Did you ever win the lottery? No? Me neither! But I did receive an exciting phone call the other week telling me that my application to The Great Australian Bake-off had been successful, and would I bring in two of my favourite bakes to an audition next week? Would I what? Of course! What an honour…
I enjoy being able to share what I know and love. Like when I was teaching English as a Second Language to adult migrants. As a native English speaker, you’re essentially passing on what you know and love about your own language (whilst trying to explain it!). The students I taught had been through so…
Oh, the memories! Of summer days spent at our grandparents’ house in the country. Sunset joy rides on the ferry, walks with the dog, a cockatiel that whistled ‘Pop goes the weasel’, a clock ticking in the hall. Biggles books in the lounge room, pigface growing in a disused tractor tyre, metal seats on the lawn.…
Did I mention that I was on a pumpkin cooking bender? Well, yes. With the first pumpkin I made these, and these, and then froze the remaining pumpkin puree for later. Then last week I made Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese, and the mix of flavours inspired me. What’s happening in our garden also inspired me……
There’s something very comforting about chicken and bacon together. The flavours are well-known to complement each other, and so they do here. A classic pairing, only made better with the tang of some slow-roasted tomatoes, the bite of fresh rocket, and a subtle mustard dressing. Originally a non-pasta dish, I added some in to bulk…
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…
