For the love of food
Let’s be honest, when I started Claire K Creations way back in 2010 I really didn’t know what I was doing (my first post was about macaroons – they were macarons! Oh the horror!). I knew that I loved food and I wasn’t bad at whipping up tasty meals and treats but when it came [...]
‘I don’t care what mine looks like just please…. give me some food!’ To some, this may seem demanding and rude but sometimes in my house it’s acceptable. On this particular occasion, Will had been at golf since 6am. I’d told him that I was making a special lunch so he wasn’t to eat at [...]
It’s not really all that cool here yet but the slight change in the air was enough for me to get out the slow cooker a couple of weeks ago. Actually it was pouring rain on that particular day which to me, no matter what the temperature, calls for a warming, hearty dinner. I had [...]
I’ve had this post scheduled for today for a week but by coincidence, I happen to be eating this again for lunch today as sustenance/payment for a very very important job. Today, two girlfriends and I are babysitting the gorgeous twins for the day. Their grandma is the creator of the zucchini and bacon crustless [...]
Sono would have to be one of, if not our favourite restaurant. We celebrated our 1st anniversary (of dating) there 7 years go and visit for special occasions regularly. Lately we’ve been a bit naughty. It seems ‘the end of summer,’ ’2 weeks before Christmas’ and other equally as un-special occasions have been deemed special [...]
You know how I said that my eating is all about balance? Well this is the perfect example. Last week, I was lucky enough to have three girlfriends (and the gorgeous twins) over to lunch mid-week. It was probably the first time that’s happened since we were all at uni at least five years ago [...]
Like with my haloumi-stuffed, coconut chicken nuggets, I really must have more faith in my cooking skills. I was so nervous about making this ham cheese and chive quiche I only snapped a few quick pics before serving it up to my guest of honor – my grandma. Well that and I didn’t want to keep [...]
‘What made you think to crumb them in coconut?’ ‘I have no idea, maybe making lamingtons this week?’ I tend to get on a roll with things. I start using an ingredient, love it and use it in everything until I get sick of it and move on to the next thing. That would explain [...]
Here you go. This photo is two-fold – one, showing my favourite way to pose for a photo (with food of course!) and two showing off my new glasses. I can’t tell you the difference they have made. I didn’t realise how clear and crisp the world was until now. I knew that my eyes [...]
I know what you’re thinking – my goodness Claire that’s not a very pretty looking recipe. I beg you to stay with me though because while this may not be the prettiest recipe I’ve ever posted, it sure is tasty and it makes up for it’s lack of visual appeal with it’s really-good-for-you status. This [...]
I’m one of those people who yells at the TV and gets quite involved in discussions even if they can’t hear me and never speak back. Can of Worms the other night had me even more active than usual. The question to the panel was ‘should there be a tax on fast food?’ The responses [...]
Earlier this week, Erin from She Cooks She Gardens shared a startling statistic. Each year, the average person throws away $1000 worth of food. That’s pretty much the same as going to the ATM, withdrawing ten $100 notes then going home, shredding them and tossing them in the bin. The stinge in me doesn’t like [...]
I am Claire & I love food. Here you'll find my favourite recipes, tips, tricks, restaurants & plates full of frivolity with the odd crafty post. New inspiration posted daily.
