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• Scattered Sushi Rice Bowl

  

  I seem to be going through a Japanese phase at the moment. First Soba Noodle Salad, then Ginger Soy Marinade and now this Scattered Sushi Rice Bowl. It has... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• In My Kitchen – March 2015

  

  I have In My Kitchen this month an almost empty tomato box. It occurred to me that we are fast coming to the end of the tomato season and I had yet to restock ... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kitchen Basics: Simple Ginger Soy Marinade

  

  My standard summertime 'I can't be bothered' dinner is usually some form of grilled protein and salad. Maybe some fresh bread and butter if the family is lucky... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Our Real Food Meal Plan – Week 4 2015

  

  Heat and humidity continue to contribute to my total lack of inspiration when planning meals, so I have taken a different tack this week. I was reading about ... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Continuous Brew Kombucha: A How-To Guide

  

  There has been a lot of talk in the media recently regarding the health benefits of fermented foods and probiotics. This is great news for me as my friends... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tomato, Pesto and Goats Cheese Tart

  

  When I first started blogging, I gave my posts lovely obscure (and unbelievably witty) titles. Some of the post titles are so obscure that even I sometimes hav... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Our Real Food Meal Plan – Week 3 2015

  

  Well, it's finally happened. At some point every summer I completely lose the inspiration to cook. It's hot, and I yearn for the cooler weather that will see... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raspberry Chocolate Chia Pudding Pots

  

  I am beginning to understand those "Mum's Taxi" bumper stickers that are usually seen in abundance in school zones. Every school year, or even school term,... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peanut Soba Noodle Salad with Crispy Tempeh

  

  I've been going through a noodle phase of late. I don't like cold pasta salads, but had quite forgotten how good cold soba noodles are until in desperation I... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Our Real Food Meal Plan – Week 2 2015

  

  We are slowly settling back into the school routine, although I can see changes afoot in the way I cook this year as The Princess starts to sign up for new... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Cooker Mexican Chocolate and Zucchini Cake

  

  Last zucchini recipe for the year, I promise. It's just that I didn't check the vegetable patch for a couple of days and I now have two very large zucchinis t... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• In My Kitchen – February 2015

  

  This month my kitchen is full of Tasmania produce that I lugged home from our recent holiday to the tune of much grumbling from Mr Grumpy. Sometimes he really... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Our Real Food Meal Plan – Week 1 2015

  

  After a month of grabbing meals on the run, entertaining over the festive season and traveling, it is actually quite nice to get back to planning our weekly... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Zucchini and Feta Quinoa Salad

  

  We arrived home from our Tasmanian holiday to find that the zucchini plants had taken over the front yard. The path to the front door was blocked by a wayward... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Our Self Catering Tour of Tasmania

  

  Over time we have found self catering to be the cheapest and easiest way to travel with The Princess. Self catering means we have more space to stretch out at... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coconut Macadamia Granola

  

  Blogging is like writing a journal. Each post is a summary of my thoughts, ideas and feelings at that point. From time to time I find it interesting to take... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• In My Kitchen – January 2015

  

  I have entered this New Year with a great sense of optimism and a rather long list of things I wish to accomplish. Here's hoping the list runs out before my... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 10 Easy Dinners for Busy Weeknights

  

  I apologise that it has been so quiet around here of late. You may have noticed the new blog design which was installed last week. Between that and Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Our Real Food Meal Plan – Week 2 December 2014

  

  No matter how well I plan, it doesn’t always work out. The weather threw a slight curve ball and the subsequent temperature spike meant that an oven-baked meal... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Popcorn

  

  Picture this. It’s six thirty in the morning the day before school finishes for the year. I’m lying in bed contemplating dragging myself to the shower so I coul... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES