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Pavlova dessert that has cream and mixed berries on top, sitting on a plate with a serving knife on the left.

No-Fail Pavlova Dessert

A no-fail recipe for Pavlova. A staple at Aussie and Kiwi Christmas lunches since it was created nearly 100 years ago. It was named after the Russian ballerina…

shortbread stars tied with red and white string

Nanna's Christmas Shortbread

This is Kim's Nanna's shortbread recipe. She makes several batches before Christmas and bottles them up in glass jars to give as gifts.

A display of cut slices of rocky road made from white chocolate. It has marshmallows and cherries and nuts.

White Christmas Rocky Road

Christmas is a time for sharing traditions. This is a simple recipe for Rocky Road with a festive twist.

An ice-cream Christmas Pudding, on a plate with chocolate drizzles over the top. Christmas decorations are in the background.

Ice-cream Christmas Pudding

Rather than spending hot summer days with the oven on for 4 hours while the Christmas Cake cooks, my family tradition is an easy Ice-cream Pudding.

A glass with yellow toned trifle in an individual serve.

Amber’s sensory-friendly Christmas trifle

Christmas can be a difficult time for people with sensory issues and Autism. Sharing food with family and friends can be problematic and painful when presented…

A blue giftbox with white ribbon sits on a wooden background.

The gift that keeps on giving - How to re-gift without offending

This article is written in the spirit of Reduce, Re-use, Re-gift, and Recycle. If you are the recipient of a gift that does not fit, is a double-up, is just un…

A group of 4 Christmas Baubles balanced together.

12 tips to curb Christmas spending

The festive season is always hard to budget for. With the high cost of living and low wage growth over the past few years, it is more challenging than ever to…

Two fabric drawstring bags in from of a tree with lights. One bag has a pattern of red Christmas trees, and the other has a tag with "Merry Christmas".

Inclusive Christmas ideas

We have put together some considerations to help make Christmas more inclusive, hoping you can enjoy it more.

An elderly man drinking coffee

A little holiday musing

Recently I was having afternoon tea with one of my daughters at the local bakery, and reading her final Primary school report. The elderly fellow at the next t…