We have had a few laughs in this particular family in the lead up to and planning of the foodie side of Christmas celebrations. Fine tuning several menus according to seasonal produce, weather and meal and presentation style and number … Continue reading
Our latest Random Lunch Challenge was a stretch–it was hot, we were tired, we were finding it all too much…until we found bunches of divinely aromatic Basil. 2 big bunches for $3. A previous conversation over menu planning coffee that … Continue reading
Sometimes something just tickles your thought buds, and Croque Monsieur for Random Lunch did that the other day for us. It sounds fancy, means “crunch mister” and is really a toasted/grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Oh, but not just ANY … Continue reading
It’s just wonderful that at this time of year where I am we are still enjoying asparagus, lemons and strawberries. They feature regularly in our family meals and the various functions I cook something for. And now our bounty is even … Continue reading
The Sunday of the foodie tour of the Bendigo area had us consuming our sourdough fruit buns and olive rolls for breakfast, packing, and hitting the road on a most picturesque journey (with a 1/2 hr looped detour due to … Continue reading
For about the last four years as an annual getaway and my birthday celebration, the Quality Controller, boys and I choose a region to visit and discover the local produce and foodie things of the area. We aim to taste … Continue reading
A few weeks of not being able to partake in the Random Lunch Challenge left one of my boys quite eager to give it a burl today. Relatively quickly he found a 99c bag of 9 sweet Hungarian capsicum or … Continue reading
It was a delightfully crazy weekend 2 weeks ago–a major celebration cake, then dessert for 35 at another major celebration. I, as usual, wanted to make something tasty but not sugar or fat overload. The main course, cooked by someone … Continue reading
The existence of a celebration cake represents an event to be celebrated, but the way in which it is decorated can symbolise something quite specific about that event. A few weeks ago, myself and a friend–also a keen cook–had the … Continue reading
When I was a little girl I remember not really liking strawberries–they always seemed tart–but I was so not wanting to miss out that I would swallow them whole rather than give them to my brothers who obviously loved them. … Continue reading