Fried rice
July 27, 2021Fried rice is a Chinese fried dish that is delicious as a full meal or just as a side. This was the first meal I cooked for my family. It’s great because it can be made out of whatever vegetables you have in your fridge. (sorry, no amazing food photos- we ate it as soon as it was ready!) Ingredients 1 cup uncooked rice 2 cups of water 2 tablespoons olive oil divided 1/4 cup minced white onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 cup diced carrots 2 large eggs whisked 1/2 cup peas frozen, defrosted 1 tablespoon soy sauce 400g chicken breast, diced Instructions In a 3-quart sized saucepan, rinse uncooked rice with cool water until it runs clear,…
Best Christmas songs for this holiday season
Only a month left until Christmas! For this festive season, I’ve put together a list of my ten favourite Christmas songs. 1. Mary did you know?– I love this version by Pentatonix 2. Rockin’ round the Christmas tree 3. Little…
5 (stupid) Baking mistakes I have made
I am not the best baker. As in, I can bake something from a packet mix, follow the recipe exactly and still have it turn out a complete flop. I have a few recipes that I make regularly, and those…
How to stay positive and do well during exams
Getting towards the end of the year means that exams are being piled on students and this can be really stressful. Trying to get good grades (or at least pass) puts a lot of pressure on students and can make…
Do Hard Things – A Must-Read Book to Challenge and Inspire Teens
Recently I have discovered the world of audiobooks. Previously I assumed that I wouldn’t like someone else reading a book to me. And to a certain extent, I still don’t. When it comes to a fictional story I find imagining…
DIY gifts small enough to fit in an envelope
You’ve written that letter. You read it over and think to yourself that it’s good enough. But its not seeming very special. Maybe, like me, when you were younger, you received money from your Grandparents through the mail, and the…
The lost art of letter writing
As a child it was I always thought it was so cool to get a letter in the mail. It didn’t happen very much, but when it did, it was overjoyed. I never thought to write a letter myself. For…
Wonderful Waffles
Want some more recipes? This one is my favourite. I have this really cute waffle iron that makes the waffles shaped like hearts, which makes it perfect for valentines day and anniversary etc. I would make this every day if…
A weekend away at Mt Tamborine
Hey! I had an amazing weekend at Mt Tamborine in the Goldcoast hinterland. It was so nice to get away from all the stress and busyness of school. I come here every year and it is like, the best place…
Goodbye 2020|A recap of the year that changed everything
Dear 2020, You caught us all by surprise. I remember our principal saying in a speech in the first week of school that we should all have 20/20 vision. That we should be able to see ahead into the future…
My Braces Experience
Hey there! It is super common to get braces these days, and so many of my friends wanted to know what they feel like, so I thought that I would share my experience. I have had a piece of metal…
