Less is More
It's an action packed Thursday. I have a lunchtime rendezvous with Smoha, who was one of the first students I taught when I came to Sydney, and he's just finished a Masters Degree at university. How's [Read More]
Chilli Chicken Stir Fry
Serves 4 This is fast and full of flavour. The lime, soy sauce and sweet chilli work so well together giving this stir fry a sweet, citrusy kick! Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable [Read More]
Borrowdale Tea Bread
Serves 10 In this classic English recipe dried fruit is soaked in tea and baked in to one super delicious loaf. The loaf gets it's name from the Borrowdale Valley in Cumbria and it's a [Read More]
Gary’s Date, Walnut and Ginger Banana Bread
My ex-colleague Gary gave me this recipe and I'm so pleased he did! This tea bread is dense, moist (there I said it!) and the dates and the walnuts give it add some wonderful crunch and chewiness. The [Read More]
Gooey Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies
Makes about 20 cookies I love relief teaching and have embraced the spontaneity of waking up each morning and wondering if I'll be called into work or not. The only thing I don't like is that it's [Read More]
Caring and Sharing
You know what they say, what goes around, comes around... well, today, the Feeder Programme does just that! Gary celebrated his 60th birthday on Monday and miraculously managed to keep it quiet! I [Read More]
The Back Up Plan
My back is Bad. Notice the capital 'B'. On the subject of B, a few other words come to mind; bummer (as in major,) boo and bah! I can hardly get out of bed, so I think pump class is off the agenda [Read More]
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Serves 12 This cake has real chocolate both in the cake and the icing, so in my opinion, that makes it twice as nice! This cake will always have a special place in my heart (and my tummy) because [Read More]
Takashi’s Sauteed Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic
Makes a great addition to an anitpasto platter, or simply sensational all on it's own! Ingredients Zucchini Lemon Shredded Garlic Olive oil Salt and pepper How [Read More]
Takashi’s Roasted Beetroot with Bocconcini
This is so light and delicious - the perfect starter or accompaniment to any meal. Takashi is not one for measuring, so just make sure you have a balance of ingredients that look easy on the [Read More]
