Laksa Lemak – coconut curry soup
I’ve harboured deep Laksa love for more than twenty years. A small and unassuming Malaysian cafe in suburban Melbourne is responsible. Laksa Lemak from the Penang Coffee House was our … Continue reading
Apple Streusel Cake – Gluten Free
I’ve already told you lots of stories about my Love’s love of apples cooked into pudding, pies and cakes. Last year we even went to the extreme of taste testing different … Continue reading
June In My Kitchen
Until September the IMK community is in recess, but June was a busy month in my kitchen. In My Kitchen is a brand new set of Scanpan saucepans, part of … Continue reading
GF Pumpkin, Parmesan and Parsley Muffins
At long last, the humidity has dropped and so have the temperatures. I’d hardly call it cold, but this is what the locals call winter in Brisbane, overnight temperatures around … Continue reading
Spanish Olive Oil and Fennel Wafers
Spanish sugar coated olive oil and fennel wafer biscuits have no local equivalent in flavour or texture. When I lived in Melbourne I could buy imported Ines Rosales brand Tortas … Continue reading
Zucchini, Hot Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream Sauce
I’ve culled my 40 year old cookbook collection a few times in the last couple of years. Packing stuff into boxes has that affect on me. The classics I’ve kept, … Continue reading
Fig and Walnut 100% Spelt Sourdough Bread
Teaching the man in my life to make bread seems weird. He retired a while ago from a high pressure high stress professional career, but he’s never shown any interest … Continue reading
Spelt Sourdough Bread – no starter wasted
I have a frugal nature. As I can claim neither Scottish nor Jewish heritage I’ll thank my maternal Grandmother who survived a poverty stricken childhood, the Great Depression and rationing … Continue reading
In My kitchen June 2016
Thanks to Maureen “The Orgasmic Chef” for hosting this fantastic forum of food bloggers from around the world. Follow the link to see what others are doing, or better still, … Continue reading
Orange, Celeriac and Fennel Salad
I’m a bit OCD when it comes to waste. Shifting from Melbourne and leaving behind a hi-tech fridge that kept produce super fresh was a shock to the system. I … Continue reading
Celeriac Remoulade
We humans are a fickle lot. We complain when the weather’s cold and we whinge when it’s hot. It’s a constant source of casual conversation, and while it can be … Continue reading
Braised Chicken with Layered Fennel
Usually my cooking inspiration and decisions are driven by what I have to hand and while that depends on the season I have to confess my obsessive food reading also … Continue reading
Rice Flour Carrot Paratha
It’s been a few years now since I last visited India, but not a day goes by without fleeting images of cheeky children, vibrant colours, pungent smells, abject poverty and … Continue reading
In My Kitchen May 2016
I’m linking my post to the fabulous In My Kitchen forum hosted by Maureen The Orgasmic Chef. Food bloggers worldwide contribute, it’s well worth reading but it’s much better joining … Continue reading
Please Pass the Recipe 