the end was just the beginning
When we lived in New York, our groceries were home delivered by a mob called Fresh Direct. Way easier than hiking on a train to the nearest supermarket in Harlem. We loved Fresh Direct's Argentinian-style marinated steak. I was reminiscing about it recently and my mouth started to water at the idea of a piece... Continue Reading →
I stocked up on armloads of Syrian delicacies on a recent trip to Lane Cove Markets, including a tub of the freshly made zaatar - an exotic spice mix containing herbs and spices such as sumac, thyme, sesame seeds, cumin, oregano and salt. (Just make sure to check the ingredients for any sneaky carbs.) I used it as inspiration for a... Continue Reading →
I've been experimenting with konjac noodles again. I discovered the organic SlimPasta ones are gluten-free (Dr Google also tells me that excessive consumption can have a laxative effect, but I'm pretending I didn't see that). I introduced Husband the delights of 9.5 calories per 100g noodles and he pronounced them weird but not too bad.... Continue Reading →
I like this curry because it doesn't include cream or coconut milk, so it makes me feel virtuous (let's just ignore the fat content of the roti bread and sausages). The Sprogs like it too, as long as I keep that roti bread coming ... Recipe: Malaysian-style curried sausages 1 tablespoon peanut or rice bran... Continue Reading →
I tried to be good yesterday. I really did. I took a boring old chicken salad to work for my lunch. But I get SO HUNGRY by mid-afternoon. So I stuffed a yoghurt/fruit/nut bar into myself from the junk food machine in the work kitchen. Then felt ill for the next few hours (not sure... Continue Reading →
I invariably over-cater whenever we host a barbecue, there are always so many snags leftover. So I've been devising creative ways to repurpose them for the next night's dinner. This recipe is the result of one of my experiments (also inspired by a jar of Sacla pasta sauce I got in a magazine goodie bag).... Continue Reading →
This quirky recipe comes from my culinary past, pre-kids. I’m not normally one for getting cross-cultural with my cooking (I’ve been known to get quite agitated about people serving sour cream with tandoori chicken instead of yoghurt, for example) but somehow this dish - which pairs red curry with cous cous - works. Friends and followers... Continue Reading →
Wondering what to do with the leftover mashed potato? Try this tasty recipe. Perfect for a Sunday supper. Recipe: Lemony Tuna Patties 1 cup leftover mashed potato 400g tinned tuna in olive oil 4 bread crusts (ends of loaf) – crumbed in a food processor 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tbsp sundried tomato pesto 1/2... Continue Reading →
I've become a bit of a purist about my steak these days, just a generous smear of mustard on top. But I had some Gorgonzola sauce leftover from my final carb blow-out on Monday night, so I paired it with a nice piece of porterhouse last night. Steak with blue cheese sauce is a decadent... Continue Reading →
Sprog 1 is her mother's daughter - she has compiled her Christmas list already. (Well, she's running a few months behind me, but I'm still very proud.) I've also inveigled my mother into my madness. She accompanied me to Toys R Us this morning to purchase my Christmas present: a bike. No, I didn't get... Continue Reading →
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