Nutella Butterscotch Crumble Bars

This is obscenely decadent. Delicious creamy Nutella Caramel, marshmallow filling sandwiched between the crisp light biscuit base and the buttery crumbled topping. It is sweet, Morrish, with the stark contrasts of textures creamy nutty chocolate Nutella, chewy, stretchy, crisp toasted marshmallows, caramelly butterscotch chips, crisp short biscuit layers. It's a party on a plate, quick to make and bake, gooey, chewy, crunchy and yummy all at once. You are supposed to wait for them to cool before slicing but I don't have that much will power, besides I would be needing that will power to excercise some restraint in not eating the whole tray myself later! ;-)) they actually are really sweet when they are hot from the oven and are much nicer to eat at room temperature but don't take my word for it make a batch of these babies yourself. All the recipe and instructions are on our cheekyricho YouTube channel and don't forget to subscribe I really shouldn't be keeping all these yummy dessert ideas to myself! http://youtu.be/lYcrZbFbyf8

It's called the Gidget

How cute is this little camper, essentially a tear drop camper but it has a pop out front, doors on either side, even has chrome wheels,

Here is the kitchen with curved lacquered cabinetry, the old glass top stove on the market according to the sales lady. Slide out fridge and slide out stove under cover of the lift up back foot and there you have your classic u shaped kitchen which I happen to think is the most efficient shape for a kitchen with the main 3 work zones being sink, fridge and stove  on the 3 arms of the U. The drawer slides are telescopic and effortless with deep lined drawers for ease of access.

Inside this little beauty is the under TV pull out desk top, ample lighting and storage with the big flat screened TV , which, get this, swivels so you can watch it from the other side, pretty cool huh!

The Hawaiian curtains top off the holiday feel you get when you inspect this lovely light bright n breezy little home away from home on wheels.

Of course I didn't buy it but it was one of the most innovative little beast we saw all day. With so many variations and prices, build quality and combinations to choose from it comes down to personal choice for your particular needs. I keep thinking we missed something at the Caravan and camping show. A lot of the usual exhibitors were missing. I spent a lot more time than usual on my new ankle and somehow I think I will be aware of it tomorrow. We had a pretty good day. Richo did see a speed camera flash though, he insists it was for the car overtaking us on the freeway. Hope he's right!

Beach Landing

Richo and Tilly were playing on our beach, the water is filthy after recent heavy rain really low mist billowing eastward across the land to dissipate over the crashing waves. Out of the mist there came this faint buzzing sound, like a petrol powered whipper snipper, we couldn't see what it was until it cleared the mist.

I don't know what you call it, paraglider maybe?? He was sitting in a chair like harness floating under a parachute with this hoopy  type thingy. I gave him a wave but he was focused on landing on the beach.

He dropped gently onto the sand, scooped up his Shute and wandered off with it under his arm. How cool is that? Don't know how far he had to walk... Then we saw his set up in the car park.

He simply straps it onto the back of his camper, ready for his next adventure. Richo wants one!

Banana Custard Scrolls

It's the last day for the tradies today and they had a good day because it was cool and it has finally stopped raining. Is it me or  does it rain for you every time external work is being done. At least this time the rain didn't get into the house but it sure made a mess if the yard when the excavator was moving around. They were a great bunch of blokes and they did a really good job. I'm really glad I made them some home cooked treats for smoko because they are working away from home and staying in a local caravan park. This mornings offering was a Banana Custard Scroll with lime icing. So hot from the oven it was hard to pull apart without burning yourself, didn't stop them though. They really enjoyed  smoko and made a point of coming over to thank me personally and shake my hand. Tilly is going to miss them. She thinks they are her new friends.

For the video recipe just check out our cheekyricho YouTube channel.

http://youtu.be/19YNp3gZWhA

Raclette Unboxing Mini Review and Party Ideas

We had a request from Eva for some Recipe Inspiration for her new Raclette Grill. I had to get one and this is the unboxing, mini review and some recipe ideas we came up with. It is a 240v Electric Table top Party Grill Designed for eight diners. 

Based on a traditional Swiss way of communal dining on melted cheese, vegetables, savoury meats, seafoods, small goods and we even added a couple of desserts to finish off the meal. It is a fun way to entertain. My brand is a Davis and Waddell but there are several on the market.

 Each Diner cooks their own food to the level of doneness they prefer. It is kept hot and trays of vegetables, poultry, meats and seafoods can be prepared ahead of time and delivered to the table as required. Great for a party because the host is free to enjoy the company of the guests without stressing over who eats what and how much. This has a stone grill on one side which gets incredibly hot searing anything you put on it. The temperature of course is adjustable and and the other side has a reversible grill which is griddle one side and little indentations moulded into the non stick surface for the inclusion of ingredients that benefit from being contained, pancakes, eggs, hash brown mix etc. Think a long lazy Sunday Brunch that you won't overeat as the food is prepared by you as you go and you have time to realise when you've had enough. It really is so versatile. You can cook so many different cuisines on it, Japanese Tepanyaki, Spanish Tapas, Korean BBQ, Aussie BBQ, Mexican Fiesta, pancake parties,seafood feasts, vegetarian, vegan, kebab parties and of course Raclette .
This top one is grilled pineapple, pancake, maple syrup and toasted coconut chips, a caramel sauce variation or rum sauce would be too delicious for words.

