The culinary adventures of a real food fanatic
Posted in 10 minute meals, Budget, Carnivorous, Leftovers on Jun 16th, 2011
The old saying says that necessity is the mother of invention. Tonight at the Kitchen Playground, it was necessary to use up some leftover (homemade) tofu and some leftover roast lamb. The result was a simple and tasty little dish that would work just as well with uncooked lamb, just increase the cooking time slightly [...]
Posted in 10 minute meals, Budget, Leftovers, Light Meals, Lunch, Salads & Vegetables, Vegetarian on Jun 4th, 2011
One of my first tasks on a Saturday morning, after getting home from the Farmer’s Market is to clean out the fridge. All the scraps of food that have accumulated throughout the week need to be cooked into something else to avoid wastage. Some scraps may be tiny as I make sure that nothing gets [...]
Posted in 10 minute meals, Ankle Biter Cooking, Baking, Budget, Lunch on May 29th, 2011
Now that both First Born and Lil Miss are at school, I am working close to full time. Which means that I am making packed lunches for the whole family five days a week, no more nicking home at lunch time for a few crackers, cheese and tomato for me! The main problem with this [...]
Posted in Budget, Leftovers, Pasta, Noodles & Rice, Vegetarian on Jan 24th, 2010
I’m such a creature of habit in my old age. Changes to my routine, particularly where food is concerned tend leave me a little disoriented. Having to complete a 24 hour training course at work in 2 days and one evening last weekend thoroughly discombobulated me. No farmers market! Fortunately I had stocked up as [...]
Posted in Budget, Garden, Leftovers, Light Meals, Vegetarian on Dec 10th, 2008
One word. Fritters. Working last weekend thrwe my week into complete havoc. Not being able to get to the farmer’s market meant going to a green grocers on Thursday after the supermarket. Aside from the horridness of the greengrocer when I am used to the greengrocers, I’ve had to stretch my fruit and vegetables further [...]
Posted in 10 minute meals, Budget, Carnivorous, Leftovers, Light Meals, Salads & Vegetables on Oct 27th, 2008
After the weekend’s birthday celebrations, one thing I did not feel like doing today was cooking. Rare but true. Even so, it’s only just occurred to me as I type this that take away is the common option for nights such as tonight. It’s just not something that occurs to me more than once in [...]
Posted in Budget, Leftovers, Light Meals, Vegetarian on Oct 12th, 2008
Today was 30 degrees. That’s 86 if you speak Farenheit. It’s going to be a long hot summer. Which prompted me to make a summery meal. Well that and the fact that I had nothing planned, some scraps that needed using, lunches to make, no bread and not a lot of time on my hands. [...]
Posted in Ramblings on Aug 18th, 2008
The Pioneer Woman liked my recipe. Off to take a cold shower now
Posted in Baking, Budget, Carnivorous on Aug 16th, 2008
However you like to spell it, I love the stuff. You can pretty much shove anything inside a bit of filo and it tastes fantastic and looks good. What else could you do with 300g mince, one serve leftover kale risotto, 1 small bunch kale, 6 Brussel sprouts, starting to look spotty, 1 small carrot, [...]
Posted in Budget, Carnivorous, Leftovers, Pasta, Noodles & Rice on Jul 11th, 2008
Of course.
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The culinary adventures of a real food fanatic
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