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  • Where to now…?

    Do you remember moaning as you rolled out of bed e.v.e.r.y. single Saturday ... read more

    Where to now…?
  • 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 ... read more

    Snowplough parents, dog poo and the benefit of idle parenting
  • Pickled Red Onion

    Want something that you can keep in the fridge for weeks and add to just about ... read more

    Pickled Red Onion
  • 12 reasons to turf your kid outside…

    I believe there may well be a silent movement afoot.  Parents are again starting ... read more

    12 reasons to turf your kid outside…
  • Why Our Love Must Change…

    You, my darling son, are now almost 16 years old. You sit on the cusp of ... read more

    Why Our Love Must Change…

Latest Articles from Caro & Co

The God of Small Things

June 17, 2020 By Caro&Co Leave a Comment

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…

January 21, 2020 By Caro&Co 2 Comments

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

August 30, 2019 By Caro&Co Leave a Comment

  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…?

August 29, 2019 By Caro&Co Leave a Comment

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…

June 4, 2019 By Caro&Co 1 Comment

  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

May 27, 2019 By Caro&Co 1 Comment

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

May 23, 2019 By Caro&Co Leave a Comment

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

February 3, 2019 By Caro&Co Leave a Comment

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

October 28, 2018 By Caro&Co Leave a Comment

Do your kids like pulses?  Mine aren't mad about them but once upon a time they made this warm salad and scoffed the lot.  I tend to sneak it into our family cooking routine once every couple of months. Lentils are an excellent source of fibre, iron, potassium and a stack of other goodies so are well worth always having on hand and ... read more

Creamy Garlic Soup

October 24, 2018 By Caro&Co Leave a Comment

All the rain of late in Sydney has reminded me of a recipe I shared way back in 2012 because then it was also a soggy start to October.  Funny how one's brain works. The recipe is for a creamy (without cream), delicious and totally irresistible garlic soup.  I used a recipe by Heidi Swanson over at 101 Cookbooks who in turn had adapted ... read more

Pickled Red Onion

Want something that you can keep in the fridge for weeks and ... read more

Move over Princess…

I want to share with you part of a speech given recently by ... read more

Chicken liver pate with brandy and orange

During the winter months I begin to crave offal.  I'm not ... read more

The night I stabbed a stranger…

Back in 1991 I was living in London. My sister and I took a ... read more

My Pimple Poppers

A couple of nights back, I had a dream that one of my ... read more

Cease and desist…

  No one is perfect. Infidelity, separation and ... read more

When were you last sprung?

There’s been a lot of talk in our home lately about babies ... read more

My new normal plus a few more swear words…

With the blink of an eye, 2018 is almost upon us and more ... read more

Green IS good…

Recently I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Bhavana ... read more

Marvellous May but no mojo…

I love May.  Not only do I get to celebrate my birthday, but ... read more

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When snakes make you bake…

Parsnip soup with mushrooms

Snapper Pie or a simple fish dish…

Mushroom, Rocket and Thyme frittata

Peruvian ceviche with parmesan crisps

Warm Lentil Salad with lemon and feta

Creamy Garlic Soup

Pickled Red Onion

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