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When we travel, even if only an hour and a bit from home, a main goal is to explore the areal and discover, taste and utilize the local produce. The second week of the new year we took a break … Continue reading
Maggie
For a foodie, the worst way to start a new year with the potential for lovely food experiences would be to have a wicked case of gastroenteritis for a week. Yep… Any way- all good now and I look forward … Continue reading
They are considered weeds. Their fine prickles are enough to make one cry really. But the intrigue of using a bunch of stinging nettles I saw at the market today was so intense, that I claimed victory over the sting. … Continue reading
Being nearer to a market we don’t usually frequent last Saturday led us to choose to shop there instead of our regular–and delightfully organized and familiar in comparison–market. Well, as I battled my way around through the crowds, I let … Continue reading
The second most recent RLC to involve a friend occurred today. A crisp, winter day that begged for a warm substantial something. Our church friend wanted to join us for a market explore and the inevitable invitation to join us … Continue reading
It gives me a real buzz when friends want to join our family market shop and resulting Random Lunch Challenge. I like that they are enthusiastic to explore the markets, get some of their own produce and be both observer … Continue reading
I am thankful for the maturity of my family members’ palates. Because I love brussels sprouts and they do too. So, utilizing 600g of cute sweet baby sprouts on sale, the base of RLC was formed. Boys were keen to … Continue reading
I came back from a Saturday morning meeting, not expecting the Random Lunch Challenge to have been “deployed” so to speak. I was delightfully proved wrong. Boys had run with the challenge and had decided to use less than $10 … Continue reading
It’s the sort of weather today that justifies something nice and warm for lunch and an idea that had been toyed with for a meal was gladly utilized today by one of the boys. Savoury stuffed baked apples. Mmmmm. Quality … Continue reading
10 fat, autumnal figs at 40c each and 400g of freshly cooked sweet little local prawns at $9.99 a kg plus creamy, salty feta were some of the goodies that I bought at the market. Just because. I love these … Continue reading