Tag: fruit
Saffron and Cardamom Poached Nectarines
I sometimes find myself with lofty illusions of what I’m going to be able to create in the kitchen. I purchase fresh ingredients hoping they will inspire me with their presence or be devoured in the meanwhile. Recently a bowl of nectarines have been the latest target in my kitchen. I bought them thinking I…
Grownup Lime Cordial
Yum! Honestly its the best way to describe this delicious and easy to make cordial. It is another of our family recipes that has been passed down from my Nan. Check out the original story here on Please Pass The Recipe but for now I thought I would share this because it is simple to…
How to de-skin and cut a pineapple
I thought I’d do something a little different. I may be stating the obvious, but for those of you who stare at this wonderful fruit and wonder how to cut it up without wasting all the juicy golden insides, I thought I’d post a little step by step on the best way I know to…
The Kelvin Grove Village Markets
I thought it was time to share with you another photo montage of the latest foodie treasure I’ve discoved in Brisbane. I’ve become a bit of regular since visiting the Kelvin Grove Village Market and discovering good food from a variety of stall holders with great produce. It’s a great little treat to visit, and…
Baked Rhubarb and Apple
If you love rhubarb and want to try cooking it a way that intensifies the flavour and creates a delicious fruit treat or a great base for a fruit pie or crumble, then try baking it instead of poaching. I amped up the flavour with citrus, spices and a bit of apple and it was…
Food Love….Poached Quinces
Quinces. They are one of those autumn fruits which are not easy to handle, but well worth the effort to try. These are particularly special because of how I came by them. I had my sister visiting from Melbourne recently and we took the opportunity to indulge our passion for food by trying out one…
Hot Cross Buns… Mark II
I know Easter is over, but I really wanted to try out my new variation on the original recipe whilst the experience was fresh in my mind. As the weather cools here, the idea of eating a fruit bread has a lot of appeal for breakfast anyway so I didn’t really need too many…
A foodie’s view of Bali
About 3 years ago I took my second holiday to Bali. The first time round I had been fortunate to go with work, but it had been a few nights in Kuta Beach, which wasn’t really my style. This time around I travelled with my foodie friend Tui, and we choose to stay in Ubud,…
Poached Stone Fruit
I have many memories as a child of pitting boxes of apricots and plums in order for mum to preserve them, either by bottling, jamming or stewing the fruit. Sometimes if we were lucky the juices of poached or stewed fruit would make their way into homemade icy poles.. a definite treat. I was inspired…
Sharing The Food We Love 