Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Dip
You know how it is, you shop at the farmers market and you find beautiful eggplant and decide you're ...
In My Kitchen, September 2014
It's been celebration central at our place. John's parents, Rob and Joan, enjoyed a lovely steak dinner ...
A Guide to Fantastic Champagne and Food Pairings
Sponsored When you think of Champagne do you instantly think of a celebration? For most people the ...
Panna Cotta with Poached Pears and Almond Toffee Crunch
When it comes to desserts that effortlessly captivate our taste buds, panna cotta holds a special place ...
Sous Vide Cheeseburgers
Well, I finally got a sous vide machine. Nothing fancy like Sally at Bewitching Kitchen but it works ...
Chicken, Broccoli and Mushroom Casserole
We love roast chicken and we have it every couple of weeks. We only eat a small portion on roasting ...
Massaman Lamb Curry Over Roasted Vegetables
Life is settling down. John's family has gone, my cough is nearly gone and that thingo on my head ...
Massaman Curry Paste
Thank you to so many who've written asking if I am okay. I am okay. It does seem like I fell off ...
Rainbow Pancakes
The fine folks at Queen, famous for their flavouring extracts, cake decorations and their gelato mix, ...
Fresh Apple Cake with Buttermilk Sauce
Have you heard of Matilda, The Travelling Swirly Pan? Started in the US, it's a swirly pan that travels ...
Foods Australia Brought to the World
Friends and family often ask how the food differs from back in the states where I lived most of my life ...
Thai Curry Pastes from Scratch Class at The Golden Pig
Two weekends ago I was invited to a class at The Golden Pig in Brisbane. I'd heard about the cooking ...
How to Make Pickled Beets or Beetroot
Life is still a bit busy around here but 93-year old Rob is out of hospital and on the road to recovery. ...
In My Kitchen, July 2014
Wow, what a week it's been for us. Rob is still in hospital for testicular cancer and Joan moved to ...
Apple and Butternut Soup
It's been a really busy time around the Shaw household. John's mother and father are moving from one ...
Baked Alaska for the 4th of July
I have an old friend that I've known since kindergarten (and that's a LONG time) who lives in Louisville, ...
Carseldine Farmers and Artisan Market
Last weekend I was invited to the grand opening day of the Carseldine Farmers and Artisan Market on ...
The Ultimate Steak and Eggs Breakfast
Thanks for all the notes asking if I was over the cruel flu. I am down to those last few days of coughing ...
Bugs in Food
Gross, yes I know. I'm disgusted every time I see one. Because we have pets, our doors are open ...
In My Kitchen, June 2014
Can you believe I have my IMK post done on day one of the month? I've not had a good month so I've ...
Grand Opening of my Costco at North Lakes – Brisbane!
When Costco began opening warehouses around Australia a few years ago I was green with envy because ...
Fabulously Fudgy Brownies
I've missed you. I got a cold and then John was very unwell and as my good friend Judith says, "Maureen, ...
Mother’s Day the IGA Way
Recently I told you about my brand new IGA supermarket that recently opened up just around the corner ...
In My Kitchen, May 2014
Whoa, it's getting cold down under. Not only do I have shoes on in my kitchen but jeans too! I know! ...
JAVA Lifestyle Coffee & Tea
On Tuesday at #WordstoGo14 in Adelaide, South Australia, we were invited to a tour of the Adelaide Central ...