A gooey mass of goodness, this chutney is quite spicy but perfect with any meats, cheeses or terrines. The recipe was given to me by a friend, who in turn had been given it by a wonderful woman who lived in our district for many years. Her name is Helen Zouch. Sadly she's no longer with us but her recipe lives on. It probably dates ... read more
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Potato and zucchini tart
If you're looking for an easy recipe that never fails to impress, go no further than this ... read more
The God of Small Things
I have resisted writing about Corona so please believe me when I say that this post won't dwell on it too much; rather the good things that have come of it. In this topsy turvy world, it has become difficult to find calm in the every day. The fundamental changes that the Corona virus has wrought upon our lives will be with us for ... read more
When snakes make you bake…
I'm at the farm with a couple of girlfriends this week. The weather has been super crazy (welcome to Australia), culminating yesterday afternoon with a cyclonic dust storm and a huge, fat black snake at the back door. Truth be told he was probably as scared as we were of the wind. After we had run around like mad women and momentarily ... read more
Parsnip soup with mushrooms
This combination of vegetables might seem a little odd but they work beautifully together in the simplest of soups. Have a go at making it. Your family will wolf it down. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:38] Delicious! What's your favourite soup? Until next time... ... read more
Where to now…?
Do you remember moaning as you rolled out of bed e.v.e.r.y. single Saturday morning to take your child to a ridiculously early sporting fixture? I’m talking pre-dawn bird chorus peoples. Once there, the chronic lack of parking and a million shiny, noisy excited kids milling around waiting for their game to start? Remember that there was ... read more
Snapper Pie or a simple fish dish…
Every now and then I get things right on the cooking front. This generally occurs when I don’t follow a recipe and use up whatever needs eating in the fridge. And so it was last weekend. With the weather finally starting to cool and winter making itself felt (thank the God of Small Things), it was time to make a pie and I ... read more
Snowplough parents, dog poo and the benefit of idle parenting
Thursday last at about 2.00pm, I found myself in the drive-through section of McDonalds with four designer dogs and my mate Kayte. I should never be surprised, as it is a strict requirement of hers that we do so whenever we head to my farm as she is somewhat addicted to cheeseburgers. On the other hand, I always bewilder her, as my ... read more
Mushroom, Rocket and Thyme frittata
A few people have asked for my recipe for mushroom frittata. It makes the perfect quick lunch or light dinner and is also great to make for a "take a plate" function. I made a large frittata so halve the quantities if you are making in a small dish. If you want to beef it up a bit, consider adding some bacon or fresh ... read more
Peruvian ceviche with parmesan crisps
Many people believe that Ceviche originated in Spain once citrus fruits had arrived in Europe. Although, most food historians agree that it is far more likely it has its origins in Peru or Ecuador. I really don't care where it comes from, I just know that I love to eat it. It is such a super tasty, healthy and clean dish and takes ... read more
Warm Lentil Salad with lemon and feta
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Creamy Garlic Soup
All the rain of late in Sydney has reminded me of a recipe I ... read more
Pickled Red Onion
Want something that you can keep in the fridge for weeks and ... read more
Move over Princess…
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My new normal plus a few more swear words…
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