I tried Roasted Strawberries for the very first time a few Summer's ago, when a family friend mentioned how good they were. At the time we were on a picnic and a lot of the conversation went on around why would you roast them when they are just so yummy and delicious fresh. Now in the past I would probably have felt the same way... except in the peak of the season, strawberries are four punnets for $5 and I am the only one in our household who eats them (Sebastian has one or two a … [Read more...]
Roast Cherry Tomato & Spicy Chorizo Pasta
Both Steve and I are huge fans Italian food especially pasta. After a cooking class on our second trip to Italy a couple of years ago we even came home and bought a pasta machine so we could make our own fresh yummy pasta. Truth be told that is still yet to happen, but that doesn't stop us from enjoying big bowls of the ready made stuff. This recipe came about one Summer night when we felt like salad and pasta so I came up with this version of a summery pasta - its perfect served straight away … [Read more...]
My Favourite Chocolate Chip Cookies
Now before I start sharing my Christmas baking, I am saving that for December (I promise) I thought I would share with you my quick easy go to Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. This is my favourite recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies and a real winner in our household, its fast and super easy, so it is a great one for busy mums, the perfect filler for lunch boxes - cause hey, even though its coming up to Christmas, lunches still need to be made and why not add a yummy treat in there, and … [Read more...]
Moroccan Lamb Burgers
I love Summer! I love the warmer weather, spending time outside, the lighter evenings, scrummy juicy summer fruit, BBQ's and the simplicity of food. Don't get me wrong, I love Winter too and I love Winter comfort food with its depth of flavours. There is just something about Summer - picking ripe juicy red tomato's, snapping off fresh lettuce leaves straight from the garden and having them with dinner. Something in the knowledge that you have had a hand in this, that makes it both simple and … [Read more...]
Piggy Pasta And More Food With Attitude
Last week this fabulous book arrived in my mail box with a note attached from the lovely ladies at Kiwi Mummy Blogs asking if I could review it. Now, those that know me and know me well would know that asking me to hop on in the kitchen and get creating is a chance I always jump at and this was no exception. How could I say No? Well, I couldn't.. This book is written by Bex and Suzi from Little Cooks and is about getting kids in the kitchen; having fun with food and making everyday … [Read more...]