IMK June ’17
May has flown by, it’s time for another In My Kitchen post. At the beginning of each month food bloggers worldwide give you a peek into their kitchens. Sherry of … Continue reading
Olive Oil Braised Potato and Fennel
It’s no secret I’m a fan of fennel. The evidence is the number of recipes in my archive that feature fennel seed and/or fresh fennel bulb. Fresh fennel is grown … Continue reading
Raspberry, Rhubarb and White Chocolate Dessert Cake
Cake is a terrific do-ahead dessert and my first choice when I’m cooking for family and friends so I’m always looking for new ideas. Recipes published in New Zealand’s food … Continue reading
Marmalade: Mandarin Ginger Aperol
I’m a compulsive jam maker. Making raspberry, strawberry, plum and apricot jam is a summertime ritual and then once the season cools and citrus fruits are in their prime I … Continue reading
Mild Chicken Masala
There seems to be a belief that kids don’t like food with distinct flavours, that they won’t like this and they wouldn’t eat that, but I’m of the opinion that … Continue reading
Why Brine Pork Chops?
“to brine or not to brine that is the question…” Blogging about food has opened my eyes to a wide divergence of tastes and ideas about food. Cultural influences are … Continue reading
Ginger Tomato Cake
The very first piece of food trivia I ever learned was that tomatoes are fruit, but why do we limit ourselves to eating tomatoes as savoury food? While I was … Continue reading
Hot Cross Buns ’17 : 100% spelt sourdough
It’s a while since I wrote about bread baking but my passion for slowly fermented 100% spelt sourdough bread continues to grow. My bread is essentially flour and salt mixed … Continue reading
Indian vegie feast #8 – potato and pea samosas
This is the last of March’s Indian Vegie Feast series. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading, but much more I hope I’ve inspired you to cook some delicious vegetables, Indian style. … Continue reading
Indian Vegie Feast # 7 – spinach kofta in tomato gravy
The state of Gujarat in western India advocates a meat free diet. This dietary recommendation dates back two millennia, when the slaughter of animals was banned in the name of … Continue reading
Indian Vegie Feast #6 – spicy pumpkin, coconut and curry leaf
Delicious memories of India and pumpkin curries enriched with the sweet flavour of coconut inspired this recipe. During an afternoon of hands-on cooking at a charming little holiday village surrounded … Continue reading
Indian Vegie Feast #5 – eggplants, crushed mustard seed and yoghurt
The first time I made this dish it was so bitter it was inedible. I’ve made loads of other recipes from Madhur Jaffrey’s book “Eastern Vegetarian Cooking,” they’ve all been … Continue reading
Indian Vegie Feast #4 -green bean thoran
Cracking open a coconut with the back of a machete is not a task for the feint of heart. It requires confidence, boldness and a level of adroitness beyond my … Continue reading
Indian Vegie Feast #3 – sweet and sour spiced tomatoes
I have a number of Indian Cookbooks on my shelves, all are well thumbed and splattered with spices. “Tasting India” by Christine Manfield is the latest addition. It’s a large … Continue reading
Please Pass the Recipe 