I’ve never been one to eat loads of processed meats, particularly bacon, prosciutto and sausages. For me, they’re something good to have now and then as a treat. But some time ago I stopped buying and eating them altogether. I did this because after doing a little research about nitrite preservatives used in processed meats, it seemed like a good idea for my health. […]
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Spanakopita (aka: spinach pie)
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40 Minutes
1 large or many small pies
Spanakopita – Spinach pie – is wonderful, comforting rustic green goodness, wrapped in buttery, crunchy, golden filo pastry. Who could ask for more?
Banana Cake with lemon cheesecake topping
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50 Minutes
1 large or 2 small cakes
A beautiful banana cake. Moist, banana-ry and made special with fluffy cheesecake topping.
Thai style chicken burgers with fresh herbs
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These burgers are incredibly easy and absolutely full to the brim with fresh flavours. Just by using a little imagination they can be varied to suit the occasion. Here are...
Habanero Hot Sauce
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30 Minutes
1.2 litres
Hot, tangy and wonderful. Get your chilli on this summer with this Carribean style sauce.
Bliss Balls
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18-24 balls
These bliss balls are easy to make, good for you and make a perfect snack. Get the kids involved!
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Lunch at Smolt Kitchen
Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of being a lady who lunched at Smolt Kitchen in lovely West Hobart. Considering I’ve been back in Tasmania two weeks, it was a great opportunity for both myself and the other lady who lunched to meet for the first time, because despite Adelaide and I chatting a number […]
Lunch at Biggie Smalls
A few weeks ago, on a beautiful sunny Melbourne Sunday afternoon I decided to head down to Smith Street, Collingwood and check out chef and entrepreneur Shane Delia’s latest venture – Biggie Smalls. Although I’d read mixed reviews about Biggie Smalls I went with an open mind, because after all not everyone has the same […]
What is food to you?
When I think of food, I think of good times with friends, shared meals and laughter. So when friends say to me they think of food simply as fuel – you know, the stuff you have to put in your car to make the engine run and not much more – then I feel a bit sad […]
Eating and drinking in Tasmania’s Coal Valley
Eating and drinking in Tasmania’s Coal Valley is a wonderful thing to do. Enjoy superior food experiences at Frogmore Creek, rustic fare at Coal Valley Vineyard or BYO picnic to Puddleduck and enjoy in the vineyards. Whatever you do, it’s worth the visit.
Fresh Bread with Callington Mill flour
I bang on a bit about eating fresh, locally sourced unprocessed food. But every now and then I realise there are things I need to do to put words to action. Last week, for example, I had a small epiphany: considering I bake bread almost every week, I realised I really don’t know what’s in the […]