Tag Archives: Recipe

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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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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Afternoon Tea. Lavender Scones at Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm

Posted on November 1, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Lavandula. The botanical name for the perfumed lavender plant.  Also the name of a glorious Swiss-Italian lavender farm located in Shepherds Flat, in rural Victoria. Ten minutes north of Daylesford, and just outside Hepburn Springs, Lavandula is a little slice … Continue reading →

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Massaman Lamb Shanks with Sweet Potato and Peas

Posted on October 31, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Its October and that means tender spring lamb is in season.  At this time of year  lamb shanks are readily available at the butcher, and  they are sweeter, smaller and more delicious than at almost any other time of year. … 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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From Daylesford With Love. Hermann the German Friendship Cake

Posted on October 29, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Last weekend I travelled with my great friend Amanda to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges in the Victorian countryside to  visit the lovely Jane. We’ve all been friends for over 25 years and it was a much-anticipated visit as  the … Continue reading →

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