Matt Dobson 
Well it has finally happened, I am all chocolated out! What a terrible thing to happen right before Easter! Now don’t get me wrong, I am still craving sweet treats, but I really can’t face anything chocolatey at the moment. I have therefore been spending more time browsing cookbooks and websites for delicious fresh fruity … Read more
There are some food images you see, and you know instantly you have to reproduce the dish. For me, this was just such a recipe. I had considered making the Mousse Cake for a celebration but with the cute little Easter eggs on top and an egg based chocolate mousse, I decided that it would … Read more
International Incident Party– Nostalgia I have a great memory for food. When someone mentions a time or an event I can usually remember exactly what food was served right down to every last detail about taste and garnishes. It’s just a gift I suppose. My trouble is I have a very bad memory for names … Read more
Outdoors Topic 5 I am just a little bit late on my completing and uploading my Cookbook Challenges. I do plan to catch up because I thoroughly enjoy the process of interpreting the theme and producing something I would not have otherwise cooked. The theme for fortnight number 5 was outdoors. We do a lot … Read more
Week 6 Topic American Key Lime Pie, it is such a cute name! This dessert had always intrigued me because at one stage it was obviously popular, and I heard it mentioned a lot but never had the opportunity to try it. Now I don’t hear it mentioned so much, and I still haven’t tried … Read more
Before I give you the recipe for this delicious berry crumble I have a confession to make… I have been exercising. What is even worse than the fact that I have been sweating it out daily is that I have been a little neglectful of my first love, food! I have been trying to eat … Read more
I can’t believe it has been so long since I updated! The time is just flying and I don’t seem to be able to catch up at the moment. Some readers may know I have three kids at home at the moment, plus a Chinese student from Hong Kong staying with us until June, (her … Read more
Bula everyone! I am back from Fiji, refreshed and with so many great stories and travel ideas. First up though, I have to share a traditional Fijian kokoda recipe with you. I had this dish at a number of places during my travel and it suited the hot, humid climate perfectly. I thought it would … Read more
Whoo hoo I am off on holidays for eight days and to celebrate I have a cocktail and a song to go along with it! “If you like Pina Coladas And getting caught in the rain If you’re not into yoga If you have half a brain” I am sure almost everyone has heard of … Read more
Okay, so I have a question… who would leave me in charge of a bride, the week before her elopement??? Hmm, I am betting not too many people, and my brother of all people should have known better. So Friday night I spent preparing for the “Bachelorette Party.” Is that what they are being called … Read more
Week 3 Topic Rice/Noodle I have a sick hubby at the moment, Mr GG has tonsillitis. He is bedridden, tired and lethargic, worst of all though, is that he is struggling to swallow. When I’m unwell I just want fluids, tea, water, green tea and soup. So I decided to make hubby a bowl of … Read more
I received a big surprise in the mail yesterday, but there is a bit of a story, so I will start at the beginning. Regularly readers may remember that before Christmas I took part in a fund raiser hosted by CSR Sugar and Jeroxie to raise funds for charity. The fundraiser was called “Bake A … Read more
To celebrate Australia Day this year I have decided to embrace all things Australian in my food choices for our BBQ. The first dish I wanted to present will actually be our Australia Day dessert. There are not too many cakes more Australian than the lamington. Does any other country even make a laming ton … Read more
Todays Alfresco Friday is a bit of a preview for some upcoming stories. I won’t give you any more hints… except to say that I have been sampling some different flavours recently and that will be reflected in some of the dishes coming up on the site. Friday, however is the day we put the … Read more
I love Christmas time for all the delicious fruit available to us. Stone fruit means Christmas to me. There have been so many delicious cherries in the stores that my next thought was to create a dish using cherries. The most famous cherry recipe I could think of is the Black Forest Cake, but I … Read more
This Spiced Portuguese Chicken is a great zingy recipe and very easy and healthy. Surprisingly it is not as hot as you would think and served with a salad or rice it is a delicious summery dish. It is tasty but next time I will add fresh chili for a little bit of heat. The recipe … Read more
I am sure all my readers understand the reason for my Pineapple Frangipane Tart, but just to recap. I was given this super pineapple corer and slicer for my birthday and I got a little carried away making pretty pineapple rings. Four fresh pineapples became one large container of perfect little pineapple rings. Now my … Read more
With children home from school and an abundance of leftover ham from Christmas, I decided I would put both to work, and we would make Hawaiian Pizza for dinner. Now I know everyone knows what is on a Hawaiian Pizza but have you ever made one from scratch? I make the pizza dough in my bread … Read more
The festive season has now past, and for me it is time to get back into some healthier eating. I have been watching my clump of lemongrass grow brilliantly in the garden and I have been feeling very guilty. Since I planted it the weather has been much to hot to cook curries so it … Read more
It’s alfresco Friday and New Years Eve! So what else could I make but a yummy cocktail to help my readers get the celebrations started? My favourite cocktails are those which include a good amount of fruit and ice. There is nothing like a chilled fruit drink to cool you down through summer; it is also … Read more