Monthly Archives: November 2011

B1 has the bug……

Posted on November 22, 2011 by DemeterG

B1 loves cooking as well, and usually cooks dinner for us on a Friday night. One of her (many) birthday present’s consisted of the Junior Masterchef cookbook. Here are a couple of creations from the book:  Chocolate cake & Lamb … Continue reading →

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Haloumi Crusted Cutlets with Mango, Avocado & Citrus Salad

Posted on November 15, 2011 by DemeterG

This combination was lovely, the tangy salad was very refreshing.     Ingredients:  serves 2 Salad: 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 x cup … Continue reading →

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Enter the dragon….

Posted on November 12, 2011 by DemeterG

We visited the Deloraine Craft fair at the beginning of the month with the sole purpose of buying a dragon. Not just any dragon, but a fire-breathing dragon……. well, a smoking dragon at least. Douglas is a cute little dragon that sits … Continue reading →

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Thai Green Chicken Curry

Posted on November 5, 2011 by DemeterG

  I know that you can get a Thai Green Curry recipe anywhere on the web, but trust me, this is THE BEST one I have ever tasted. I am sure that the secret is making the paste from scratch, … Continue reading →

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Spicy Thai Fish Cakes with Sweet & Sour Chilli Dipping Sauce

Posted on November 1, 2011 by DemeterG

Serves 4 FISH CAKES: Ingredients: ¼ x 250g pkt dried rice vermicelli noodles 450g firm white fish, skinned and chopped roughly 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon red curry paste 1 kaffir lime leaf, shredded finely 2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped 1 … Continue reading →

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