A weekend in Katoomba – Mountain Magic
Sometimes, it's nice to press the pause button on the everyday grind and take some time out to stop and just be. I find this almost impossible to do at home, the kitchen beckons, the ironing basket [Read More]
Meatless Monday – Giovanni’s Pasta Omelette
Serves 4 A few weeks ago, we had an International Food Day in class. Forget global warming, we enjoyed some global gorging. The students voted for their favourite sweet and savoury dishes and [Read More]
Pizza Perfection – A night with Salvatore
Last night I popped my Google Local cherry. I donned my apron and got to get my hands dirty at Chef Salvatore's Pizza Masterclass. It was like walking into the set of Masterchef, in the heart of the [Read More]
Thermomix Puff Party Quiches
Makes 24 These are the little beauties everyone was raving about at Monica's last week. I found Liz's original recipe here and now they are my all time favourite party snack - just a bit bigger [Read More]
Wednesday Words of Wisdom – Anne Frank
I love Anne Frank. She's my heroine - so young, so wise and such an inspiration. Hope your day is full of beautiful thoughts and happy times. [Read More]
July in Cake
July is quite the birthday bonanza in our little nook - in the seventh month of the year so many of our nearest and dearest celebrate the day of their birth. In my humble opinion, one should always [Read More]
Meatless Monday – Lentil and Veggie Stuffed Capsicums
Serves 4 low iodine I'm a bit obsessed with stuffing capsicums, I've stuffed them with bolognese, rice and beans and now veggies and lentils. I'm always on the lookout for when capsicums are [Read More]
Mates and Dates
Believe me, it has been a mad, crazy week. Although as a rule, I like to live by Muhammad Ali's words "don't count the days, make the days count," I was pretty relieved when Friday rolled around. This [Read More]
Wednesday Words of Wisdom – Stay Positive
On my recent runs, my head always gives up before me legs do. When it comes to positive thought and affirmations, a little goes a long way. A positive mind makes positive energy. [Read More]
Guy’s Cardamom and Apple Cake
Serves 8-10 This is the cake that Guy baked for me on my birthday! I loved it so! Apple and Cardamom the perfect partners in this cake-y crime - who would have thought it? This was a real hit in [Read More]
