Category Archives: Breakfast

Tart and Sweet. Rhubarb and Apple Buttermilk Muffins.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Is there anything more wonderful than rhubarb?  Bright and brilliant rosy red. Tart and sweet.  The glossier and crisper the stalks, the more intense the colour and the sweeter the fruit. When in season I buy bunches by the armful … Continue reading →

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The Good Egg. Persian Feta Omelette With Lemon Zest and Mint.

Posted on February 26, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

There is nothing simpler or more delicious than a perfectly cooked omelette. Easy to prepare and ready with in minutes. My go to dish for breakfast or brunch and on occasion  my too-tired-to-cook weeknight dinner solution. A beautifully cooked omelette is incredible. … Continue reading →

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Monkey See. Monkey Do. A Breakfast Treat. Sweet Sticky Gooey Monkey Bread.

Posted on February 24, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Like Curious George my interest has been piqued.  By  Monkey Bread.  As far as I can gather it’s a sweet, sticky, gooey breakfast pastry popular in the USA.  Sometimes also affectionately referred to as  puzzle bread, golden crown, pinch-me cake, bubble loaf and monkey brains. Well loved … Continue reading →

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Simply Scrumptious. Savoury Crêpes. Buckwheat Galettes With Ham, Gruyere and Brie.

Posted on February 8, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I adore crêpes. The French version. Lacy and paper-thin. Next Tuesday we celebrate Shrove Tuesday. The last day before Lent. Pancake day in our house.  Traditionally Lent is a time of abstinence and  giving things up. In days gone by  Shrove Tuesday was … Continue reading →

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What’s for Breakfast? Sweetcorn Fritters With Roast Tomato.

Posted on January 24, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This time when we returned from Canberra the boot of our car  was filled with plums, tomatoes, sweetcorn, spinach, sweet basil, capsicum, cucumbers and zucchini. All freshly picked from my father’s garden. And two enormous bunches of hydrangea in hues … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Santas With a Cautionary Tale. Of Christmas Excesses. Past, Present and Future.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Tis the season to be jolly. Fa la la la la, la la la la. I’ve lost count of all the pre Christmas catch-ups, get togethers and cocktail parties I have attended over the past few weeks. Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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Summer in the City. Breakfast Smoothies with Fresh Fruit and Greek Yoghurt.

Posted on December 1, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Its December First.  Hello Summer.  Another hot, humid, sticky day. We woke to a summer rain storm. Today’s headline in the Sydney Morning Herald reads “Summer in the City…and its Hot, Hot, Hot”.  Somehow I don’t think its going to … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Popolo. Zucchini Frittata with Mint and Pecorino

Posted on November 5, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

We all know that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, but how many of us skip breakfast because we’re simply not hungry or too busy to take time in the morning to eat? I remember … Continue reading →

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Summer Breakfast. Bircher Muesli with Seasonal Fruit.

Posted on October 30, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

One of my daughters swims. Five mornings a week. I am very fortunate that my husband is an early riser and invariably will drop her off at the pool at 5.30 or 6 am! My end of the bargain is … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Egg: Freshly Laid by Pat’s Chooks. Poached by Annabel.

Posted on October 5, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Poached eggs are my favourite. If they’re on the menu when I’m out for breakfast or brunch I’ll  order them. Every single time. For me, a perfectly poached egg is lovely and rounded,  with a soft,  firm white,  and a deliciously runny yolk. No stringy tendrils, and definitely … Continue reading →

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