Tag Archives: Recipe

A Variation To A Perennial Favourite. Black Bottom Chocolate Caramel Slice

With three teenagers I find that I am always asked to bake something. For school, afternoon tea, cake stalls, bbqs, spring fairs and many other fundraisers. So much so that I have taken to ordering cake boxes in bulk from … Continue reading

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For The Cheese Plate. Very Retro. Short and Crumbly. Baked Cheddar Biscuits.

Not so long ago we dropped by friends for a pre-dinner drink before heading out for a meal at a nearby restaurant. At the door we were greeted by the most delicious aroma. Home baked cheese biscuits. The perfect accompaniment … Continue reading

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What To Bake With Leftover Egg Whites. Dainty Little Almond Tea Cakes. Raspberry and Lemon Friands.

What to bake with all the egg whites leftover from my husband’s birthday mousse cake. Something fruity and delicious. Raspberry and lemon friands definitely hit the sweet spot today. Dainty little almond tea cakes that disappear in a few bites. … Continue reading

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Waste Not. Want Not. From An Italian Mama’s Kitchen. Pasta With Broccoli, Pancetta, Chilli And Garlic.

With three teenagers I always seem to be in the car. Driving them to one or another of their sport or extracurricular commitments. More often than not I’m stuck in traffic. Listening to the radio. The other day I happened … Continue reading

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Annabel Langbein’s Crusty Flat Bread Recipe. Mashed Potato Dough.Three Ways. With Rosemary and Salt. Focaccia. Pizza.

Last night marked the beginning of school holidays and I promised my children pizza for dinner. Baked at home. Originally I was going to make stone baked pizza on the barbecue but on a whim decided to try something a … Continue reading

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The 5-2 Challenge. Veering off Course. A Little. Pumpkin, Leek and Spinach Salad with Pine Nuts.

This week marks the end of school term. Looking at my diary yesterday it became apparent that I would need to reschedule my week. Substitute Thursday for my usual Friday fast day. The beauty of the 5-2 challenge is that … Continue reading

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Packing A Flavour Punch. My Pantry Essentials. Caramelised Onions.

Caramelised onions. Rich, sweet, buttery and soft. Their flavour intensified with  a hint of acid from the addition of red wine or balsamic vinegar. I could eat them by the spoonful. Fabulous on their own they also  pack an incredible  flavour … Continue reading

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The 5-2 Challenge. My Mantra. Eat Mindfully. Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad.

Following last week’s experience I was determined to start today’s  fast day organised. My mantra? Eat mindfully. Extremely important on fast days when I am restricted to a mere 500 calories, The 5-2 challenge works best for me if I … Continue reading

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

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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The Simple Things. A Slice of Old-Fashioned Butter Cake and a Cup of Tea.

Sometimes the best things in life are the simple things. One of my favourite guilty pleasures? A slice of old-fashioned butter cake and a cup of tea. To my mind butter cake has a straightforward, no-nonsense personality. Often overlooked in favour of … Continue reading

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