How To Ruin A Seemingly Idiot-Proof Packet Of Chocolate Muffins

 

Hi guys! I finally got around to some baking on the weekend, and by baking I mean Triple Chocolate Muffins from a White Wings box, lol. I haven't managed to do any Christmas baking yet and not sure I even will, but these muffins satisfied my baking craving, even if I did use a pre-mix packet. {I've edited this after writing it, so everything in italics I've added after my baking sesh. I completely fucked up these muffins, read on to find out how, lol}.

I had half a block of baking milk chocolate left over from something else, so I decided to chop that up and add it in, because three types of chocolate were clearly not enough. Thus creating Quadruple Chocolate Muffins. This was the first 'jazz up'. A difference between muffins and cakes is that you shouldn't overmix a muffin mixture, whereas with cakes you can beat until light and fluffy. I think this is why the packet instructions get you to mix all the wet ingredients together really well first, so you're not tempted to overmix the dry ingredients in. {Surprisingly, no, this is not where I stuffed up.} This recipe used vegetable oil instead of butter which was different, but seemed to work nonetheless.

I ended up with one giant muffin for some reason, which Mr 15 immediately called dibs on, haha. But this one took way longer to cook through in the oven, meaning the others probably overcooked a bit. But I was not about to start removing the smaller muffs from the oven as I'd rather have slightly overcooked muffs than burnt fingers lol. {Guys, I should have taken the muffs out when the 11 were done and sacrificed the one monster muff. Instead, I idiotically left them all in waiting for Andre The Giant to cook through, and ended up with one good biggie and 11 dry, overcooked normies. Oops!}

The other way I jazzed up my now-quadruple chocolate muffins was by melting white chocolate then drizzling it over the top. Thus creating Quintuple Chocolate Muffins haha. Now you have to wait until the muffins are totally cool, like the Fonz (or Danny from Grease) before attempting this, or you will have a melted shitshow of a mess on your hands (and your kitchen bench). I googled how to effectively drizzle melted chocolate and the best way was from a piping bag/plastic bag with the end cut off but fuck that shit. I used a fork and I think it turned out pretty good! {No it did not turn out good. This is a lie! There was no drizzling because the white chocolate went all weird and lumpy and refused to melt properly. So I was forced to think on my feet. I decided to get a butter knife and attempt to ice the lumpy white choc on the top. This did not work and they look pretty bad. I left four of them nude for my son, because he refused to eat the white chocolate and I don't blame him lol}.

{So that's how to completely ruin an idiot-proof packet of triple chocolate muffins. Not gonna lie, this blog post went in a different direction than the one I anticipated. I hope at least you can laugh at my misfortune. And no, I won't be doing any more Christmas baking}.

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

I Made Bliss Balls!

 

Hi guys! Today's post features the Bliss Balls I made at the end of September. In true 'me' fashion, I didn't make them until the date of their Best Before, because that's how organized I am. Also, I bought a Food Processor to make these. Albeit, a mini one, and on sale at Harbour Town, but still, these were getting made, even if I had to buy the appliances needed to do so. Let me explain!

The Westfield Plus app was doing an offer for members where if you spend a certain amount on food at Westfield Marion, you could pick up a free Recipe In A Jar. You could choose between some kind of vegetable/lentil soup situation (lol) or these Bliss Balls. What a no-brainer. I didn't realise at the time that I only had that month to make them in, nor that you needed a food processor to do so. I was super busy last month too, hence why it came down to the last day. I'm gonna say they were kind of fun to make, but ultimately not worth it. They literally taste like health and no one is eating them lol. BALLS!

Let's take a look at the process(or). Haha.

Here's the cute little mini food processor I bought. I had fun working out how to use it given I hate reading user manuals. But we got there in the end. And it was big enough!

Here's the Bliss Balls 'Recipe In A Jar'. It doesn't say the quantities, but the ingredients are dates, cranberries, oats, coconut, cocoa and chia seeds. I'm thinking I should have rolled the finished balls in extra coconut as a last step, but it's unlikely this would have improved them.

