Simply Blissful Living - Taste of Fiji

These cloth wipes solutions work so great for us and so, so simple to make. We cloth diaper 75% of the time (with the exception of when we go out and overnight), but use these diapers 95% of the time (exception being when we are out and about). They smell wonderful and leave my daughter's bottom looking and feeling soft and supple. We use these wipes and wash them with our cloth diapers every 2-3 days. I used an old wipe container and make this solution about once a month. After I fill up my spray bottles, I pour whatever solution is left over into the wipes container. This helps keep the wipes moist, but not completely wet. When we wipe her bottom for a diaper change, I spray a little extra on the wipes and its good to go. These wipe solution is SO easy to make and so cost effective; not to mention Earth friendly as well. I really hope you give these a try! Ingredients: 2.5 cups of distilled or purified water, warm 1-2 tbsp Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap *  1 ...

Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour  2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 4 Tbsp butter, melted 1 1/2 cups milk, lukewarm 2 cups coconut milk  Method: Combine flour, yeast and sugar in a big mixing bowl. Mix milk, melted butter, and beaten egg in separate bowl.  Pour wet mix into the flour mix and form into a soft dough. Knead dough by hand for approximately 10 minutes or in a stand mix for 5-7 minutes.  Place in a greased (buttered) bowl making sure to brush some butter on top of the dough.  Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until double in size. Turn out and knock down all air bubbles. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a smooth bun shape. Place in greased baking pan and set aside to rise again for 30 minutes until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 350°F or 175°C . Once dough has risen, pour the coconut milk all over the buns making sure you pour some on each bun. Bake for 20-25 mins or until gold...

It's that time of the year again! Easter! In Fiji, this means lots of delicious hot cross buns! I remember mom going down to the stores and grabbing the buns with the big red crosses painted on them... Although these aren't the "typical" Fiji style hot cross buns, they are widely sold in Fiji too. More importantly, these are DELICIOUS! So give this recipe a try and trust me as I say, you will not be disappointed! Ingredients: For Buns: 4 cups bread flour/strong flour 2 1/2 tsp yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1-2 tsp cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2-1 tsp cardamom powder 1/4 tsp cloves pinch of salt 1-2 cups dried fruits (pineapple, apples, raisins, sultanas, currants) 1 cup milk (any milk of choice)  1/4 cup melted butter 2 eggs, beaten zest of one lemon zest of one orange Cross Paste: 1/2 cup white flour 1/4-1/2 cup water Glaze: 2 tbsp sugar 1/3 cup water Method: Combine flour, yeast, sugar, mixed spice, salt, citrus zest, and dried fr...

Gulgulas are a family favorite in this household! With it being so easy, and so versatile, its hard not to pop these beauties in your mouth one after another. I remember on rainy days back at home in Fiji, mom would make these with some cha (tea) and we would all sit in the veranda (porch) and look out to the road, chitchatting, playing, and enjoying the rain. Today, I will be sharing my recipe for gulgulas. My moms recipe is slightly different and I will be sharing that in the near future. Be sure to check out my video on YouTube on how I make these! And when you do make them, share your pictures with me on social media! Now, on to the recipe! Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup brown sugar*  1-2 ripe bananas, mashed 3 Tbsp raisins, soaked in 1/4 cup water 1 tsp cardamom powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder 1 tsp vanilla extract  saffron, few strands (optional)  1/4-1/2 cup water or milk  Oil for frying  Method...