Tag Archives: Currants

Christmas Pantry Essentials. Homemade Fruit Mince. Two Ways. Traditional And With A Modern Twist.

This week I was inspired  by a gorgeous photo of fruit mince rippled meringues in  the latest edition of Cuisine magazine to make my first batch of Christmas fruit mince of the season.  A now well established Christmas pantry essential in … Continue reading

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Sunday Brunch. Hot Cross Easter Muffins. No Yeast Required.

Rocky road eggs one day. Hot cross muffins the next. Easter is definitely around the corner. This clever twist on the traditional hot cross bun came to me via my very generous friend Grace. Courtesy of Delicious magazine. Circa March … Continue reading

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So Very Refreshing. Shaved Lemon and Fennel Salad with Rocket, Currants and Almonds.

Its Melbourne Cup Day in Australia. The race that stops a nation. Literally at 3.00 pm. A day for sweeps, calcuttas and flutters at the races all over the country. Hats and pretty dresses. Long lunches and champagne. Its going … Continue reading

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