The method is super easy. You just dump the ingredients into the processor, add a pinch of salt and blitz to combine. Then you add 1/4 cup of warm water and blitz until it resembles cookie dough. It's at this point I wished I had made more cookies in my life so I knew what cookie dough looked like. So I just kind of guessed. If needed you can add a tablespoon of warm water at a time until you reach cookie dough consistency. Then you just roll into balls and place into the fridge to set. I've just read that you're supposed to keep them in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Oops because mine are in a Glad bag on the counter top. But I guess it doesn't matter because no one is eating them anyway lol.

Also my balls are all different sizes, progressively getting larger as my patience rolling them ran out. I've tried to choose uniform ones for the photos. Just know, there are some rather large ones that did not make the cut.

What can I do in the future to make my balls taste nicer? Let me know in the comments! Haha.

Cooking with Foodee: Mee Goreng!

Hi guys! I'm so excited to tell you all about Foodee, because, drum roll please ..... I made Mee Goreng! And it was a roaring success! Foodee was created by Jenn, Miss Foodee, a home cook who aims to simplify the grocery shopping and dinner cooking experience and take the stress out of the age old question 'what's for dinner?'. Foodee is an Adelaide-based meal kit experience at grocery store prices. You simply choose which meals you want to cook, and Foodee packs all the necessary ingredients and delivers them to your door! I'm thrilled to have collaborated with Foodee* and think it's a fabulous service.

Currently there are six meals to choose from:
~ Beef Pho
~ Curry Laksa
~ Satay
~ Rendang
~ Mee Goreng
~ Asam Laksa

More recipes will be added in the coming weeks too! So whether you are an experienced cook or a novice like me, there are choices to suit your tastes and skill level. I chose Mee Goreng because it looked super-straightforward, enabling me the best chance to obtain a nice photo for my foodie Instagram account and a delicious dinner, haha. Win win!

Delivery is available to the the Adelaide metro area and it's free on orders over $30. As long as you order by 11:59pm on Wednesdays, your delivery will come the following weekend. You can even add in pantry items and fresh vegetables as optional extras. Think anything from garlic, bok choy and kaffir lime leaves to red onions, fresh eggs and oyster sauce. I added in a generous jar of fried shallots and they really elevated my dish with a crunchy flavourful texture. And now I have the remainder to add to other Asian dishes I make, which is great because fried shallots are something I would never usually buy!

My Foodee experience was easy and fun! Included in the box is a recipe card for your chosen meal, with clear instructions. Up the top is the ingredients, then it says the amount of people the dish serves and the cooking time. I love a set of simple directions, and when there's only seven things to do, I'm like "YES, I can do this!". The only preparation for Mee Goreng was chopping the chicken, cutting the bok choy and chilis up (an optional extra I added) and cutting some lime wedges for garnishing. Then it was just simply a matter of frying the chicken until it was brown, adding the bok choy, the Mee Goreng sauce and the Singapore noodles. Check out my photos below for the cooking process.

The only thing not included in the pack was the eggs, but I had eggs in the fridge, as most people do, so I fried a couple to add to the top of the dish. I did have to Google 'which part of the bok choy do you eat' (lol) and apparently it's all of it, so I chopped up and added the whole thing. All of the ingredients provided were super fresh and great quality! The sauce was Ayam brand and the chicken was Lilydale. As an added bonus, the instructions said to use only half the chicken thighs, so I had leftover chicken which I used for dinner the following night!

Overall, I am really impressed with this Foodee box and my experience, and would highly recommend it if you're in Adelaide! The customer service was friendly and professional and Jenn was a delight from start to finish. Please check them out on their website and give them a follow on Instagram as well!

As a special offer to my readers, use the code 'IMHUNGRYMAXAUG2020' at checkout to receive $5 off your order! This code expires at the end of August.

