We have 7 Easter Eggs in the house, not counting several Lindt bunnies and this lovely hen… 1 Child, little interest in the eggs (Im happy to report) so there is nothing for it but baking to be done. Chocolate Madeleines make great use of the chocolate glut. Proust made them famous but the flavour of these tiny little cakes will keep you coming back … Continue reading A sudden glut of eggs & a recipe for Chocolate Madeleines
A recipe for Chicken Provencal There must be millions and millions of recipes for chicken are out there – does that make it a really boring option or a very versatile food?. I like to think positively about my birds and include chicken once or twice a week in what we cook. As we have a small child it is a really popular dinner. Easy … Continue reading Chicken Provencale
Do you feel fed if you haven’t had meat? I know lots of people, especially men who just don’t feel like they have been fed if they haven’t had meat on their plate. Not me though – I actually did not eat much meat for years, until I started weight training and developed a taste (maybe a need?) for it. There are days still though … Continue reading Salad of Quinoa, Butternut Squash, Feta and Beans
This sausage roll is a great mixture of flavours and textures. Inspired by Bourke Street Bakery, a baking reference bible from one of Sydney’s landmark bakeries. I amended the recipe by basing it on my glutenfree shortcrust pastry and putting Quinoa into the lamb meat to add an extra bit of texture and flavour. Just beautiful, hot from the oven or cold for lunch in … Continue reading Lamb Harissa and Quinoa Rolls
I love Birds… Bird ornaments ,Bird pictures, and now this… My Easter present, not chocolates, not an egg… Guess what it is!! Continue reading Better than any Easter Egg…Happy Easter!
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