I do love this time of year as the days become longer and we click over onto daylight saving time and every day is warmer than the one before, and all around, everything turns green, green, green. But before we get onto the green, green, green, salad, I have to show you a brand new […]
Garlic and Coriander (Cilantro) Paste
October 9, 2015 By 26 Comments
In my latest In My Kitchen post, I showed an image of a garlic and coriander paste I made to marinate some pork skewers. A lot of you showed interest in that paste and asked if I would share the recipe. The recipe comes from a favourite restaurant of mine, Spirit House. As the restaurant […]
Lamb and Spinach Curry
August 6, 2015 By 29 Comments
Today I am over at Maureen’s blog with a lamb and spinach curry. Maureen has been a very wonderful friend to me ever since I started blogging. Always in life, there are seasons of highs and lows and in my blogging lows, Maureen has been there going above and beyond to render assistance. Currently, Maureen […]
Beef Bourguignon
July 31, 2015 By 30 Comments
This week the little guy had his athletics carnival. While the event is a whole lot more than just a lovely day outside of the classroom, and while Alfie is very enthusiastic about it, the events on offer are not his most suited. The athletics carnival is for sprinters and my little guy is at […]
Tarragon Honey Mustard
July 26, 2015 By 24 Comments
One of my favourite indulgences is a long hot shower. I usually lean against the wall and let the water pelt onto my back while I clear my head and enjoy a few moments of solitude. Yesterday I was home-alone with just the little guy and I thought before hopping into the shower I would […]
Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Squares
July 22, 2015 By 36 Comments
I have a friend, Kat, who is very fit and extremely health conscious. I know she’s fit because every morning when I check my Instagram account, there will be a photo posted by Kat of the morning’s sunrise. Kat rises early and power walks along our coastline and I stay home in bed and judge […]
One-Dish Chicken
June 11, 2015 By 46 Comments
In a few days I will be coming to you live from Bali, Indonesia. Drew has a conference he has to attend and I’m tagging along for the tropical weather, the massages and the awesome food. And with so much to look forward to I shouldn’t be so anxious and nervous and stressed. But I’m […]
Papaya and Chicken Curry
May 10, 2015 By 35 Comments
Papaya are available throughout the year however there is a peak supple in Spring and Autumn. So it’s definitely papaya season and I’ve been thinking of ways to enjoy this fruit other than chopped up on top of a bowl of muesli. And there’s nothing wrong with papaya on muesli because the fruit has a […]
Fig, Prosciutto and Bocconcini Salad
March 23, 2015 By 43 Comments
My sister, Lou, is now living in Oz after 10 years in Beijing. Two of her children have birthdays within a couple of days of each other. For the past decade I have only seen my niece and nephew’s combined birthday parties through a screen but now, everything’s changed. We were invited to a barbecue […]
Stuffed Pork Loin
March 20, 2015 By 22 Comments
It’s been a big week for the little guy who has so many interests and activities that result in a very tightly-packed schedule. One of the things he was most looking forward to this week was his appointment with the orthodontist. Because for the last 12 months Alfie has had to wear a contraption on […]
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