Category Archives: Recipes

Pulled Pork Risotto with Carrots and Beetroot

Posted on September 21, 2012 by DemeterG

What to do with left over slow cooked pork??? I am big on not wasting food. DB and the mini B’s know it is a bug bear of mine and I am sure if they throw out anything, they hide … Continue reading →

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Minestrone Soup

Posted on August 29, 2012 by DemeterG

I love Minestrone Soup……… OK, so I start most of my blogs with “I love…”, but I do! I love so many foods! Minestrone soup is such a great way to get a helping of veges and is wonderful served … Continue reading →

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Pasta Carbonara

Posted on August 24, 2012 by DemeterG

  I love a good carbonara, but until now haven’t been able to cook one. Finally I have found a recipe that works for me and is very tasty. It is a nice, quick recipe for mid week. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading →

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Sourdough bread

Posted on August 19, 2012 by DemeterG

I made a Sourdough starter following the instructions from the Sourdough Baker. The flour I used was a light spelt from Callington Mill at Outlands. The recipe for the bread was compliments of Chef Vinnie from Henry’s Restaurant. Thanks Chef, it worked … Continue reading →

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Tarte Tatin

Posted on August 19, 2012 by DemeterG

Ever since the first MasterChef Tarte Tatin challenge, I’ve been wanting to give one a go.  So I gave two a go, a pear (on the right) and an apple (on the left). Next time I’ll even have a go at the … Continue reading →

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