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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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Challenge #2 Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals

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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Jamie’s 15-minute meals challenge

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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Esquire – nine courses of heaven

We recently dined at Esquire, Brisbane’s restaurant of the year (2012), and are really excited by what this style of restaurant means for our city. This is a leap forward in the Brisbane restaurant scene, somewhere different to anywhere else, … Continue reading

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Becasse seven-course degustation

On a recent trip to Sydney we booked into Becasse and enjoyed the seven-course degustation. Becasse is a boutique restaurant with only seven dining tables, set in a gorgeous old sandstone building—which happens to be part of the Westfield Sydney … Continue reading

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Mediterranean feast

Living in a warm climate, we thoroughly enjoy eating Mediterranean style—with lots of bits and pieces to choose from and combine into a wonderful, yet light, meal. Whether its lunch or dinner, this is a fantastic way to eat during … Continue reading

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The Gunshop Café

The Gunshop Café is undoubtedly one of our favourite local eateries; somewhere we often pop into on our way home, if we feel like treating ourselves. While the Gunshop Café is most commonly known for its award-winning breakfast menu, we … Continue reading

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Thyme and lemon lamb with zucchini and chickpea salad

We are lucky enough to have an extensive weekday repertoire of yummy, healthy dinners that are simple to make. The focus is always on lean meat and fresh vegetables and herbs, with not too many carbohydrates to weigh us down. … Continue reading

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Savoury beef roll

I liken this dish to meatloaf wrapped in puff pastry. It’s homely, delicious comfort food spruced up a bit by the addition of pastry. Beef mince is the base but there are plenty of other flavours going on—sweetness from celery … Continue reading

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Minted pea soup

I’ve said it before—I love peas; and I’m also a huge fan of a tasty soup. This gorgeous recipe combines two of my favourite things and is my interpretation of a Jamie Oliver’s recipe in Jamie’s Kitchen. To pack the … Continue reading

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