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Spaghetti & Meatballs

   ‘on top of spaghetti, all covered in cheese, I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed It rolled off the table and onto the floor Before I could catch it – it rolled out the door’ now that would … Continue reading

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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

  I had been sitting at my computer for quite a while before I attempted this post. My conundrum – should I reveal the secret ingredient of this fantastic cake in the title? As you can see I did and … Continue reading

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Chicken Salad Sandwiches

   I have spent the better part of the last two days with my dear friends, butter and sugar – and what a combination they are. The kitchen countertops are laden with cupcakes, sugar cookies, jam drops, brownies and of … Continue reading

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Raclette with potatoes and goat’s cheese

Something is up. Every time I make some sort of potato dish I envisage myself sitting in front of an open fire with a few good friends and a good, gutsy bottle of red. I cannot tell you why this … Continue reading

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World Peace Cookies

  I have just stumbled upon a cookie (biscuit) recipe that will blow your chocolate loving minds and I am not exaggerating. I found it in a cookbook written by Dorie Greenspan, a woman who is enamoured with Paris and its sweets. She shall now … Continue reading

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Vitello Tonnato

  I am often asked what drives me to choose the recipes I attempt in my kitchen. Well, there is actually no hard and fast method. Sometimes it is the images, sometimes I like the ingredients or more simply, the … Continue reading

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Blueberry Muffins

Do you remember when muffins became a seriously commercial item in the western world (circa 1990 I think?) – I am not talking about the English breakfast muffin but the muffin I would liken to a large cupcake without the … Continue reading

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Beetroot Soup with Creme Fraiche & Horseradish

There is something quite nice about eating such a splendidly rich, pink soup. Well, my daughters thought so anyway. And once the novelty of the vibrant hue was gone, the simple and distinctive flavours of this earthy soup took over. The combination … Continue reading

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Anzac Biscuits/Oatmeal Cookies

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Today I got to hang my washing outside. I am in country Victoria and loving the fact that I can use the great outdoors to dry my clothes rather than a dryer.  The flickering morning sunlight was just enough to keep … Continue reading

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Mustard Roast Potatoes

Until I cooked these I truly believed I had the recipe for the perfect roast potato, however, Mr Man has informed me that these are now his favourite – and he is a potato connoisseur. Not only are they supremely … Continue reading

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