I’ve been entertaining fantasies, but it’s not what you think. There have been flashbacks to Thailand; riding a moto through the city at night. There’s the allure of the shopping mall and the dream of shopping without having to stop at every mechanical car to let the toddler play. There’s jealousy at a single friend’s freedom…
Great Spaghetti & Meatballs
What would your first thought be if you were asked to baby-sit your friend’s kids? Would you reply, “Yes, but only if they’re asleep”? Would you pause if it involved the changing of dirty nappies? Would you scan your bookshelves to see what DVDs you could take to keep them entertained? Would you check the…
Mezzaluna {shortbread jam turnovers}
We don’t have many traditions in my family of origin; we are more likely to eschew a tradition than maintain one – non-conformist is our rule of thumb! Growing up we never had a Christmas tree (except the year when Mum, in desperation, strung together a few palm fronds and draped them with tinsel). We…
Papperdelle with Fish, Leek and Chilli
Sometimes photos make the memories. And many of my “memories” from early childhood are held in faded instamatic photographs from a bygone era. In those days when I was very young, in those years that I would never be able to remember now, my parents were snapping our lives together and these snaps became treasured…
Risotto cakes with mushroom ragu
Risotto cakes with mushroom ragu Serves 4 ½ quantity Lemon risotto, cooled Olive oil cooking spray 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 500g mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped ¼ cup dry white wine ½ cup vegetable stock 2/3 cup sour cream (or natural…