Mexican Chicken Stew with Quinoa and Beans
Serves 4-5 This stew is super simple, super healthy and super versatile. We think spicy is nicey but you can ramp up or tone down the heat to suit your tastebuds, but rest assured the dash of [Read More]
Sticky Beef with Broccolini
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed one thumb sized piece fresh ginger, grated 350g minced beef 1/4 cup (60ml) chinese cooking wine 2 [Read More]
Presents in the post
There's been a plethora of pleasing post this week which has been a refreshing change from the usual pile of bills and boring bits. First off there was the letter from the Prof, wrapping things up, [Read More]
Pumpkin Hummus
Serves 4 My name is Sam and I am addicted to hummus. I could easily be the founder of HLA (HummusLovers Anonymous.) I've always liked the stuff, but it was only when I lived on a kibbutz in Israel [Read More]
IKEA Heaven
Today we make the trek across town to IKEA. We haven't been for a while, and my wish list has gotten a lot longer since our last visit! I can take or leave the furniture; I don't have my own home, [Read More]
Pizza Perfect
What better way to celebrate Friday than with pizza! And not just any old pizza either, homemade pizza fresh from the thermie. I looked carefully and learned a lot when Yvonne came over for the Varoma [Read More]
A Classic at Courgette
We were seriously salivating by the time we rocked up at Courgette. It's earned the reputation of being one of Canberra's most gorgeous restaurants and has been awarded a hat by the Sydney Morning [Read More]
Thermomix Brown Rice and Bean Salad
Serves 6 This healthy, low GI brown rice salad is so easy and so delicious. It's a great way to use up left over veggies and feed a crowd. When I'm pushed for time, I use frozen veggies but this [Read More]
Almost Famous!
I've been in touch with Anna over at the Kolling Foundation since the days when my fundraising began. She and her team have been super supportive, keeping in touch and even kitting me out in my very [Read More]
Thermomix Carrot and Orange Juice
Serves 4 Using water and ice cubes in this awesome orangey juice helps incorporate the fibre and works to dilute the fructose. Ingredients 1 large carrot, roughly chopped 2 - 3 oranges, [Read More]
