Blueberry Muffins
In Australia, We’re blessed with all year round production of most fruits & veggies. There are some lines of course, Like stone fruits… That we only see in summer! And there are others… Like blueberries, That we do see virtually all year round, But… Their price & quality can
Cherry Tom Spag
From prep to being served, This week’s meal took only 35 minutes… Including photography! Time wasn’t on my side, As my youngest had his end of season soccer presentation… And I was determined to cook the dish and photograph it, Before the sun came down! I usually
Tangy Lemon Tart
Do you know anyone that eats lemons “as is”? You know… Just bites into them fresh, No sugar… As if they were an orange or an apple? Well that’s not me! But… The extra tang in this week’s recipe of the week, Tangy lemon tart, Was just what this
Minestrone Soup
Minestra is literally Italian for soup! And adding the suffix “one” on the end… Or big for those who are more comfortable in my native tongue… Gives you a “soup that’s big”! I’m sure many of you have enjoyed a big, bold, hearty &
Corn Fritters with Avo Salsa
We move away from the Mediterranean this week… And head to South America, Where the staple of that region, corn, Features in our recipe of the week… Corn fritters with avo salsa! Our corn is Aussie grown, In Bowen, North Queensland… And it’s sweet, firm & pops
Cauli, Leek & Chickpea Bake
At only 99c… Cauliflowers and leeks are as cheap as I’ve ever seen them this week! Quality is superb… They’re both locally grown, And I needed no convincing to put them together in this week’s recipe of the week! But cauli being cauli, And kinda like
Asparagus & Mushroom Pasta
Spring is just around the corner, And even though Antarctic winds are upon us Melbournians, There was some beautiful sunshine earlier on this week. It kind of inspired me to put together this dish, Which I’d normally save for the brighter days, But with fresh,
Soft & Spicy Ginger Cookies
Did you know… That the store bought variety… Of ginger nut biscuits, That most of us grew up on, Here in Victoria… Are made following a different recipe to those sold in NSW/ACT. Queensland also has it’s own recipe… As do WA/SA/NT! You see, When THAT big Aussie biscuit
Sicilian Inspired Fennel & Tangelo Salad
Sicily is but a blur in my imagination. I have a vague memory, Of disembarking an old school, 1980s style ferry at the port
Avo, Grana & Pea Smash
A few months back, One of our best friends popped over for lunch. Nothing fancy, Just a casual catch up. Being casual… We thought we’d have some lovely homemade meat pies…. And given the footy was on… That’s just what we do when we’re watching at home