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15 Ways To Cheer Yourself Up

Not everyone is susceptible to feelings of depression, but for those of us who do get the sads, I've put together fifteen ways to cheer yourself up. Have a read through and pick out what resonates with you and please leave your own suggestions in the comments below. I want to know what you do to combat the Winter (or any season of the year) Blues!

1. Chat with a friend on Messenger. I'm not big on phone calls, but I'm always happier after discussing my problems with a friend on Messenger. Whether you're after advice, compassion or just someone to listen to what you're going through, letting people, even if it's just one special person, know how you feel will lighten your burden and make you feel better. Just don't pick your dickhead friend, they're only good for laughing at on pub trivia night.

I made these!

Tiny Teddies at the Pool!

2. Get cooking! Put on an apron and try baking a cake you've never made before, or decorating some cupcakes to a theme! This will distract you and get your brain to engage full-on panic mode as it encounters an insurmountable task. Imagine the sense of achievement though, if you do pull off the impossible and produce a masterpiece! Not to mention the delicious cake you'll get to eat. If you fail, now is the perfect time to audition for the next season of Nailed It!

3 Grab a tube of BBQ Pringles and Netflix-binge your favourite show. I say BBQ Pringles because those are the best kind. Don't argue with me on this. Now I would be going a comedy, such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Good Place or Santa Clarita Diet. You can check out my Netflix Recommendations here and here. It goes without saying, you're going to want to give 13 Reasons Why a miss.

This stuff is the best!

4. Enjoy some 'me' time. Have a pampering afternoon with your favourite products. When I have a shower and use my Soap & Glory The Breakfast Scrub it immediately brightens my mood. The title is a piss-take of an iconic 80's movie and it smells like pancakes with maple syrup, how can you go wrong? (not sponsored). My other mood brighteners are Oh Deer Sugar Rose & Passionfruit Shower Moose (pictured above) and Natura Siberica Oblepikha & Honey Body Scrub. Keep in mind jasmine, peppermint and orange fragrances are known for their mood lifting properties. I love citrus scents in particular!

Surely this effort deserves an award?

5. Get creative! Get out in nature and snap some photographs. Try scrapbooking to a theme, eg travel, or scrap your precious family memories. Make an inspirational vision board! Write down your thoughts in a journal. Paint something! Enjoy makeup? Google themes, eg Halloween makeup and go crazy seeing what looks you can create! Have fun. Look at my terrible effort in the above photo and laugh, knowing you could 100% do better.

6. Exercise. Hit the treadmill at the gym or go for a walk. Dance to your favourite song or put on a workout DVD and follow along. The important thing is to move! We've all read about exercise releasing endorphins that inhibit your perception of pain and trigger positive emotions and a feeling of well-being. Use this to your advantage! Choose a type of exercise you enjoy, get happy naturally and improve your health while you're at it!

Family fun with board games

7. Have kids? Take some time to play with them. It's so easy to get caught up in work and not give your kids the time they deserve. Trust me, they'll be thrilled you're spending time with them, so get out the UNO cards, unbox the Monopoly board or fire up the Playstation and just play. No interruptions. Seeing them happy will make you happy and the important things will become clear in no time.

Sally Hansen Color Therapy polish in Pampered In Pink*

Sally Hansen polish in Back To The Fuchsia*

8. Paint your fingernails a bright, cheery colour. Forget goth black, deep plum or boring khaki, coat your talons with your brightest, boldest, most fun colour to trick your brain into thinking you're happy! Some of my go-to mood-lifting shades include turquoise, azure blue and fuchsia. Colours can actually affect our mood, so you can even try yellow for energy or orange for enthusiasm. Or go all out and paint each nail a different colour to show off a rainbow of neon hues!

9. Clean the house. Bear with me on this one! Tidying up your home in and of itself is not the most fun you can have with your pants on, you're absolutely right! But remember the feeling you get afterwards? When your house is clean and tidy, and everything has been put away? That's the feeling we're going for here. I feel amazing when I've cleaned up. I feel a sense of achievement and everything is just sort of better. Try it!

