LiveLighter Blog
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Happy holiday hosting
- Dec 02, 2020
- by Anne Finch
Tips for serving up fun, fresh food when you're putting on a spread
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Six refreshing alcohol-free options to wet your whistle
- Nov 27, 2020
- by Gael Myers
Have you ever been to an event where there are endless choices of beer, wine and cocktails but the alcohol-free options are limited to fizzy water and soft drink? Me too. All the time.
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Sweet nothings: 7 tasty drinks to help you break up with soft drinks
- Nov 20, 2020
- by Gael Myers
Let’s face it; we all know that water is the healthiest drink. But sometimes that just doesn’t cut it when you’re struggling to resist the temptation of a soft drink.
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Make your own: fruity ice-cream
- Jun 29, 2020
- by Abbie-Clare Vidler
Making your own healthy ice-cream at home is a great way to make use of any fruit still sitting in your fruit bowl or hidden at the back of your freezer. And you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to whip up a tasty treat that will knock the socks off those expensive alternatives you find in the freezer aisle! Pair this delicious fruity ice-cream with one of our winter warmer desserts for a match made in heaven.
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6 slow cooker tips and tricks
- Jun 19, 2020
- by Alison McAleese
The weather is cooling down. We’re going to the shops less (so we’re buying lots of long-lasting root vegies) and many of us are finding ourselves unusually at home in the middle of the day. What a perfect combination of reasons to get the slow-cooker out!
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Whipping up a Mother’s Day Treat
- May 06, 2020
- by Mikala Atkinson
Whether it’s breakfast in bed, a delicious morning tea or dinner to remember, preparing a home-cooked feast for your mum to enjoy this Mother’s Day is a great way to show her how much you care.
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Make your own: red sauce
- Apr 16, 2020
- by Anne Finch
This red sauce is a super-versatile and delicious tomato-based sauce. It’s fantastic on its own over pasta or as the base for other dishes.
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Make your own: hot cross buns
- Apr 09, 2020
- by Gael Myers
Nothing says Easter quite like biting down into a warm and spicy hot cross bun. What’s even better? Tucking into a homemade bun still hot from the oven!
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18 easy meals you can make with pantry staples
- Mar 27, 2020
- by Gael Myers
We’ve pulled together our best and most versatile recipes made from (mostly) pantry and freezer staples to keep your tummy filled and your body healthy.
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Our favourite fruit and veg for Autumn
- Mar 11, 2020
- by Gael Myers
Not just any ol’ fruit or veg will cut it when it comes to improving our health. Only about 5% of Australians are eating enough, and we really need to aim higher than potato chips or a sad piece of wilted lettuce on the side of your plate! So what fruit and vegies should we be choosing?