For the love of food
We’ve been doing a bit of garden work getting ready to move and we found this very interesting looking little guy. Aren’t his eyes creepy? I made fresh chicken stock with the carcass of a home-cooked organic roast chicken. I felt very professional. Will got rather artistic with his sauce application on last Saturday’s hot dogs. The [...]
I’ve decided that my friends need code names on here. It’s probably not nice of me to write their real names all the time even though they don’t mind. I’m going to start with today’s post and introduce The Kiwi and The Kiwi’s Mum. The Kiwi and I met over the internet (we were both [...]
To my mum, walking into Shucked Newstead was like entering the house of her aunt in the 60s. To my grandma it was a bit of a hotchpotch but to me it was eclectic. Everything old is new again is a bit of a theme at the moment but I never really thought about how [...]
I’m a bit of a hermit when it comes to my home town. Not hermit as in a person who never leaves their house but I don’t actually venture too much away from the area we live or where our friends live. It had been years since I’d ventured over to the south side of [...]
Have I told you that I have the best parents in the world? I may have mentioned it but probably not often enough. Just one of the reasons or maybe more an example of how generous and kind they are is their charity work. For quite a few years now, mum and dad have been [...]
Do you ever get the urge? You know the one I’m talking about. No not that! The other one… the one where you really really want something naughty and greasy to eat – something like horrible fast food. You know you shouldn’t have it but sometimes you just can’t resist. If you’re a Brisbane local [...]
You might have noticed a little something different on the side around here recently. I have added a few ad units. Please don’t think I’m selling out. While I love writing here every day and sharing my recipes there are a lot of behind-the-scenes costs as well as bills to pay as you all know. [...]
From Noosa, set your compass west and after a scenic thirty minute drive you’ll find yourself back in time. The first sign you’ll see reads: we love our kids we love our town, please slow down. Should you find yourself there on a Wednesday or Saturday before 2pm the small heritage-listed-building-lined main street and heart of [...]
A few years ago, ok maybe more than a few but not that long ago, Perigian Beach was a bit of a sleepy town. Now, take a stroll through the village nestled behind the beach and you’ll find designer home wares, fancy clothing stores and even a wedding stylist boutique as well as Pitchfork Perigian. You [...]
I may be biased but my mum and dad threw THE BEST Birthday parties for us when we were little (and not so little). At my 6th Birthday, dad dressed as ‘The Mintie Monster’ in a terrifying old man mask and threw Minties around like confetti and people still mention it 22 years later. For [...]
The richness of the tomatoes, the twirling pasta, the gusto with which they eat and the passion behind the cooking are just a few reasons I love Italian food. When I hear of a new Italian restaurant I’m usually there as soon as I can arrange. Would you believe Popolo South Bank had been open [...]
The Chocolate Walnut Brownie from Freestyle Tout served with dark chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream.
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.
