Thailand

What would Anthony Bourdain do?

It’s a good question. I’m off to Thailand for some sun, relaxation and fun – and eating of course. I’m not sure I’m going to drink bear bile, or drink ...

growing food for the neighbours

Growing food for my neighbours

Click here for recipes using produce from the neighbourhood herb garden >>> I’ve been thinking about growing a food garden on my boundary fence for a while. In my ‘hood ...

Leek Cauliflower and Tarragon Tart

What’s cooking…

30 March 2013 6.30pm Happy Easter folks! Just popping this hot mess into the oven – a tart of baby leeks, cauliflower, gruyere cheese, tarragon and truffle. The fats should ...

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stuffed bullhorn peppers

BBQ Bullhorn Peppers Stuffed with Feta

One thing I don’t think anyone can argue with is whether the Greeks know vegetarian food. Greece is one of my favourite places in the world to visit, and both times I’ve been I swelled up to the size of a beach-ball what with all the ‘sampling’ of Hellenic foods. Last time I went to […]

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Baby Leek, Cauliflower and Gruyere Tart

Baby Leek, Cauliflower and Gruyere Tart

I love a good tart, me (said the actress to the bishop). Sweet baby leeks are appearing in our local fresh food market – proof that autumn is properly upon us – and I was feeling all inspired by a pretty phenomenal sweet potato, spinach and ricotta quiche earlier in the day. Nothing like two […]

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Bruschetta (the way it should be)

Bruschetta (the way it should be)

It seems that for every great bruschetta out there, there’s 10 that are crap. This includes, of course, the version called ‘blue shitter’ that I spotted on a menu in Thailand. Along with most pizza and pasta I just don’t understand how we get it so wrong. Italians are purists who love simplicity and minimal […]

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Comfort Congee

Comfort Congee

Congee is a common breakfast dish across Asia. It offers all the carbohydrate and protein one needs for the day, delivering the same soothing satisfaction as our western porridge. Congee is a dish that varies from country to country, province to province, and there as many variations as there are families who make it. I’ve […]

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Penang Veggie Duck Curry

Royal Veggie Duck Curry

If I had to pick a favourite season for Thai curries it would have to be autumn. It’s not so cold I want to carb up, and it’s not so hot that raw vegetables are all I could be bothered preparing. This Penang style curry sits perfectly between these two states. Thai curries are really […]

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Barbecue Chicken with Fig and Goats Cheese Stuffing

Barbecue Chicken with Fig and Goats Cheese Stuffing

No matter the season or temperature, barbecue chicken is always a cozy, homely treat for friends and family. This is one of my tried and true, no fail recipes, and it’s a cinch to make. I freely admit that this dish is one of the main reasons I can’t turn vegetarian. Couscous is perfect stuffing […]

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