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Who’s ready to start making snacks that aren’t full of crap?
If you’re joining the Sunday cook up, I’ll be sharing the Chocolate Peanut Butter Shortbread Slice recipe. It’s really versatile - You can use any nut butter that you like, or leave it out entirely. I’ll be using coconut oil instead of butter for a second batch.
Let’s make snacks not crap, again!!
Concentration face. Engage.
We are officially open for event grazing orders. The menu is minimised to allow us to focus on what we love and give each client the time and care you and your event deserves. The website is still a few weeks away, so for any queries or bookings please email [email protected] or text/call 0439618843.
Welcome to the family Betty Heskett. After 5 weeks in our family, this little girl has absolutely won our hearts, even if she wakes up every morning choosing violence. She and Louis are best friends and the kids are smitten.
Haven’t been in the kitchen much the last few weeks, due to lots going on in the Heskett household. However yesterday my rug arrived and i absolutely love it! The top layer peels off to allow you to throw it into the washing machine, which is perfect for someone like me, who resembles the Swedish chef on the kitchen 😂. I’m suddenly feeling motivated again to whip up something delicious in the space. It feels so cozy in there!
What do you think? Do you have a kitchen rug, or are you team Dan, who thinks it’s a bit silly?
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Howdy folks, it’s been a bit quiet the last week here at Bamalama Cooks. We had to say goodbye to our beautiful old lady, Coco and just needed a few days of sitting with that, before I could be creative again.
Missing my shadow lots.
Lest we forget.
After all that cake testing yesterday, my body is letting me know that today is mostly about the savoury. And what a beautiful way to start the day! 5 ingredients - beef, eggs, avocado, blueberries and salt. That’s it. Ready in under 10 mins and will keep me going for hours. I don’t really snack, and it’s meals like this that easily sustain me easily.
Do you feel like there’s not enough Bamalama Cooks in your life? Well guess what? I now have a TikTok page where you can follow along a learn some great ways to cook for everyone in your family - even the difficult ones (that’s ME!!!!) on a budget!
I literally have no clue what I’m doing, so much so, that I converted my personal page into my business page because I couldn’t work out how to make a new account, so it’s gonna at least be good for a laugh 😂😂😂
Be sure to follow and like all the socials, to get more Bamalama in your life. It’s good for ya!
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With the cost of food sky rocketing, one of the best ways I have found to save money on my weekly shop is to meal plan around weekly specials. This week I was able to get a pork shoulder for a discounted price. No other meat was on sale or within our budget, so when that is the case, beef mince is our other protein staple. These will be worked into five of the seven meals this week! And before you ask, yes our meals are very protein focused, primarily added from animal sources. However with the price of veggies at the moment, I still think shopping around specials for vegetarian and vegan families is so important for your budget.
I have a few food intolerances, so I always start planning each meal around the protein we can all eat. I usually prep these meats on a Sunday to cut down cooking time during the week. No meal takes more than 45 minutes to prepare during the week, and most take less than 30.
Here’s what we are eating for this week. It might change if life changes, but we usually loosely follow the plan if the meat is already prepped. It also means that when it’s other people’s turn to cook
They don’t need as much guidance from me.
Do you meal plan? Or do you just wing it and see what inspiration comes to you on the day? Let me know what you’ve got on the menu this week.
Happy Birthday to one of the best humans you will ever meet. She is kind, funny, intelligent, brave and beautiful. 19 years of being your mum, and there is no better job. Here’s to many more stupidly early morning drop offs to your favourite place. Love you to the moon!
Happy Monday friends! Just a little update -
We are putting a short pause on online orders at the moment while we deal with a few stock issues and also lots of crazy life things. We will still be at South Geelong market the first and third Sundays of each month so you can get your Bamalama Cooks fix there. And in case this made you feel a little sad, here’s Louis smiling face to make you feel better ###
Look at this little beauty! These grain, gluten, nut and dairy free chicken nuggets taste AMAZING! They also don’t contain any of that horrible seed oil. No preservatives and no crap fillers. Not only do they taste great, but they are actually good for you. And listen to that crunch 🤤
We will be adding this, pulled pork trays and a paleo chocolate self saucing pudding to the market menu this weekend, and online from next week.
We will also be adding grain free egg white wraps and waffles to our menu in the next month!
What are you most excited to try?
Sometimes it can taste as good as it looks. Fact.
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Sick of thinking about what to make for dinner EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT?
