Another recipe for the slow-cooker. I have never had much success cooking chicken in the slow-cooker, but I think the secret may be to only cook chicken with the bone in so that it doesn’t dry out during cooking…
Slow-Cooker Ginger Honey Chicken Thighs 10 chicken thighs (bone in, skin removed) 1/2 cup honey 3/4 cup light soy sauce 3 Tbs tomato sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbs grated fresh ginger 1 tin crushed pineapple 2 Tbs cornflour 4 Tbs water
Pour honey, soy sauce, tomato sauce, garlic, ginger and pineapple (with juice) into slow-cooker and mix well. Place thighs in slow cooker and turn to coat with mixture. Cover and cook for 4 hours on High. Mix the cornflour and water together in a small bowl. Remove thighs from slow-cooker. Stir the cornflour mixture into remaining sauce in the slow-cooker until it thickens. Serve sauce over the chicken.
I’m back with another version of the Joey dress today. This one is made with long sleeves and a snuggly cowl neck. And you know how much we love our cowl necks around here!
This dress is really cosy, and that Heather Ross strawberry knit fabric is so soft and cuddly.
The hem of the long sleeves are bound with a strip of fabric, I like being able to use a contrast fabric for the binding for a more playful look – the contrast suits this particular dress nicely. The contrast fabric is a solid from Lillestoff. I can’t remember the name of it now, but it is a lovely deep plum colour.
The Joey pattern is avaliable at a bargain price of just $10 until 8pm tonight so get in quick if you want to save yourself some dollars! This is such a great dress – with short, 3/4, and long sleeve lengths it is definitley a pattern you can sew all year ’round!
SUPPLIES: Make It Perfect, Joey sewing pattern Heather Ross, Briar Rose knit, Strawberry in lilac Lillestoff solid plum
It was a year ago when I started using my Basic Tees pattern as the basis to make these cowl neck tops.
Do you remember them? And do you remember that I promised to offer the instructions as a free download to use in conjunction with your Basic Tees pattern? Well, I didn’t forget my promise and am happy to let you know that for anyone who already has a Basic Tees paper pattern, you can now download the free instructions to make your Basic Tees into a super chic SPY TOP!
Spy Top?! I know it’s an odd name…but I can’t get it out of my head ever since Lil started calling her cowl neck Basic Tees her Spy Top because she can pull the cowl up over her face and spy on people without them knowing who she is! So, Spy Top it is!!!
If you weren’t around last year, or missed these tops somehow then here’s the overview…
I was short on time (after a new baby) and had an itching to sew something. It was the middle of Winter and Lil was lacking long-sleeved tops but I wanted to pretty them up somehow. After a bit of playing around I took my Basic Tees pattern and added a cosy cowl neck, long skinny arm cuffs and a hem cuff and have been addicted to them ever since! I’ve made lots for Lil and the cousins (photos to come) and am dying to have a go at making one for myself – I think it would rock!
Also, I have revised the original Basic Tees pattern and included the Spy Top variation as part of the whole pattern now. So any Basic Tees patterns which stores purchase from now on will have the Spy Top variation included in it.
AND I have just finished changing the Basic Tees pattern into PDF format so it is now avaliable as an instant PDF download – and yes, the PDF download includes the Spy Top variation as well!
Oh, and to celebrate…the Basic Tees PDF pattern is on sale for 1 week at the reduced price of $10 so purchase it now and add this classic, everyday piece to your collection! (Sale ends Friday 15th June.)
Stay tuned…I wasn’t lying when I said I am addicted to making these tops, I’ll be flooding the blog with them very soon!
If you are not familiar with Creative Cards, they are a fun, compact mini pattern. Make It Perfect Creative Cards come as a single folded, high-quality A4 card and contain all of the step-by-step instructions and templates needed to sew fast and easy projects. Creative Cards are perfect for people with little pockets of time to create! Best of all, they are priced at a very affordable $5.50 (RRP in Australia), making it even easier to pop into your shopping cart for a very achievable project.
There’s nothing like a quick accessory to give your outfit a boost.
Scarves and Cowls Creative Card will lead you through the basic instructions to create four simple and unique scarves and cowls.
These projects are so quick and easy to sew, you will find yourself making them for special gifts and to fill your own wardrobe.
