In My Kitchen – August 2013
I know, it's late and I haven't shown you what's in my kitchen. Nothing exciting on my side of the ...
The Garden Share Collective – August 2013
Most of you know that I have no garden. We live in a canal community not far from the Pacific Ocean ...
Chicken with a Pistachio Gorgonzola Sauce
This post is all about my chicken breasts served with a pistachio gorgonzola sauce but first a peek ...
Cinnamon Rolls – moan factor 15 !
John suggested that I make some cinnamon rolls for his dad who has a sweet tooth the size of a Volkswagen. ...
Simple Chicken Salad Sandwich Roll
What is it about a simple chicken salad sandwich that brings back happy memories? Okay in this case ...
Red. Hot. Sexy. Strawberries.
I'd like to introduce you to a new food blogging friend, the beautiful Nusrat Azim from Eye of the Beholder. ...
Australian Food Blogger Prop Swap
!!! The Prop Swap didn't gain enough interest from Australian Food Bloggers, so we've cancelled this ...
Easy Macarons
Rob, my father-in-law, is still with us and probably will be for the foreseeable future. We love having ...
Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Onion Marmalade
It's called pork tenderloin with apple - onion marmalade but really, it's more of a conglomeration of ...
White Chocolate and Roasted Strawberry Fool
White chocolate and roasted strawberry fool is a mouthful, isn't it? Anyone who's afraid of cream, ...
How To Build Your Own Worm Farm
We've all seen those worm farms in the garden shops - some for more than $100 dollars, just to hold ...
Watermelon Ice and My First Sweet Swap
Ever had coconut ice? How about watermelon ice? A while back I was invited to join in a sweet swap ...
Russian Caramels
Russian caramels can be made using ordinary ingredients you have in your pantry most of the time. ...
Shepherd’s Pie
When I was young I thought shepherd's pie was what every mom on the street made with seasoned ground ...
Cooking With Spices – Spice Giveaway
Ever since I arrived in Australia I've been cooking with one spice / spice blend or another that came ...
My First High Tea
Remember when I submitted that bread pudding to the Dilmah people months ago then had to serve it to ...
Best Panna Cotta Recipe Ever & Happy 4th of July
When Carole told me she was coming, she asked if there was a cooking school close to where I lived. ...
In My Kitchen – July
My sister leaves in two days and in many ways I'm not ready for her to leave. I know she has to go. ...
Sister’s Run Sunday Slippers
My sister Carole is visiting from New York and wasn't it lucky that the kind folks at wineselectors.com.au ...
Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist
Recently I was given a book by Shauna Niequist called Bread and Wine, a love letter t life around the ...
Lebanese Green Beans
On my first visit to Australia, I came to meet John in person for the first time. We'd met online and ...
Light Fluffy Waffles
Ever since the financial crash when we lost most everything, I haven't seen anyone in my family. Travel ...
Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Quiche and the Food Police
I have the utmost respect and admiration for people living with food intolerance so my post is not directed ...
Lavender Shortbread & The Dilmah High Tea Challenge State Finals
The state finals for the Dilmah High Tea Challenge are over and I didn't win the gold medal. ...
Popovers – Recipe from Maine
Ever have something that you ate as a child but have never tried making yourself because you were worried ...