Watch some DVDs or hit up your local cinema!

10. See a movie. I'm a huge movie fan, so this one's a no-brainer for me. What better way to take your mind off things than to escape into a world of make believe for a few hours? Hit up your local cinema, grab some hot buttered popcorn and get ready for big screen action/romance/laughs or if you're into horror, may I suggest Hereditary, which is out now! Check out my movie review of it.

11. List your unwanted goods on eBay. Sorting through everything will certainly keep you busy, as will photographing and writing up your listings! Other advantages are a tidier, less cluttered house and the extra coin you'll make when stuff sells. You can also use the opportunity to get rid of things that may be holding you back. Out with the old, in with the new, making a fresh start and all that jazz!

Having a (Monster's) Ball* with a Lush bath

12. Enjoy a hot bubblebath. Pour yourself a glass of wine, put on a face mask and relax in a tub of scented bubbles. Go all out and light some candles, too, while you're at it. If you have kids, put hubby in charge and lock the door, for the love of God. Throw away the key!* (*Don't actually throw away the key, you may need to get out of the bathroom at some point).

Mecca Maxima Haul, Exhibit A: I have no defence, your Honour.

13. Go shopping. Treat yourself to an online haul. Better yet, get out of the house and wander around your local mall for the afternoon. Snap up a bargain or two! We all have our favourite shops; mine are Typo, Kikki K, Lush, Priceline, Mecca Maxima (this one's dangerous!), Kmart (aah, that's better), the list goes on. Photographic evidence of how dangerous Mecca Maxima is above.

14. Just treat yourself. Whether it be with a new hairstyle, a massage or a manicure and/or pedicure, put yourself first for once. You're worth it!

The Rustic Fig Cafe

Dolcetti Espresso Bar, delicious icecream*

15. Meet a friend for coffee or enjoy a meal at your favourite restaurant with your partner. It's also exciting to try the menu at a place you've never been to before. Order champagne and savour the taste of delicious gourmet creations. Don't forget to indulge with dessert! That piece of lemon meringue pie will not eat itself! Great conversation with loved ones whilst enjoying the finer things in life really can't be beat! For a little foodie inspiration, check out my drool-worthy Instagram account @imhungrymax

Do the thing that makes you happy! Watch your favourite YouTuber's videos. Cut recipes out of magazines and make a recipe folder. Meditate. Go on Instagram. Take a yoga class. Listen to your favourite band play their most iconic songs. Watch 80's movies. Redecorate your home. Enter competitions. Find your happy and do it!

Reach out and talk to your friends and family, your Doctor, Health Care Professional or LifeLine (13 11 14). Remember there are people who can help. You are not alone.

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REVIEW/GIVEAWAY: 'The Busy Mum's Guide To Weight Loss' Book!

Hi guys! In exciting news, I'm running yet another Giveaway! I'm thrilled to be collaborating with The Healthy Mummy, because even though I am a Mummy, I'm not always terribly Healthy. Do you know what else I am? Busy! And I imagine a lot of you are also busy Mums who would love some help losing weight and becoming healthier, because we have a habit of putting ourselves last, which isn't good for anyone in the long run. Which brings me to 'The Busy Mum's Guide To Weight Loss', an inspirational and well-written book packed full of healthy recipes and featuring 'the ultimate 28 day plan' for weight loss.

This glossy cookbook contains over 100 simple and budget-friendly healthy recipes including options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks.

Breakfast options include Choc-Oat Granola, Salmon Rosti, Oat & Cinnamon Pancakes and Breakfast Quinoa Salad.

Lunch options include Easy Pizza Wraps, Autumn Minestrone and the Chargrilled Capsicum, Olive & Cheese Toasted Sandwich.