The sky’s the limit when it comes to colour and fabric combinations and different embellishments, we’ve given you a few to start out with to get your creative juices flowing!
Your little girl will feel dazzling as she floats between party and play in her fizzy Frothy Skirt.
With just the right amount of bubbliness at the hemline, the skirt provides that little bit of extra glam – perfect for a special occasion!
For more photos and information about these three Creative Cards, head to my website.
To win a copy of all three Creative Cards, leave a comment on this blog post. Giveaway will end on Friday 26th April and winner will be drawn at random.
After making Spy Tops for the little girls I had on my to-do list to sew one for myself. By the time I got around to it, the weather wasn’t cold enough to commit to a cowl neck so I made a couple without the cowl.
These were fun to sew, super fast and it was a good
opportunity to put a few of those printed knits (both from Crafty Mamas) to use. I bought this
fabric with intentions to use it for myself, it is a German knit and the
quality is unreal. I used a black jersey for the contrast cuffs and like how it frames the print.
This Lillestoff print is a little less “out there” but the tone-on-tone leaf print is enough to give a bit of interest.
The pattern was drafted using my Skippy dress as a base. I took the top portion and modified it heaps – removed the gathers from the sleeves, brought in the side seams a bit for a more slim-fit, added some length then finished it off with wide cuffs on the hem and sleeves.
There are lots of top patterns around now, I don’t know if anyone would be interested in this one or if you can just draft your own? What do you reckon? If enough people are interested I could write up a pattern for this – and include the cowl neck option and perhaps a couple of other variations? These tops have been on high-rotation in the wardrobe lately, just right for that in-between seasons change.
And for the first time ever I pulled out my tripod and remote and took these photos myself! It took a bit of figuring out, but I found that it was easier to take them inside than outside for some reason. I rigged up a plastic basket on the highchair to focus on before I jumped in front of the camera! Apparently my camera and remote are supposed to have a timer function on them so that I can press the button and then hide it from view before the camera actually snaps the pic but it wasn’t working for me so you can see the remote in all of the photos!
SUPPLIES: Swaffing, Cherry Picking, Love Boat in Blue jersey Black jersey Lillestoff, Leafly in mint jersey Robert Kaufman, Laguna in Emerald jersey
On Thursday night I was writing my “to do” list for Friday (I can’t go to sleep without a list for the following day!) and I looked out the window and it was pouring with rain and the weather forecast was freezing and I decided that I wanted to do a bit of “just because” sewing.
Then I remembered the super cute cowl neck dresses that Anna had made for her girls a few weeks ago and thought that I’d better start thinking about winter clothes for the kids. I was sorting out my fabric cupboard last week and decided that it was getting out of control and promised myself that I would sew as many clothes for the kids as I could rather than buy them. Which means I need to be organised and predict what they are going to need before they actually need it otherwise I end up buying on the spur of the moment.
So I quickly ordered myself a copy of the pattern from Etsy and it was in my inbox when I woke up the next morning.
Just over 1 hour of sewing during the day and Lil came home from school and put on a brand new dress! I’m loving it. So fast and easy to sew. Very practical and cute as can be!! With a pair of stockings or tights, she’s going to be one snug little bug this Winter!!
SUPPLIES: Cowl Neck Jumper Dress, Heidi & Finn Hilco Campan Knit in Pink/Red (purchased at Crafty Mamas)
Last week she could kind of sit…this week she is really sitting. Very cute and lots of fun because she can play with toys more easily, but sad at the same time because she looks like such a big girl now. (I swear she is putting on more weight every day…if only it were cute for me to look like that!) On another note…we sold our camry and bought a new car, a Corolla Levin Wagon. This is a real Mama car, I feel like a Mum driving it around and it is a dream to throw (um…I mean place gently, honey…) the pram into the back of and still have heaps of room for the groceries too.
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Remember a couple of years ago when I made that cowl dress for Lil? She wore it over and over and over again. A few months ago it retired to the “too small box” and I made a mental note to sew her another one before she outgrew the pattern.
And here is the new addition, which I’m sure will fit her for another two years! I actually added a couple of inches to the hem of this one to make sure that it will fit for awhile so it’s looking a bit roomy at the moment, but super comfy don’t you think?
