Category Archives: Fruit & Vegetables

Poached Figs (or Pears) in Spiced Red Wine

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

I originally poached some pears in this red wine spice mix, and there was so much liquid leftover I decided to put in a packet of dried Greek white figs and poach them too.  The syrup had taken on additional … Continue reading →

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Eva Longoria’s chunky guacamole and Vera Cruz corn

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

I came across Eva Longoria (from Desperate Housewives) cookbook in the library recently.  Now Eva is obviously gorgeous and extremely petite, so I did wonder what she would have to offer in a cookbook – 100 ways with carrot and … Continue reading →

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Inca Berries

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

It is always fun to go to markets and discover something new. I went to Flemington markets on the weekend and stopped at the dried fruit and nut stall to get some gorgeous dried sour cherries and noticed these sun-dried … Continue reading →

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Travel Memories – Horta in Greece

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

On my last trip to Greece a few years ago, at nearly every meal we had a plate of ‘Horta’, which are basically boiled greens, served with olive oil, salt and lemon juice. Doesn’t sound very exciting but I really … Continue reading →

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Salted Caramel Pears

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

In winter more than any other time, there is something quite satisfying about baked fruit dessert as a finish to a meal.  Like a baked apples, this dessert is dead easy and the greatest effort lies in peeling the fruit. … Continue reading →

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Chokos

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

If your experience of the choko isn’t very favourable, I have come across a recipe that might change your mind.  As a kid, we ate choko a lot – my mother would peel and boil them and serve with a … Continue reading →

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Healthy Minestrone

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

Needing a hit of vegetables ? Stave off those winter ills with this healthy vegetable soup packed full of good things. It only takes just over 30mins to make from start to finish. Feel free to change the ingredients to … Continue reading →

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Travel Memories: Mangosteens

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

For many people who have tried them, mangosteens are one of the greatest fruits of the world.  Certainly is one of my favourites.  The fruit bears no relation to mangoes.  Known as the Queen of fruits, the origin appears to … Continue reading →

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Brussel Sprouts, Porteno style

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

I still haven’t got myself to Porteno, the Argentinian restaurant in Redfern. Specialising in amazing cooked meat using a woodfire oven – it seems everyone that goes there, comes back raving about the Brussel sprouts! Now, before you press delete and move off this blog page – … Continue reading →

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Green Beans, Braised Mediterranean Style

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Green beans braised in olive oil with onions and tomatoes are a popular vegetable dish in Greece and throughout the Mediterranean and Turkey.   It couldn’t be more simple but this method of cooking, surprisingly transforms the beans into some quite … Continue reading →

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