocolate cupcakes with blueberry jam

Not that long ago our friends’ second son was born. This meant a welcome party for a new family member. For that occasion, I’ve prepared chocolate cupcakes with blueberry jam filling. They turned out marvelous. All guests were very impressed. What’s more, they were really surprised when they learnt it was a much healthier version of this popular sweet treat.

Mango yoghurt popsicles

Today I have for you super easy, 2 ingredients only, delicious mango yoghurt popsicles. Can there be anything better than a tropical heaven during hot days? No? So don’t wait, let’s make the amazing ice cream!