Tag Archives: Food

Hermann Loves Coconut. Mango and Banana Muffins. Raspberry and Apple Cake.

Posted on November 12, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It has been a very warm week and Hermann has been so very active breaking free from his bowl on the kitchen bench every other day. I’d almost started to think of him as a recalcitrant child. On Sunday I … Continue reading →

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Russell’s Little Secret. Stone Pizza. With Ham, Sopressa, Capsicum, Confit Garlic, Basil and Mozzarella

Posted on November 10, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Here is a pizza that I rustled up last night. Home-made pizza dough. Baked on a pizza stone. With ham, sopressa capsicum, confit garlic, basil and mozzarella. A tribute to the very resourceful Russell. Excuse the pun. Here is Russell’s beautiful wood-fired pizza … Continue reading →

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Pork, Prawn and Shiitake Mushroom San Choi Bau with Roasted Peanuts

Posted on November 9, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I had forgotten about this little gem of a recipe, until reminded by my daughters last week. Chinese Pork, Prawn and Shiitake Mushroom San Choi Bau.  Served in lettuce cups with a sprinkling of  chopped roasted peanuts for crunch. I used to make … Continue reading →

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Eating Humble Pie. Spinach and Three Cheese Pie Revisited.

Posted on November 8, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Lunch with the girls yesterday. Eventually talk turns to my blog. As I undoubtedly knew it would. My lovely friend Marianne apologetically tells me that she attempted to cook the Spinach and Three Cheese Pie and ended up with a … Continue reading →

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Inspired by a Visit to Wombat Hill House Cafe. Roasted Carrot and Lentil Soup.

Posted on November 7, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

A glorious, golden Roasted Carrot and Lentil Soup inspired by our recent visit to the Macedon Ranges in the Victorian countryside.  This sweet, warming and very moreish soup is on the menu of Alla Wolf-Tasker’s newest venture the wonderful Wombat Hill … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 6, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

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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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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Hermann the German Friendship Cake with Apples, Cherries, Almonds and Rum

Posted on November 4, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Hermann the German Friendship Sourdough Cake starter survived a road trip through Daylesford and the Macedon ranges and the altitude of a plane trip. He settled easily into his new home in Sydney and is alive and well. Yesterday was … Continue reading →

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Rich and Decadent. Whiskey, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake with Rhubarb Compote and Creme Fraiche

Posted on November 3, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I was lucky enough to be introduced to this gorgeous flourless chocolate cake many years ago by my neighbour, Amber. She whipped up ten of these for her brother’s wedding! We were the grateful recipients of some leftovers. At the time … Continue reading →

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Chinese Master Stock. Soy Poached Chicken with Soba Noodles and Greens

Posted on November 2, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

My family loves chicken soup. In all its many guises. Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Soup with Wontons, Tofu and Bok Choy, Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup, Chicken and Leek Soup, the list goes on and on. It’s fair to say … Continue reading →

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