This is the biggest size this pattern comes in (5/6), Lil is little but turning 7 in a couple of months and there is plenty of wriggle room. It’s definitely a roomy pattern – but that’s the intentional fit I think.
I almost died when I started sewing it together and realised that I had accidentally cut a little hole right in the front of the dress! Argh! I tried patching it up but it looked dodgy and messy so ended up sewing a little heart patch over the hole instead. To start with I was annoyed but now that it’s all finished and she has worn the dress a few times I actually think it adds a cute, subtle detail.
The fabric is Hilco Campan stripes, one of the best quality knits I have ever worked with. I’ve sewn a lot of items with Hilco knits and they wash and wear amazingly, no fading or pilling or stretching. Telling you again…good quality knits are worth every cent! Lil’s only complaint…it’s too hot! Ha! I know she will wear it a lot though, it’s an easy one to throw on without any thought and it’s just as nice to wear out as it is to bash around the house in.
SUPPLIES: Hilco Campan striped knit in blue and hot pink Heidi and Finn Cowl Neck Jumper Dress
A mini version of the Make It Perfect women’s Skippy dress, Joey is a pretty, everyday dress for little girls made with your favourite stretchy knit fabric.
There’s plenty to smile about with its pretty gathered sleeves in a choice of three lengths, an optional cowl neck and a swingy skirt.
Joey has a great, everyday shape featuring handy kangaroo-style pouch pockets.
Make it in a solid colour or mix and match prints and patterns for endless different looks.
Easy to put on, comfortable to wear and perfect for play. Joey is a dress for all tree-climbing, puddle-jumping and bike-riding adventures.
This pattern comes in two size ranges:
The Skippy dress is a fabulously flattering and extremely comfortable everyday dress designed to be made with your favourite stretchy knit fabric.
Pretty, gathered sleeves in a choice of three lengths, a strategically placed pouch pocket, optional cowl neck and a feminine, swingy skirt make it almost irresistible.
The waistband can be worn low on your hips or high on your waist, depending on how fitted you would like the top of your dress to be.
Make your Skippy dress in a solid colour for a classic look, or mix and match prints and patterns for a more modern feel.
When you want to feel fabulous with minimal effort, just reach for your Skippy Dress. It’s so soft and comfortable, you’ll forget just how great you look!
This pattern includes sizes from 2x-small – 2x-large.
An indispensable starting point for everyday dressing, Basic Tees is a pattern you will find yourself using again and again.
The classic long or short-sleeved tshirt is a wardrobe staple that you can’t do without. The easy style of Basic Tees allows you to express your creativity and create one-of-a-kind tshirts that suit every occasion.
Featuring a straight style for boys and more fitted body with gathered sleeves for girls, as well as options to include short-sleeve overlays and contrast hems, and a very stylish “Spy Top” with long skinny sleeve cuffs, a fitted hem cuff and cosy cowl neck.
Basic Tees is the ideal foundation for thousands of outfits!
On the same night that I made my two Scoop Tops, I also churned out two new Renfrew tops. 4 new tops in 5 hours, not a bad effort for a one man show!
I made my first Renfrew top a year and a half ago and have had intentions to make more so I’m glad I finally go around to it.
This time I went without the cowl neck. I do love cowl necks but wanted something a bit more suited to Summer and didn’t have enough of either of these fabrics to include one anyway.
On this first top, I went for the short-sleeved t shirt option. Everything as the pattern states but I didn’t put cuffs on the sleeves because they were too long without the cuffs so I just turned them under and hemmed them. I made this one out of a knit from Girl Charlee. While I love the colours in these stripes I don’t love the quality of most of their fabrics. The fabric is cheap though so I guess you get what you pay for, it’s not too noticeable but already starting to pill after a months worth of wearing.
The second top I made with 3/4 sleeves. This one is just right for those days that are going to be warm but start out a bit chilly.
I made this top out of some Hilco Campante jersey. It is amazing fabric. I know that a lot of people look at the price of European knits and baulk at the price, but I think it is totally worth it if you want to end up with a quality piece of clothing. This top cost me around $30 to make, the one above cost around $13, but I can guarantee you that I will be wearing the Hilco top for years beyond what the cheaper fabric will last. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not opposed to buying cheap fabric (for some projects) but really…I wouldn’t hesitate buying a top for $30 in the shops so I can’t see the point in skimping on a sewing project that I put time and effort into. Anyway, point is that if I am going to sew something that I want to last for a long time, good quality fabric is the key.
