We were out perusing the grocery aisles, I was craving a risoni salad, but couldn't find any gluten free risoni. Our local grocer, who normally stocked it, had stopped selling the product, and I found myself in a bit of a pickle. What to use instead of risoni, that might have the same texture and …
What’s for dinner tonight?If you're like me, you're always on the look out for something that is both healthy and (of course) delicious. Now, when it comes to cooking vegetables, I can tell you, simple is generally the best way to go. I find, theres nothing better than letting the fresh taste and beauty of …
The inspiration behind this recipe is one that is all too common in our household; ingredients that need using up and my need to bake.So, there's no fancy back story today, it's just the tale of some fresh lemons, some blueberries that need using up and the urge to curb my sweet cravings with cardamon …
Memories, travel memories to be exact, are often (if not always) punctuated by food for me. Whether it be walking through a market square gazing at the incredible fresh produce on offer, wandering through a back street and encountering the most delicious smell (which of course you track and follow , resulting in an amazing, …
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Do you ever go out for dinner, or brunch and taste something so delicious that you just can't stop thinking about it?I find this happens to me far more regularly than I care to admit, but in the case of this recipe I am happy confess all!It was an early Sunday morning and we were …
Because sometimes you just need a bowl of 'health'....No fancy story or reason behind this beauty, it is simply the result of craving a soup filled with vegetables and just a little bit of spice.Mangia! GINGER CHILLI WONTON SOUP*serves 4Soup Ingredients:1 litre vegetable stock2 tbsp coconut aminos (you can substitute with Tamari or gluten free …
Those that know me, know that I absolutely love to cook and have people over for meals, snacks, breakfast, second breakfast, morning tea, elevensies, brunch, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, supper (well, you get the picture).... really any reason to spend some time eating, having a cuppa and just simply having a bit of a chin …
While I’ve been home bound, I’ve found myself spending a fair chunk of time exploring Mediterranean travel ideas… Which in turn, has also lead me to reminisce and dream of our last Greek adventure. So, how could I not include a few happy snaps from our last adventure?! MykonosThe view overlooking AthensOdeon of Herodes AtticusSantorini …
Do you ever have one of those days... or weeks, where things just don't seem to be going your way? Well, tonight is one of those nights for me.I'm into my third week of laryngitis, no voice, coughing, sneezing, pounding headache (I'm on the couch feeling sorry for myself), I'm absolutely exhausted from doing nothing, …
It seems that every country and culture has their own version of a dumpling... and I can safely tell you, I am in love with them all! I mean seriously, who can resist a delicious bite sized parcel of concentrated flavour, generously coated in a luscious sauce?! So, it is with great pleasure that I introduce you …
