Monthly Archives: December 2010

Hard sauce (brandy butter)

Posted on December 23, 2010 by corinne

It’s Christmas Eve and, because we’re hosting Christmas dinner tomorrow, there’s a mad panic in our household to prepare all the food. One of the lovely family traditions that we all look forward to is the Christmas pudding. After dinner … Continue reading →

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Rum Balls

Posted on December 21, 2010 by corinne

‘Tis the season to be jolly…and with these adults-only rum balls, there will be plenty of Christmas cheer. A good rum ball is an absolute delight. It should be rich, smooth and chocolatey with a solid hit of rum, not … Continue reading →

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Saltimbocca

Posted on December 12, 2010 by corinne

Jim and I were recently up at Noosa (again) and ate at the wonderful Lindoni’s Ristorante. Lindoni’s is a Noosa institution having been located on Hastings Street for over 20 years. And in a street that is constantly changing, you … Continue reading →

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Fish with charred Mediterranean vegetables

Posted on December 11, 2010 by corinne

We try to eat fish at least once a week and one dish that is simple to make but absolutely delicious is fish with charred Mediterranean vegetables. This is ideal if you want something yummy with only about half an … Continue reading →

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Simpatico

Posted on December 11, 2010 by corinne

Sharing a meal with friends is a great way to spend a couple of hours, and one of our favourite ways to eat with friends is tapas. What could be better?! Smaller portions, a wider selection of food, dishes to … Continue reading →

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