Dinner options include delicious recipes like Beef, Ginger & Miso Stir-Fry, Fish & Veggie Kebabs, Mexican Lasagne and Loaded Sweet Potato Fries.

Some Snacks to whip up include Spinach & Feta Puffs, Lemon & Coconut Bliss Balls, Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cookies and Carrot and Avocado Handrolls.

And there are yummy Drinks such as the Sneaky Snickers Smoothie, Mint Chocolate Sundae Smoothie and the Banana Boost Smoothie.

There's also an exercise section at the back which details easy exercises you can do at home. I love the appealing recipes in this book and when I flick through and look at the gorgeous food photos I just want to have a crack at all of them! There are weekly meal plans with shopping lists to make your weight loss journey super simple and there's a wide variety of dishes to suit all tastes. A lot of them don't even seem like you could lose weight eating them (hello Cherry Choc Slice and Choc Mint Creams!).

I made the BLT Pita Melts, check out how they turned out below! I can tell you they were delicious, and so easy to make, too!

BLT Pita Melts from The Busy Mum's Guide To Weight Loss book

I'd recommend The Busy Mum's Guide To Weight Loss to anyone looking to drop some kilos whilst still eating delicious meals that won't break the bank. And of course it's perfect for busy Mums who don't have the time to stuff around with complicated recipes, and just want a reliable, healthy eating plan and exercises they can do at home.

This book is available in-store at Big W, Target, Kmart and online at Dymocks, Booktopia, Amazon and QBD. Or you can WIN yourself a copy in my....

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WIN 'The Busy Mum's Guide To Weight Loss' Book!

And now for the exciting part! You can WIN your own copy of this beautiful book over on my foodie Instagram account @imhungrymax - entering couldn't be easier! Just follow I'm Hungry Max and The Healthy Mummy then tag a friend in the comments. That's it! Go forth to the Gram and enter now!

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Cooking with Grampians Olive Co. Olive Oils*

Hi guys! Do you get slack with cooking meals during the school holidays? Or is that just me? We have been relying on takeaway and delivery a little too heavily lately, so I was excited to be sent a trio of Grampians Olive Co flavoured olive oils* recently, because if there's something that gets me motivated to cook, it's delicious olive oil. Whenever I see olive oils and gourmet dipping breads as a starter course I have to order it! Established in 1943, Grampians Olive Co. are celebrating 75 years of making Australia's Premium Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils this year! They have an extensive range of organic extra virgin olive oils, infused oils, olives and vinegars. The flavours I chose for my Triple 100ml Gift Set* are Lemon Pressed, Garlic Infused and Blood Orange Infused. Can you tell I'm a citrus-loving gal? I thought I'd let you know a few ways I've been using these olive oils in my cooking. Let me know your ideas in the comments section below!

Olive Oil Dipping Platter with Crusty Bread
Simplicity is key with this pared back approach. Try getting to know your flavoured oils by simply dipping some crusty bread in and going to town! This allows your palate to really taste the flavours properly and you'll easily be able to identify your favourites. For me, these all taste great, but my preference is for citrus flavours, so my pick of the bunch is the Blood Orange followed by the Lemon Infused then the Garlic. Interestingly, hubby was the complete opposite! He preferred garlic, then lemon, then blood orange.

Tomato, Feta, Rocket and Garlic Olive Oil Bruschetta
What's good about this one is that it's quick and easy to make, yet beautifully fresh and delicious! If you're not familiar, Bruschetta is an Italian antipasto consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. But most people add a few more ingredients, and in my version, I top the bread with tomato, feta cheese and rocket, for a peppery kick. I love to drizzle Grampians Olive Co. Garlic Infused olive oil over the top then finish with a sprinkling of sea salt and cracked black pepper. Perfect for your next dinner party or a lazy Sunday afternoon snack with a glass of wine. Yum!