Need a couple nights a week out of the kitchen to make room in those schedules, but don't love the alternatives available - fast meals filled with poor quality ingredients where the price does not match the quality provided? Well I present to you our freezer filler packs! With three sizes available, these are prefect for any size family. The one pictured, is our medium sized Freezer Filler. This pack is perfect for a family who needs a helping hand when sports training night or dance rehearsals eat into meal prep time. These packs are also available on monthly subscription, so you don't even have to think about it past your first order. We get it to your door. You just pop it in the oven! Homecooked meal without the mess or fuss.
Head to www.bamalamacooks.com for more information
Here at Bamalama Cooks we make preservative free meals for you and/or your family, at an affordable price. Keto, Paleo and Traditional meals available for delivery, prepared in recyclable, compostable and reusable packaging.
Do you why our meals taste so lip smackingly good? Because not only do we care about what we put into our meals, but also what we leave out.
No Seeded Oils
No Added Preservatives
No Fillers
No High Fructose Corn Syrup
No Added Colouring
We only ever use Organic Beef Bone, Chicken or Vegetable Stock, Grass Fed Beef, Free Range Chicken and Eggs, Olive oil, Coconut Oil and/or Butter. We will not compromise on the quality of our ingredients ever.
Though our meals are not all paleo, we do follow a paleo ethos to creating our meals. We concentrate on creating meals that use natural, healthful ingredients, meals that not only taste good, but make you feel good.
For more information on our delicious family friendly ready meals head to www.bamalamacooks.com
This is your Monday reminder that we are sharing the joy by giving you 10% off your preservative free ready meal order.
All you need to do is use the code BAMALAMA at the checkout before the 25th June to receive the discount.
Head to www.bamalamacooks.com to place your order now xx
*Not available on meal packs or already discounted items.
When convenience is essential, we’ve got you!
Did you know that you can choose when you receive your Bamalama Cooks meals? That’s right, we now offer delivery on multiple days to most addresses. You can also choose the delivery window that you would like to receive your order.
For more information head to https://www.bamalamacooks.com/delivery-information-faq
Because sometimes you just need to cradle a bowl of fragrant apple and almond crumble (seen here with a little touch of cream 😂) to get you through the day.
The best thing about our crumble is it made from all natural ingredients and ingredients that contain no gluten, so you don’t feel all bloated and crappy afterwards.
Head to www.bamalamacooks.com to add this dessert to your cart. Orders are now open and delivery begins on the 25th June. Don’t miss out xx
A SUPER EXCITING UPDATE!
From the 13th June we will be offering delivery, Victoria wide!!
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These cute little pies are so delicious and barely a recipe! Exactly what i needed this weekend. Weve been so busy the last few weeks, this weekend ive just creashed a little so didnt want to think too hard about lunch boxes!! Great hot or cold and a nice little lunchbox treat. These freeze really well, so this recipe makes a double batch, but you could easily halve the recipe no problem! Pear and Ginger Mini Pies Makes 24 800gm tinned pears, juice removed 1/4 cup Brown sugar 1 teaspoon Ginger 1 teaspoon Vanilla 5 sheets puff pastry ( i use Careme all butter puff) 1 egg, for egg wash 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees, fan forced. 2. Place first four ingredients in a pot and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until liquid evaporates and pears are soft. Mush some of the pears as you go. Place in fridge to cool for 10 minute 3. Cut 48 scone sized circles into you pastry. Put teaspoon amounts on half the circles. 4. Place second circle on top and using a fork, seal around the edges. Top with egg wash. 5. Place on to a lined tray and bake for 10 minutes or until top is golden and pastry is cooked through. 6. Serve warm with cream or cold as a delish little treat! #cookwithme #cookathome #greatfood #butter #recipes #baking #realfood #nocrap
