Tag Archives: Apple

The 5-2 Challenge. Sweet and Healthy. Blueberry and Apple Breakfast Compote.

Posted on July 8, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I’m taking a break from the 5-2 Challenge this week. Third week of the school holidays and we’re going away. As flexible as this eating plan may be, there is no way I’m adhering to two restrictive 500 calorie fast … Continue reading →

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Warm Sticky Date, Apple and Walnut Pudding With Caramel Sauce.

Posted on May 29, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Sticky Date Pudding. A classic winter dessert. Comfort food my family loves to turn to when the weather is miserable and we are cocooned at home. Grated apple added to the batter adds another layer of lusciousness to this well-loved … Continue reading →

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The 5-2 Challenge. More Reinvention. The Modern Bircher Muesli. Overnight Oats in a Jar with Raspberries

Posted on May 3, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Oats are a staple pantry item in our house. With a daughter who swims most mornings they are the perfect, portable breakfast solution. Served in one of two ways. Depending on the season. A thermos of steaming hot porridge. A … Continue reading →

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The Not So Humble Crumble. Deeply Satisfying. Apple and Rhubarb Crumble With Hazelnuts and a Hint of Ginger.

Posted on April 27, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

One of the benefits of the cooler weather is fruit crumble. Deeply satisfying. The ultimate comfort food. In our house we make crumble with almost any combination of apples, stone fruit or berries. More often than not we follow the … Continue reading →

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Handing Down The Baton Through The Generations. Apple Strudel. Our Family Recipe.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Just before Easter our extended family gathered together for a  bittersweet reunion. To say good-bye and celebrate the long and well lived life of our dear Nono. There were a few tears. And many, many happy memories associated with his … Continue reading →

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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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Talking Turkey. With Apple Cider and Spice. Brining Tonight. Roasting Tomorrow.

Posted on December 22, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Tonight I’m brining a turkey. For lunch tomorrow. OK.  I’ll admit that I have never ever brined a turkey before and to the best of my knowledge have never even eaten a brined turkey. I do recall a neighbour brining … Continue reading →

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Any Fool Can Cook. Modern Fruit Mince Tarts.

Posted on December 10, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

My husband loves fruit mince tarts. When we were first married I always used to buy them for him from the Queen St Deli. Hand-made by a little old lady at Christmas time. Then one day I found this recipe … 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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Afternoon Tea Time Treat. Vanilla Buttermilk Cake with Apples and Raspberries

Posted on October 20, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

When my daughter was about eight or nine years old her Christmas gift to me was a notebook with Mum’s Recipes copied in her best handwriting in red ink (to match the red scooter on the cover) and a pen. … Continue reading →

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