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Category Archive for 'Preserves'

Ooohh it burns (in a good way)

Posted in Preserves, thermomix on May 6th, 2008

Downright fruity. That’s what my chilli plants are. It seems that every few days I have another big clump all red and ripe and delectable. I use a lot in day to day cooking but I reached a point of excess today so I decided to make a chilli sauce.
Because I totally live on the […]

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Market day cooking frenzy

Posted in Baking, Carnivorous, Dessert, Preserves, Soup, thermomix on Apr 26th, 2008

Bulk buying fresh food means lot’s of cooking when you get home. Particularly when the Bread Winner has not made lunch for the Ankle Biters and dinner also needs to be prepared.
So, today the Kitchen Playground produced leftover coriander pesto burger and cheese in sandwiches for lunch. Adzuki bean soup with cheese and thyme scones […]

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Warning…this recipe contains deliciousness

Posted in Drinks, Preserves on Apr 23rd, 2008

I have identified another luxury item in last week’s shopping that could have been avoided and saved me another $4. Rhubarb. But I’m glad I splurged. Because I made Rhubarb Champagne.
I used cider vinegar instead of white vinegar. Instead of sugar, I used 2 cups of dark muscavado and 1.5 cups of light muscavado. It […]

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Oregano Blend

Posted in Preserves on Feb 17th, 2008

Oregano grows like a weed around here. We always end up pulling out massive clumps, more than we can use, dry or give away. I decided on a new plan this year. I’ve made a pesto like concoction to use in cooking rather than dried stuff. Which of course loses it’s flavour very quickly.
I harvested […]

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