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Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Random Lunch Challenge- You call that garlic bread? THIS is garlic bread.

Posted on 25 August 2012 by MaggieAugust 25, 2012
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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 →

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Of pots and pans and kitchen things

Posted on 21 August 2012 by MaggieAugust 21, 2012
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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 →

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Further Fennel facts

Posted on 19 August 2012 by MaggieAugust 19, 2012
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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 →

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The Random Lunch Challenge- Sam and Tom Yum soup

Posted on 18 August 2012 by MaggieAugust 19, 2012
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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 →

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Never Fear–Fennel is here!

Posted on 14 August 2012 by MaggieAugust 16, 2012
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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 →

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A favourite–for small and big kids alike. Ricotta berry hot cakes

Posted on 13 August 2012 by MaggieAugust 13, 2012
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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 →

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A little bite to get the juices going: thoughts on getting children interested in good eating

Posted on 13 August 2012 by MaggieOctober 1, 2012
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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 →

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The grand passage, a cake, some curry and the warmth of others.

Posted on 6 August 2012 by MaggieAugust 6, 2012
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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 →

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