For the love of food
Hello winter! I don’t like your temperatures all that much but I do like the hearty, warming food you let me make. Winter hasn’t really arrived with a bang here in Brisbane. In fact I think it’s the warmest day since I got back. It felt so wintery earlier in the week I decided it [...]
Although I’m sitting here with the heater by my feet (smoothie for breakfast was a bad idea), winter is nearing its end for the year. I won’t miss the cold mornings and chilly nights but I will miss warming winter fare. I love rich stews and casseroles and all foods better suited to the cooler [...]
Start by browning the meat, in three batches, until each piece is sealed. Remove the meat to a bowl and keep it warm. Pour a little oil into the pan and when it’s heated, add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are soft and transparent. Add the tomato paste the pot and [...]
This winter weather has got me seriously craving warming, comfort food. Stir-fries, my standby, low-calorie meals just don’t cut it in this weather. I dug out my copy of Michelle Bridges’ ‘Crunch time cookbook’ on the hunt for something to fix my cravings without contributing to the winter bulge. This lamb tagine hit the spot. [...]
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.