This is your reminder to invite your kids to cook with you. Yes it took 20 minutes instead of 10 BUT I got to hang out with my kid - the one that likes to sit in the dark a lot, playing video games. The one who sometimes grunts instead of speaks. They won’t always say yes, but when they do, it will be worth it. This week we made chocolate truffles for the lunch box treat. I’m sure everyone has their own version that they love. These are ours, and the kids love them. You can absolutely use a food processor for the biscuits but honestly it’s so easy just to pop them in a bag and bash ‘em a few times, with less washing up. Free therapy too! 😂 Chocolate Truffles Makes 30 balls. 250gm Marie or Arrowroot biscuits 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/3 cup cocoa 1 tin condensed milk An extra half a cup coconut 1. Crush biscuits and add them plus remaining ingredients to bowl (except for the extra coconut). 2. Mix all together until a thick dough forms 3. On a flat plate add the extra coconut. 4. Roll dough into tablespoon sized balls and then roll in coconut. 5. Place truffles in fridge. The truffles will have a bit of crunch on the day you make them but will soften by the next day. P.S Sorry about the framing. I was just making a regular cooking video and didn’t think to move the camera when Quinn came to play! We were laughing too much. #cookwithme #cookathome #cookwithyourkids #chocolatetruffles #rumballs #goodfood #foodtok #homemade #homecooked #lunchboxideas #chocolate #snackattack
This is my Anzac biscuit recipe that I’ve tweaked and adjusted over the years. It is amazing!! Believe me when I say that you will need to double the recipe. They barely last 24 hours when I make a single batch. I actually prefer the flavour when I replace the glucose syrup maple syrup but it’s not authentic, but feel free to go wild in our own kitchen!! Anzac Biscuits - makes 20 Ingredients 100gm rolled oats 150g plain flour 200gm firmly packed brown sugar 50gm desiccated coconut 125gm butter, chopped 2 tablespoons golden syrup 2 tablespoons water 1/2 tsp baking soda Method 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Line baking tray with baking paper. 2. Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a large bowl. Place butter, syrup and water in saucepan; stir over low heat until everything is melted. Stir in soda. Add wet ingredients to dry. 3. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls and flatten slightly. They will spread so leave room in between. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden; cool on trays. The longer you bake the less chewy they are. Let me know if you’d give these a go, or if you have your own special recipe ### #cookathome #homecooked #anzacbiscuits #recipe #cookwithme #easyrecipe #getinmybelly #oats
WHY CAN I NOT EVEN FOLLOW MY OWN RECIPE?!? 😂😂😂 This is my face when i realised for the third time in two days i poured the flour into my bowl about 4 steps too early. I can confirm that i was both angry AND dissapointed. #mistakesweremade #homecooked #whatiswrongwithme #snackbreak #bakingfail
Choc Peanut Butter Shortbread Slice. Yes it is as amazingly delicious as it sounds. The base is super versatile. You can cook the shortbread as is, or you can add choc chips, sprinkles, a little vanilla, anything really. Make it your own. The base also freezes really well, so you can have some shortbread on hand for school treats or homemade chocolate truffles. 100gm brown sugar 200-250gm butter 350gm flour 50gm corn flour 100gm peanut butter 300gm choclate 1. Preheat oven at 190 degrees in a fan forced oven. 2. Add sugar and 200gm butter to a bowl. Mix until combined, but not creamed. 3. Add flour and cornflour. Use your hands to combine. This will take about 4-5 minutes. If the flour seems really dry add the other 50gm of butter. 4. Press mix into a lined 20cm square tin and poke holes about a third of the way down. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it’s golden and set. Set aside to cool. 5. When base is cooled enough that you can comfortably put your hand on it, place chic and peanut butter into a bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until soft and warm. Mix until smooth. Pour over base and place in fridge for 4 hours to set. 6. Slice up and enjoy! Let me know what you think! Love Bam ### #homecooked #snackbreak #peanutbutter #chocolate #realfood #cookathome #budgetsnack #BulanPenuhCobain
An Easter Waffle basket - petfect for when you dont want to have 8000 chocolates in the house tomorrow. @Kmart Australia mini waffle maker and wire basket along with @RecipeTin Eats waffle recipe are the stars here. In the scroll there are instructions on how to refil the waffle jars. And a step for cleaning up. Oh and a did you know fact. Because, me. Interesting fact. Australia is wider than the moon. #eastergiftidea #budgetfriendly #homecooking #snackideas #easter #everydayisaschoolday
A simple, but super awesome time saver when getting into making your own snack - Dont roll out your cookies. Bake them in a tray! No wasted time rolling or measuring cookie dough. Bake in a tray for a few minutes longer than you would regular coomies and you have yourself cookie bars!! #timehack #lifehacks #homecooking #foodtiktok #snackideas #cookathome #preservativefree #noseedoils
Which cheese would you try first? L’Artisan Extravegant or Gruyere Mupunga @Meredith Dairy Goats Chevre @Maffra Cheese Black Wax Cheddar Can confirm that the cricketers seemed to love all cheeses equally! #bamalamacooks #equalopportunitycricketers #grazingtable #cheeseboard #foodtiktok #events #eventcatering #anniversarydinner
