I first saw this Pistachio Lemon Syrup Cake on a wonderful English blog that I read thelittleloaf.wordpress.com . I have made it innumerable times since then with varying ingredients and it is always lovely. It’s a basic butter and sugar based cake but lets face it anything with Pistachios is bound to be good….
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Stir fried Prawns Broccoli and Red Capsicum
Stir fried Prawns, broccoli and red capsicum & Saturday Night at the Sydney Seafood School It’s Saturday Night and the Sydney Seafood School foyer is filling with people. There are some simple smoked salmon on crostini canapés and a selection of Australia red or white wine. We chat till the noise in the room reaches…
Penang Food Tour. Let the eating continue.
This is the next instalment of a great trip to Penang. I’ve included lots of details, so it’s called Penang Food Tour. Let the eating continue. There was a lot of positive agreement from all of you, that my first day in Penang was very exciting. The heat and the sights and the friendly people…
Salmon Quinoa Cakes, gluten free
These salmon and quinoa cakes cook in no time. I love them with cheats sweet and sour. I love making these Salmon Quinoa Cakes. It’s probably the nicest way to eat quinoa that I know. Its disguised in these delicious Salmon Cakes that have a bit of an Asian flavoured twist. If you have never…
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and the Three Year Old Balsamic Connoisseur
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and the Three Year Old Balsamic Connoisseur I sat at the table in Restaurant il Cappero alle Mura in Modena waiting for Lambruscco to be opened and watching 3 year old Alessandro eat his tortellini in a creamy parmesan sauce. I was seated next to him. Between mouthfuls he paused to…
Pat and Sticks Ice cream Sandwiches
This week has been sweet. Sweeter than usual. There is a trail in the carpet between Skaters room and the freezer. Last week I won a prize. Even sweeter I really had no inclination I was in the running. I answered a question on twitter. Apparently it was a competition and no one was more…
Holy Goat! Sustainable Australian Cheese Making
Holy Goat! Sustainable Australian Cheese Making I am excited to have guest post today from Lynne Tietzel from Milkwood-Consultants.com . Like the U.S. we are young cheese makers and have come a long way in the past 10 or 15 years. Lynne’s work with artisan Australian cheese producers spans 16 years and includes an award…
Chicken Cakes Tahini, Mint and Preserved Lemons
Chicken Cakes Tahini, Mint and Preserved Lemon makes a great weeknight dinner that’s easy and very delicious I am not very good at throwing parties. I can cook till the Cows come home but don’t ask me to be the social director. On Skaters 9th birthday, some friends of mine arranged for him to have…
Berry Tea Cake with Golden Raisins
This totally gorgeous tea cake is filled with golden raisins and served with berry butter. Totally high tea. Tea , if only more cafes and restaurants had great tea. How many times have you been to a restaurant/ cafe and they bring you tea in a lovely looking tea pot with a teabag hanging out…
Spiced Chicken, Beetroot Couscous and Chorizo
This Spiced Chicken with Beetroot Couscous is surprisingly unusual and delicious The other night, I was not really making dinner for my Teenager specifically, however he needed to eat and I needed to dream up a recipe. I know that he will accept couscous, but I was pushing the boundaries with this one and he let me…
Dukkah Crusted Ocean Trout, Preserved Lemon Mash
This Dukkah Crusted Ocean Trout will become a favourite. You won’t believe how good Preserved lemon tastes with mash potato too! Preserved Lemons are the Best Lets face it sometimes you get all inspired and buy an ingredient and then just don’t use it . Do Preserved Lemons fit into this category for…
A Greek Affair
Last month I did a cooking demo for a Food Safari Tour, called A Greek Odyssey. This is a tour run by Maeve O’Meara from the television show of the same name in Australia. This is one choice in a feast of tours you can join when in Sydney. This tour lets small groups of…
Kangaroo Island part 2
A food safari to kangaroo Island in South Australia is a trip like no other. You’ll get pure air and fresh produce and the most iconic views of Australia. this is part 2 of the journey. The Gourmet Food Safari runs Monday through to Saturday midday, completing the fab food fiesta in Adelaide. Two…
P plates and Elephants #homelife
P plates and Elephants and life more stressful moments. They pass and we move on. Yes, I can rest now and reflect on the bigger picture, only NOW Do you know what this is???? It represents terror and dread for all mothers of teenagers . P plates. Cute picture, don’t you think? My week included…
Date Walnut Roll, Blue Cheese- Pedro Xinimez Syrup
There’s nothing better than a good creamy blue cheese and I love it with cake. Old fashioned date and walnut roll is perfect. I’ve also included a sweet sticky Pedro Ximinez syrup too. It’s the perfect cheese plate! This is the perfect cheese plate Date Walnut and Blue Cheese – Pedro Ximinez Syrup When I…
Smoked Ocean Trout, Pineapple, Chilli and Trout Crackling
You can make this with any lightly Smoked Ocean Trout or even Salmon . Pineapple and chilli work very well with the smokiness of the fish. I love fish or any seafood, but I dont get to eat it often enough. Lightly Smoked Ocean Trout is the perfect solution . Why, because it lasts for days….