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Mahalepi

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It's too hot for me today, the few clouds and gentle breeze are not enough to soften the hot sun. A refreshing sweet might do the trick. When I was a little girl, I desperately wanted to be just like Jeannie from I dream of Jeannie. Loved[...]

Pantry pick

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For a quick meal when there is nothing in the pantry, it's hard to go past pasta. One of my favourites, if only because it is a great 'nothing in the pantry' recipe comes from Tessa Kiros' Apples for Jam . I must say, I have made it so often, I[...]

Birthday....Pie

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The Lovely Man has turned 34. He put in an aside request as he left for work 'If you were thinking of doing a cake for my birthday, that pie with the Peppermint Crisp top is really delicious'. Let's take that as a hint, shall we? No complaints[...]

Weekend update!

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Hi guys! Sorry for the disappearing act...this week has just been one of those chaotic weeks that I needed to catch up on things, after the whole stove fiasco. I finally finished my orders that I was behind on at 10pm last night. I was so tired[...]

A classic combo

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Twelve, A Tuscan Cook Book is a lovely part of my Tessa Kiros collection. I pulled the book from the shelf as I felt like some home-style cooking. Albeit not my home, but someone's home would satisfy my desire today for a cook ahead recipe that[...]

Lots of walking!

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Good Wednesday morning! I'm happy to be half way through the week already! How about you? I spent Monday morning catching up on emails and paying bills. In amongst that I made a nice breakfast: 1 slice of toast with P.B[...]

Pasta from Twelve

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I don't know anyone, short of those phobic about veg who doesn't love pasta with broccoli. Certainly everyone in our family loves it. I was eager then, to give a cauli version a go. Tessa Kiros' Twelve was the perfect place to turn. It's[...]

Simple family fare

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Another make ahead recipe today. It took a bit of time, but the results were worth it. I love green beans that are cooked until really soft. Possibly my favourite way is a version I make with tomatoes here . This recipe though uses lamb along[...]

Salsa verde two ways

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I created my own little Masterchef Australia moment last night! The show has (nearly 'had' as it's about to end) a challenge to fix a dish. The idea being that two contestants fighting to stay in the competition are presented with a recipe[...]

Sneak peek at my loot!

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Hi guys! I'm not sure why but I'm feeling super exhausted tonight. More than usual. Hubby's been fighting the flu the past couple days, so fingers crossed that's not what I'm feeling and I just need a good nights sleep! Tonight we headed out to[...]