Monthly Archives: September 2011

Pasta – Homemade

I made two types of homemade pasts this week using two slightly different recipes. First up was a basic pasta that I made into fettuccine and then an egg yolk pasta for the rag pasta that went with the duck ragu. BASIC … Continue reading

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Busy week of cooking

As promised I did cook up a storm this week….. I even remembered to photograph everything before I started eating. So stay tuned for; Smoked Chicken Fettuccine Haloumi Crumbed cutlets with Mango citrus salad Dory in Parsley Butter Sauce Duck Ragu with Rag pasta Pear, … Continue reading

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Holidays

Hello Bleeps, now, I know I said I would not leave it so long between blog posts again, but in my defense, I have been away. I have been on Tasmania’s North West Coast and sampled some wonderful Tasmanian fare. Anvers … Continue reading

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White Sangria

This is my favourite thing to drink while sitting in the spa and watching the stars. The original recipe suggests that you serve with ice cubes and soda water. Personally, I can’t stand the idea of watering it down and … Continue reading

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Spinach, Brie, Bacon & Mushroom Pie

This pie is simple but absolutely delicious. It was originally a vegetarian recipe, but I just can’t help adding bacon to things 😉 Ingredients:  1 tablespoon unsalted butter 350g Swiss brown mushrooms, sliced 10g dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in boiling … Continue reading

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