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The economist Milton Freedman once said “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” But there is the Random Lunch Challenge. Our aim is to get the best bargains and sales at the market on a Saturday to concoct an … Continue reading
Maggie
I really love finding something new AND good value! The Random Lunch challenge today unearthed a surprise package of garlicky goodness–a bargain basket loaf of artisan bread. Garlic bread. Not garlic bread as we conventionally know, but a wonderfully textured … Continue reading
I am a sucker for kitchenware and cookbooks. I LOVE going to kitchenware shops, op shops and caterers supplies investigating nifty gadgets that I really don’t need, or that weird and wonderful book to add to my 230 cook book … Continue reading
Fennel is a plant species in the genus Foeniculum. It is a member of the family Apiaceae. It is a hardy, perennial, umbelliferous herb, with yellow flowers and feathery leaves (Source: Wikipedia) Scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare Higher classification: Foeniculum Rank: … Continue reading
Based on the knowledge that there were a substantial amount of left over rice noodles in the fridge, and a cold wet day outside, the RLC thought process pretty quickly leapt to the image of a hot, tasty bowl of … Continue reading
Bulb fennel, or Florence fennel, is quite prolific at the moment. It has been in season for a while, but I have definitely noticed its profusion by the cost: 3 bulbs for $2 at my market stall. Now, I have … Continue reading
Ricotta and Berry Hotcakes Ing: 1 1/3 cups fresh ricotta 3/4 cup milk 4 eggs separated 1 cup plain flour 1 tsp baking powder pinch salt 50 g butter 1/2 cup berries Method: Mix ricotta, milk, egg yolks in a … Continue reading
Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.. I have done a few catering and foodie things last week, but I have to say that again we did not get to The Random Lunch Challenge last weekend–shopping … Continue reading
No Random Lunch Challenge this week. “WHAT! how could this POSSIBLY be?” I hear you cry in disbelief. In fact, we ate 2 min noodles. Something grander and much less random was about to occur and there was no time … Continue reading
It’s that Sunday afternoon quiet when one either has a nap, or a sense of melancholy can sometimes wrap itself around you. I am, however, going to spend the time writing about a film whose message(s) have been permeating my … Continue reading