It's all about sugar! We have been told that eating too much sugar is bad for our health. Why oh why, do we like eating food containing this "naughty" substance? It tastes good that is why! Sugar is everywhere, lurking hidden in everyday food, tempting us to consume whatever it is in. It seems so... Continue Reading →
Super Smoothies
Smoothie - a quick way to get energy into you
Salted Caramel Truffles
These a delicious and so addictive
ROCKET AND PEAR SALAD
ROCKET AND PEAR SALAD Serves 6 - 8 50g walnuts (optional) 100g rocket (1 bag) 1 firm pear 50 - 100g parmesan or feta cheese juice of half a lemon 2 - 3 tbsps of light olive oil salt and pepper Toast the walnuts in a frying pan on a low heat for 5 minutes.... Continue Reading →
Homemade Granola
It's all about planning and being organised when it comes to food. As some of you know I'm not tidy in the kitchen, but usually I'm good at planning. After recent events in the kitchen I think I need to take a new approach to my cooking. I came home from a long weekend in Wellington... Continue Reading →
Crunchy Roast Potatoes
We have had many visitors to our house over the years. I just love to share my home made food and I regularly cook roast meals for our visitors. It makes great comfort food and is easy to cook. Friends of our daughters that return, mention that they love my crunchy roast potatoes. ... Continue Reading →
Apple Crumble
We stayed with friends last weekend and we were given a bag of granny smith apples. I love these apples. I love the green outside skin, and the slightly tart taste contained within. The apple is named after a "granny" who propagated it from a chance seedling in 1868, New South Wales, Australia. Her name... Continue Reading →
Individual Sticky Date Puddings
I love Mother's Day as it one of the days of the year, I can choose to do exactly what I want.Since I am a mother, somewhere along the way, hopefully I will be in touch with my two daughters. This year we had our eldest daughter Joanna staying with us. She had planned to... Continue Reading →
Puff Pastry Tarts
I'm feeling kind of lazy on this autumn Saturday. When I'm lazy and relaxing at home, my mind turns to food. My instagram feed is full of beautiful food shots and food created by extraordinary people. The coffee table is full of Cuisine and Dish magazines, and endless cookbooks. I just love to browse through... Continue Reading →
Watermelon and Feta Salad
We are experiencing lovely warm days here in Auckland. Hot summer days calls for something cold and refreshing. Iced water, ice cream, ice blocks and watermelon are some of the cooling tastes of summer. Watermelon on it's own is refreshing, especially when it's cut straight from the fridge. I found this salad via Jamie... Continue Reading →