OK you are going to need a seriously sweet tooth for this one.  Toasted bananas, marshmallows, chocolate chips, maple syrup and pancakes. You are going to need a run after this but you will be anyway to get away from the ants that are chasing you. LOL!!

 We love how light, portable, easy to clean and use it is. The ability to keep food hot for the duration of the meal. Its simple relaxed dining and a terrific opportunity to try different foods. For the Unboxing and video recipe ideas visit our cheekyricho youtube channel for that a many other innovative appliance reviews.
https://youtu.be/1Xt9GbwqLRw

Asparagus, Leek Camembert Tart

Last week I was swimming in an unheated pool, it was brisk but enjoyable. This week the quilt is back on the bed, the water is icy and I'm looking for delicious comfort food to share with you. This recipe for Asparugus, Leek Camembert Tart came about because I bought some gorgeous fresh crisp asparagus and a fat tender leek, not wanting to make soup, although they would've been perfect candidates for that dish, I decided to make this lazy brunch/ afternoon lunch recipe. We'd been working on the the new campervan all morning and it had been threatening to rain again. We continued working as long as the weather would let us and ended up finishing early for the day because of another scurried tool pack away due to the sudden rain scud that snuck up from a different direction. What better way to finish an early days work than with this delicious tart, a glass of white wine and an arvo nap, listening to the rain. Everything steered us in that direction. Cold, dark skies, unrelenting rain and a power outage due to the storm. Can't cook, can't watch TV, can't do YouTube, full belly so can't eat. Can Sleep and recharge our batteries.

Now this was way too much creamy cheesy, crisp asparagus and sticky leek, crusty pastry enclosed goodness for one meal so we had our fill with a fresh green garden salad and the left overs were a perfect room temperature snack for dinner. Two meals, both delicious which reminded me my latest creation would make a gorgeous picnic dish. I seem to be very picnic orientated now the swimming season is finally over for this summer. Check it out on our cheekyricho YouTube channel http://youtu.be/68iEkGNUXyQ

Apple Roses 4 ingredient Vegan Mothers Day cheekyricho video recipe

I'm For all the Mums this Sunday, Happy Mothers Day. We have shown you some very interesting recipe ideas to spoil that someone special and here is another one that won't break the bank or her vegan diet. Low in sugar, completely animal product free. Cheap and simple to make and who doesn't love roses and apples?

Hot from the oven they taste like mini apple pies, a brush with our apple juice glaze and they are perfect for brunch, a picnic, her breakfast tray or afternoon tea.

They are almost to pretty to eat.

Give her a couple or a whole 2 dozen

Even the youngest child can help prepare these little cuties and won't Mum be excited when presented with her own delicious bunch of Apple Roses. Check it out and so much more on our cheekyricho YouTube channel. http://youtu.be/qILoqOFWpbM

Apple Dumplings in Syrup

Guaranteed not to win any beauty contests this super simple Apple Dumpling and Apple Sauce will warm the tummy on the coldest day. The epitome of comfort food and a perfect winter recipe. This budget family dish uses only 6 ingredients and tastes great. After its made and ready to

Be baked we pour over sparkling apple juice for a snappy apple sauce.

Hot from the oven all the bubbly goodness is waiting for its custard bath.

The sparkling apple juice adds the right amount of sweetness and apple flavour to the dish whilst thickening by itself to make a yummy self saucing dessert.

The finished product doused in thick creamy custard. For this recipe and so much more visit our cheekyricho YouTube channel http://youtu.be/QWQQVlKA2qs

Gem Scones

When I was a little girl an elderly friend would show me how to cook things. I have always been obsessed with everything about food. I love trying new things but I am am also passionate about keeping old recipes alive too. This super easy budget friendly recipe for Gem Scones is just such a recipe. Back in the day when sugar was a luxury and flour was a cheap staple it became necessary to find new and interesting low budget ways to feed and treat your family, friends and guests. Damper, pikelets and scones were cheap because they used pantry ingredients, kept and travelled well and everybody likes them. This recipe for Gem Scones requires the use of a gem scone iron which is typically a cast metal material but I brlieve you could use a cake pop pan just as easily, kind of mixing the old with the new.

They are light, fluffy and round. Served warm with a smidge of butter they are a perfect brunch or morning tea treat.

We dressed these up with some really old teasets, a floral tray,  home made butter and real leaf tea, that's right folks, not a tea bag in sight. Played some nostalgic soft music and took our tea in the drawing room, well lounge room actually, on a tea trolley. It was very quaint and only cost a few pennies to make. Check out the super easy recipe in our cheekyricho YouTube channel. http://Youtube.be/kw04K7poxVQ

Brawn cheekyricho luncheon meat

Budget friendly delicious Brawn, using cheap pork cuts and a pressure cooker we prepared this amazing luncheon Brawn which is healthy, tasty and perfect for al fresco dining.

Served with crusty fresh bread, pickles, a selection of cheeses and a nice glass of wine.

Easy to slice it is ideal as a sandwich filler, with a fresh salad. Exceptionally good for picnics and outdoor meals, spangled with fresh herbs, delicately flavoured with garlic, onions and green peppercorns, low in fat but uber high in taste we do hope you give it a try.

http://youtu.be/o7GEjAKYp7c