I made an amazing white peach and strawberry pie last weekend. So amazing that my boy licked his plate. I felt like a summer fruit pie on the first day of summer, and I had a few ripe fruits on hand. I made this pie with what I had in the pantry, fridge and fruit bowl. It's super … [Read more...]
Farmer’s market, slow cooked beef stroganoff (and leftover pie)
Last Monday - the last day of my long long weekend - I put the slowcooker on and sat and relaxed. Slowcookers are wonderful that way. They cook your food while you do something else, or nothing at all.I've been going to my local farmer's market on a Sunday, after seeing the cows … [Read more...]
Public holiday Monday
Public holiday Monday, I love you. Especially after the frantic week last week and before the doubly frantic work week (three days) ahead.I had a sleep in, did some washing, talked to the lovely Luscious Llama on the phone in preparation for my Sydney trip on Friday, packed some … [Read more...]
Beige dinners
I have a term I refer to as a beige dinner.Someone I know who is not adventurous with food eats many beige dinners. Battered fish, chips and lemon is the standard beige dinner. No vegetables, no 'exotic' foods. Just beige. Can't be that healthy for you. Yesterday when I was at … [Read more...]