Both of these tops have been worn a lot since I made them, and with the stash of fabric I have to get through in my sewing room I can’t see myself buying a basic knit top from a shop for a long time!
SUPPLIES: Renfrew Top sewing pattern by Sewaholic Patterns Grey/multi stripe knit from Girl Charlee Pink/petrol stripe Campante knit by Hilco
Grandie and Nana and Spenser have arrived!! They traveled last night on the Spirit of Tasmania and thankfully had a wonderfully smooth crossing and arrived at our house this morning at about 8:30am. We were all very excited to see them – Oscar especially, he remembered them from our last trip to Melbourne to visit them and hasn’t stopped giving them “cuggles” and jumping all over them all day!
We started out the cold and rainy day with breakfast at the Raspberry Farm this morning, them spent some time at home chatting and catching up on all of the news. After lunch, we went to Chudleigh and visited the Honey Farm.
We then continued on towards Mole Creek and went on a short walk to see Alum Cliffs. The view was spectacular, especially with the mist coming down over the cliffs and we were lucky enough for the rain to hold off. It is a lovely walk, Oscar even managed to make most of it on his own and then slept beautifully all the way home! So we are looking forward to a week of fun and adventures with our family before they head off to their new home in Bountiful, Utah. Whitney and Ashleigh will arrive on Saturday night so that will be fun to have them around too.
Here’s a favourite meal of ours. It’s quick and super easy to make and (most importantly) delicious. Even the kids will eat it which pretty much makes any healthy meal a winner in our house.
First, take a couple of pieces of good quality white fish. I used pink ling here. Place a big piece of baking paper (enough to wrap around the fish a few of times) in a baking dish and put the fish in the middle. Top the fish with lots of different seasonings and sauces – this always changes for me depending on what I’ve got around, but usually includes ginger, garlic, parsley, dill, tumeric, salt, pepper, soy sauce and honey. Then slice up a lemon and pop that over the top.
Next, chop up heaps of veggies into thin strips. Once again, depends what I’ve got in the fridge but usually includes red and green capsicum, zucchini, celery, carrots, spring onions, etc.
Pile the veggies on top of your fish.
Using the baking paper, wrap everything up and fold the edges over making sure that there are no gaps in the baking paper.
Bake in a moderate oven for 15-20 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
Remove from oven and serve fish and veggies with some couscous or rice. We like couscous that has been cooked in stock with some sultanas, pistachios and pepitas mixed through. Enjoy!
Thanks ladies for the lovely comments and feedback about my new pattern, The Honey Blouse. The pattern has started hitting shops so you should be able to find one online or near you now. If you’d like to see another version made up, check out Karen’s gorgeous red spotty blouse!
I told you I had a few more Basic Tees to share…here is Tommy is all of his cuteness, wearing his little monkey long-sleeved version.
Lisa at Crafty Mamas threw in this monkey print free with my last order (she looks after me like that!)…I’m still getting used to novelty print knit fabrics – for some reason I can’t see past PJs, but I’ve changed my mind after sewing with a few of them now and think they are great for every day kids clothing too.
Last time he wore the tee, someone asked me if it was Sooki Baby (love that brand!) but I was happy to proudly tell them no, I made it myself 🙂
The tee is cute, but even cuter is watching Tommy make monkey actions and sounds every time he looks at his top! Love it!
I’ve got lots of new patterns popping up on the blog this week. A freebie shorts pattern and TWO new pattern releases! I’m excited to share the first one with you today because this is my very favourite dress to wear – lets take a look at:
The Skippy dress is a fabulously flattering and extremely comfortable everyday dress designed to be made with your favourite stretchy knit fabric.
Pretty, gathered sleeves in a choice of three lengths, a strategically placed pouch pocket, optional cowl neck and a feminine, swingy skirt make it almost irresistable!
The waistband can be worn low on your hips or high on your waist, depending on how fitted you would like the top of your dress to be.
