A jar of Hoisin Sauce can open up lots of possibilities for a quick or even slow cooked meal. It especially makes a fantastic dipping sauce. It’s available at some supermarkets but definitely at Asian supply Stores. Hoisin sauce is occasionally known as Chinese barbecue sauce and it is a shiny thick dark sauce with…
RECIPES
Mozzarella Egg and Kransky Rolls-Breakfast in Bed – Dads love it too
Mozzarella Egg and Kransky Rolls. This breakfast post is inspired by a bed. Yes, that is kind of weird isn’t it, considering this is a food blog, but this isn’t just any bed. Bed and food usually equal breakfast in bed and I have that here alright, however there are no girly pancakes or fruit…
Food Delivered to your Door
What is Food delivered to your door? If your week is anything like most families then sometimes just trying to fit in meal planning and shopping can be a task. When I am in this state a trip to the shops usually means I can only think of one thing at a time, like what’s…
Taleggio, Interesting Ingredients
Taleggio, Interesting Ingredients So what is Taleggio? Love it or hate it the first thing I can tell you is that it is a very smelly cheese (think body odour, wet grass, cooked greens and even baked bread). It’s what is known as a smear ripened or washed rind cheese from the Stracchino family,…
Chicken Chickpeas Creamy Spinach Coconut Sauce
This Chicken Chickpeas Creamy Spinach Coconut Sauce dinner will be very popular at your house. It was at mine. Oh hello, I know you will love making this one. Chicken Chickpeas Creamy Spinach Coconut Sauce is a gorgeous large mouthful, for sure. I have been working over time on recipes using chickpeas because they are…
Honey Cake, the light fluffy kind
This is a timely post with Honey in it, as it is both June today and a time where everyone is talking about the demise of the world’s bees. Without bees we are in trouble, yet no one knows exactly why all of the bees are dying. It could be chemicals or parasites or the…
Custard Tart with Citrus and Dates & the fight
This Custard Tart with Citrus and Dates is a very special dessert to make when you want all those delicious citrus flavours. I dare you not to LOVE it I came across this old post and I wanted to re-share it because not only does it have a good story attached but it is one…
Chocolate Pudding, Vegan, Gluten Free
A couple of months before summer I spent a whole Sunday making and photographing no-bake desserts. These were to put together an e-book but as usual time passed and I didn’t get my book done. Do you constantly run out of time?. Is it just me?. Anyway, this was amongst the desserts that I produced….
Kale Spinach Basil Pesto Chicken, Fennel and Bean Salad
Kale Spinach Basil Pesto Chicken sounds a bit fancy but truly it couldn’t be any easier. Full of good things to make you feel alive and well this weeknight wonder is a crunchy tasty favourite around here. make the pesto and keep it in a jar for up to a week. Don’t skip the green…
Chocolate Pudding Vegan and Guilt Free
This is the second Chocolate Vegan Pudding I’ve made recently. They are both vegan and extremely chocolatey but the ingredients differ just slightly. Its very surprising how the ingredients in this no bake chocolate dessert work together and taste so good. Find the other chocolate Pudding here. This is another great chocolate pudding with just…
Vegan Chocolate Pudding, Gluten Free
A couple of months before summer I spent a whole Sunday making and photographing no-bake desserts. These were to put together an e-book but as usual time passed and I didn’t get my book done. Do you constantly run out of time?. Is it just me?. Anyway, this was amongst the desserts that I produced….
Date, Cashew and Caramel Slice of Love .
Caramel Slice but not as you know it. It’s for everyone who loves Caramel and Chocolate plus it’s gluten free and Vegan friendly. It’s hard not to love a caramel slice, and this Date, Cashew and Caramel Slice is THE best. It’s especially a nice treat to make for someone you want to spoil. I…
Pizzoccheri, In My Kitchen May 15
Oh wow. It has been a really big month here. I have virtually not had time to cobble posts together so I am grateful for everyone that has commented and visited My Kitchen Stories. I have had a very full plate with cakes, catering, and a rather large car accident with a bit of renovating…
The Source. Single Origin Bread Arrives. #celebratethesource
Bread. Staple food. Bread is basically flour, water and salt. There are so few ingredients in bread it’s important to make sure they are all the best available. It makes perfect sense. There is a little revolution going on in bread. Michael Klausen, owner and founder of, Brasserie Bread was not satisfied with making his…
How to make Soup from left over Vegetables
Grab those leftover vegetables from the fridge . How to make soup from left over vegetables. I made this soup with left over celery. It’s a delicious soup all by itself. It’s really very simple and this recipe could also be used to make other flavours of delicious soup with the little bits of vegetables…
Lamb Rump, French Style Lentils and Creamy Smoked Eggplant
There is a little revolution happening in the food business. Over the years many companies have tried and failed to supply people with ready made meals. Have you ever bought a ready made meal? Meals for two or meals for a family in cryvaced portions bought from a fridge and re-heated at home. A good time…