Category Archives: Entertaining

Duck And Mango Salad

March 24, 2012

Too many busy weekends have passed since we all sat down in the backyard and shared this amazing Duck and Mango salad.  I don’t like it when life gets so busy that we have no time on a weekend to … Continue reading →

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Plum And Hazelnut Crostata

March 11, 2012

One of my most loved cookbooks is Belinda Jeffery’s ‘Mix & Bake’.  It is quite well worn and tattered but very much loved and I’m slowly working my way through all the recipes.  One recipe that I have been eyeing … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Granita

February 26, 2012

My ice cream machine has been put to good use lately for weekend desserts.  Vanilla bean ice cream and a chocolate ice cream with chocolate chunks has been our family favourites but Tilly has been requesting a strawberry sorbet. Last … Continue reading →

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Ricotta And Tomato Tart

February 24, 2012

I keep a never-ending list of my favourite recipes that I want to share here when I get time.  Unfortunately I am adding to the list more than I am working through the list, so it is always quite satisfying … Continue reading →

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Crisp Salmon, Lychee, Coriander and Chilli Salad

November 3, 2011

Recipes like this make me very happy to be living in a sub-tropical climate.  The balance of the salty, the sour and the sweet in South-East Asian cooking is intoxicating and perfect during the warmer months. This recipe is from … Continue reading →

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Duck Ragu With Pappardelle And Gremolata

October 19, 2011

I have noticed lately how readily available duck is and I have so many duck recipes that I want to try.  This one is from Gwyneth Paltrow’s book ‘My Father’s Daughter’.  A cookbook which has been on high rotation on … Continue reading →

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Cardamom And Coffee Ice Cream

September 27, 2011

For a while now I have been dreaming about ice cream flavoured with cardamom and coffee.  It sounds like a divine combination and when I was flicking through the latest issue of Donna Hay I found a recipe for Cardamom … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Strawberries

July 6, 2011

Watching tennis makes me crave strawberries and I’ve had too many late nights over the last week watching Wimbledon and my craving for strawberries has reached epic proportions.  When I’m craving strawberries I either want them in an Eton Mess … Continue reading →

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Cointreau Oranges

June 28, 2011

Almost two years ago I was visiting my friend Brooke who was in town and staying at her parents place.  Brooke’s mum had been celebrating a big birthday the day before and a neighbour had dropped over a big dish … Continue reading →

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Spiced Roast Cauliflower Salad

June 26, 2011

As the majority of the meals I cook are to be eaten by young children I keep the food relatively basic.  Not too spicy and quite homely.  But my taste buds cry out for a hit of flavour from time … Continue reading →

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