Today a delicious recipe from guest blogger Kyrstie of A Fresh Legacy. Our family meals are inspired based on what is available from our backyard vegetable garden. A walk around the various garden beds each day provides me with an idea of what will be ready to harvest during the week and I plan accordingly. I love avoiding a…
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Mention Chinese Chicken & Corn soup to anyone growing up in the 80s and they may have flashbacks of gluggy cornflour thickened soup that may or may not have looked like slime. Rest assured, this is not that soup. More like a broth, this soup is warming, light but hearty at the same time. I made some last week because…
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These fairy bread puffed rice treats are an Aussie twist on the classic Rice Krispie Treats that we all love. A simple ingredient substitution makes this Rice Krispie Recipe both Gluten-free and Dairy-free for those with intolerance. It was Emma’s Birthday this week, so there was plenty of cake, sugary treats and sprinkle coated edibles on offer to celebrate another…
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When you get sent a bottle of Pinot Noir called Duck Sauce what’s the first thing the comes to mind? For me it was two things, the first I’ll tell you about later, but the second was one of my all time favourite foods in the whole world, Chinese Roast Duck. My mouth is watering just thinking about it, so…
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I’ll be the first person to admit that I’m no wine expert, I’m more likely to choose a wine for it’s interesting label that it’s vintage. But over the years I’ve learnt through experience that some wines really compliment certain foods, and some just don’t work at all. There are lots of rules for pairing wine with food, most people…
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The first time I experienced the flavour explosion that is Mexican Grilled Corn, my attitude to corn on the cob was changed forever. Don’t get me wrong, regular old boiled corn is still pretty tasty and fun to eat, but add a couple of simple ingredients and it’s transformed into something really special. This recipe isn’t 100% faithful to authentic…
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Have you ever tried sprinkling salt on a slice of watermelon? No, well you should, it tastes amazing! Combining fruit with something salty is not a novel idea; cantaloupe wrapped with prosciutto was always a special Christmas entree dish when we were kids, so I quite liked the idea of trying a similar flavour combination with watermelon instead. This salad…
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I did a little bit of baking last week, just a few things for Emma’s lunchbox that would freeze well and save me in a tight squeeze. As well as some individual banana cakes, I made some savoury Polenta, Coriander and Corn Muffins that can occasionally replace her favourite vegemite sandwich. The inclusion of polenta makes them a filling snack,…
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The one thing I love about blogging is all the friends I’ve made over the years, super talented and interesting people that I’d probably never have met in my former career. The only down side is we don’t often get to hang out in real life, blogging can be quite a solitary pursuit, most of us tend to sit at…
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There’s nothing as refreshing as a cool glass of Homemade Lemonade on a hot summer’s day. With summer showing no signs of waning, having a batch of Lemon Cordial at hand means you can whip up a tray of cool drinks in a flash. This delicious lemon cordial recipe was passed on to me by my friend Dani Venn a…
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