Tomatoe and Chutney Lamb-Shanks – 17/08/2008 Well spring is almost upon the Southern Hemisphere and while it’s still cold I tend to want to again look at the old favourite Lamb-Shanks. This is a cheap cut that is often overlooked, but when prepared and cooked slowly is the most rewarding and healthy meal you can [...]

I have a situation here. I love hummus. And I’m on a low/no salt diet. Which is not an insurmountable problem. Just make my own, right? Garlicky, lemony, beany, shaded with good olive oil, dusted with paprika. A vegan munchy treat that just doesn’t get much better. So, what’s a poor, hummus-starved woman to do? [...]

Chi-Chi’s, a popular Mexican restaurant, would serve a delicious vegetable side dish called Corn Pudding.  It has the consistency of a soft bread pudding, laced with pieces of corn.  It is a wonderful addition to any meal, and is a family favorite at holiday time, especially when served with beef or pork.

      In my opinion, salads are the perfect meal. There is something about the crunch of the lettuce, the tang of the dressing and the fact that you can add whatever your heart desires to completely customize you salad.   What you have in your salad is totally dependent on your mood. It [...]

This isn’t a good day for food and me. I went to the dentist this morning and my mouth isn’t in a food kinda mood. That doesn’t mean my heart is where my mouth is.  I’m whipping up some mashed potatoes and that made me think. Who else mashes potatoes? I mean, American mashed potatoes [...]

Looking back at my childhood, a lot of the happier memories included food.  Back when people could afford steaks and roasts almost daily, I remember the smells coming from the kitchen.  When I would see the the commercial for the American Beef Council, the “coziness” of the commercial would bring back memories.  Anytime I would [...]

or Any Berry Breakfast Smoothie. I’m ashamed to admit that I have a big stack of paperwork sitting on my desk that needs to be done, ‘yesterday’. I hate paper work so I found a great job to do instead. Reorganize the fridge and freezer. To my great delight at the back of the top [...]

Today was a slow cooker dinner. There was a half of a pork loin (seasoned, boneless, rib half. About 2 pounds) in the fridge, and I KNEW there would be no time to cook it. So, despite the summer heat, out came the slow cooker from under the cupboard. After plopping the pork (fat side [...]

At our house the panini has become a weekly staple that we all look forward to. It all started with a Christmas gift of a panini press a couple of years back. As most households of today, ours is busy, busier and busiest.  Each family member has their special likes and that’s why the panini became not [...]

Well the school holidays are not too far away and it’s always good to find a fun snack to make even if you do not have kids and just a sweet tooth. This ones not for those who cannot or should not have sugar.