The culinary adventures of a real food fanatic
Posted in Carnivorous, Dessert, Leftovers, Salads & Vegetables, thermomix on Jul 5th, 2008
It was three degrees here this morning and I’m a summer person. So the last thing I felt like doing at 8am was heading out to the farmer’s market. Yet what is more appealing in cold weather than food? Hearty, warming comfort food. Does one stay home in the warm, or venture out and procure [...]
Seriously, at least 4kg. I’m sure that’s the weight of the stress I was carrying in regards to finding a school for Son and Heir. I found out that he definitely has a place at a school I’m happy with. Which is not to say that is where he will go, it will depend on [...]
Posted in 10 minute meals, Ankle Biter Cooking, Budget, Carnivorous, Leftovers, Party Food, thermomix on Jun 15th, 2008
Today we had a play day at Son and Heir’s kinder for the Ankle Biters and Dad’s (or other significant male). It was a lovely morning for all involved. The highlight of the morning seemed to be morning tea time. To keep things simple, everyone who came brought a plate to share. At Son and [...]
Posted in Ankle Biter Cooking, Baking, Budget, Carnivorous, Leftovers on Jun 11th, 2008
One of my daily blog reads is Down to Earth. Rhonda is a very wise woman. She talks about living a simple life. Something I aspire to in many ways. Not only do I find it an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling way to live on many levels but I think it’s just plain smart. The [...]
Posted in Baking, Budget, Carnivorous, Leftovers on May 7th, 2008
I really have no idea how to segue from toileting to muffins and leftover lamb roast. Any ideas?
No? Oh well then expect a disjointed ramble from me today.
Firstly, hooray! Lil Miss is perilously close to toilet trained. Misnomer though the phrase is as I don’t do toilet training. I’m of the wait for them to [...]
Posted in Budget, Carnivorous, Leftovers on Apr 27th, 2008
Sunday night at Chez KP featured the Bread Winner’s favourite cuisine, Mexican. Chimichangas to be precise, courtesy of A Year in CrockPotting. The Bread Winner was muchly pleased.
I used about half the meat and one 400g tin of tomatoes and it was enough for the four of us. I made my own tortillas with yellow [...]
Posted in Leftovers, Poultry, Soup, thermomix on Apr 16th, 2008
Left over pho noodles. Mmm, something long soup like. Leftover wonton wrappers. Mmm, something short soup like. Or both together.
That’s pretty much how my brain works. And reckless abandon week seems to be having more than it’s fair share at the moment. Which is cool.
So, fish stock from the freezer, a couple of tablespoons of [...]
Posted in Carnivorous, Leftovers, Pasta, Noodles & Rice, Sauces, thermomix on Apr 14th, 2008
I made pho for dinner on the weekend. It was delicious. Must post about it. Not now though. It presented me with somewhat of a dilemma. The stock calls for 3 kg beef spare ribs. The meat does not get used in the actual dish. So I was left with all the meat that had [...]
Posted in Leftovers, Vegetarian on Apr 10th, 2008
The moral of tonight’s dinner is:
Do not settle down to a cuppa and a chat with a girlfriend while cooking beans, if your brain has been eroded by five years of breastfeeding, punctuated only by 42 weeks of pregnancy. Yes, I said 42. Which is how old she’ll be before I forgive her for that. [...]
Posted in 10 minute meals, Breakfast, Budget, Leftovers, Lunch on Mar 23rd, 2008
In a word. Versatility.
Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Throw anything you like in and it’s a whole new meal. Always quick and easy, always delicious. Great for using up leftovers, easy on the budget.
This morning, breakfast at Chez Kitchen Playground was scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, spring onions, a few drops of tabasco, a [...]
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The culinary adventures of a real food fanatic
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