Anyone a fan of bacon jam? I'm a bit late to the whole trend - apparently savoury jams have taken over from their sweet counterparts in the preserves popularity contest. But I'm jumping aboard the bandwagon. Better late than never, right? And let me assure you, if there's a bandwagon you want to be ...
What’s cooking: December 2014
Phew! Is it just me or does December feel like a total blur? Along with the usual parties, break-ups and concerts, this month also saw the completion of our renovations - on Christmas Eve! I spent most of December running around and looking at things like door knobs, towel rails and lighting while ...
Thermomix roasted capsicum and walnut dip
'Tis the season for drinks and nibbles, and a chunky homemade dip is the ultimate crowd pleaser. My mum passed this recipe on to me many years ago, and the stains all over my copy say it all. I think it's the addition of tangy pomegranate molasses that really makes the flavours sing - look for this ...
Cookbook gift guide: Christmas 2014
When it comes to cookbooks, my philosophy is you can never have too many. It's become a bit of a tradition between my mum, sister and me to give each other cookbooks at Christmas, and nothing excites me more than seeing a heavy, rectangular package under the tree. All of us have our own favourite ...
What’s cooking: November 2014
Welcome to the first instalment of What's Cooking, a new monthly post where I show you what I've been whipping up in my kitchen or devouring while out and about. November has been a jam-packed month for me, and all the while we've been living with my parents while we wait for our renovations to ...
Thermomix chocolate raspberry cookies
I'm about to head off to my first ever Problogger conference on the Gold Coast. I don't know what I'm more excited about - meeting new friends, the famous breakfast buffet at the QT hotel, all the blog inspiration or just a full night's sleep in my own bed! There are a lot of logistics involved, ...
Thermomix olive tapenade
There's something about the smell of olives, anchovies, capers and thyme that takes me straight to the Mediterranean. I'm thinking the south of France, a cobblestone terrace, stiff drink in hand and the sun setting over the ocean. A girl can dream right? But even if you're just having drinks with ...
Thermomix date loaf with walnuts
Fresh dates seem to be all the rage at the moment. They're popping up in raw, paleo and low-sugar recipes - cakes, brownies, bliss balls and the like. While I'm never going to strictly follow any of these diets, I'm all for reducing the amount of processed sugar in our diets. And when I saw a huge ...
Brisbane’s best Thai? Review of Thai Wi-Rat
A few weeks ago, my Thai friend Rong invited me to lunch at her favourite Thai restaurant in Brisbane, Thai Wi-Rat in the Valley. A Thai person revealing the most authentic local Thai restaurant? Cue my happy dance. Thai Wi-Rat claims to be one of the only restaurants in Brisbane serving dishes from ...
Thermomix Greek bean stew with fetta
Winter has finally hit Brisbane (temperatures have actually been in the low 20s!), so I thought it was time to dish up a hearty soup. This Greek bean stew has been adapted from a recipe by one of my favourite food writers, Jill Dupleix. The fresh herbs really take it to the next level, so don't use ...
