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Going gluten free

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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Comfort food

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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Coconut chicken curry with fresh banana chutney

A good curry is a beautiful thing. Coconut chicken curry with fresh banana chutney—not to be confused with coconut, chicken and banana curry—is a delightful balance of sweet and savoury, with just the right amount of heat from fresh chillies … Continue reading

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Coconut, chicken and banana curry

I love curries with fruit in them, and I particularly enjoy the richness that coconut adds—whether it’s coconut milk or pieces. This lovely recipe combines both banana and coconut, giving it subtle sweet mouthfuls in a thick, rich savoury sauce. … Continue reading

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‘stralian beef curry

This is my variation on an old beef curry recipe from the Australia the Beautiful Cookbook, published in 1982 and sadly now out of print. The book is very “‘stralian” and I guess we as a nation don’t really eat … Continue reading

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