Make your Skippy dress in a solid colour for a classic look, or mix and match prints and patterns for a more modern feel.
When you want to feel fabulous with minimal effort, just reach for your Skippy Dress. Its so soft and comfortable, you’ll forget just how great you look!
I know I say this a lot, but this is my absolute favourite dress pattern. I’ve made myself quite a few (can’t wait to share them with you very soon) and they are are on high rotation in my wardrobe. I love how comfortable it is to wear a knit dress. Because we are in the middle of Winter, I’ve mostly been wearing mine with leggings and boots but am looking forward to wearing Skippy as an easy Summery dress too when the weather warms up.
Skippy is all about options…I’ve included in the pattern three different sleeve lengths, as well as an optional cowl neck. This pattern is so versatile, once you start playing around mixing and matching fabrics and sewing different options you are faced with unlimited possibilities! I don’t want to bombard you with photos of all of the options today but stay tuned, I’ll be sure to share them with you over the next week.
Can we just stop and talk about this stunning model of mine for a minute? Louise is my cousin’s wife and a good friend of mine and I was so excited when she agreed to model this dress for me. She is the mother of four little boys under 7 years of age, she is the most gorgeous person you could ever meet and her personality is just as beautiful as her flawless exterior 🙂
If you’re feeling adventurous, why not take the Skippy pattern and use it to make a stretchy top or skirt? I haven’t tried this myself yet, but a few of my pattern testers have so I’ll work on a tutorial for that very soon!
To purchase a copy of Skippy, head over to my shop. For the next week, Skippy will be avaliable at a discounted price of just $10! (Sale ends on Wednesday 13th August.) Or if you prefer paper patterns, visit one of my lovely stockists to order a copy.
I hope you love Skippy as much as I do! And come back tomorrow for the next pattern release!
SUPPLIES: Make It Perfect, Skippy pattern European organic cotton jersey in dark smoke blue
Welcome back for the release of my second pattern! After designing Skippy I knew that this style of dress would be perfect for little girls too. I made a few trial versions for Lil and was so happy with them that I got to work on creating the girl’s version of this dress…
A mini version of the Make It Perfect women’s Skippy dress, Joey is a pretty, everyday dress for little girls made with your favourite stretchy knit fabric.
There’s plenty to smile about with its pretty gathered sleeves in a choice of three lengths, an optional cowl neck and a swingy skirt.
Joey has a great, everyday shape featuring handy kangaroo-style pouch pockets.
Make it in a solid colour or mix and match prints and patterns for endless different looks.
Easy to put on, comfortable to wear and perfect for play. Joey is a dress for all tree-climbing, puddle-jumping and bike-riding adventures!
Seriously…this dress on little girls is the cutest thing ever! My testers have made up some awesome dresses, each of them with unique fabric mixing and matching – I’ll share them soon! I love how Joey suits all ages too, from tiny 1 year olds all the way up to a size 10, it is such an adaptable pattern. And with three different sleeve lengths and an optional cowl neck, you can make a dress to suit any weather and any occasion!
When it came to naming both the Skippy and Joey dresses, I really struggled for awhile. My Mum and sisters were brainstorming with me one afternoon and I suggested that maybe the name should refer to the influence of the kangaroo-style pouch pocket and we (okay, Mum!) remembered watching Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on TV as a little girl and I was sold! I love the iconic Aussie reference, being an Aussie pattern designer and all.
I stole my cute niece Michaela one afternoon when she was visiting us from Sydney last month to be my model. (Much to Lil’s disgust…maybe she wont complain when I ask her for a photo now!) Michaela was a trooper – it was really cold and she kept smiling and playing in between her chattering teeth!
I can’t wait to show you more variations of the Joey dress, knit fabrics are becoming more and more popular and we are lucky to have a growing amount of great quality fabrics to choose from now. And for those of you scared of sewing with knits…I’m going to be posting some detailed information about sewing with knits using only your sewing machine very soon. You don’t need anything fancy and once you’ve got the hang of it, I promise there will be no stopping you!
Joey comes in two size ranges (0-5 and 6-10) and you can purchase a PDF copy here. For the next week, Joey will be on sale at a discounted introductory price of just $10! (Sale ends Thursday 14th July.)
