The culinary adventures of a real food fanatic
Posted in Budget, Salads & Vegetables, Vegetarian, thermomix on Dec 15th, 2008
The Bread Winner is one clever due. Now with 100% more images!
I actually wrote this post yesterday. I couldn’t post it though because upgrading wordpress almost killed my entire blog. The Bread Winner has managed to get the blog back and I exist as a user once more, which is nice. Now the only problem [...]
Posted in Budget, Sauces, Vegetarian, thermomix on Nov 10th, 2008
Here we all are back at Chez KP safe and sound. The Bread Winner and I had a lovely weekend of togetherness in Sydney and the Ankle Biters had a terrific time being spoilt by their grandparents. I’m pleased to report that Son and Heir missed me. It’s nice to feel loved. Lil Miss, on [...]
Posted in Baking, Dessert, Food Challenge on Feb 15th, 2008
In response to Maria’s food challenge.
Firstly, I don’t think you could successfully use applesauce as a sugar substitute. You can use apple concentrate but it’s pretty much as bad as sugar. Too much concentrated fructose. One thing that you might like is that it can be used as an oil/butter substitute in baking. You’ll [...]
Posted in Breakfast, Budget, Vegetarian on Jan 27th, 2008
Day Nine in Sydney and a continuation of Holiday Meal Planning.
Today is all about cleaning out the fridge, using everything up and making sure we have snacks for the car. We’re leaving early tomorrow morning to drive home. I miss my dog, my thermomix and my sewing machine but with the exception of Bronte, [...]
Posted in Food Challenge, Salads & Vegetables, Seafood on Nov 9th, 2007
In response too Maria’s food challenge.
Spring Filo Tart
1 Zucchini
1 bunch asaparagus
2 - 3 tomatoes
1 tin salmon
4 sheets filo pastry
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Chop tomato into small pieces, drain salmon and thinly slice zucchini. Gently heat together in a small saucepan and drain off excess liquid.
Brush sheets of pastry lightly with butter, olive oil or orange [...]
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