Resolutions for 2014—everything in moderation…

Posted on January 5, 2014 by corinne

I haven’t posted in ages—to ease my guilt that is partly due to some technical issues—but it being a new year I am resolved to post more regularly. January is a new beginning, so I’ve made some other resolutions as … Continue reading →

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Going gluten free

Posted on March 21, 2013 by corinne

Since Jim discovered he’s gluten intolerant we’ve had to make changes in our approach to meals so they’re gluten free. For the uninitiated, a gluten-free diet means you have to cut out wheat, barley and rye (and oats unless they’re … Continue reading →

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Biological warfare in the vegetable patch

Posted on March 12, 2013 by corinne

If you’re a regular reader you’ll know that we’re trying our hands at growing some vegetables. Our home-grown vegetable patch includes beetroot, silverbeet, lettuce, coriander and rosemary. Welcome additions to the herb collection that we already had—birdseye, habanero and Apache … Continue reading →

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Challenge #2 Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals

Posted on March 6, 2013 by corinne

Happy with my first Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals challenge, I decided to give it another go and try a different recipe to see if I could do better this time around. There are so many mouthwatering recipes in Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals … Continue reading →

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Comfort food

Posted on March 1, 2013 by corinne

The expression ‘comfort food’ conjures different food images depending on who you talk to. Comfort food could be the type of food you crave when it’s cold and rainy outside and all you want to do is snuggle up under … Continue reading →

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Bircher muesli

Posted on February 27, 2013 by corinne

Bircher muesli is one of those breakfasts that I’d always pick out from the breakfast buffet as a real treat when away from home. There’s fruit, yoghurt, nuts; it’s creamy; tangy rather than sweet; and a really filling way to … Continue reading →

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Home-grown

Posted on February 11, 2013 by corinne

For me, there’s nothing more rewarding than using home-grown herbs. It pleases the wannabe hobby farmer lurking within. So what is it that’s attractive about growing my own herbs? Well, I like that I’m saving the $2-plus per bunch for … Continue reading →

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Jamie’s 15-minute meals challenge

Posted on January 9, 2013 by corinne

I love to cook. I find cooking a very relaxing experience, particularly with a glass of wine in hand. But after working all day, let’s face it, who really wants a big production in the kitchen. So anything that saves … Continue reading →

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Ole Restaurant

Posted on January 8, 2013 by corinne

Ole Restaurant is one of the newer offerings on Little Stanley Street at South Bank and we decided to pay a visit for lunch over the summer break. Out of a handful of new places Ole Restaurant was the obvious choice … Continue reading →

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Fruit mince parcels

Posted on December 23, 2012 by corinne

Christmas Eve is a busy day of food preparation in my house. We serve many, many different dishes for Christmas dinner and the dessert table is always bulging with tasty treats. It’s quite a workload to get ready but definitely … Continue reading →

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