the end was just the beginning
Want your kids to think you're a total superhero in the kitchen? Get a pie-maker. They're pretty cheap at places like Kmart these days. My Sprogs would happily eat pies every night of the week. Their favourite is the trad meat pie, but they'll inhale just about anything wrapped in pastry. Very handy with leftovers. Husband, however, restricts their pie consumption... Continue Reading →
Yesterday afternoon, Husband took the Sprogs and a boarding-schooled son of Singapore-based friends to see the Picasso exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW. I stayed at home making slow-roasted lamb and pudding for dinner. His mum said he'd love a roast. It was a bit frenetic. OK, a lot frenetic. But everyone loved the food, which made it pretty rewarding. Here are... Continue Reading →
Everyone knows how to make spag bol, so I feel a bit daft posting this. But it solves the problem of what to feed the kids when you want something low-carb and they want something carb-o-riffic. Spag bol 2 ways INGREDIENTS: 1kg minced beef; olive oil; 600ml passata; 2 tblsps tomato paste; assorted vegies (I chose a... Continue Reading →
Sprog 1 is addicted to curry. Sprog 2, not so much. When I cooked this dish last night, Sprog 1 rejoiced, Sprog 2 moaned. When I asked Sprog 2 what she'd like me to cook tomorrow night, she said "pillows". Pillows are Latina ravioli. Served plain, with a sprinkle of parmesan on top. I explained that... Continue Reading →
This is the Sprogs' all-time favourite dinner. I've mentioned the recipe many times, but I took a photo of it last night, so I've given it a blog of its own. Normally I just buy Ronda Garlic Aioli from Woolies. But I think the bastards have discontinued it. As they always do with stuff I like. So I... Continue Reading →
Sprog 1 might just have her mother's food addiction - she's become obsessed with making play dough versions of her favourite meals. Meanwhile, I've been baking carrot muffins and sprinkle biscuits with Sprog 2. I adapted both recipes from a cookbook called The ABC of Kids' Cooking, which I edited with the food director of Woman's Day,... Continue Reading →
Husband and the Sprogs cracked out the Play-Doh this morning. They made these amazing creations (above). I cracked out the ready-made puff pastry this evening. I made these delicious creations (below). Everyone in the Household's pretty stoked with their efforts. Cheat's sausage rolls INGREDIENTS: Tray of chevap skin-less sausages (Woolies and Coles stock them); three sheets of puff pastry; beaten egg.... Continue Reading →
A friend who lives in Mumbai came to lunch today. She kept saying how nice it was to breathe fresh air and not have people pooing in the streets. She brought gorgeous inlaid timber pencil containers for the Sprogs. Heaven knows how she got them through customs. I served Chermoula Barramundi for lunch, with mini... Continue Reading →
Mondays are a bit crazy in the Household. Sprog 2 has gymnastics from 3.30-4.30pm, while Sprog 1 plays in the park. Sprog 1 has trumpet lessons from 4.40pm to 5.10pm, while Sprog 2 plays in the park. Both Sprogs are pretty hungry when we finally get home. So I switched the slow cooker on this morning... Continue Reading →
DIY stained glass window. Tick. Baking. Tick. Sliced rice cake with XO sauce and shredded pork at New Shanghai. Tick. Not a bad Sunday so far. 1. Wholemeal blueberry & buttermilk muffins INGREDIENTS: 1 and 1/2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour; 1 cup self-raising flour; 3/4 cup of brown sugar; 1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk; 2 eggs, lightly beaten;... Continue Reading →
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