For the love of food
When I started blogging back in 2010 (where did the time go?!) I made a lot of my tried and true recipes that I’ve been eating for years, most of which, mum gave me and has no idea where she got them. Moroccan lamb curry or Moroccan beef curry in the slow cooker is one [...]
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 [...]
Bride – ‘I hate thigh.’ Caterer – ‘Well I hate cooking breast.’ Caterer’s husband – ‘If the Bride wants breast let her have breast.’ Caterer – ‘Fine if the Bride wants tough, dried out breast, the Bride can have tough dried out breast.’ Bride – ‘Yes I’d like that.’ Caterer – ‘How about a compromise [...]
December first is one of my favourite days of the year. Yes it’s the first day of summer (although it doesn’t look like it outside today) but it’s also the day we put up our tree! I started a little tradition when I put up my first tree at my own home and baked a [...]
Happy Monday everyone. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. As I mentioned on Saturday, I hosted my very first Thanksgiving dinner and successfully cooked my first turkey. I was rather squirmish prepping it for the oven but I braved it out and was very proud of myself. I have lots of leftovers in the [...]
I read today on twitter that 51% of Australians only know how to cook five different meals. I personally couldn’t imagine eating the same thing for dinner every week. I hope that my blog has expanded some people’s repertoires. It has definitely expanded mine. My recipe book was also added to when I was introduced [...]
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 [...]
I know winter is still a long way off but the change of seasons got me very excited about bringing out the slow cooker very soon. It’s my favourite way to cook. How can you not like throwing a whole lot of things in a bowl, turning a switch and 8 hours later coming home [...]
Who doesn’t like a good curry? I don’t think there are many people who would put their hand up to that question. There are Indian restaurants popping up on every corner in Brisbane. It makes resisting the buttery, creamy goodness very difficult. With this recipe, you can have your curry fix and skip the calorie [...]
My lovely mother bought be a brand new cast iron casserole pot a few weeks ago and I have been dying to use it. It is practically identical to the Le Creuset model shown here but instead of the $400 price tag, we got it for the bargain price of $24.99 from Aldi. I love [...]
Who knew making a Thai curry from scratch could be so simple?! In the past I’ve always used a paste out of a jar. If I’d known about this recipe I could have saved myself a lot. I found this on ninemsn a little while ago in a ‘get a flat stomach in two weeks’ [...]
This week, I’ve decided to try a new recipe every night. Nothing fancy, just something different and most of the ingredients have to be in my fridge, freezer or pantry. Monday night’s new dish was Beef Vindaloo from this month’s issue of Recipes Plus magazine. I did a little bit of doctoring as we’re not big spice [...]
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.
