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When fresh asparagus hits the markets, when it’s time to slow roast quince, when the best oysters splash out of the sea, I’ll be here to write about food, thoughts, new ideas, and refreshers on the old classics.
Easter Eggs!
Did you know that every year on Easter Monday, the townspeople of the Southern French town of Haux crack more than 4500 eggs to make a giant omelet that feeds more than 1000 people. The origin of this tradition dates back to when Napoleon and his army were traveling...
Ukrainian Recipes.
Ukrainian cooking is perfect for this time of year. With Anzac and our thoughts for the Military, Soldiers, Veterans & all those in countries with conflict past & present, we commemorate. Researching the recipes, Ukraine is a cool climate with an average Summer...
March, Hike, Stroll, Wander
It’s great weather to get out and about, around trees and hills. This calls for snacks! We need compact, delicious, chewy & satisfying nutrition. I love this recipe from a cyclist friend, Handy to grab and snack for belly fuel. Great for heart & brain health with nut...
Good things in Small Packages….
Like little jars of spice. The reason being, that they are used in small quantities, and they lose strength/flavour over time. It’s about now that home cooks are looking for cloves, cinnamon & nutmeg for Christmas baking. Being in the southern hemisphere, while it’s...
October 2021, Step by Step
Let’s Get Outside! We are out & about! In bubbles and on picnic rugs, gingham-lined wicker baskets with our newly acquired puppies and Tupperware filled with potato salad and baked goods. Picnics are great and can be more to a picnic than sandwiches, quiche & homemade...