Paper copies of Joey will be arriving in stores very soon. Check out my stockists to order if you prefer a paper pattern.
I’ve been sewing a mountain of Skippy and Joey dresses so will be sure to flood the blog with them over the next little while and show you lots and lots of different options!
SUPPLIES: Make It Perfect, Joey pattern Lillestoff organic cotton jersey in petrol
I’m going to let you in on a little tip that’s been making my life a lot easier lately.
When school went back this year I was in a very bad habit of purchasing snacks to put in the kids lunchboxes. I don’t have anything against purchased snacks, we eat them all the time. But I did feel a bit guilty when I was putting up to three purchased, packaged snacks in their lunches every day.
Of course, the kids loved it! But I love cooking, I love to bake and I love sending them off with something that I’ve made especially for them.
There were a few problems… 1. I’d make a batch of cookies/cake/slice and they would run out faster than they should have so I’d find myself needing to bake more and more to keep up with the hungry tummies. 2. We would quickly get over the baked goods and stop eating them and end up throwing half of the batch in the rubbish. 3. I would eat WAY too many and didn’t like them sitting on the bench tempting me 24/7!
So, I came up with a very simple solution which is solving all of the problems – BATCH COOKING.
It saves my hide (in more ways than one) every day. Now when I am baking something, I make sure I cook a double batch. Keep enough out on the bench to last only a couple of days and throw the rest into a big snap-lock bag and put them in the freezer – easy! I started with a couple of different biscuit varieties and make sure that I bake another batch when they are getting lowish. It’s great having a variety in the freezer so that the kids don’t get sick of the same thing every day and keeping them in the freezer means that I’m not even a tiny bit tempted to eat them.
If you’re feeling a bit frazzled and spending too much money on packaged snacks, then do some batch cooking – you’ll feel happy every morning when you’re doing the school lunch making rush and dive into the freezer instead of the pantry for snacks. Here are a few good recipes to get you started, I’ll share more as I make them and experiment with freezing!
(Post-edit…I’ve been freezing my biscuits AFTER cooking/icing so all I have to do is pull exactly what I need from the freezer and pop them into lunchboxes. They defrost by morning tea time and haven’t had any issues with them going soggy or soft yet!)
Honey Jumbles
For biscuits 85g butter 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 cups plain flour 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For icing 1 1/2 cups icing sugar 20g butter, melted 2 Tbs boiling water
Combine butter, honey and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring for 3 to 4 minutes or until butter has melted. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Sift flour, bicarb, mixed spice and cinnamon over butter mixture. Stir until well combined. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead for 1 minute or until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Roll 2 level teaspoons of mixture into balls and place on baking paper-lined trays, 3cm apart. Flatten slightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and just firm to touch. Cool on trays for 5 minutes. Cool and spread with icing. To make icing: Sift icing sugar into bowl. Stir in butter and water until icing is a smooth, spreadable consistency. Add more water if necessary.
Apricot and Sultana Cookies
1 1/4 cups plain flour 1 cup rolled oats 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup diced dried apricots 1/2 cup sultanas 150g butter, chopped 2 Tbs golden syrup 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Combine flour, oats, sugar, apricots and sultanas in a large bowl. Combine butter, syrup, bicarb and 1 Tbs cold water in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until butter has melted. Carefully add butter mixture to oat mixture. Stir until well combined. Place level tablespoons of mixture on trays, allowing room for spreading. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden and just firm to touch.
Chocolate Anzac Biscuits
1 cup rolled oats 1 cup coconut 1 cup plain flour 2/3 cup raw sugar 125g butter, chopped 2 Tbs golden syrup 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 100g white chocolate, melted 100g milk chocolate, melted
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Combine oats, coconut, flour and sugar in a large bowl. Place butter, syrup and 2 Tbs cold water in a saucepan. Stir for 3-4 minutes over medium heat or until butter has melted. Remove from heat and stir in bicarb. Stir butter mixture into oat mixture. Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on trays, 3cm apart. Use a fork to flatten slightly. Bake for 15-16 minutes or until golden. Cool. Take melted white and milk chocolate and drizzle over biscuits. Allow chocolate to set.
After making 
Using the baking paper, wrap everything up and fold the edges over making sure that there are no gaps in the baking paper.
