Vegan Mushroom Pate w Truffle Oil
Luscious black truffle oil makes this the most decadent mushroom pate recipe. The recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and gluten free.
Entrees & Starters
Love is in the Air – Valentines Day Hamper
The most decadent hamper arrived at my door a few days ago. While I was signing for it, the delivery lady mused that it must be a Valentines Day hamper. I looked at her surprised, Valentines Day was two weeks away, why would she guess Valentines Day and not my birthday, or some other celebration? … Read more
Australia Day Food Ideas
Celebrate Australia Day with these delicious Australian Native & traditional food inspired recipes.
Alfresco Friday – Japanese Oysters
For this week’s edition of Alfresco Friday we have packed up a picnic and taken to the beach for a lazy evening on the sand watching the sunset. To keep things simple each of my friends have bought a variety of cheese platters and crackers to ensure our hunger remains at bay while the kids … Read more
Alfresco Friday -Candied Sweet & Savoury Nuts
Alfresco Friday is back. With the start of the warmer weather and the promise of another Summer at the beach, just around the corner, I felt it was time for the recommencement of Alfresco Friday. This is a day when I post ideas for nibblies, picnic dishes, BBQ’suggestions or perhaps a recipe for a tasty … Read more
IIP – Nostalgia – Cheese Fondue Makeover
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
Garlic Prawns in Chili Oil
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
Traditional Fijian Kokoda Recipe
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
Marinated Goats Cheese
Making your own cheese from milk is really satisfying and affordable. You can choose to use regular milk or goats milk depending on the type of cream cheese you desire. Ingredients: 1 litre full fat UHT Milk OR goats milk 1/10 teaspoon freeze dried type B starter Method: Put the milk and starter into an … Read more