Author Archives: Michelle

Nanaimo Bars

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Michelle

Nanaimo Bars originated in Ladysmith, just south of Nanaimo (Canada) in the 1950’s – their creator was a housewife named Mabel Jenkins who probably had no idea that her recipe would be so celebrated in years to come. They have … Continue reading →

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Graham Crackers

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Michelle

  why, hello Mr Graham Cracker, finally we get the chance to meet… I get some sort of peculiar satisfaction from making biscuits (cookies) that we all equate with a supermarket purchase. I have made Oreo’s, Iced Vovo’s, Fig Newtons and Wagon Wheels, … Continue reading →

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Sang Choi Bao

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Michelle

I have decided to bring a little Sang Choi Boa into your day. But it has to be quick because I have three hungry mouths to feed and they are patiently waiting for me to finish. Sang Choi Bao is … Continue reading →

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Gougères

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Michelle

  A couple of weeks ago I had the good fortune of getting a spot of sunshine in Miami. It was a short getaway but believe me, that sun – for 4 whole days, was just magical. One of the … Continue reading →

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Rose Macarons with Raspberry Ganache

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Michelle

  I know I am very late to jump on the macaron bandwagon, but here they are – finally. No reason for my trepidation other than the fact I have never made them before. Scaredy cat that I am. A couple … Continue reading →

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Melted Cheese and Chorizo with Grilled Bread

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Michelle

This melted Petit Basque cheese and chorizo dip is one of the more popular dishes from Animal restaurant in Los Angeles. And it’s quite a dish I must say. I would actually liken it more to tapas fare being that … Continue reading →

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Baci Semifreddo

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Michelle

  There are many times I have gone to make icecream and read through the recipe to find that I need an icecream maker which I don’t have – so very annoying! I guess I should buy one but I … Continue reading →

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Goats Cheese Salad with Anchovy Dressing

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Michelle

  The most resourced book on my laden kitchen shelves is ‘A Cooks Companion’ by Stephanie Alexander. It is not your typical cook book, it is an encyclopedia of food with chapters based on individual ingredients (ie. Mushrooms, Eggs or … Continue reading →

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Momofuku Crack Pie

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Michelle

  ‘Gimme some more Gimme some more of that stuff, love Gimme some more Too much is not enough…’ Numb – U2 I was listening to U2 whilst I was pottering in the kitchen today and I think there is … Continue reading →

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Lamb Ragout with Olives and Peppers

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Michelle

  Mr Man likes to shop and oddly enough he loves to shop at large grocery stores – you know the stores that bring in huge amounts of whatever is flooding the market (not a bad thing because the produce … Continue reading →

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