Our little christmas corner looking all festive! We are trying to make sure that we penny pinch all the other bits around christmas to make sure Santa gets something special on christmas day for the kidlettes. Special thanks to two year old wrapping paper, reject shop christmas cards that were never sent out, an ikea picture frame and a packet of blutak for brightening my day! #christmas #budgetchristmasdecor #budgetchristmastips #budgetchristmasdecorations #betterhomesandgardens
Our little christmas corner looking all festive! We are trying to make sure that we penny pinch all the other bits around christmas to make sure Santa gets something special on christmas day for the kidlettes. Special thanks to two year old wrapping paper, reject shop christmas cards that were never sent out, an ikea picture frame and a packet of blutak for brightening my day! #christmas #budgetchristmasdecor #budgetchristmasdecorations #betterhomesandgardens
Tried out the Christmas hack that seems to be everywhere at the moment. And I have to say that I absolutely love it! The garland is hanging on a shower curtain rod, so no damage to the wall once Christmas is done. Starting to feel like Christmas at the Heskettorium! Our tree is up and I’m making a Christmas station using wrapping paper as cheap decorative backdrop. What Christmas decorations are you loving at your place this year? Id love if you would share any ideas you might have ### #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasgarland #christmasgarlandinspiration #merrychristmas #santaclausiscomingtotown
Come recipe testing with me! Today we are tweaking my old banana bread recipe. Let me know if youll give this a go on the weekend!#bananabreadrecipe #recipetesting #success #paleo #glutenfree #dairyfree #cookathome #mealprep #dairyfreecooking #glutenfreecooking
Look at this little beauty! These grain, gluten, nut and dairy free chicken nuggets taste AMAZING! They also don’t contain any of that horrible seed oil. No preservatives and no crap fillers. Not only do they taste great, but they are actually good for you. And listen to that crunch 🤤 We will be adding this, pulled pork trays and a paleo chocolate self saucing pudding to the market menu this weekend, and online from next week. We will also be adding grain free egg white wraps and waffles to our menu in the next month! What are you most excited to try? #paleoreadymeals #dairyfreereadymeal #glutenfree #glutenfreefood #glutenfreereadymeals #farmersmarket #preservativefree
A SUPER EXCITING UPDATE! From the 13th June we will be offering delivery, Victoria wide!! #bamalamacooks #goodfood #preservativefree #deliveryupdate
Last nights dinner - Slow cooked beef Enchiladas with garlic sourdough and a quick side salad thrown in. Perfect dinner for a cold winters evening. Hard to believe that this is a ready meal. I really am so proud of the quality of our dinners, and our ingredients list. That’s why I feel comfortable feeding them to my own family regularly. Head to www.bamalamacooks.com to place your order now xx #tasteshomemade #becauseitis #lowglutenoptions #preservativefreecooking #realfood #sodelicious #getinmybelly
Bamalama Delivery Day!! Bundles of home cooked, delicious, real food, is being dropped off today to lots of happy customers! Good food with no added preservatives, but exceptional taste! This could be your household next week!! Jump online at bamalamacooks.com and place your meal orders today! Customise your order, or grab a meal pack or family freezer filler- it's super easy!! #bamalamacooks #readymeals #easy #simple #family #realfood #goodfood #delicious #mealpacks #freezerfiller #seasonal
Does it sound like a dream to wake up and have lasagna ordered to your door every month automatically? Well your dream has become a reality!! Did you know that a selection of our delicious meals are available as subscriptions orders? That means that you can place your order for a weekly or monthly delivery and not have to worry about cut off dates, calendar reminders. Payments are direct debited and you don’t have worry about a thing. AND as a bonus you receive a discount on your order depending on the frequency of the subscription. Head to www.bamalamacooks.com to see how automatic Lasagna can make your life just that little bit easier!! #mealsubscription #bamalamacooks #preservativefreefood #preservativefreereadymeals #homemadefood #bestlasagnaever
At Bamalama Cooks, we take every effort to ensure all our staff are of the highest caliber. Our taste testers conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism and always go above and beyond. Here’s one of our food specialists confirming the exterior mouth feel of our meals. Important to tick boxes that we didn’t even know needed to be ticked. That’s how much we care. Head to www.bamalamacooks.com before midnight tonight for delivery on Wednesday xx #bamalamacooks #readymeals #geelong #goodfood #qualitycontrol #preservativefree
A little update on the business and life in the Heskett household! #covidsucks #vaccinesrule #bamalamcooks #justnotthisweek
All the tips for creating the perfect party platter this Christmas! 🎉 Texture, colour, variety & seasonal freshness is the key! 🍇🍓🫐✨#bamalamacooks #platter #graze #christmas #tips #tricks #yum
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