Pasta with Ricotta, Pine Nuts & Lemon Pressed Olive Oil
I love pasta. It honestly may be one of my favourite foods ever. I love finding new pasta recipes and trying them out, it's the only thing I'm mostly confident experimenting with in the kitchen! I found this recipe on the Taste website and tweaked it a bit to suit me. Here's the recipe if you're interested. I basically omitted the olives, upped the amount of toasted pine nuts, changed the extra virgin olive oil to Grampians Olive Co Lemon Pressed olive oil, and also drizzled some extra oil over the finished dish. It was absolutely delicious, even if I do say so myself! Hubby loved it too, and even had seconds!


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WINNER ANNOUNCED: It's All About The Food Not The Fork CookBook!

Thanks so much to everyone who entered the CookBook Giveaway! I had a fantastic response from you guys and I greatly appreciate the support! I can see you all love the cookbook and I can say that it's a handy one, with lots of easy to make recipes. I enjoyed reading through your favourite finger foods. So much yum! Back to the prize, here's a reminder....

THE PRIZE

'It's All About The Food Not The Fork!' Cook Book valued at $39.95!

Rafflecopter has drawn the Winner, and it's a big CONGRATULATIONS to....

INGRID!!

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Hope you love your new cookbook Ingrid, it's a great one! I'll be contacting you via email shortly.

Don't worry if you didn't win because I'll be launching a special Instagram Giveaway to celebrate 1000 followers soon. So make sure you're following me (@shinyglitterbug) there!

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REVIEW/GIVEAWAY: It's All About The Food Not The Fork Cookbook!

Enter to WIN this Cookbook!

Hi guys! I feel like I haven't given back to my lovely readers in ages, so I do apologise for that. But that's about to change, because I was generously gifted an extra copy of It's All About The Food Not The Fork! Cookbook, so I'm finally running another Giveaway. Yay!

This book was written by Peter Morgan-Jones (with Lisa Greedy, Prudence Ellis and Danielle McIntosh), and the premise is quite an interesting one! The book was put together with the elderly in mind, people that are often overlooked in our society. Older people may have difficulty swallowing, or be physically incapable of holding a knife and fork. They may have dementia or have a reduced appetite. But why should they miss out? This book is full of delicious and nutritious recipes designed to be eaten easily and without cutlery. And even if you don't have older people in your life, this cookbook is still helpful, because if you need finger food ideas for a dinner party or to take to an event, Birthday Party or just over to a friend's house, there are '107 easy to eat meals in a mouthful' inside. Also, the portions are smaller, so this would be ideal if you are cooking for one. Even if none of those circumstances apply, the book is packed with very easy to make dinners, snacks, drinks and desserts that I'm sure would come in handy in your daily life!

Spinach, Feta & Zucchini Frittata recipe

Grilled Lamb Cutlets, Asparagus, Kipfler Potatoes & Mushrooms recipe

I love that there's a wide range of recipes in the cookbook. Recipes sections include Breakfast, Elevenses, Super Snacks, Just Desserts, Better Beverages, Fast Fuel, Sandwich Wrap, Vegies, Eggs and Dairy and there's even a very thoughtful Proudly Modified section. Most of the recipes are really easy, with only a few steps, which is great for people like me who freak out when presented with a complicated recipe with 500 ingredients and even more steps. No Masterchef Elimination Challenge recipes here!

My version of the Ham & Cheese English Muffin French Toast!

How it should look, lol.

Check out the above photo for my attempt at the Ham & Cheese English Muffin French Toast, which was delicious by the way! My only criticism is I'd love to see more photos of the food. There are a lot of pictures of the dishes, but I'd love to see a photo for all of them, so I know what it's supposed to look like! Other than that, this book is a real winner, and I can't wait to cook more dishes from it. I did plan on having the Duke Of Devonshire's Nut Biscuits (see photo below) made before this post went live, but the 32 hour Blackout we endured last week completely stuffed up my blog schedule, my cooking plans and basically anything needing electricity/hot water/internet/light/heating etc!

These look yummy!

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