My partner grows – apart from a fabulous summer crop of garlic and tomatoes, amongst other veggies – a years supply of shallots. We have enough to see us through a year. Here is the chimichurri I made a couple of weeks ago Continue reading
My partner grew the most amazing red daikon radish this year (they are usually white). Our friend, Yumiko, is always telling me about the “quick pickles” she makes, it’s a thing in Japan and Continue reading
Know your tools, especially when it comes to jam making! Once the jam was made I found I did not have the correct size jars, could not find any lids and Continue reading
Here is dinner and plenty of leftovers to portion off for our lunch boxes the next work week. I’m not such a good meatloaf maker, it’s one of those bakes that always is never as good as I expect and never Continue reading
We were talking on Skype with my Mum this morning, and the shaming burning question was asked of my partner: Continue reading
I thought I had posted these before, but apparently not. These are a little bit of extra effort but worth it! Have a big bowl for all your dry ingredients, a separate clean bowl for beating 6 egg whites, a bowl for two yolks to beat and Continue reading
Necessity is the mother of invention. ~ Olde English Proverb
Poor people are crafty. ~ The Russian Version!
Since strawberries came out this year Continue reading
When I was little, I can’t really remembering liking liver paté very much. I ate it, but it was a mystifying texture and flavour, and I was not easily convinced just how good it was for you. Fast forward into adulthood, and now – at least a few times a year – I absolutely must have some! When we lived in East London, SA, Continue reading
*all photos in this post are by my Mum, except the last which I took in January this year
As it’s Mother’s Day here is a post and tribute to my wonderful, witty, warm and welcoming 87 year old Mother. I always say to my friends, if I grow up to be anything half as awesome as my Mum, I’ll be happy.
When my Dad passed away, we planted a lemon tree Continue reading
Welcome, here is the first recipe of our adventure eating keto.
Hamburger Casserole
Prep Time: 20| Cook Time: 45 | Makes: 8 servings | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
• 3 heaped Tbls butter
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped Continue reading
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