It took me all of 3.4 seconds to reply to an email from my Aunty Krinny earlier in the week if I'd like her to come down to my place and show me how to make a Kransekake that she has become famous for in our family. My Mum's side of the family was originally from Norway (and when I say originally I … [Read more...]
Christmas at Grandma’s: The Entrée
December 10, 2012 by 38 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Christmas, to me, is about traditions. It’s about reliving old ones, making new ones and most of all, spending time with my beautiful family. There is something so comforting about doing the same thing year in, year out, that no matter what has happened thoroughout … [Read more...]
A Summer’s Eve
November 29, 2012 by 29 Comments
Edited to add 12.50pm: Plenty of requests for the recipe so have whacked it in below, and also on my Facebook page.Last night we had our first dinner outside for the Summer. We got home from ballet, the kids were feral and tired, so we headed outside to let the last bit of the day soothe us all. My … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Broad bean & pesto pasta
November 17, 2012 by 17 Comments
In theory I should have an amazing kitchen garden. It should be filled with veggies and herbs and different rare lettuces that I use in my cooking each day. But I don't. It's on my to do list, but we are not there yet. Same with chooks. One day. So when my Neighbour had a surplus of broad beans and … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Fat mole salad
November 13, 2012 by 25 Comments
In my quest to stop shovelling piece after piece of white bread into my mouth I've been embracing the salad with gusto. If I am going to eat a salad DEAR LORD it better be tastier than some tomato and cucumber. I went to Harris Farm on Monday morning and stocked up on tasty salad goods. Some rocket, … [Read more...]
Raw? Mexican? Good? YOU BET.
October 31, 2012 by 29 Comments
Last night we had some friends over for a cheeky mid week dinner. It was long overdue and a lovely, relaxed evening of fabulous food and company. When the dinner invitation was accepted I got a few dietary requirements: vegetarian and gluten free. I then got myself confused and added vegan into the … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Pikelets
October 17, 2012 by 29 Comments
It's the house of sick here at the moment. There's gastro. There's colds. Take your pick! I have two kids at home, a mountain of washing to get through and work to do - all while feeling pretty sick myself. You know what that calls for? Pikelets! For morning tea! In under 7 mins go to whoa you have … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Salmon one pot wonder
October 9, 2012 by 44 Comments
You know what's awesome? Sleeping through the night without being woken one time. That first taste of a crisp champagne bubbling on your lips. Hopping into bed on clean sheet day. AND being able to cook dinner in just one pan with just one lot of washing up. Now this is a perfect mid week … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Tuna chimichurri & chips
September 21, 2012 by 17 Comments
We don't eat nearly enough fish round here. Mostly because it's hard to find it, but to be honest I'm quite intimidated by cooking fish, which is ridiculous, because it really is so simple. And quick! Last Friday night I cooked some salmon in a one pot roasting pan that I'll share with you next time … [Read more...]
Apple of my Eye
September 16, 2012 by 217 Comments
Sponsored by Limited Edition Tic Tac Green AppleThings which are green: Apples.The fresh green leaves springing to life on my crab apple tree.Craft Paddle pop sticks.Limited edition Tic Tac Green Apple.What better way to celebrate all of these things together then to make me some country toffee … [Read more...]
Vegetarian pie aka: SMUG PIE
August 24, 2012 by 28 Comments
I've had one of those morning's where I was in and out of the car a gazillion times. Stop here, pick up that. Go there, drop off that. All those annoying jobs that I've putting off for weeks all rolled into one morning. That's the thing with leftover jobs - they are annoying for a reason - but the … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Slow cooked lamb shoulder
August 12, 2012 by 38 Comments
I had never cooked a lamb shoulder before Saturday night but it was something I had been wanting to do for ages. The version I had at Chiswick was amazing - that slow cooked flavour that you get from it is something else! I will tinker with this a little I'm sure - maybe less time, maybe add some … [Read more...]
Mrs Munro’s hot suggestions
July 23, 2012 by 13 Comments
My friend Mrs Munro came over for dinner last night and because she is a lady when she asked what she could bring it took me approximately 3.4 seconds before I replied "Your fancy hot olives, YOUR FANCY HOT OLIVES!". They are that good. If you fancy an olive with a drink (which I often find I do) … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Pork Belly
July 20, 2012 by 13 Comments
It's just not right that when you scan through my list of recipes that there is not ONE pork recipe on there. And I call myself a pork lover! This is not my normal pork belly recipe but it's one that I made up on a Friday night with a G & T and two wines under my belt. I usually use rhubarb … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Banana Bread
July 16, 2012 by 22 Comments
Do you hear that? It's silence. My children are in bed and I couldn't be happier with that result. School went back today and I had two emotional ladies on my hands. Harper was BESIDE herself this morning in floods of tears because Daisy was "leaving" her for the day. Daisy did remarkably well and … [Read more...]
Comfort food GG style
June 16, 2012 by 17 Comments
You all know Ruth from Gourmet Girlfriend right? Phew. She's awesome AND at the last Digital Parents Conference someone asked me if she was my Mum which was even better. I now call her Mum. But she's not really. I WISH I was one of her kids!When she heard my plans for a day of slow cooking she … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Moroccan spiced salmon
May 23, 2012 by 28 Comments
I am ashamed, ashamed I tell you that it's been SO long since I posted a recipe. It's OK. I know. My focus has been elsewhere. But I'm back. OH BOY AM I BACK. I hope you'll have me. Last week at Friday drinks at the pub post School pick up I was chatting with one of the Mum's about dinner. I am … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Bill Granger Thai chilli roast chicken
April 8, 2012 by 18 Comments
I saw this recipe on one of Bill's (Granger) shows on the Lifestyle channel a month or so ago. Like many of the things that I cook, I knew as soon as I saw it that I wanted to give it a crack myself - it looked delicious! I made this (for just the second time) over the Easter weekend and it was even … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Chorizo Chicken
February 29, 2012 by 47 Comments
Oh dinner! What a repetitive MOFO you can be. You are relentless. You can be exhausting. And when you occur on the days of Monday-Thursday you just plain suck a little soul out of my day. I should meal plan. I should venture off the normal meals we make week in, week out. I should cook organic free … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Quesadillas
February 15, 2012 by 34 Comments
Back when I was cool and relevant and lived in Darlinghurst when I was just a girlfriend, maybe even a fiance, Rob and I would trot these out all the time. It was one of those lunches you would eat in the late afternoon, after we had had breakfast at a cafe, then home to have sex, read the papers … [Read more...]
